Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Buy the right scissors for your haircutting
The most important tool
If you are a professional hairdresser you would know why it is so important to buy right kind of hairdressing scissors. Your comfort with the most significant tool in your business is essential. It is vital to select the right set of scissors for your hair salon. Never compromise on the quality of the hairdresser’s inseparable tool. For different hair type you would require special kind of scissors. One pair is required for each hair type. Professional hairdressing scissors are not inexpensive and a professional hairstylist would never use anything low than the right scissors.
Variety of scissors
For creating different hairstyles you would require a different kind of scissors. As you are going to be using the scissors all day you must make sure that each and every aspect of the hairdressers scissors are considered before purchasing them. The scissors should have sharp blades. You can go for bevel edge blade from Germany as they are long-lasting but you need to be an expert to handle them well to your advantage. You can even go for the Japanese convex blade scissors which are quite light weight and are superb for meticulousness in cutting. Another significant aspect of the hairdresser scissors is that it should have a handle which you would be comfortable holding all day long. The handles should be simple and light weight and easy for you to slide your fingers into them. They are available in different type of grips; Offset grip is for those haircutters who like to use their thumb and ring finger. The opposite grip is most common one which is used by hairdressers who like to use their thumb and middle finger. Apart from these two there is the crane grip, which is favored by most of the professional hairdressers. You should also decide well in advance the length of the blades which are most suitable to you.
Be selective
Professional hairdressing scissors are priced well. Don’t go for something if you are getting for discount but it doesn’t meet your requirements. It would not be of any use to you if you do not purchase the right pair of scissors. Go for a branded one only if it meets your requirements not because it claims to be good. Hot scissors this season are the Joewell hairdressing scissors. These are incredibly classy and stylish and you can even go for pink hairdressing scissors too as they are chic and quite sought after. The quality of this is superb. The blades have extra long life and are durable. The reason they are so distinct is that they are hand-crafted from utmost stainless steel alloy. These are perfect for everyday use because they have a standard polish which is long lasting. Most importantly the pink inserts and pink thumb rest and centre screw make in an exciting tool to work with. Unless and until the hairdresser is in love with his or her work and tools the job is not complete.
Different hair type requires different scissors
Many a times you would find that the quality of hair you cut is different; the same scissors are not able to help you do the job properly without fuss. Ideally you must have different type of scissors for different hair texture as well. Since each haircut requires a different kind of haircutting scissor, it is also crucial to have a different hairdressing scissor for each hair type. It is also quite vital to keep sharpening your hairdressing scissors from time to time. As per the experts hairdressing scissors sharpening is a multiple step process. You need to establish the edge and then gradually make it finer and finer until it is done and the polish of the outer edge is refined even more. Sharpening the inner edge is the hardest part and it is quite possible that while trying to sharpen the same we may break it. It is a slow and gradual process; you can not do and get away with it at once. It is wise to get the sharpening of scissors is done by professional scissor sharpening machines as you do not want your most important and vital tools to be ruined in any way. It is interesting how you never thought about these minute details about the haircutting scissors until you actually decided to open your own haircutting salon. So while you are buying more expensive and important tools and machinery for your haircutting salon you need not forget the importance of a good haircutting tool. With the boom in technology, research and developments are on and there is also some measureable development in the field of hairdressing and styling. With this boom we are coming across latest fashion tools for our haircutting jobs and these are incredibly helpful in changing the persona of the client in your hairdressing salon.
The most important tool
If you are a professional hairdresser you would know why it is so important to buy right kind of hairdressing scissors. Your comfort with the most significant tool in your business is essential. It is vital to select the right set of scissors for your hair salon. Never compromise on the quality of the hairdresser’s inseparable tool. For different hair type you would require special kind of scissors. One pair is required for each hair type. Professional hairdressing scissors are not inexpensive and a professional hairstylist would never use anything low than the right scissors.
Variety of scissors
For creating different hairstyles you would require a different kind of scissors. As you are going to be using the scissors all day you must make sure that each and every aspect of the hairdressers scissors are considered before purchasing them. The scissors should have sharp blades. You can go for bevel edge blade from Germany as they are long-lasting but you need to be an expert to handle them well to your advantage. You can even go for the Japanese convex blade scissors which are quite light weight and are superb for meticulousness in cutting. Another significant aspect of the hairdresser scissors is that it should have a handle which you would be comfortable holding all day long. The handles should be simple and light weight and easy for you to slide your fingers into them. They are available in different type of grips; Offset grip is for those haircutters who like to use their thumb and ring finger. The opposite grip is most common one which is used by hairdressers who like to use their thumb and middle finger. Apart from these two there is the crane grip, which is favored by most of the professional hairdressers. You should also decide well in advance the length of the blades which are most suitable to you.
