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 …
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Healthier Natural Hair By Skipping Shampoo? (The Science.)
IG @ab.k_ via TheBeautyBrains Question: Is No Poo a good way to clean hair? Allie asks…What’s the deal with this “no poo” craze? Does the hair get more healthy because of the natural oils you use? I’ve seen on Pinterest people talking about using baking soda as a cleanser and apple cider vinegar as a conditioner. …
Does Clay Washing Actually Clean Hair?
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 …
5 Shampoos To Try For Your Natural Hair
by Jensine from Jungle Naps A good clarifying/moisturizing shampoo can do wonders for your natural hair and scalp. For those of us that don’t stick to strictly cowashing, the quest for a holy grail shampoo can sometimes be quite frustrating. These five shampoos are definitely worth a try if you’re on the hunt for a …
All About the Curly Girl Method
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHINESTRUCK by Raquel Aguiar The Curly Girl Method, otherwise known as CG Method, was developed from Curly Girl: The Handbook, a book written by Lorraine Massey and Deborah Chiel which helps people embrace their natural hair texture. With that objective in mind, Massey described a new and revolutionary routine to get healthy, …
Do Mild Cleansers Get Your Natural Hair Clean?
glam idol, Quisha! via The Beauty Brains Are baking soda and Apple Cider Vinegar really the best for cleansing your natural hair? Find out below! Read On!>>> Are you familiar with “The Natural Haven” blog? The name sounds like it’s about natural products but it’s really about the the science of natural hair, in other …
Bentonite Clay Cleanse for Natural Hair- Homemade Products!
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 …
Natural Hair Cleansing: Do You Need the Lather?
by Sabrina Perkins “Lather, rinse, repeat.” Who has not heard or seen that phrase on shampoo bottles? I know I have, and it has been ingrained into my psyche for years as a necessary component of cleaning my hair and my body. It is the only way to clean your hair, right? A shampoo bottle …
Shampoos for Dry Natural Hair- How to Pick the Right One
via TheBeautyBrains Question: How do you choose a mild shampoo for fine hair that’s prone to breakage? Read On!>>> Alexandra asks: I have been trying to find more delicate shampoo because my hair is baby fine and prone to breakage. I know laureth is better than lauryl but is it the best? What about coconut …
Shampoo the Right Way- Natural Hair Tips
by Antoinette of AroundTheWayCurls.com Do you dread shampooing your hair? Do you detest the state of your hair after you shampoo? Love going to the salon, being primped and preened and laying back with a head full of suds, while some fashionable hairstylist scratches the mess out of your scalp? Welp, you SHOULDN’T! If you …