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Guess what? Chinese manufacturers don't only make luxury bags, expensive watches and $700 shoes. They're also the private label manufacturers...
Let's discuss why certain ingredients are chosen when used to make formulas. For me, there are at least 4 main...
Brassica alcohol vs brassica glycerides? What's the difference and which one should you use? I already have brassica alcohol and...
There are at least 5 basic diy shampoo facts I wish I knew before trying to make a shampoo. I've...
Oh yeah! I'm continuing to experiment with various versions of a chamomile based body butter. Let's continue the testing clownery...
Hey curlyteas! For the past few days I've been testing hydroxyethyl cellulose aka "hydroxyethylcellulose" (HEC). As part of that testing,...
Updated ingredients are marked in PINK. BTMS-50 is, in my opinion, an amazing conditioning emulsifier for both regular conditioners and...
If you've used everything under the sun to improve the length or thickness of your hair but nothing has been...
Never use Essential oils the way you use Fragrance oils. Sorry to start off so blunt but it's important that...
Many natural hair beauties have noticed a problem concerning the quality and effectiveness of haircare product(s) from brands they used...
Should you use the pill form of additives in your haircare and skincare recipes in place of powders? I received...
After an email question about the emulsifier called Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate), I wanted to make sure you...
This particular podcast is about you....well, about some of the emails I actually get from you guys! 1.Why not use...
Every now and then, people ask my opinion about whether to use liquid or powdered coconut milk or goat's milk...
This particular podcast is about you....well, about some of the emails I actually get from you guys! 1. Ingredient substitutions...
I was looking at a few new water/aloe based sprays to try in the last few days. I came across...
In parts 1 and 2 of this ingredients haul, I told you about new ingredients (for me) like HairFix XH...
In Part 1 of this ingredients haul, I told you about HairFix XH Maltodextrin and ICE Conditioner. I'll introduce you...
I don't usually post about every ingredient haul I make, but I'm excited about this one because I've never tried...
Why do some people who do product reviews take pride in NOT getting any compensation for their time and work...
This curlytea podshort covers my favorite drugstore products for those who haven't quite come up with a great DIY recipe...
There are 3 ingredients I have been adding to my most recent hair oil mixes which has upped its usability. ...
Do you hate it when you find a great product and some "genius" in the company has the brilliant idea...
Does being into DIY mean you can't enjoy store-bought products? Of course not! I was speaking with a lady via...
The topic of fake natural hair can be quite controversial. I am of two minds on the issue of fake...