Charcoal Hair Bleach
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Charcoal Hair Bleach: Gentle Alternative Or Marketing Hype?

I work in a cosmetic company’s product development department, which makes every new trendy hairstyling product on social media an exciting prospect for me. With charcoal hair bleach, I wanted to understand what was giving it lifting power beyond just marketing hype.  Charcoal powder has minimal color lifting ability – we’re talking only 2 to…

how to make a 30 volume developer
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How To Make 30 Volume Developer? (Or Any in 5 Minutes)

As a chemist, I often encounter queries surrounding the chemical side of hair dye or bleach that revolve around the developer, like how to make a 30-volume developer. It is because the developer plays a vital role in the process. It contains hydrogen peroxide, which oxidizes the natural melanin and activates the dye molecules. There…

my perm is going straight
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Why Is Your Perm Going Straight? (6 Reasons & 2 Fixes)

Did you leave the salon with bouncy, perfectly curled hair, only to watch your perm going straight within days? It’s frustrating when you spend money and time lying in a chair for hours for a perm that appears to be turning flat too early. What went wrong? To understand why your perm is going straight,…

curl cream vs leave in conditioner
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Curl Cream Vs. Leave in Conditioner: Choose Wisely

If your goal is stunning, defined curls without the frizz and dryness, you’re likely caught in the Curl Cream vs. Leave-In Conditioner showdown. Don’t worry – I am here to help you navigate this puzzle and find your hair’s perfect match. The goal of people using leave-in conditioner might not always be defining their curls….