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The ingredients your curls
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Most commercial products are formulated for straight hair. These five families are the main reason textured hair routines fail.

1

Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

AVOID

Strip natural oils, cause frizz and dryness

Look for: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate

2

Non-water soluble silicones

AVOID

Build up and block moisture penetration

Look for: Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Cyclomethicone

3

Drying alcohols

AVOID

Dehydrate strands, cause brittleness

Look for: Isopropyl Alcohol, SD Alcohol 40, Denat. Alcohol

4

Mineral oil & petrolatum

AVOID

Coat hair, prevent moisture absorption (as leave-in)

Look for: Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum

5

Synthetic fragrances

AVOID

Irritate scalp, mask harmful chemicals

Look for: Fragrance, Parfum, Linalool (if synthetic)

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