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Forum: Trying a shampoo free method? 05-22-2013, 07:59 PM
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Views: 215
Posted By Geek_Chic
If the sulfate free shampoo contains...

If the sulfate free shampoo contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine or Cocobetaine it will remove all silicones. See here: What's the Scoop on Silicones?...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-16-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 403
Posted By Geek_Chic
The gelatin pt acted different for me last summer...

The gelatin pt acted different for me last summer than it did the winter beforehand. I don't know if it's just that I had a better handle on moisture /protein balance by summer 2012 so pt results...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-16-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 403
Posted By Geek_Chic
I find I need to up the protein when the dews...

I find I need to up the protein when the dews rise, and use lighter conditioners than in drier winter weather. There's more moisture in the air, so I can get away with less moisture in my products...
Forum: Feedback 05-15-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 194
Posted By Geek_Chic
I usually have problems with the site loading...

I usually have problems with the site loading more during the morning and afternoon, but it loaded slowly or not at all well into the night last night.
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-15-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By Geek_Chic
It's a cleansing conditioner, so I'd consider it...

It's a cleansing conditioner, so I'd consider it as in between a cowash and a low poo. The only real foaming /sudsing agent in the Daily Fix is Cocamidopropyl Betaine, aside from some cationic...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-12-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By Geek_Chic
Tiffany, who runs LCLF, has a Pinterest with...

Tiffany, who runs LCLF, has a Pinterest with product recs for the different textures. This is her medium texture page: http://pinterest.com/curlwhisperer/curly-hair-medium-texture-products/
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-07-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 101
Posted By Geek_Chic
Saw this on her twitter: ...

Saw this on her twitter:
https://twitter.com/MeredithSLynn/status/315233910357360640/photo/1
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-02-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 419
Posted By Geek_Chic
Cowashing will only remove water soluble...

Cowashing will only remove water soluble silicones. Sulfate free shampoos that contain Cocamidopropyl Betaine or Cocobetaine will remove all silicones, water soluble or not.
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-01-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By Geek_Chic
According to the Curl Chemist once it's deposited...

According to the Curl Chemist once it's deposited onto the hair, a-cone repels further a-cone deposits, so it shouldn't build up like other non-water soluble silicones do. Amodimethicone and other...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-28-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By Geek_Chic
I suggest starting here...

I suggest starting here (http://livecurlylivefree.com/curly%20hair%20basics.htm) and figuring out your hair properties (texture, porosity), then reading through at least the rest of the Curly Hair...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-22-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By Geek_Chic
I know what the products are, there were more...

I know what the products are, there were more things like "won’t" which I don't understand. First time I was on, there were even more things like that.[/QUOTE]

Ah, sorry KM. I think...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-22-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 260
Posted By Geek_Chic
Deva OC = Deva One Condition CJ CIAB = Curl...

Deva OC = Deva One Condition
CJ CIAB = Curl Junkie Curls In A Bottle

Autumn, your hair is likely taking "forever" to dry because it's high density. Because of that, it'll probably need more...
Forum: Trying a shampoo free method? 04-19-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 279
Posted By Geek_Chic
Fatty Alcohols Provide emollient effect,...

Fatty Alcohols
Provide emollient effect, lubricity, emulsion stabilization:

Behenyl alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol
Isocetyl alcohol
Isostearyl alcohol
Myristyl alcohol
C30-50 Alcohols
Lanolin...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-18-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
Posted By Geek_Chic
I use the recipe listed here...

I use the recipe listed here (http://livecurlylivefree.com/home%20remedies.htm), and when I did it more regularly, could ACV rinse once a week with no adverse effects on my hair. (I've incorporated a...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-18-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By Geek_Chic
I just wanted to chime in on all Lucy's...

I just wanted to chime in on all Lucy's suggestions. That's pretty much what I would do if that was my hair. The only thing I'd add is if your hair still isn't back to normal levels of definition in...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-11-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 254
Posted By Geek_Chic
Many use this for the weather. It even makes...

Many use this for the weather. It even makes suggestions about what type of product to use. NaturallyCurly's Frizz Forecast (http://www.naturallycurly.com/frizz-forecast)
Forum: 2 04-11-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 626
Posted By Geek_Chic
GVPCB (Generic Value Products Conditioning Balm)...

GVPCB (Generic Value Products Conditioning Balm) is at Sally's. All the Suave Naturals conditioners are CG friendly. The only one that contains protein (which coarse hair generally dislikes) is the...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-11-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By Geek_Chic
If you don't mind that it's a bit technical, this...

If you don't mind that it's a bit technical, this should be helpful: All About Alcohols (http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/all-about-alcohols)
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-10-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 963
Posted By Geek_Chic
Walmart should have it. I know my local one does.

Walmart should have it. I know my local one does.
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-10-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 963
Posted By Geek_Chic
I'll second the LALSG suggestion. It has glycerin...

I'll second the LALSG suggestion. It has glycerin and protein, like the Deva gel you like. Also, as Crimson said, "mushy" hair is a giveaway for overmoisturized hair, which can be corrected by...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-10-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By Geek_Chic
In addition to sulfates and silicones...

In addition to sulfates and silicones (http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/ingredients-commonly-used-in-hair-care-products-silicones), most also avoid drying alcohols...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-10-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,262
Posted By Geek_Chic
If I recall correctly, Ouidad products have a...

If I recall correctly, Ouidad products have a decent amount of protein. Since you've bleached, you likely increased the porosity on your ends. They'll likely need more protein and more moisture than...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-10-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 926
Posted By Geek_Chic
Depends on the hair with ACV rinse frequency....

Depends on the hair with ACV rinse frequency. Live Curly Live Free recommends no more than once every 2 weeks, if I recall correctly, but I use their recipe and can ACV rinse once a week without any...
Forum: Feedback 04-10-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 280
Posted By Geek_Chic
I did my lookups by ZIP code and figured that...

I did my lookups by ZIP code and figured that eliminated the confusion. Then I bookmarked the page so I don't have to go through the extra search step every time.
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-09-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 337
Posted By Geek_Chic
I looked these up on the Skin Deep Database...

I looked these up on the Skin Deep Database (http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/). I've copy /pasted the listed functions for anything that had any cleansing attributes (surfactant, or foam boosting). Kinda...
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