Q&A: Creating conditioners that add volume and retain curls? Creating rinse off conditioners with Varisoft EQ 65, actives, extracts, and humectants 

Last week, we started this series by using Varisoft EQ 65 to make very light, fluffy rinse off conditioners. Let’s make a few light, fluffy rinse off conditioners using some of the ingredients and actives we met the other day. I haven’t found the Volumizing Complex does much in a rinse off conditioner, but you’re...

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

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

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

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

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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