conditioners

Creating rinse-off conditioners with silicone substitutions: Creating the basic formula (part two) – the formula! 

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Welcome back to this multi-part series on creating rinse-off hair conditioners with silicone substitutes. In part one, we took a look at how we might create a basic formula, choosing ingredients and preservatives. In today’s post – part two – we’ll be analyzing the formula to see what each ingredient brings to the conditioner party,...

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Creating conditioners with silicone substitutions: How to create a basic formula (part one)

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A Pyrex container with a white conditioner in it and an immersion blender in the container. It's to demonstrate how thick the formula is when it cools.

I admit it, I’m in love with silicones. I drench my hair in them to chase away the frizzies, I coat my skin in them to feel smoother and more protected, I could happily lounge in a bath or swim in a pool of dimethicone it just makes everything feel more velvety, luscious, and luxuriant,...

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Potential duplication of Hairstory NewWash, cleansing conditioner (part four, the formula)

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Given I’m getting this product advertised to me constantly on Facebook and given I’ve been harassing the company for selling less than a cup of product (236 ml, so 1 cup – 1 tablespoon) for $54 Canadian before shipping and taxes, I thought we should revisit this duplication. I’ve updated the links and such along...

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Creating a moisturizing conditioner for different hair types with ximenia seed oil!

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I’ve been playing with a lot of new emollients this year, but one of my new favourites of the year for hair care is ximenia seed oil (INCI: Ximenia Americana Seed Oil) thanks to the lovely film it forms to protect our hair from the elements and prevent water from entering and causing frizz. Let’s...

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Q&A: How can I dissolve panthenol powder in conditioner bars?

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In this month’s Q&A, Dalel asked, I am making solid conditioners. I use panthenol powder and I think it might be the culprit in the issue I’m having. It is very difficult to dissolve it or melt it. The temperature of the mixture when I put it in is always above 60°C (140˚F) (sometimes up to...

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