Be selective
Professional hairdressing scissors are priced well. Don’t go for something if you are getting for discount but it doesn’t meet your requirements. It would not be of any use to you if you do not purchase the right pair of scissors. Go for a branded one only if it meets your requirements not because it claims to be good. Hot scissors this season are the Joewell hairdressing scissors. These are incredibly classy and stylish and you can even go for pink hairdressing scissors too as they are chic and quite sought after. The quality of this is superb. The blades have extra long life and are durable. The reason they are so distinct is that they are hand-crafted from utmost stainless steel alloy. These are perfect for everyday use because they have a standard polish which is long lasting. Most importantly the pink inserts and pink thumb rest and centre screw make in an exciting tool to work with. Unless and until the hairdresser is in love with his or her work and tools the job is not complete.
Different hair type requires different scissors
Many a times you would find that the quality of hair you cut is different; the same scissors are not able to help you do the job properly without fuss. Ideally you must have different type of scissors for different hair texture as well. Since each haircut requires a different kind of haircutting scissor, it is also crucial to have a different hairdressing scissor for each hair type. It is also quite vital to keep sharpening your hairdressing scissors from time to time. As per the experts hairdressing scissors sharpening is a multiple step process. You need to establish the edge and then gradually make it finer and finer until it is done and the polish of the outer edge is refined even more. Sharpening the inner edge is the hardest part and it is quite possible that while trying to sharpen the same we may break it. It is a slow and gradual process; you can not do and get away with it at once. It is wise to get the sharpening of scissors is done by professional scissor sharpening machines as you do not want your most important and vital tools to be ruined in any way. It is interesting how you never thought about these minute details about the haircutting scissors until you actually decided to open your own haircutting salon. So while you are buying more expensive and important tools and machinery for your haircutting salon you need not forget the importance of a good haircutting tool. With the boom in technology, research and developments are on and there is also some measureable development in the field of hairdressing and styling. With this boom we are coming across latest fashion tools for our haircutting jobs and these are incredibly helpful in changing the persona of the client in your hairdressing salon.
You Cause Split Ends When You
Split Ends
Split Ends occur when the cuticle is damaged and the fibres of the cortex unravel. The hair is dry, brittle and prone to tangling and can split at the end or anywhere along the shaft. Split ends can be a major hair problem. Although there are many hair products out there which claim that they can repair your split ends, the only way to effectively get rid of them is to cut your hair. Luckily, however, there are a number of things that you can do to control a problem with split ends once it has occurred.
Causes of Split Ends
- Over perming or coloring
- insufficient conditioning
- too much brushing or back combing especially with poor quality brushes
- careless use of spiky rollers and hair pins
- excessive heat styling and not having the hair trimmed regularly, can also cause Split Ends.
- Cut or trim your hair with a dull instrument scissors
Split Ends Treatment and solutions
Split Ends cannot be mended, the only lon-term cure is to have them snipped off. What is lost in the length will be gained in quality. It may help if you reduce the frequency with which you shampoo, as this in itself is stressful to hair and causes split ends to extend up the hair shaft.
Never use a dryer too near the hair, or set it on too high a temperature. Minimize the use of heated appliances. Try conditioners and serums that are designed to seal split ends temporarily and give resistance to further splitting.
Split ends cannot be mended, just temporarily sealed. The only permanent cure is to have your hair trimmed regularly.
How to Get Rid of Split Ends
Moisturize When You Wash HairThe dryness that split ends are known to cause can be a major problem. In order to ensure that your hair is not affected by this, the best thing that you can do is use a moisturizing conditioner when you wash your hair. Get out any tangles with a comb after you have finished showering to make managing hair with split ends easier for yourself.
Comb With a Leave-in ConditionerOne of the main problems with split ends is that they can make getting a comb through your hair seem impossible. When you use a leave-in conditioner in combination with a wide toothed comb, you will have the easiest time managing your hair. It will help ensure that you get the tangles out, which may be more common when you have split ends.
Avoid Using Hot Styling ToolsBlow dryers, curling irons and flat ironers should all be avoided until you can get a haircut. The main reason is because they are actually known to cause or worsen split ends, especially when they are not used properly. Make sure that you use curling irons and flat irons when the hair is dry and, ideally, in combination with a hair serum. Also, be sure to not overuse these tools. Only using them several times a week is the best.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Healthy Curls
Sulfate, Protein, and Silicone-Free Products
This list started with this post on the naturallycurly.com message boards and has developed through the assistance of many helpful curlies, although anicetta on naturallycurly.com deserves special mention (and perhaps a bronze plaque) for her contributions.
