Alikay Naturals Creme Brulee

First Impressions: Alikay Naturals Creme Brulee Curling Custards

Sigh…you know that feeling when your hair looks good, but doesn’t feel good? That’s my experience so far with this: Alikay Naturals Creme Brulee Curling Custard. Ingredients*: Aloe Vera, Infused with Essential Oils and Botanical Blend, Humectant, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Natural Fragrance. *The packaging reads “key ingredients,” but the site reads “ingredients,” presumptively full …

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Use up the Stash: Update #2 (Mini Reviews Included)

Here’s another installment of “Use up the Stash”: I’m making progress, slowly but surely! Afroveda Curl Define: it’s ok; the hold isn’t impressive, but it’s moisturizing. Not a repurchase. Crece Pelo Natural Phytotherapeutic Treatment: love this stuff! The one without the water-soluble cone though. The cone-free version is thicker and intensely moisturizing; the one with …

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Back to Basics: Porosity

Back to Basics will be a series of quick posts detailing the subject matter – the basics of hair and hair care. I chose to do porosity first because it’s such a crucial property in treating your hair and picking the right products. Hair porosity is the strands’ ability to absorb and retain moisture. High …