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Silicones

Silicones are often used in hair care products. Silicones can add shine and gloss to hair, decrease combing friction and tangling, provide conditioning, and act as humectants. We've got tips, articles, how-tos and discussion about silicones. If you follow a no-poo routine, knowing about silicones is important—learn more about the pros and cons of silicones here.

Silicone or Not? What's in a Name?

CurlChemist looks at the different kinds of silicones and what exactly they do.
March 1, 2008 Read more »

What is Cetrimonium Chloride?

Is cetrimonium chloride a silicone? If not, what is it and what is its purpose in my hair-care product? When this ingredient appears on a label with amodimethicone and trideceth-12, does this mean the amodimethicone is now water soluble?
November 1, 2007 Read more »

Cyclomethicones: A Different Category of Silicones

Cyclomethicones are also favored by formulators because they spread easily on the hair and skin
October 1, 2007 Read more »

What's the Scoop on Silicones?

Our CurlChemist gives you the true facts about silicones
November 1, 2006 Read more »

Curly Hair Q&A: Lorraine Massey

I don't believe in protein. It makes the hair feel dryer.
January 1, 2005 Read more »

10 Curly Hair Tips for Curl Disasters

Curly hair tips for common hair disasters from our favorite curl girls.
November 8, 2010 Read more »

Going For The Chop!


by WildWaves54 April 29, 2012

Hi!! This is my first post! Anyway recently I had my haircut  to around medium length with laye...
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I BELIEVE: Lorraine Massey, MahoganyCurls, and the CG method


by Twiggy281 April 20, 2012

Good morning. It's Friday so it's a very good morning! I just wanted to give some encouragement to a...
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Dealing With Hair Loss After Pregnancy Effectively


by rayruiz02 April 9, 2012

Having a baby is usually a very happy time in a mom's life. Getting to carry that bundle of joy and ...
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Diffuse me


by curlymountaingirl April 7, 2012

So Day 4 of going shampoo free.  Today I swear I must have used half a bottle of Vo5 conditione...
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Day 2 and some history


by curlymountaingirl April 5, 2012

Hi, my name is Maryanne and this is my story.Now, I am sure by now we have all heard the same tale o...
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Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream

Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream

This is an amazing product. It moisturizes my transitioning hair without drying and it allows curl d...

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curl rating: 5
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream

Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream

Absolutely great, moisturizing. Wonderful leave in conditioner and moisturizer

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curl rating: 5
DevaCurl Set It Free

DevaCurl Set It Free

In conjunction with the AnGel, this stuff has done wonders for me over the dry winter. It clumps my ...

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curl rating: 4
DevaCurl No-Poo

DevaCurl No-Poo

First of all, I must say that DevaCurl products and the whole DevaCurl/Lorainne Massey phenomenon ch...

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curl rating: 5
DevaCurl AnGEL

DevaCurl AnGEL

I have been using this product all winter with amazing results! I used it with no poo, one condition...

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curl rating: 3

Sean Illian / Mike Manchester Salon Salon

Sean is simply amazing! I was able to get in the day, that I called. He has a special gift, with...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Scott Musgrave / Scott Musgrave Hair

I can't say enough about Scott and the curl cut and advice he gave me. I found him online after...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Amy Colvin / Pyure Salon & Spa

Amy cut my long curls off about 3 months ago. They were almost to my butt, and she showed me damaged...
May 21, 2012 Read more »

Jennifer / Curltopia

i has a 12 o clock appointment and arrived just in time. as soon as i entered i was greeted to a rea...
May 20, 2012 Read more »

Mimmo / Prisma Hair Design

My hair has been transformed into something i dream imaged could be. I love the soft defined curls i...
May 20, 2012 Read more »