I have not verified the ingredients lists and have also not tried most of these products, so this list should be considered a starting point only. You should still read the ingredients and look at reviews before considering buying any of these.
On that note, if you read the ingredients for any of these and notice any sulfates, proteins or silicones, please MUA mail me and let me know so I can remove it from the list! (And, conversely, please mail me and let me know if there's any products I should add!!)
Last Updated 11/7/06
Contents:
I. Shampoos:
•Curlmart
•Salon/Internet
•Sally's Beauty Supply
•Health Food Store/Trader Joe's
•Drugstore
II. Conditioners:
•Curlmart
•Salon/Internet
•Sally's Beauty Supply
•Health Food Store/Trader Joe's
•Drugstore
III. Styling Products:
•Curlmart
•Salon/Internet
•Sally's Beauty Supply
•Health Food Store/Trader Joe's
•Drugstore
I. Shampoos:
Curlmart:
•Blended Beauty Volcanic Clean Mask (not really a shampoo, but it cleans so I’m putting it here)
•Curl Junkie Chamomile & Jasmine Conditioning Shampoo (silk amino acids)
•Curl Junkie Hibiscus Bliss Moisturizing Shampoo (silk amino acids)
•DevaCurl No-Poo (wheat, soy, and oat amino acids) (no surfactants)
•DevaCurl Low-Poo (1 water-soluble silicone)
•DevaBlonde Low-Poo (1 water-soluble silicone)
•DevaBlonde No-Poo (wheat, soy, and oat amino acids) (no surfactants)
•DevaBrown Low-Poo (1 water-soluble 'cone)
•DevaBrown No-Poo (wheat, soy, and oat amino acids) (no surfactants)
•DevaCurl Low-Poo (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream
Back to Top
Salon/Internet:
•Aveda Sap Moss Shampoo
•Kiehl’s Castille
•Little Shop of Beauty Aloe Hair and Body Wash
•MOP C-System Clean
•MOP C-System Hydrating
•Phyto Phytojoba Gentle Regulating Milk Shampoo - Dry Hair Formula
Back to Top
Sally's Beauty Supply:
Health Food Store/Trader Joe's:
•Avalon Organics Tea Tree Mint Treatment
•Avalon Organics Chamomile Citrus Highlighting
•Avalon Organics Awapuhi Mango Moisturizing
•Avalon Organics Aloe Vera Jojoba Fragrance Free
•Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Ylang Ylang Glistening (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Lavender Nourishing (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Tea Tree Scalp Treatment (arginine--amino acid)
•Alba Botanica Volumizing
•Alba Botanica Replenishing
•Alba Botanica Balancing
•(Burt’s Bees) Doctor Burt's Herbal Treatment Shampoo with Cedar Leaf & Juniper Oil
•California Baby
•Kiss My Face Aromatherapeutic
•Kiss My Face SaHaira (wheat amino acids)
•Magick Botanicals Oil Free / Fragrance Free Shampoo
•Trader Joe’s Refresh
Drugstore:
•ISOPLUS Conditioning
Back to Top
II. Conditioners:
Curlmart:
•Arbre de Vie Shea Hair & Scalp Pomade
•Arbre de Vie Shea Hot Oil Treatment
•Blended Beauty All Natural Scalp and Hair Oil
•Blended Beauty Herbal Reconditioning Treatment
•Blended Beauty Kick for Curls Aloe Juice Spritz
•Blended Beauty Straightening Glaze Conditioning Setting Spritz
•Curl Junkie Give 'em The Slip! Instant Conditioner (one water-soluble silicone)
•Curl Junkie Healthy Condition Daily Conditioner (all) (one water-soluble silicone, silk amino acids)
•Curl Junkie Hibiscus & Banana Deep Fix Moisturizing Conditioner
•Curl Junkie Hibiscus & Banana Honey Butta Leave In Conditioner (all) (one water-soluble silicone, silk amino acids)
•Curly Hair Solutions SLIP Detangler (silk amino acids)
•Jessicurl (any)
•Oyin Honey-Hemp
Back to Top
Salon/Internet:
•Auntie Rhubarb Moisture Bomb 2 in 1 Leave In
•Aveda Elixir Leave-on Conditioner (wheat amino acids)
•Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner
•Bumble and Bumble Leave In Conditioner
•Kiehl's Leave-In
•MOP c-system moisture complex
•MOP Lemongrass Conditioner for fine hair (wheat germ? don't know if this is a protein or not)
•MOP Burdock Nourishing Rinse (wheat germ?)
