cleansing - Curly Nikki

Sep 21

Bentonite Clay Cleanse for Natural Hair- Homemade Products!

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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.…

Sep 21

Natural Hair Cleansing: Do You Need the Lather?

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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 would not even be a…

Sep 21

Shampoos for Dry Natural Hair- How to Pick the Right One

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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 based detergents in natural products.…

May 04

Shampoo the Right Way- Natural Hair Tips

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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 answered “yes” to any of…

Sep 21

5 Sulfate-Free Shampoos for Natural Hair

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by Christina Patrice Don't be fooled! You don't have to sacrifice soft, hydrated kinks and coils, for cleanliness.Many naturals and curly girls hate clarifying because it causes so much drama.You wreck your hair and strip it of natural oils, softness, and hydration for the sake of a clean slate. Even after intense deep conditioning, your hair doesn't start "acting right"…