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Sep 12

Is Amla Powder Good for Hair?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

via The Beauty Brains Celeste asks…What is Amla powder and what does it do for hair? The Right Brain replies: Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a fruit from the myrobalan-tree which is native to India and Burma. Like its cousin the North American gooseberry, amla fruit is edible with tart citrusy flavor. Amla is allegedly high in ascorbic…

Jan 27

Silicone Hair Products: Not So Bad?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

sourceby IAgirl via NaturallyCurly.comThere is no single perfect recipe for hair care, products or styling. Not even all curlies who fall under one specific curl type need the same product or have the same miracle worker. One recent trend that’s taken the curly hair product world by storm, however, is to avoid silicone hair products. As smart, curly women we…

Jan 27

A Closer Look at Mineral Oil- Natural Hair Science

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 38 Comments

Crystal writes:I'm brand new and excited to embark on this natural hair journey. I big chopped 2 months ago and have to admit that I'm overwhelmed and confused. The first product line I tried was Miss Jessies because I received it as a gift. I loved it until one of my girlfriends brought it to my attention that it contained…

Jan 27

Silicate & Silicone Hair Products: The Real Dirt

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 5 Comments

by Tonya McKay of NaturallyCurly Recently, there have been a number of articles and discussions comparing and contrasting silicate and silicone hair care products. The similar sounding names have led to some understandable confusion regarding the nature and purpose of these ingredients in shampoos and conditioners. Both are common ingredients found in a variety of products such as skin cleansers,…

Dec 19

Can Yeast Infection Creams Cure Hair Growth?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 16 Comments

via The Beauty Brains Ninon D’s delightful question: I’ve been reading an interesting thread on the Long Hair Care Forum. It seems that some of the women there are using a cream marketed to treat thrush on their scalps to boost hair growth. The mind somewhat boggles at how anyone stumbled upon this idea, however lots of the women are…