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  • natasha.acendra

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    January 24, 2025 at 9:54 am in reply to: How to choose a cationic surfactant for hair conditioner

    Thank you so much for such detailed explanation! It really helps me better understand the nuances between the different cationic surfactants and how they affect the final product. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge, it’s been a huge help!

  • natasha.acendra

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    January 22, 2025 at 9:23 am in reply to: How to choose a cationic surfactant for hair conditioner

    I haven’t tried it because my supplier didn’t have it in stock, but I was able to get it from another source to test it. However, I’m still a bit confused about which surfactant to use for each case—could it be based on price or quality? Anyways i’m thankfull for your help!!

  • Update! I adjusted the percentages of the ingredients you recommended, and it did wonders for the product! The Plantasens Olive LD really enhanced the sliding sensation I was missing. It significantly improved the application of the product on the hair and gave it an amazing feel once it dried.

    I’m still working on finding the perfect cationic surfactant- fatty alcohol blend to help with detangling and frizz, but I think I’m getting close now. Thanks a lot for the help.

  • Okay, excellent! I can get my hands on some Plantasens Olive LD. I’ll try it out and let you know my feedback if you’d like.

  • Thank you so much for your help! I’ll definitely try the tips you gave me.

    However, I forgot to mention that my client would like the formula to be silicone-free. I’ve tried different polyquaterniums (like 7, 6, and 10) in hopes that one of them could provide the silky, gliding sensation that silicones give, but none of them have achieved that effect. Do you have any recommendations for an ingredient that could mimic the feel of silicones?

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