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Sep 21

Cosmetic Chemistry 101- Common Hair and Skin Care Ingredients

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via TheBeautyBrains- This article on cosmetic science is primarily intended to benefit anyone interested in chemist careers (or aspiring mixtresses) but hopefully the general natural hair community will find this information useful as well! Surfactants It is amazing how little time is devoted to surfactants in college when you consider the importance they play in so many industries. What are…

Sep 21

The Science Behind Hair Conditioners- Common Ingredients

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by Tonya McKay Most of us with curly hair are pretty well-versed now in the need for our hair to be very well hydrated and conditioned. But what exactly does this mean? There are so many products on the market that claim to be the solution for our dry, frizzy tresses, but which do we really need? Plentiful also are…

Sep 21

Apple Cider Vinegar and Natural Hair Care

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by Tonya Mckay Vinegar has been used as a health and beauty aid for thousands of years to brighten skin, soften hair and improve health. Now, as with all things natural, simple, cheap, and “green,” it is experiencing resurgence in its popularity as consumers become more conscious of the effects products may have on their health and on the environment.…

Jan 27

Ingredients Commonly Found in Hair Products

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Compiled by Tonya McKay This is a dynamic list; I’ll update and amend as necessary. CN Says: -Grab your favorite bottle of conditioner or styler... I'll wait. -Flip it over to review the ingredients. -Do a 'ctrl +f'' (or control + find, or a command + f, or the like) and type in the ingredients that are too long to…

Jan 27

Magnesium Sulfate- Curly Friend or Foe

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by Tonya McKay What is Magnesium sulfate? Magnesium sulfate is an ingredient often touted as a natural curl booster or curl activator for hair. It is typically used in leave-in conditioners and curl enhancers, both commercially available and homemade, and it is applied via a spray-on delivery method. Many people have noted that their hair often responds remarkably well to…