•MOP Mixed Greens
•Paul Mitchell The Detangler (2 water-soluble silicones)
•Smells So Sweet Mango & Papaya (Sandra will make it without Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein upon request)
•Tigi Bed Head Moisture Maniac (silk amino acids)
Back to Top
Sally's Beauty Supply:
◦Generic Value Products Paul Mitchell The Detangler (2 water-soluble silicones)
◦Jamaican Mango & Lime Cactus Leave In
Health Food Store/Trader Joe's:
•Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose
•Aubrey Organics White Camellia
•Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta (amino acids)
•Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet
•Magick Botanicals Oil Free / Fragrance Free
•Trader Joe’s Refresh
Back to Top
Drugstore:
•Aussie Real Volume for fine hair (old formula only; new formulation has 'cones)
•Garnier Fructis Fortifying (Fine Hair Formula)
•Suave Naturals Waterfall Mist
•Suave Naturals Lavender
•Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze
•Suave Naturals Mango Peach
•Suave Naturals Juicy Green Apple
•Suave Naturals Fresh Mountain Strawberry
•Suave Naturals Aloe
•Suave Vanilla Floral Cond.(silk protein, but very low on ingreds list)
•White Rain Extra Body
•White Rain Lavender Vanilla
•White Rain Energizing Citrus
•White Rain Tropical Coconut
•White Rain Ocean Mist
•White Rain Apple Blossom
•VO5 Sun Kissed Raspberry
•VO5 Tangerine Tickle
•VO5 Tea Therapy Nourishing
Back to Top
III. Styling Products:
CurlMart:
•Akiva Naturals Healthy Hair Honey
•Akiva Naturals Healthy Hair Jam
•Blended Beauty Curly Frizz Pudding
•Circle of Friends Einar's Arctic Freeze Hyper Hold Gel (one water-soluble silicone)
•Circle of Friends Erik's Shaping Hair Gel (one water-soluble silicone)
•Circle of Friends Luc's Lemon Lime Shine Hair Slicker
•Circle of Friends Valerie's Vanilla Freeze Hair Spray (one water-soluble silicone, hydrolyzed silk)
•Curl Junkie Curl Fuel Curl Enhancing Spray
•Curl Junkie Curl Rehab Hair Oil (all)
•Curl Junkie Guava Curl Crème (silk amino acids)
•Curl Junkie Pomade (all)
•Curls Pure Essentials Moisturizer (silk amino acids)
•Curly Hair Solutions Curlkeeper
•Curly Hair Solutions Gel
•The Jane Carter Solution condition and sculpt
•Greenridge Herbals Jojoba Shea Hair Butter
•Hamadi Shea Pomade
•Jessicurl (any)
•Long Lovely Locks (any)
•Mop Top Anti-Frizz Gel (silk amino acids)
•Mop Top Pomade
•Oyin Greg Juice
•Oyin Shine and Define Styling Serum
•Qhemet Biologics Honeybush Hair Tea
•Qhemet Biologics Herbal Henna Botanical Softening Oil
•Qhemet Biologics Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm
•Qhemet Biologics Karite Nut Curl Milk
•Qhemet Biologics Amla/Olive Heavy Cream
•Qhemet Biologics Olive Cream Conditioning Instant Detangler
•Shea Terra Organics Certified Organic Shea Butter
•Tai Texture Lavender Mist
•Tai Texture Whip Creme
•The Jane Carter Solution Hair Nourishing Cream
Back to Top
Salon/Internet:
•Aveda Brilliant Humectant Pomade
•Biolage Gelee (old formula)
•Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee (hydrolized silk
•Boots Essentials Curl Creme (pink version)
•Boots Botanic Frizz Free Curl Cream (white, UK Formula)
•Fresh Sugar Shea Butter
•Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel
•Kinky Curly Curling Custard
•Little Shop of Beauty cocktail hair & body mist
•Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue
•MyHoneyChild (any, except perhaps the type 4, type 3/4, and type 4/3 hair cremes, which contain soy butter)
•Oyin Whipped Pudding
•Tigi Control Freak Serum (2 water-soluble silicones)
•Wella Liquid Hair Brilliant Spray Gel Volume & Texture (Strong Hold)
•Wella Liquid Hair Power Shift Shaping Gel (Strong)
