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Tropical Traditions Winner #1: Jesse M

I want to send out a congratulations to Jesse M who won a FREE 32oz jar of the best...

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Pure Coconut Oil Soaps from Tropical Traditions

They don't just make great coconut oil, yall. They use that high quality oil to make real Coconut Oil Soap...

The Rural Mom Daily Links to Curlytea

Our Whipped Butter Testing: Coconut Shea w/ Cleavers & Rosehip Infused Camellia Oil link made it to The Rural Mom Daily!...

Whipped Butter Testing: Coconut Shea w/ Cleavers & Rosehip Infused Camellia Oil

I've been testing my new anhydrous (without water) butter whip for a few days and I like it! Thanks to...

Colors to DYE for: Natural ways to tint your DIY concoctions

If you're looking to naturally tint your DIY lotions, creams and soaps, try the following natural products which will...

Testing: Sodium Carbomer Gel Concentrate

Today I made a super thick sodium carbomer (preneutralized carbomer) gel concentrate which is the base gel I'll use to...

REVIEW: Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil

After using Tropical Traditions brand of Virgin Coconut Oil I finally understand why so many people praise it so...

Generations of Black Women in the future…

I saw this photo and for whatever reason reality became just a bit clearer. Because of this unashamed rediscovery...

Giveaway: Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Organic Coconut Oil

Oh yes, its about that time for a product giveaway yall! Do you like coconut oil for your hair, skin...

Not all coconut oils are created equal

I've been on the hunt for a great brand of coconut oil in recent months. I've used the Nutiva, Barleans...

Recipe: Hair and Body Oil w/ Avocado and Jojoba

Sometimes the simpler the process the better the product. Here's a simple but effective body and hair oil without propylene...

Is your hair unimportant to you?

Is your hair unimportant to you? Solange recently became a target of people who didn't like her less than...

Surfactants: They ain’t just for washin’

When some people hear/read 'surfactant', many tend to think of SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) or some other ingredient, harsh or...

DIY: New Hair Creme Testing

In another example of why keeping it simple matters, I tested another simple recipe using my fav emulsifier, BTMS, along...

‘Bases’: How low can you go

We all have been made aware over the recent years about scandals involving some small businesses using bases for their...

Whipped Butter Testing May52012

Tested some whipped butter percentages yesterday. So far, they are looking quite good. The Cupuacu butter(40%) / Castor oil(60%) mix was...

Ayurvedic Powders for hair and skin?

In another post, Shania4NJ wrote: "I use aritha powder in my ayurvedic hair treatments once a month". Ayurvedic treatments for...

Question: Soapnuts as a natural hair wash?

Soapnuts: 100% natural "shampoo", cleaner, laundry cleaner, etc. I have to try these. Has anyone used soapnuts (aritha) foam...

Agave Gel testing!

I made an Agave based hair gel today. I will try to tomorrow and see if I like the recipe....

Lemon Balm Shea & Cupuacu Whipped Hair Cream and Hair Lotion

I made another Shea butter and Cupuacu butter based hair whip! :) This one includes a water based herbal infusion...

2nd VIDEO: MiniShort Ingredient Intro: ECOMulse

An at-a-glance look at ECOMulse. It's an ECOCERT approved self-emulsifier which will add great conditioning properties to your homemade concoctions!...

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curlytea on Formula – Lemon Pistachio ButterI found Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate. I'll be u…
curlytea on What formulas would you like to see?I understand. I can't do no-cones anymore. My hair…
athornburg08 on What formulas would you like to see?Ya know, I was looking at that earlier but I'm con…
curlytea on What formulas would you like to see?Well, you know I have a watermelon based condition…
curlytea on Do you remember TRESemme Naturals?It really was a great leave-in. lol (✿◠‿◠)
athornburg08 on What formulas would you like to see?Sprays. As a highly porous natural, a foundational…
athornburg08 on Do you remember TRESemme Naturals?Holy crap I do! I've been in natural hair care for…
curlytea on Rosemary Horsetail and Green Tea ConditionerThis particular recipe is a much older formula. It…
Lindashatch on Rosemary Horsetail and Green Tea ConditionerI’m trying to access the videos.
curlytea on Do you remember TRESemme Naturals?lol! I know right? I don't know of any that comes…