Chemicals

Lots of great info about the chemical ingredients in your hair care products, and what they do. We talk in-depth about hair product chemical ingredients, their function, benefits and harms in terms everyone can understand. Learn about hair products and the chemicals in them for your naturally curly, wavy and kinky hair. Get hair chemical and ingredient tips, articles, videos, reviews, how tos and 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 »

CurlySuzy Q&A: Which Sulfates are Safer Than the Others?

Which sulfates should I be avoiding in a cleanser?
October 18, 2010 Read more »

Curly Hair Q&A: Curly Hair Product Criteria

Kinky hair expert offers her criteria for product selection
October 11, 2010 Read more »

CurlySuzy Q&A: Help Me Understand Alcohols

Is alcohol bad for natural hair?
August 23, 2010 Read more »

Top 10 Chlorine-Fighting Conditioners

Keep out the chlorine this summer with these moisturizing conditioners
June 14, 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 »

Beach Waves, Keratin, and Curls...Oh My!

As a salon and stylist insider, I am offering you the latest trends, tricks, and educational resources to grow your business!
June 8, 2010 Read more »

Brazilian Keratin Treatment Hair Care

Post keratin treatment hair care tips for lasting results.
June 7, 2010 Read more »

No-Frizz Shampoos & Conditioners

Frizz-fighting shampoos and conditioners can provide lasting conditioning and smoothing.
June 29, 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 »

Itchy Scalp and Skin? Look at the Preservatives

Preservatives in hair products can cause of dry, itchy scalp and skin.
June 14, 2011 Read more »

Store Brand vs. Brand Name Products

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

Heat Protectants: Do They Work?

Heat-protecting ingredients to look for, proven to prevent damage from high-heat styling.
June 1, 2011 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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Lock-In Moisture:
Protect your hair’s natural oils with
a gentle moisturizing shampoo,
cleansing cream or conditioner.
Control Frizz: Frizz occurs
when humid air penetrates the hair
shaft causing it to swell. The secret
is to use anti-humectant hair styling
and moisture sealing products.
Refresh your Curls: The key
is to use products that add just the
right amount of moisture to revive
the shape of your curl.
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