HQL Product

How do you recognize that a conditioner has enough slip? Is there a particular ingredient to look out for?
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is a useful ingredient to look out for because it has detangling properties! However, if you go to the Haircare Ingredients Bib...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Leave-in products are recommended for curly hair. But in the course it is mentioned that leave-in conditioners are not the preferred option when it comes to sealants. Are leave-in conditioners good or bad to use?
A sealant is essentially a 'leave-in conditioner', it is just a different name for the same step in your routine. Generally a sealant is deemed a si...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
How do I know which type of sealant to use for my hair?
When choosing a sealant, you want to be sure to consider your hair profile as well as your environment. Some key things to pay extra attention to are as foll...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
If you use a curl-defining gel on your hair, do you need to apply a sealant before or after the gel?
The curl defining gel is a sealant! However, you must consider what ingredients are in the one you are using. If it has harmful chemicals, then you should pu...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Is it normal for Aloe Vera Gel to smell like onion/garlic?
Nooo you should avoid this! Aloe doesn’t have the nicest smell but it shouldn’t smell pungent. If your product does smell like this then it might be because ...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Which oils are not compatible with high porosity hair within a shampoo?
High porosity hair requires penetrating oils over and above sealing oils. You can find examples of penetrating oils in the Ultimate Guide to Hair Oils. There...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
What is the best way to pre-shampoo your hair before swimming?
You will want to pre-shampoo your hair for 15-20mins before swimming, using an oil that suits your hair's porosity. This should help protect your hair fr...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
How can you make a sealant out of Xanthan Gum? What quantities are appropriate?
You can create a sealant using Xanthan Gum and Water. It is best to start by dedicating 3% of the total weight of the mixture to Xanthan Gum. Then you can wo...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
When following the meal plan, what can you cut out if the calories are over your maintenance level and you are not looking to gain weight?
It is best to cut out the carbohydrates first and then the fats. The protein should be the ultimate priority and you should do your best to not lower that if...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM
If your Omega 3/ Fish Oil supplement recommend you only take one capsule a day, can you take more capsules to help you achieve the required amount of 700 EPA & 300 DHA?
Usually supplements have recommendations for a reason, therefore this decision would depend on the supplement you have chosen and what additional ingredients...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:20 AM