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Apr 2 2013
Grand Poo bar getting some love in today's production :)

Clarity, YES!

with the natural enthusiasts growing by the minute buying products that offer shine, hold, frizz reduction and/or moisture by the pound – who doesn’t want it all?! But at what…

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Jul 3 2012
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summer time hair care 101

many women who rock their natural curls and kinks may agree that the summer months are the most care-free season in regards to hair care. after all, longer days and…

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Feb 17 2011
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faq: vegan friendly products

Almost all of our ingredients are vegetable-derived, but of course we use honey in lots of our goodies. A few of the products also contain beeswax, silk protein, milk powder,…

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Dec 13 2010
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The “No-Poo” Method of Hair Cleansing

This term comes from Lorraine Massey’s book “Curly Gurl”, which suggests that shampoo, which usually includes detergents SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) or ALS (Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate) 1

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Oct 27 2010

favorite resources for transitioning? our customers speak out!

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Oct 12 2010

high moisture/low shrinkage? the conundrum!

we were recently asked the question: how can i keep my hair moisturized and combat shrinkage? what a conundrum! shrinkage is the natural response of highly textured hair to water,…

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Oct 11 2010

glycerin in winter? don’t be scared!

we’ve been getting emails lately from people who are terrified of using glycerin-containing products during the winter. apparently, there is a nasty rumor going around that products containing glyerin +…

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Jul 15 2010

Loc Milk and Elbow Butter

Ever wonder why we don’t have a different product for every possible use? We like to think our customers are (1.) smart, creative people and (2.) people with something better…

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May 1 2010

HOW TO USE a shampoo bar – the mixtress’ personal tips

1. – thoroughly saturate hair… to sopping, soaking wet. i find the wetter the hair, the easier for lather to distribute. 2. – section hair sloppily and rub the poo…

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Sep 1 2009

Hair Stories!

Aliya S. King is a freelance journalist, which might explain her witty, informal yet informative, completely captivating writing style. She also is a fellow freckleface, which might explain my total…

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