Karl's Korner

As anyone who has ever spent any time in a cold winter climate can attest, cold weather is drying to your hair and skin. Although heat, chemicals and harsh detergents are a common cause of over drying your hair, when it comes to pulling the moisture out of your entire system, nothing does it like Continue reading →

Many women these days are straightening their hair using either the Brazilian Blow Out or Japanese (Yuko) Hair Straightening processes.  Both of these techniques provide similar semi-permanent results and are similar in how they work.   If you have chosen to have your hair straightened through either of these processes, you are probably aware that the after treatment care is of the utmost importance to both extend the life of the treatment and to keep your hair healthy.

Here’s why:  Continue reading →

I used to have flaking and dry scalp in my teens and twenties and would occasionally buy dandruff shampoos without much improvement. It was only after I had gone years without experiencing this problem that I realized that the condition was being caused by Continue reading →

You may be aware that seed extracts and seed oils are used in a wide variety of personal care products. It has been well documented that certain plant seeds contain antioxidant properties and that they are very beneficial when applied topically.

Although seed “oils” have many beneficial properties and can be used to great effect in certain applications, consumers should be aware that while a seed may contain antioxidants, the seed oil does not. Continue reading →

A Google search for “hair repair products” produces over 5 million search results leading a consumer to a wide range of products.  A quick review of ingredients in some of the products offered by some of the top listings will reveal silicone (amodimethicone, dimethicone, phenyltrimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane etc.) as a leading ingredient.  Here’s what you need to know: Continue reading →

Consumers today are becoming more and more aware of the ingredients in everything they use, from food to beauty products.   For years, harsh sulfate based detergents such as SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), SLES (sodium laureth sulfate) and ALS (ammonium laureth sulfate) have been used in a broad variety of products, including Continue reading →

Your skin (including your scalp) produces oil.  It does this to condition the skin.  Conditioned skin  is soft, elastic, toned and smooth.  Conditioned skin can stay moisturized because it is protected.  Many people equate oil on the skin with acne or pimples, but would you believe Continue reading →