Hola Chicas! Watch as Curlygaisha shares an alternative for your cleansing routine! Bentonite clay mixed with ACV is a great way to cleanse, and clarify the hair without stripping it. This is especially good for naturalistas with low porosity hair, as shampoo can be very drying. Watch Now!>>> Have you ever used bentonite clay to cleanse?! Share your results below!
via BeautyBrains Joneen asks: I have a question about rhassoul clay. I’ve heard great things about using it as a shampoo. My concern, though, is mineral buildup. This is one of the results of hard water that has a negative impact on hair, and something I am currently experiencing and want to avoid in the future. I know rhassoul is…
by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Although hair strands are considered “dead”, I like to treat mine as though they were alive. After all, they play such a big role in my life and I would be devastated to lose them! I do different things that will help keep my strands attached to my head, so I can enjoy them for…
by Devri Velazquez Bentonite clay, an impure mud discovered in Rock River, Wyoming, was once thought to have healing powers. In addition to medicinal purposes, this mud attracts impurities like toxins, bacteria, and viruses, and draws them out of hair. For CurlyNikki’s experiences with bentonite clay, click HERE. Blogger HippieChicChick shared her recipe for a simple bentonite clay hair cleanser….
Alesha is naturally glam! by Sabrina Perkins Clay, mud, and fine-grained earth are all words that describe our mineral-rich favorite detoxifying miracle for our bodies and hair. Whether you choose bentonite, rhassoul, or kaolin clay, they all offer benefits that to some far outweigh shampoos. If you want to ditch shampoos for their harsh sulfates and surfactants, but find co-washing…
by Christina Patrice I’m more product junkie than DIY mixtress, but every so often I copycat or stumble upon a DIY recipe that makes me think I could launch the next big natural hair product line. Maybe I’m exaggerating a little. Maybe. But this DIY clay mask has forever changed my regimen. It hydrates, moisturizes, de-frizzes, softens, and banishes dryness,…
by Sabrina Perkins Don’t worry, there isn’t a battle of the clays going on. There is just the need to clarify (pun intended) the differences and the similarities of the two highly popular and highly nutrient-rich clays. They are being used for hair, face and body but is one better than the other? Does one work better in your hair…
by Amanda For some curlies, regular shampoos and sulfate-free shampoos are equally drying. Adding a mud wash into your rotation of co-washing and ACV rinses creates a regimen full of various cleansing alternatives. Tina from MissT1806 teaches us how to create your own scalp soothing mud wash with just a few ingredients from her pantry. Read On!>>> Ingredients 1/3 cup…
by Quinn Smith What is bentonite clay? Bentonite is an impure clay that usually forms from the weathering of volcanic ash and in the presence of water. There are several types of bentonite, each named after the respective dominant element, like potassium, sodium, calcium, and aluminum. Clays like bentonite have long been used to help rid the body of toxins…
Tina writes: Becoming a mixtress can be really enticing and exciting especially if on a budget. The truth is, cleansing is an essential part of a regimen to remove product build-up but using shampoo can strip the moisture we already struggle to retain. So try making a mud wash that clarifies while leaving your hair conditioned and moisturized throughout. Check…