Ingredients

In-depth analysis of the ingredients that make your hair care products so great! A look at the ingredients in your hair-care products, and what they do. We talk about hair product ingredients, their function, benefits and harms in terms everyone can understand. Learn about hair products and ingredients for your natural curly—get hair product and ingredient tips, articles, videos, reviews, how tos and more.

Ouidad Q&A: Will a Sulfate Free Shampoo Get Rid of Scalp Itch?

Hair care and product tips to help with a dry, itchy scalp.
December 16, 2011 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 »

CurlySuzy Q&A: What’s the Difference Between Glycerin and Vegetable Glycerin?

Is there a difference between these two ingredients?
November 1, 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 »

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 »

Deep Conditioning Treatments Good Enough to Eat

Deep conditioning treatments for curlies that are also good enough to eat!
August 2, 2010 Read more »

Post-Summer Hair Repair

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

Does Your Hair Conditioner Contain Wax?

Does your hair conditioner contain wax, and is it a problem?
July 11, 2011 Read more »

No-Frizz Shampoos & Conditioners

Frizz-fighting shampoos and conditioners can provide lasting conditioning and smoothing.
June 29, 2011 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 »

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 »

Big Love for Curlies This Month with 14 Days of Giveaways

We are giving away more than $10,000 worth of prizes in our 14 Days of Curly Love Giveaway, plus a HUGE Grand Prize—a $1,000 American Express gift card to spoil yourself.
February 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 »

Carol's Daughter How-to For Caring for Baby Fine Curly Hair

Caring for baby-fine hair
May 10, 2010 Read more »

NaturallyCurly and Miss Jessie's Natural Hair Celebration

Titi and Miko Branch wowed a capacity crowd
April 26, 2010 Read more »

Video Blogger Lexi Felder Shows Us A Twist Set

A super-cute 'do from Lexi!
April 9, 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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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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