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Year: 2012

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Thank You for Registering
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Thank You for Registering

  • curlytea
  • December 25, 2012
Thank you for registering with CurlyTea! We’re happy to have you and hope that you […]
Mullein Leaf
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  • INGREDIENTS
  • Teas (Herbs)

Mullein Leaf

  • curlytea
INCI: Verbascum Thapsus Mullein leaf is known to be great for treating respiratory problems.  Mullein […]
Hibiscus & Nettle Leave in Conditioner w/ Castor oil
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Hibiscus & Nettle Leave in Conditioner w/ Castor oil

  • curlytea
Hibiscus Conditioner with Nettle and Castor oil – makes approx 9oz measurements are in VOLUME […]
Olive & Apricot Kernel Conditioner (Rinse Off Formula #6)
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Olive & Apricot Kernel Conditioner (Rinse Off Formula #6)

  • curlytea
Olive & Apricot Kernel Conditioner (Rinse Off Formula #6)makes approx 9.5 ouncesmeasurements are in weight
Xanthan Gum
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Xanthan Gum

  • curlytea
INCI: Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum is a known thickener (rheology modifier) used quite often in […]
Adding Water-based Ingredients to Your Whipped Butter Mixes
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  • HAIR

Adding Water-based Ingredients to Your Whipped Butter Mixes

  • curlytea
  • December 9, 2012
Recently I was asked a question about adding water to a shea butter mix for […]
Chamomile Coconut Milk Shampoo (Formula #3)
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Chamomile Coconut Milk Shampoo (Formula #3)

  • curlytea
Chamomile Coconut Milk Shampoo (formula #3) ~17.5oz (measurements are in volume)
Brazil and Coconut Hair Butter Whip w/ Castor Oil Formula #6
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Brazil and Coconut Hair Butter Whip w/ Castor Oil Formula #6

  • curlytea
Brazil and Coconut Hair Butter Whip w/ Castor Oil Formula #6 makes just over 4oz […]
Fo-Ti
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Fo-Ti

  • curlytea
INCI: Polygonum multiflorum (aka Ho Shou Wu / He Shou Wu) Fo-Ti is  a well […]
Sodium Lactate
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  • Humectants
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Sodium Lactate

  • curlytea
Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid and is already a favorite among […]
CCS Body Butter Whip w/ Tamanu and Macadamia Formula #3
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CCS Body Butter Whip w/ Tamanu and Macadamia Formula #3

  • curlytea
I've found this recipe also works well with a pineapple fragrance. Something about the cocoa butter chocolate + sickly sweet tamanu + pineapple!
Lemon Balm Spritzer Quickie
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Lemon Balm Spritzer Quickie

  • curlytea
Remember this is simply a tea based spritz with no hold. Your hair may be shiny though.
Pt 2: Ingredient junkie?  New Ingredients Haul!
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Pt 2: Ingredient junkie? New Ingredients Haul!

  • curlytea
  • November 23, 2012
Part 2 of my ingredientstodiefor.com haul! As you know, I bought some ingredients to experiment […]
Slippery Elm Flaxseed Curl Definer
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Slippery Elm Flaxseed Curl Definer

  • curlytea
volume measurements
Sunflower Softee Lotion Formula #4
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Sunflower Softee Lotion Formula #4

  • curlytea
Sunflower Lotion Formula #4 226g (approx 8oz) measurement in weight
Vanilla Mint Conditioning Leave-In
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Vanilla Mint Conditioning Leave-In

  • curlytea
Vanilla Mint Conditioning Leave-In measurements are in volume (appox. 8.37oz volume)
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Sodium Carbomer Gel Concentrate

  • curlytea
Ingredient junkie?  New Ingredients Haul! Pt1
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  • HAIR

Ingredient junkie? New Ingredients Haul! Pt1

  • curlytea
  • November 18, 2012
I got more ingredients to experiment with, yall!  Instead of being a "product junkie", I seem to be an "ingredient junkie" because I love to make my own stuff and…
CocoShea Butter Whip w/ Cleavers Infused Camellia Oil
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CocoShea Butter Whip w/ Cleavers Infused Camellia Oil

  • curlytea
CocoShea Butter Whip w/ Cleavers Infused Camellia Oil makes 226g (approx 8oz)
Camellia Soothing Lotion
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Camellia Soothing Lotion

  • curlytea
Camellia Soothing Lotion Makes approx 227g (approx 8oz)
Macadamia and Aloe Vera Skin Cream
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Macadamia and Aloe Vera Skin Cream

  • curlytea
Macadamia and Aloe Vera Skin Cream (makes approx 8oz)
Add Your Business to the Directory
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Add Your Business to the Directory

  • curlytea
  • November 16, 2012
Subscribe to add or edit your business page! Add/update your Youtube channel links, Twitter page […]
Vanilla Chai Shampoo
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  • DIY Formulas and Recipes
  • Shampoos

Vanilla Chai Shampoo

  • curlytea
Vanilla Chai Shampoo with Coconut Milk, Peppermint and Rosemary Makes approx 17.5oz (measurements are in […]
Guar Gum Goodness ….and Pitfalls
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  • HAIR

Guar Gum Goodness ….and Pitfalls

  • curlytea
  • November 14, 2012
If you’re looking to add “slip” to your conditioners, shampoos and detangler mixes, one option […]
Amla Infused Creamed Salve
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  • DIY Formulas and Recipes
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Amla Infused Creamed Salve

  • curlytea
Amla Powder Infused Creamed Salve – ~3oz version (I liked this much better, also stirred […]

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