by Tonya McKay Continue Reading!>>> Understanding Humectants Humectants are materials used in products to moisturize dry or damaged hair. They promote moisture retention by attracting water molecules from the local environment and binding them to specific sites along their structure. Adsorption vs Absorption Absorption is the process whereby a substance passes into the bulk of a material and are dissolved…
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via TheBeautyBrains CYW says…I have curly colored hair. I was wondering if silicon serum or coconut oil would be best for fight frizz? Or is there a third product I should consider in this nasty humid weather. The Beauty Brains respond: You raise a very interesting question and one that we have never seen addressed in the technical literature. However…
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by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChic So it’s officially summer people! Although my air conditioner has been pumping nonstop for almost a month now and the shorts and maxis have already made their debut, the calendar says today is the official kick off. While many naturals are turning to Havana twists and box braids for refuge this season, others are total rebels…
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Frizz-Fighting Products That Really Work by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty There are times when you need your hair to look like perfection. Maybe you have an exciting date or a big meeting at work. You take the time to put every strand in its proper place, but within minutes of going outside, the best twist out ever or the…
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by Julia-Anne of Three Naturals I recently got back from a fabulous two-week vacation to my island home – St. Lucia (with a quick hop over to Barbados for a wedding – shout out to Charm & Tunde). I didn’t really give any thought at all to how I would style my hair in St. Lucia, because I figured for…
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