5 Basic DIY Shampoo Facts [POD]
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There are at least 5 basic diy shampoo facts I wish I knew before trying to make a shampoo. I’ve experimented with making shampoos since the days I used to use Castile
DIY Recipes Leave-In Conditioners
08/25
2022
Hyaluronic Hair Mask w/Hemp Seed Oil [VID]
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Hyaluronic hair mask made with hemp seed and castor oils? A hair mask with the viscosity I’m looking for without using gums?! And no BTMS? Whaaat? And it’s actually good too! Check
DIY Recipes Leave-In Conditioners
08/05
2022
Murumuru Mint Amla Leave-In [VID]
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Murumuru Mint Amla Leave-In Conditioner Wait a minute! This is actually good! lol! My hair is soft, but it’s a different type of soft than the softness that comes from behentrimonium (BTAC)
Esters INGREDIENTS Others
07/31
2022
Isoamyl Laurate
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Isoamyl laurate INCI: Isoamyl Laurate What: Emollient esterpH range: 4.5 – 7Usage rate: Hair 0.1% – 2%; Skin 0.5% – 20%Special Info: There’s a minimal amount of hydrolysis that can happen if
DIY Recipes Leave-In Conditioners
07/22
2022
Bamboo Tea Tree Leave-In [VID]
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Bamboo Tea Tree Leave-in is creamy, softening and feels good on my curls! As the hair is drying, you can feel the softness! PREVIEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWPDi6jdW6o Full video WAS available to all for
DIY Recipes Leave-In Conditioners
06/30
2022
Almond Mint Leave-in Conditioner w/ Peppermint and Chickweed [VID]
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Almond Mint Leave-In Conditioner w/ Peppermint and Chickweed The softness! What is it with this ICE Conditioner? It has behentrimonium chloride in it, that’s what. lol! Read more… PREVIEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aMVTi0K38Y (more…)
CurlBlog
05/23
2022
Gelmaker NAT vs Gelmaker RHEO
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Hey curlyteas! I received an email question asking if there are any major differences between Gelmaker NAT and Gelmaker RHEO. One of your fellow members wants to buy a cold processable polymer
DIY Recipes Gels/Serums
05/05
2022
Aloe MSM Gel Styler [VIDEO]
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Aloe MSM Gel Styler is a very nice gel to help style curly, coily hair! It’s also made with a very easy to use instant cold emulsifying gel maker! Check it out.
DIY Recipes Leave-In Conditioners
04/12
2022
AvoPumpkin Softening Hair Butter [VID]
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AvoPumpkin Softening Hair Butter – Hey curly teas! Today we’re making a softening, emulsified hair butter with a few extremely effective cationic conditioning ingredients! PREVIEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvGRJY9Mx0o (more…)
CurlBlog
03/27
2022
How to Expedite Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) Hydration
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Hey curlyteas! Today I’m going to show you how to use a little shortcut to make it possible to use hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) immediately in your formulating process! For my impatient curlies who
Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures😩😁 Part 4
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Oh yeah! I’m continuing to experiment with various versions of a chamomile based body butter. Let’s continue the testing clownery with Version 13! Version 13 Chamomile Body Butter version 13 Up to
Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures🥴🤭 Part 3
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The chamomile body butter misadventures continue with more clownery and fun! Part 3 starts with Version 9. Version 9 Chamomile Body Butter version 9 There’s not too much to say about Version
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5 Basic DIY Shampoo Facts [POD]
There are at least 5 basic diy shampoo facts I wish I knew before trying to make a shampoo. I’ve experimented with making shampoos since the days I used to
Gelmaker NAT vs Gelmaker RHEO
Hey curlyteas! I received an email question asking if there are any major differences between Gelmaker NAT and Gelmaker RHEO. One of your fellow members wants to buy a cold
How to Expedite Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) Hydration
Hey curlyteas! Today I’m going to show you how to use a little shortcut to make it possible to use hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) immediately in your formulating process! For my impatient
Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures😩😁 Part 4
Oh yeah! I’m continuing to experiment with various versions of a chamomile based body butter. Let’s continue the testing clownery with Version 13! Version 13 Chamomile Body Butter version 13
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February 27, 2022
CurlBlog SKIN
Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures🥴🤭 Part 3
The chamomile body butter misadventures continue with more clownery and fun! Part 3 starts with
CurlBlog SKIN
February 27, 2022
curlytea
Administrator
February 23, 2022
CurlBlog SKIN
Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures 😵😛Part 2
Let’s continue with the write-up of my various Chamomile Body Butter tests. Read Part 1
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February 23, 2022
curlytea
Administrator
February 20, 2022
CurlBlog SKIN
Chamomile Body Butter Misadventures 😵🤭 Part 1
As I type this, I’m working on the formula for version 17 of a Chamomile
CurlBlog SKIN
February 20, 2022
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Administrator
October 13, 2021
Gels/Serums SKIN
Shea Azelaic Cream Serum – Tester v 11 (skin)
Shea Azelaic Cream Serum – Tester [version 11] makes approx 50 grams (fits 3.5oz container)
Gels/Serums SKIN
October 13, 2021
curlytea
Administrator
March 5, 2021
CurlBlog HAIR
Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Niacinamide and NAG Serum Test – What the HEC?