•Wella Liquid Hair Kryptonite Acrylic Gel (Ultra Hold)
•Wella Bonk Raw Hair Jam Strong Hold Gel
•Wella Liquid Hair Crystal Styler Styling Gel (Extra Strong)
•Wella Bonk Crystal Dynamite Iridescent Shine Gel
•Wella Bonk Mega Spiker Extreme Hold Styler
Back to Top
Sally's Beauty Supply:
•Aura Radiant Humectant Pomade
•Aura Hypoallergenic Gel
•Jamaican Mango & Lime Shine-A-Loc
•Jamaican Mango & Lime Cactus Oil
•Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel
•Salon Care Professional Firm Hold Styling Gel w/ Aloe Vera
•Volumax Styling Gel
Health Food Store/Trader Joe's:
◦Aubrey Organics Pure Aloe Vera Gel
◦Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Ginkgo Leaf & Ginseng Root Hair Moisturizing Jelly
◦Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel
◦Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gelly
Back to Top
Drugstore:
•African Pride Brain Sheen Spray Extra Shine (1 water-soluble silicone, silk amino acids)
•Aussie Tizz No Frizz
•Aussie Dual Personality Water + Gel
•Cococare Cocoa Butter Stick
•Dax Relax Shine & Hold Gel
•Dax Relax Texturizing Foaming Mousse
•Dove Defined Texture Molding Cream (silk amino acids)
•Dove Gel, Define & Shine Control
•Dove Gel, Shape & Life Volumizing
•F/X Curl Booster Fixative Gel
•F/X Curls Up Curl-Reviving Mousse (spray/pump bottle)
•F/X Root Lifter Volume Booster (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil
•Got2Be Defiant Define + Shine Pomade
•Got2B Spiked Up Gel
•Head Wear Strung Out Styling Goo
•Head Wear Thickening Gel
•Head Wear Pliable Putty
•Herbal Essences Body Envy Weightless Volumizing Gel
•Herbal Essences Set Me Up Spray Gel
•Herbal Essences Set Me Up Gel
•Herbal Essences Texturizing Pomade (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Scrunching Gel (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Hollywood Beauty Olive Creme Hairdress
•Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil
•ISOPLUS Wrap Lotion
•John Frieda Frizz-Ease Relax Moisture Remedy Rehydrating Balm (discontinued?)
•La Bella Icy Cool Styling Gel
•La Bella Styling Gel Super Hold 9 (keratin amino acids)
•La Bella Super Spikes Styling Gel
•L'oreal Out of Bed Instant Texture (cream gel) (1 water-soluble silicone)
•L'oreal Studio Line Anti-Frizz Gel (1 water-soluble silicone) (discontinued)
•L'oreal Studio Line Texture Grab Gel
•Luster's Pink Short Looks Gel
•Luster's S-Curl Texturizer Stylin' Gel
•Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel
•Salon Selectives Control Substance Molding Putty
•Soft Sheen Gold Care Free Curl Hair & Scalp Spray for Dry Curls & Body Waves (wheat amino acids)
•Suave Anti-Frizz Smoothing Gel with Aloe - Extra Hold
•Suave Firm Control Gel
•Woltra Cocoa Butter Stick
•White Rain Classics Styling Gel
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Design by Andreas Viklund.
Sulfate, Protein, and Silicone-Free Products
This list started with this post on the naturallycurly.com message boards and has developed through the assistance of many helpful curlies, although anicetta on naturallycurly.com deserves special mention (and perhaps a bronze plaque) for her contributions.
I have not verified the ingredients lists and have also not tried most of these products, so this list should be considered a starting point only. You should still read the ingredients and look at reviews before considering buying any of these.
On that note, if you read the ingredients for any of these and notice any sulfates, proteins or silicones, please MUA mail me and let me know so I can remove it from the list! (And, conversely, please mail me and let me know if there's any products I should add!!)
