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Sep 12

Panthenol: What is It?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 6 Comments

via NaturallyCurly.com;Panthenol is a form of Vitamin B5. It is small enough to penetrate through the cuticle of hair and is a highly hygroscopic (water-attracting) chemical, acting as a humectant, attracting water to itself. It soothes irritated skin and helps hair retain moisture in the cortex and on the surface, leaving it more pliable, shinier and slightly thicker.

Jan 27

Papaya for Healthy Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

via Naturallycurly;Papaya is rich in vitamins, minerals and enzymes that help nourish hair, remove unwanted residues, and add shine and softness. Here’s how to get healthy hair with a raw papaya hair treatment. Puree half a papaya with some olive oil (amount of oil depends on how dry your hair is) and a teaspoon of honey.Apply to damp hair and…

Sep 12

The Best Protein for Natural Hair?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 15 Comments

via Naturallycurly.com;Protein is beneficial for fine hair and for damaged or porous hair, and is used in many deep conditioning treatments. But with so many different types of products that contain protein for hair, which one one do you choose? Look for hydrolyzed proteins in rinse-off products. These can penetrate hair and add strength and shine.Collagen is helpful in improving…

Jan 27

What is Cetrimonium Chloride?

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki No Comments

Tonya Mckay of Naturallycurly writes;Q: Is cetrimonium chloride a silicone? If not, what is it and what is its purpose in my hair-care product? When this ingredient appears on a label with amodimethicone and trideceth-12, does this mean the amodimethicone is now water soluble? A: This question comes up frequently, because something about that name seems similar to some of…

Sep 12

Agave and Marshmallow- Not Just Sweeteners Anymore

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 3 Comments

Recently, I’ve received inquiries about a couple of sweet botanicals often used in curly hair products. I hope you enjoy this information about agave nectar and marshmallow extract.Agave NectarAgave nectar (or syrup) has become quite popular at health food stores in recent years as a natural alternative to processed white sugar and artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages. Agave nectar…