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May 04

Ingredients 101- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 4 Comments

by Sunshyne of HairliciousIncWhat is Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a moisturizing and conditioning protein derived from whole wheat.What does it do for the hair?It increases the hair's ability to retain moisture and impart shine and gloss to damaged and dull hair. Due to its low molecular weight, it easily penetrates the hair shaft. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein attracts and…

May 04

Hair Product Ingredients: Who do you Trust?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 8 Comments

by Tonya McKay of NaturallyCurlyA discussion took place recently on the CurlTalk forums about how difficult it can be to find reliable, accurate scientific information regarding hair product ingredients. The uncontrolled nature of the internet means that anyone can post a video, blog, or advertisement, claiming to be an expert and dispense information and advice. Quite often, it is evident…

Jan 27

Make Your Own Xanthan Gum Hair Gel

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 11 Comments

by Tonya McKay of NaturallyCurly.comXanthan gum is found in many products, including food items, cosmetics and personal care products. It also appears in many shampoos, conditioners and styling agents. Its current popularity can in part be attributed to its plant-based origins and biodegradability. Home-based kitchen chemists who formulate their own products have found it to be a useful and easy-to-use…

Jan 27

Do Conditioners Cause Your Hair to Fall Out?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 28 Comments

via The Beauty BrainsLunatique asks…During a discussion on conditioners etc, a friend of mine told me that I shouldn’t use conditioner on daily basis because I would eventually lose my hair. That one bothered me for a while (in the summer I wash my hair every day, and if I don’t use conditioner they are totally untamable), so I decided…

Dec 19

All Tingly For Peppermint Oil- Natural Hair Remedies

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 23 Comments

By Dr. Phoenyx AustinOk ladies, I’m here today to chat a bit about one of my all-time favorite essential oils…Peppermint oil! Oooo, my scalp’s getting all tingly from just saying it!I really like this oil because it has so many wonderful benefits and uses- from hair to health.So let’s first start with the hair benefits… Did you know that peppermint…