Botanicals

Get the scoop on all the best botanical ingredients! Botanicals, organic and natural ingredients can be great for your curly, kinky or wavy hair. Here you will find information on the benefits of botanicals, how to use botanicals, what products they are in and which to avoid and more. There are many natural ingredients on the market right now, here you will find the information about what they’ll do for your hair. Get hair product and ingredient tips, styling tips, reviews, how tos and more.

Ouidad Q&A: Looking for Volume and Shape

Use gels instead of creams
November 23, 2009 Read more »

CurlySuzy Q&A: I Need Wheat-Free Hair Products

I have a wheat/gluten allergy; can you help me find products for my Type 3/4 Hair?
November 29, 2010 Read more »

CurlySuzy Curly Hair Q&A: Can I use Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade in the Winter?

It is winter and I am not sure I am using the right hair product, are humectants good or bad in the winter?
November 15, 2010 Read more »

Curly Hair Q&A: I Want Hair Like Jada Pinkett Smith's

Textured hair expert Rebecca Mariolis answers all your hair questions
September 18, 2010 Read more »

Honey Curls

Can honey really be good for my curly hair?
September 1, 2010 Read more »

Winter Hair Products for Healthy, Moisturized Curls

For moisturized hair, use winter hair products that are rich in oils and butters and try to avoid humectants.
November 22, 2010 Read more »

Honey Curls

Can honey really be good for my curly hair?
September 1, 2010 Read more »

How to Create a Healthy Hair Regimen

Five steps to creating a healthy hair regimen for your curls.
August 18, 2010 Read more »

Post-Summer Hair Repair

Tips for how to care for your hair after summer.
August 2, 2010 Read more »

VIDEO: How to Henna

NC.com vlogger Evelyn show us how she applies henna to her natural hair.
July 28, 2010 Read more »

Lemongrass Hair Rinse Recipe

Lemongrass cleanses hair gently and with a fresh, clean fragrance.
June 17, 2011 Read more »

Natural Ingredients That Cause Dry, Itchy Scalp

Even natural, edible ingredients can cause dry, itching scalp and skin.
June 14, 2011 Read more »

Make Your Shampoo Into a Hair Detangler

Add oil to your shampoo to soften, condition and detangle your hair.
June 8, 2011 Read more »

Hops: A Beer-Free Hair Rinse for Volume and Shine

Make a hair rinse to get the benefits of hops without the beer.
June 6, 2011 Read more »

Store Brand vs. Brand Name Products

How to shop for generic haircare products.
June 2, 2011 Read more »

VIDEO: How to Henna

NC.com vlogger Evelyn show us how she applies henna to her natural hair.
July 28, 2010 Read more »

Anna DeLuca / Salon Sarracino at L'Image

I have been asked by every curly girl sister I meet in my part of southwest FL where I get my haircu...
May 16, 2013 Read more »

Ana Daniel / Alex Anthony Salon

Ana has been cutting my hair for several years. She is always very professional and has an excellent...
May 15, 2013 Read more »

Renay / Serendipity

I was super nervous about getting my haircut after a bad cut at another salon in town, since my hair...
May 15, 2013 Read more »

Carol / Colors of Cold Spring Harbor

I am so happy I found Colors of Cold Spring Harbor. What a wonderful Salon--a lovely and rel...
May 14, 2013 Read more »

Lynnie carroll / salon 360

I came in to see Lynnie about two months ago for color. She is also deva certified as well. I felt c...
May 13, 2013 Read more »

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when humid air penetrates the hair
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