Hey curlyteas! For the past few days I’ve been testing hydroxyethyl cellulose aka “hydroxyethylcellulose” (HEC).
CurlBlog HAIR
March 5, 2021
curlytea
Administrator
May 24, 2019
CurlBlog HAIR
UPDATE: Looking for Alternatives to BTMS-50?
Updated ingredients are marked in PINK. BTMS-50 is, in my opinion, an amazing conditioning emulsifier
Leave-In Conditioners
Hyaluronic Hair Mask w/Hemp Seed Oil [VID]
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Murumuru Mint Amla Leave-In [VID]
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Bamboo Tea Tree Leave-In [VID]
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4 Comments
Almond Mint Leave-in Conditioner w/ Peppermint and Chickweed [VID]
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AvoPumpkin Softening Hair Butter [VID]
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Pumpkin Seed Curry Leaf Cream [VID]
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Rinse-off Conditioners
Aloe and Shea Artichoke Hair Mask [VID]
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Conditioning Orange Cream [VIDEO]
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Rhassoul Carob and Cocoa Prepoo Conditioning Cubes
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5 Comments
Rooibos & Shea Deep Conditioning Cream v2
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2 Comments
Hibiscus Vanilla Mint Conditioner V3
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5 Comments
Sunflower Rosemary Conditioner (Rinse Off version #8)
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Ingredients
Isoamyl Laurate
AntiMicro Root Blend – Ginger, Garlic & Wasabi
Gelmaker Powder – Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
Lauryl Laurate
Alpha Olefin (Sodium C14-16 alpha olefin sulfonate)
Iselux Ultra Mild
Gels/Serums
Aloe MSM Gel Styler [VIDEO]
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Fenugreek Herbal Bamboo Gel
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Shea Azelaic Cream Serum – Tester v 11 (skin)
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Fenugreek Herbal Curl Gel w/ MSM [VID]
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Centella DMAE Serum (ver7) [VID]
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5 Comments
Blue Bamboo Pea Flower Gel [VIDEO]
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Lotions/Creams
Smoothing AHA 10% Gel Cream [VIDEO]
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6 Comments
Moringa Hair and Skin Milk [VIDEO]
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2 Comments
Hempseed Moisture Lotion [VIDEO]
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2 Comments
Conditioning Orange Cream [VIDEO]
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EcoCreamy Oil-free Face Cream [VIDEO]
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Royal Niacin Face Cream with Neem (99% oil free) [VIDEO]
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Moisturizers
Blue Mallow Moist Cream (skin) [VIDEO]
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MuruCupu Leave-in Cream [VIDEO]
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6 Comments
Bamboo Nettle Rich Hydration Cream
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Moringa Hair and Skin Milk [VIDEO]
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2 Comments
Aloe and Baobab Buttered Moisturizer [VIDEO]
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4 Comments
Hemp Seed and Shea Leave-in
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9 Comments
Shampoo
Triple A Ayurvedic Shampoo [VID]
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7 Comments
Fenugreek Herbal Shampoo [VID]
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11 Comments
Green Tea Herbal Shampoo [VIDEO]
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11 Comments
Body/Hair Butters
Pumpkin Black seed Butter [VIDEO]
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MangKo Butter
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Whipped Olive and Shea Hair Butter #23
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Misc
Simple Facial Cleanser [No Video]
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Cocoa Butter Pre-Cleansing Balm (for skin) [VIDEO]
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Baobab and Sweet Almond Oil Cleanser (for skin)
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