Guar Gum Goodness ….and Pitfalls
If you're looking to add "slip" to your conditioners, shampoos and detangler mixes, one option you have is Guar gum....
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Amla Infused Creamed Salve
Amla Powder Infused Creamed Salve - ~3oz version (I liked this much better, also stirred it longer to make a...
Nettle and Burdock Root Flaxseed Hair Gel
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Flaxseed Hair Gel (Basic)
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Safflower & Jojoba Creamy Leave In Condish
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Safflower, Horsetail & Vanilla Chai Conditioner w/Coconut and Avocado Oil
Safflower, Horsetail & Vanilla Chai Conditioner w/Coconut and Avocado Oil For approx 8.15oz (just over 8 ounces) (more…)
Creamy Olive Leave In v.3
Creamy Olive Leave-in version 3 approx 8oz Measurements for this recipe are in ounces, not grams (more…)
Ceteth-2
Ceteth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether of Cetyl Alcohol (q.v.). WHAT'S IT FOR: Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent SCORE at...
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate, a 60% concentration in water, and is the sodium salt of natural L(+)-Lactic Acid, produced through the fermentation...
Flaxseed gel and…flaking?
I was over at the curlynikki forums on one of the flaxseed gel threads. I've heard that some people...
[Giveaway] Naturallycurly.com 30 Days of Giveaways
NaturallyCurly.com is having a series of giveaways this month designed to help you "winterize your look"! Among the type of...
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...
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...
Cera Bellina
Cera Bellina INCI: Polyglycerol-3 Beeswax (Polyglyceryl-3-beeswax) Cera Bellina is a hydrophilic derivative of natural beeswax in which the free fatty...
Slippery Elm Bark
INCI: Ulmus rubra Slippery elm bark comes from the Slippery Elm tree. The inner bark is what's used for teas...
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...
Tapioca Starch
Tapioca Starch is a known thickener and viscosity enhancer which can be used in everything from emulsions to powders. It...
VegeMink
VegeMink...developed to mimick the remarkable activity of Mink Oil by 'cloning' the unique fatty acid profile, responsible for it's...
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...