Why Hair Curves (Waves and Curls - and Kinks)

I've been working on this post for a while, my research has answered a lot of my questions and I hope it does for you too. While this po...

When Good Bottles Go Bad

If you make your own skin or hair products, re-bottle products, or refill bottles from large (gallon/liter) containers, chances are your bot...

Eczema, Itchy skin and Water Softness

Got hard water? Water that comes from limestone or sandstone aquifers in particular tends to contain minerals which cause it to be "har...

Microfiber Vs. Terrycloth

This is one of those posts which makes me I think,  "I can't believe I actually think about these sorts of things."  ©Science-...

Itchy Scalp - Some Easy Remedies

Itchy (and dry) scalp is often accompanied by flaking skin Also see this newer post for some new ideas ! Itchy Scalp can have lots of causes...

What's Cookin' This Week: In the Bathtub

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate - Epsom Salts! Epsom Salt Soak (not really a recipe, just passing along the relaxation) The recipe: ½ cup to...

Lining Winter Hats

Let’s talk about hats in winter. You need to protect your head, your ears and (of course) your hair from the cold, dry air and the wind. You...