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We’re going to guess that you’ve never compared your hair to a salad (after all, why would you?), but, really, it’s a pretty perfect analogy. Think about it: Your strands are delicate like bits of lettuce, and you want them to look fresh and, well, pretty. The products you put on top, like your daily conditioner, are like dressing. Your salad needs dressing (it would be pretty bland without it), but add too much and your lettuce starts to wilt. It looks wet and lifeless. It’s the same with hair. Your hair needs conditioner, but if the formula is too...

If you’re like many health-conscience women, you eat a lot of organic foods. But you probably don’t eat entirely organic. Because, well, in some cases, the non-organic stuff tastes better, works better, is far less expensive; or is just as safe. It’s the same thing with hair care products. Using the right synthetic hair care ingredients won’t hurt your health or your hair, and will actually improve your results. So, you want to look for mostly natural—but not entirely organic—products. Here are the reasons why Sauce Beauty’s hair recipes combine fruits, veggies and other natural foods with a few safe...

You’ve probably seen hair care products that brag about being silicone-free on their packaging. They might as well be saying, This won’t make your hair smooth! Bring on the frizz! Hey, hope you like damage! In other words, skimping on hair silicones isn’t something to necessarily boast about—these ingredients play an important role in hair health and texture. Now that people want hair care ingredients that are as simple, natural, and wholesome as the ingredients in the foods they eat, hair silicones—which are synthetic—aren’t too popular. But while exotic, plant-based ingredients get all the attention and credit, silicones are working hard...