Last Updated 11/7/06
Contents:
I. Shampoos:
•Curlmart
•Salon/Internet
•Sally's Beauty Supply
•Health Food Store/Trader Joe's
•Drugstore
II. Conditioners:
•Curlmart
•Salon/Internet
•Sally's Beauty Supply
•Health Food Store/Trader Joe's
•Drugstore
III. Styling Products:
•Curlmart
•Salon/Internet
•Sally's Beauty Supply
•Health Food Store/Trader Joe's
•Drugstore
I. Shampoos:
Curlmart:
•Blended Beauty Volcanic Clean Mask (not really a shampoo, but it cleans so I’m putting it here)
•Curl Junkie Chamomile & Jasmine Conditioning Shampoo (silk amino acids)
•Curl Junkie Hibiscus Bliss Moisturizing Shampoo (silk amino acids)
•DevaCurl No-Poo (wheat, soy, and oat amino acids) (no surfactants)
•DevaCurl Low-Poo (1 water-soluble silicone)
•DevaBlonde Low-Poo (1 water-soluble silicone)
•DevaBlonde No-Poo (wheat, soy, and oat amino acids) (no surfactants)
•DevaBrown Low-Poo (1 water-soluble 'cone)
•DevaBrown No-Poo (wheat, soy, and oat amino acids) (no surfactants)
•DevaCurl Low-Poo (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream
Back to Top
Salon/Internet:
•Aveda Sap Moss Shampoo
•Kiehl’s Castille
•Little Shop of Beauty Aloe Hair and Body Wash
•MOP C-System Clean
•MOP C-System Hydrating
•Phyto Phytojoba Gentle Regulating Milk Shampoo - Dry Hair Formula
Back to Top
Sally's Beauty Supply:
Health Food Store/Trader Joe's:
•Avalon Organics Tea Tree Mint Treatment
•Avalon Organics Chamomile Citrus Highlighting
•Avalon Organics Awapuhi Mango Moisturizing
•Avalon Organics Aloe Vera Jojoba Fragrance Free
•Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Ylang Ylang Glistening (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Lavender Nourishing (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing (arginine--amino acid)
•Avalon Organics Tea Tree Scalp Treatment (arginine--amino acid)
•Alba Botanica Volumizing
•Alba Botanica Replenishing
•Alba Botanica Balancing
•(Burt’s Bees) Doctor Burt's Herbal Treatment Shampoo with Cedar Leaf & Juniper Oil
•California Baby
•Kiss My Face Aromatherapeutic
•Kiss My Face SaHaira (wheat amino acids)
•Magick Botanicals Oil Free / Fragrance Free Shampoo
•Trader Joe’s Refresh
Drugstore:
•ISOPLUS Conditioning
Back to Top
II. Conditioners:
Curlmart:
•Arbre de Vie Shea Hair & Scalp Pomade
•Arbre de Vie Shea Hot Oil Treatment
•Blended Beauty All Natural Scalp and Hair Oil
•Blended Beauty Herbal Reconditioning Treatment
•Blended Beauty Kick for Curls Aloe Juice Spritz
•Blended Beauty Straightening Glaze Conditioning Setting Spritz
•Curl Junkie Give 'em The Slip! Instant Conditioner (one water-soluble silicone)
•Curl Junkie Healthy Condition Daily Conditioner (all) (one water-soluble silicone, silk amino acids)
•Curl Junkie Hibiscus & Banana Deep Fix Moisturizing Conditioner
•Curl Junkie Hibiscus & Banana Honey Butta Leave In Conditioner (all) (one water-soluble silicone, silk amino acids)
•Curly Hair Solutions SLIP Detangler (silk amino acids)
•Jessicurl (any)
•Oyin Honey-Hemp
Back to Top
Salon/Internet:
•Auntie Rhubarb Moisture Bomb 2 in 1 Leave In
•Aveda Elixir Leave-on Conditioner (wheat amino acids)
•Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner
•Bumble and Bumble Leave In Conditioner
•Kiehl's Leave-In
•MOP c-system moisture complex
•MOP Lemongrass Conditioner for fine hair (wheat germ? don't know if this is a protein or not)
•MOP Burdock Nourishing Rinse (wheat germ?)
•MOP Mixed Greens
•Paul Mitchell The Detangler (2 water-soluble silicones)
•Smells So Sweet Mango & Papaya (Sandra will make it without Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein upon request)
•Tigi Bed Head Moisture Maniac (silk amino acids)
Back to Top
Sally's Beauty Supply:
◦Generic Value Products Paul Mitchell The Detangler (2 water-soluble silicones)
◦Jamaican Mango & Lime Cactus Leave In
Health Food Store/Trader Joe's:
•Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose
•Aubrey Organics White Camellia
•Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta (amino acids)
•Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet
•Magick Botanicals Oil Free / Fragrance Free
•Trader Joe’s Refresh
Back to Top
Drugstore:
•Aussie Real Volume for fine hair (old formula only; new formulation has 'cones)
•Garnier Fructis Fortifying (Fine Hair Formula)
•Suave Naturals Waterfall Mist
•Suave Naturals Lavender
•Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze
•Suave Naturals Mango Peach
•Suave Naturals Juicy Green Apple
•Suave Naturals Fresh Mountain Strawberry
•Suave Naturals Aloe
•Suave Vanilla Floral Cond.(silk protein, but very low on ingreds list)
•White Rain Extra Body
