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Sep 21

5 Sulfate-Free Shampoos for Natural Hair

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by Christina Patrice Don't be fooled! You don't have to sacrifice soft, hydrated kinks and coils, for cleanliness.Many naturals and curly girls hate clarifying because it causes so much drama.You wreck your hair and strip it of natural oils, softness, and hydration for the sake of a clean slate. Even after intense deep conditioning, your hair doesn't start "acting right"…

Sep 21

True or False: Sulfates are the Devil

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by Christina Patrice One of the cornerstones of the Curly Girl Method is avoiding shampoos and cleansers that contain sulfates. As a result of the rise in popularity of embracing naturally curly hair, many product manufacturers have responded with shampoos, cowashes, and other cleansers that are labeled as "sulfate free" to meet textured hair demands.But in truth, many products labeled…

Sep 21

YOU NEED TO CLARIFY: SIGNS THAT CO-WASHING IS NOT ENOUGH

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by Sabrina Perkins Most curlies have a love-hate relationship with shampoo so many are leery of even considering the notion of using a clarifying shampoo despite its wonderful uses. Clarifying shampoos work harder than regular shampoos and are necessary when you have severe build-up of products, dirt, pollutants, or minerals from hard water. They are necessary even if not for…

Sep 21

What’s Up with Plant Extracts in Natural Hair Shampoo?

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via The Beauty Brains- Q: Since water is usually the first ingredient of any shampoo… then all these extracts are basically taking the place of plain old water. What would make this formulation different is the concentration of the extracts in the purified water, no?- Liz The Beauty Brains respond: Think of it like this, Liz: Let’s say my shampoo…

Sep 21

How to Cleanse Your Scalp the Right Way- Natural Hair Care!

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by Devri Velazquez There are two camps of cleansers in the curly world: those who shampoo and those who cowash (washing hair with a conditioner). No matter your method, it is extremely important to cleanse the scalp properly because over time, hair follicles acquire dirt caused by climatic debris and hair product build-up. Neglecting to properly cleanse hair follicles can…