Month: August 2018

Discussion: What are your favourite fragrance oils right now? Which ones do you want to try?

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I can’t stop buying fragrances as there are just so many lovely ones! I’m definitely a foodie, but I’m trying to get out of my comfort zone by trying new ones. These are some of my newest ones. I thought I’d get a few opinions, so here’s who I had test them out! Raymond, my...

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Q&A: Creating light, leave in conditioners with cationic polymers and humectants

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Yesterday, we took a look at a few actives and extracts we can use to create volume and retain curls. Today, let’s take a look at incorporating them into conditioners! As everything we met yesterday – propanediol 1,3, panthenol, betaine, Volumizing complex, Lycopene bioferment, and Kera straightening and curl – is water soluble, the only thing we...

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Q&A: Creating conditioners that add volume and retain curls? Using conditioning agents that won’t weigh down hair – actives & extracts

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Yesterday, we made some awesome very light leave in conditioners using cationic polymers, like Honeyquat, polyquaternium 7, or some of the new ones I have, like quaternized lemon shine. Today, let’s take a look at a few active ingredients that may help us retain curls, reduce weight, and increase bounciness! So many curly haired people...

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Q&A: Creating conditioners that add volume and retain curls? Using conditioning agents that won’t weigh down hair – cationic polymers

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Yesterday, we took a look at making conditioners with Varisoft EQ 65 as this cationic quaternary compound creates fluffy products that won’t weigh down our hair. Today, let’s take a look at making light leave in conditioners with cationic polymers. When it comes to creating conditioners for fine hair or those that want more volume,...

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Q&A: Creating conditioners that add volume and retain curls? Using conditioning agents that won’t weigh down hair – Varisoft EQ 65

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In the July Q&A, Melanie asked: I am finding that the shampoos and conditioners I make based on your recipes leave my hair lovely and soft. This is great because my hair is naturally dry and processed, but it is making my natural curl less defined. Is there something I can add to my leave in...

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