Archive | glycerin

13 November 2009 ~ 4 Comments

Rachel’s Review: Yes to Carrots Hair and Scalp Mud Mask

Beloved readers, every once in a while, I come across a hair product gem. A product that truly reminds me what it is to find a miraculous hair product and tan in the estrogen-powered-glow that emanates from my little, golden face. This…is one of those gems. I have sung the praises of Yes to Carrots [...]

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15 July 2009 ~ 31 Comments

how to preserve a twistout

Question for J from Holly: Hi there I was wondering if you help with this dilemma or throw it out to all the knowledgeable ladies who read your site. I am recently natural and experimenting with styles. I recently attempted a twist-out and the results were great BUT I realised I had no idea how [...]

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07 February 2009 ~ 3 Comments

the moisturizing masterbook (courtesy of j), part 2

click here for part 1 WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT… (cont’d)HUMECTANTS: substances used to attract and bind water to the hair. Vegetable Glycerin: a popular humectant derived from vegetable sources (avoid synthetic glycerin). Use it in combination with another conditioning agent if planning to use heat-styling methods. I personally avoid glycerin because in the winter [...]

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11 December 2008 ~ 5 Comments

after a year and a half

July 2007December 2008 Brittney cut her relaxer out in July 2007. I wanted to know how things have been since then. BGLH: first off, what state are you repping?B: I currently live in FL because of school but I rep GA ALL DAY! ATL!!!! (Not really, I am from Stone Mountain which is 20 min [...]

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04 October 2008 ~ 9 Comments

the call-out box

Okay, on the natural haired journey you will come across many products. Some will work, and some won’t. Unfortunately, many ‘natural hair product lines’ make a fortune off of exploiting clueless Black women who use a product until they realize, ‘hell. this don’t even work!’ So right now I want us to talk moisturizers (and [...]

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