•White Rain Lavender Vanilla
•White Rain Energizing Citrus
•White Rain Tropical Coconut
•White Rain Ocean Mist
•White Rain Apple Blossom
•VO5 Sun Kissed Raspberry
•VO5 Tangerine Tickle
•VO5 Tea Therapy Nourishing
Back to Top
III. Styling Products:
CurlMart:
•Akiva Naturals Healthy Hair Honey
•Akiva Naturals Healthy Hair Jam
•Blended Beauty Curly Frizz Pudding
•Circle of Friends Einar's Arctic Freeze Hyper Hold Gel (one water-soluble silicone)
•Circle of Friends Erik's Shaping Hair Gel (one water-soluble silicone)
•Circle of Friends Luc's Lemon Lime Shine Hair Slicker
•Circle of Friends Valerie's Vanilla Freeze Hair Spray (one water-soluble silicone, hydrolyzed silk)
•Curl Junkie Curl Fuel Curl Enhancing Spray
•Curl Junkie Curl Rehab Hair Oil (all)
•Curl Junkie Guava Curl Crème (silk amino acids)
•Curl Junkie Pomade (all)
•Curls Pure Essentials Moisturizer (silk amino acids)
•Curly Hair Solutions Curlkeeper
•Curly Hair Solutions Gel
•The Jane Carter Solution condition and sculpt
•Greenridge Herbals Jojoba Shea Hair Butter
•Hamadi Shea Pomade
•Jessicurl (any)
•Long Lovely Locks (any)
•Mop Top Anti-Frizz Gel (silk amino acids)
•Mop Top Pomade
•Oyin Greg Juice
•Oyin Shine and Define Styling Serum
•Qhemet Biologics Honeybush Hair Tea
•Qhemet Biologics Herbal Henna Botanical Softening Oil
•Qhemet Biologics Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm
•Qhemet Biologics Karite Nut Curl Milk
•Qhemet Biologics Amla/Olive Heavy Cream
•Qhemet Biologics Olive Cream Conditioning Instant Detangler
•Shea Terra Organics Certified Organic Shea Butter
•Tai Texture Lavender Mist
•Tai Texture Whip Creme
•The Jane Carter Solution Hair Nourishing Cream
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Salon/Internet:
•Aveda Brilliant Humectant Pomade
•Biolage Gelee (old formula)
•Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee (hydrolized silk
•Boots Essentials Curl Creme (pink version)
•Boots Botanic Frizz Free Curl Cream (white, UK Formula)
•Fresh Sugar Shea Butter
•Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel
•Kinky Curly Curling Custard
•Little Shop of Beauty cocktail hair & body mist
•Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue
•MyHoneyChild (any, except perhaps the type 4, type 3/4, and type 4/3 hair cremes, which contain soy butter)
•Oyin Whipped Pudding
•Tigi Control Freak Serum (2 water-soluble silicones)
•Wella Liquid Hair Brilliant Spray Gel Volume & Texture (Strong Hold)
•Wella Liquid Hair Power Shift Shaping Gel (Strong)
•Wella Liquid Hair Kryptonite Acrylic Gel (Ultra Hold)
•Wella Bonk Raw Hair Jam Strong Hold Gel
•Wella Liquid Hair Crystal Styler Styling Gel (Extra Strong)
•Wella Bonk Crystal Dynamite Iridescent Shine Gel
•Wella Bonk Mega Spiker Extreme Hold Styler
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Sally's Beauty Supply:
•Aura Radiant Humectant Pomade
•Aura Hypoallergenic Gel
•Jamaican Mango & Lime Shine-A-Loc
•Jamaican Mango & Lime Cactus Oil
•Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel
•Salon Care Professional Firm Hold Styling Gel w/ Aloe Vera
•Volumax Styling Gel
Health Food Store/Trader Joe's:
◦Aubrey Organics Pure Aloe Vera Gel
◦Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Ginkgo Leaf & Ginseng Root Hair Moisturizing Jelly
◦Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel
◦Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gelly
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Drugstore:
•African Pride Brain Sheen Spray Extra Shine (1 water-soluble silicone, silk amino acids)
•Aussie Tizz No Frizz
•Aussie Dual Personality Water + Gel
•Cococare Cocoa Butter Stick
•Dax Relax Shine & Hold Gel
•Dax Relax Texturizing Foaming Mousse
•Dove Defined Texture Molding Cream (silk amino acids)
•Dove Gel, Define & Shine Control
•Dove Gel, Shape & Life Volumizing
•F/X Curl Booster Fixative Gel
•F/X Curls Up Curl-Reviving Mousse (spray/pump bottle)
•F/X Root Lifter Volume Booster (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil
•Got2Be Defiant Define + Shine Pomade
•Got2B Spiked Up Gel
•Head Wear Strung Out Styling Goo
•Head Wear Thickening Gel
•Head Wear Pliable Putty
•Herbal Essences Body Envy Weightless Volumizing Gel
•Herbal Essences Set Me Up Spray Gel
•Herbal Essences Set Me Up Gel
•Herbal Essences Texturizing Pomade (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Scrunching Gel (1 water-soluble silicone)
•Hollywood Beauty Olive Creme Hairdress
•Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil
•ISOPLUS Wrap Lotion
•John Frieda Frizz-Ease Relax Moisture Remedy Rehydrating Balm (discontinued?)
