source: le coil Tonya McKay of NaturallCurly writes; Silicones have been a very popular ingredient in hair care products for several decades. One notable product was called “Sudden Date”, which was touted for its ability to add shimmer to the hair and to revive a tired hairstyle in the event that there was no time for a proper washing. Their…
Tonya McKay of NaturallyCurly writes; Propylene glycol is an ingredient found in many personal-care products, including shampoos, hair conditioners, and leave-in styling products. It is widely used because of its relatively low cost and versatile nature. Its inclusion in a formula can fulfill a variety of purposes, which makes it a popular choice by the cosmetics chemist. However, some manufacturers…
CurlChemist Tonya McKay writes; If you peruse the CurlTalk discussions, you’ll see honey mentioned on numerous threads. This should come as no surprise, given honey’s long history as a health and beauty ingredient. The use of honey has been documented throughout human history, with mention found as far back as in various Sumerian tablets. The practice of cultivating bees for…
CurlChemist Tonya McKay of NaturallyCurly writes; We always get lots of questions about silicones, as they are in so many products and are of ongoing concern to many curly-haired consumers. I thought this month we could tackle a couple of those questions in a quick, practical manner (hopefully) to aid in the seemingly never-ending process of ingredient scrutiny and product…
“pH” is an abbreviation for “potential hydrogen” and is a scale used for ranking the relative acidity or alkalinity of a liquid solution. The precise mathematical definition of pH is the negative logarithmic value of hydrogen ion (H+) concentration in the solution. pH = – log [H+] A scale of zero to fourteen is used for pH, with 7.0 being…
Tonya Mckay of Naturallycurly writes; We hear a lot about the humectants. But many of us may not know what they are and how they work. Humectants are used in skin and hair-care products to promote moisture retention. These hygroscopic compounds posses a chemical structure that attracts water from the atmosphere and binds it to various sites along the molecule….
by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty Henna is a plant that grows in the hot, dry climates of the Eastern hemisphere. For decades, women from North Africa, India, and the Middle East have used henna to stain their hair, skin, and nails. The red henna dye is contained within the leaves of the plant. After the plant is harvested, the…
Tamara writes; Maybe I’m being ridiculous, maybe this is a dumb question. I haven’t seen it addressed, but hope someone else is thinking the same thing. I cannot help but wonder who is regulating the natural hair product business? Many Youtubers and Bloggers are bottling their hair care regimens and selling them, but from what I can tell, no one…
Tonya McKay of Naturallycurly writes; Manufacturers turn to high tech science, sustainability and natural ingredients to bring you the latest hair care products. Despite being generally rather stable, the personal care and cosmetics industry has not escaped the recession entirely unscathed. Budget-conscious consumers have sought out lower-priced alternatives to salon-based premium priced goods and services, and switched to the less…
Raena asked Tiffany: What is the best product routine for fine 3c/4a curls? Tiffany’s response: Great question, Raena! First thing I want to make clear, though: there is no ONE best way to put product into your curls. That’s like saying there is only one best way to get to New York from Philadelphia or only one best way to…
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