•La Bella Icy Cool Styling Gel
•La Bella Styling Gel Super Hold 9 (keratin amino acids)
•La Bella Super Spikes Styling Gel
•L'oreal Out of Bed Instant Texture (cream gel) (1 water-soluble silicone)
•L'oreal Studio Line Anti-Frizz Gel (1 water-soluble silicone) (discontinued)
•L'oreal Studio Line Texture Grab Gel
•Luster's Pink Short Looks Gel
•Luster's S-Curl Texturizer Stylin' Gel
•Organic Root Stimulator Lock & Twist Gel
•Salon Selectives Control Substance Molding Putty
•Soft Sheen Gold Care Free Curl Hair & Scalp Spray for Dry Curls & Body Waves (wheat amino acids)
•Suave Anti-Frizz Smoothing Gel with Aloe - Extra Hold
•Suave Firm Control Gel
•Woltra Cocoa Butter Stick
•White Rain Classics Styling Gel
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Design by Andreas Viklund.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Check out Blastoff Network
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Products For Hard Water
LUSH's Hard Shampoo Bar
Anyone who has ever tried to wash their hair in hard water knows what a beauty nightmare that can be. The heavy build-up of mineral deposits can turn even the healthiest, most lustrous hair into a certified mess--and
fast. Why? The hard water's excess calcium and magnesium content interferes with the ability of your shampoo to form much lather. Not only that, but the small amount of lather that does beat the odds and actually bubble up combines with those pesky minerals to create a film of mineral salts on your hair. That film is so dense it winds up being very hard to rinse out, which leaves your locks rough, dull, dry, brittle, and tangled to the extreme. Now granted, you could invest in a water softener for your home to avoid this problem. But I've recently discovered a product that gets the job done just as well--and is wonderfully nourishing for all types of hair to boot. That product is LUSH's Hard Shampoo.
LUSH's Hard Shampoo comes in a 1.9 ounce round pink bar and features an amazing list of moisture-packed natural ingredients. Inside you'll find a blend of cocoa butter, hibiscus extract, shea butter, camella oil, jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, coconut butter, geranium bourbon oil, lavender oil, fresh free range eggs, cornflower petals, red rose petals, blue mallow flowers, and gardenia extract. The shea and cocoa butters hydrate each strand of hair, making it as soft as it can be. The eggs are filled with protein, which means they give your locks strength and resilience. All those essential oils smooth fly-aways and add a much-needed dose of healthy shine. And last but not least, the flower petals and extracts infuse the entire formula with a long-lasting summer garden scent. Your locks will smell like freshly-picked blossoms all day long!
Close Published by Suzanne Donahue
Anyone who has ever tried to wash their hair in hard water knows what a beauty nightmare that can be. The heavy build-up of mineral deposits can turn even the healthiest, most lustrous hair into a certified mess--and
fast. Why? The hard water's excess calcium and magnesium content interferes with the ability of your shampoo to form much lather. Not only that, but the small amount of lather that does beat the odds and actually bubble up combines with those pesky minerals to create a film of mineral salts on your hair. That film is so dense it winds up being very hard to rinse out, which leaves your locks rough, dull, dry, brittle, and tangled to the extreme. Now granted, you could invest in a water softener for your home to avoid this problem. But I've recently discovered a product that gets the job done just as well--and is wonderfully nourishing for all types of hair to boot. That product is LUSH's Hard Shampoo.
LUSH's Hard Shampoo comes in a 1.9 ounce round pink bar and features an amazing list of moisture-packed natural ingredients. Inside you'll find a blend of cocoa butter, hibiscus extract, shea butter, camella oil, jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, coconut butter, geranium bourbon oil, lavender oil, fresh free range eggs, cornflower petals, red rose petals, blue mallow flowers, and gardenia extract. The shea and cocoa butters hydrate each strand of hair, making it as soft as it can be. The eggs are filled with protein, which means they give your locks strength and resilience. All those essential oils smooth fly-aways and add a much-needed dose of healthy shine. And last but not least, the flower petals and extracts infuse the entire formula with a long-lasting summer garden scent. Your locks will smell like freshly-picked blossoms all day long!
Close Published by Suzanne Donahue
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