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Clean Hair Care for Wavy Hair

I've tried lots of products searching for clean hair care for wavy hair! These are the brands that I love and the routine that works for me. I give you tips to tame the frizz with natural products that will leave you with beautiful waves.

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I look up all my products in the EWG app before making a purchase. It's amazing to have while I'm at the store and I want to try something new. Keep in mind the product will get dinged for fragrance and it's up to you to decide if that fragrance is from essential oils and safe for you.

Most clean product sites are very forth coming with their ingredient list and you should be able to find the information easily. This will also help you to see if the products are gluten free. Most hair care brands aren't certified gluten free, but they should have a very clear list of ingredients.

Best Shampoos & Conditioners for Wavy Hair

I like to purchase shampoos and conditioners that don't weigh my hair down. With wavy hair it's a very fine line between enough product to keep the frizz under control and too much that flattens my waves. Here are my favorites:

Favorite Wavy Hair Styling Products

I get so excited when I find clean hair care for wavy hair that doesn't make my waves crunchy. If you have wavy hair, you know what I mean! I've tried some products that leave my hair dull and feeling like I put glue in it.

If you find yourself with crunchy hair, but you love the product you can let your hair air dry partially and then using a blow dryer with a diffuser you can finish drying your hair. This will typically get rid of that crunchy feeling and help your hair to look more natural.

Here are my favorites:

Favorite Wavy Hair Products

How to Dry Your Wavy Hair

After I've showered I wrap my hair in a cotton anti-frizz towel. I leave my hair in the towel while I apply face and body lotion. Then I take my hair down and run a wide tooth comb through it to remove knots. I then apply my Alaffia Beautiful Curls Curl Defining Gel. After that I gently part my hair and pull my bangs down.

Then using the cotton anti-frizz towel I very gently scrunch my hair from the bottom to the roots to get excess moisture out. I'm careful not to disturb the clumps of waves that have formed.

I let my hair air dry for at least one hour or until it's half way dry. Then using a blow dryer with a diffuser I flip my head over and gently blow dry by lifting the ends to the roots in the diffuser. When my hair is mostly dry I flip my head back up and finish drying any spots that feel damp.

When my hair is dry I apply either the Herbal Essences Bio Renew Curl Cream or the Cantu Shea Butter Curl Activator Cream. If there are spots sticking out or that aren't laying down with the rest I twist them away from my face and let them fall into the other waves.

Nutrition for Healthier Hair

I've really noticed a difference in my hair regrowth, health and thickness since I started using Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. I add a scoop into my coffee every morning. The collagen peptides dissolve easily and are flavorless.

If I skip my morning coffee I will add the collagen to another meal. I like to put it in yogurt, my smoothie or tea. Since it's flavorless you won't even know it's there until you start to notice how heathy your hair is (and also how nice your nails look).

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Gluten Free Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Sausage

This healthy recipe for gluten free sauteed brussels sprouts with sausage is a great weeknight meal. You can use kielbasa or chicken sausages along with shredded brussels sprouts and apple. It makes a delicious hash that is low carb and perfect for dinner.

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If you are looking for more sausage recipes try my Creamy Sausage Bean Dip, my Gluten Free Instant Pot Sausage and Kale Soup or my Gluten Free Sausage, Kale and Potato Skillet.

You can find all of my meal recipes here: Gluten Free Meals Recipes

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Ingredients

Brussel Sprouts
Olive Oil
Yellow Onion
Fuji Apple
Minced Garlic
Sea Salt
Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Fennel Seeds
Bratwurst Sausages
Honey

Instructions

Chop the ends off of your brussels sprouts and toss them into your food processor. I do mine in three batches so I don't shred them too thin. Pulse the sprouts in your food processor until they are shredded.

On medium heat in a skillet add your olive oil and let heat until warm. Add the Brussels sprouts, onion, apple and garlic. Cook 2-3 minutes and stir the ingredients until they are mixed together.

Place the lid on your skillet and steam the sprouts for 5-6 minutes until they are tender and the onion starts to become translucent.

Remove the lid and add the salt, pepper, fennel seeds, sausage rounds and honey. Stir to mix the ingredients together. Cook on medium for another 2-3 minutes until the sausages are heated.

Serve immediately while the meal is still hot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make Brussels sprouts not dry?

Using enough oil and then steaming the shredded brussel sprouts with a lid on the pan will help them to not dry out. The apple and onion in this recipe are also going to add moisture.

Heat the oil in your pan on medium high heat. Add the brussels sprouts, onion, apple and garlic. Cook with the lid off for 3-4 minutes. Stirring the ingredients so the oil is mixed in. Put a lid on your frying pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until your brussel sprouts are wilted and the onion is starting to become translucent.

Take the lid off of your frying pan and add the salt, pepper, fennel seeds, cooked sausages and honey. Stir to mix these ingredients into your brussels sprout mixture. Cook another 2-3 minutes or until the sausages are heated through. Serve immediately.

Why are my Brussels sprouts soggy?

Your gluten free sautéed brussels sprouts with sausage will become soggy if your steam the shredded brussels sprouts for too long. Be sure to keep checking them to make sure they still have a bit of crunch to them and are not becoming soggy.

If the Brussels sprouts begin to get soggy immediately take the lid off your pan and cook some of the water off allowing the Brussels sprouts to get browned on the bottom before stirring them.

Do you cut the bottom of Brussels sprouts?

Most Brussels sprouts will come from the grocery store already trimmed, but if they still have some woody parts on the end or if the ends are a bit discolored you will want to trim them.

Simple places the sprouts on a cutting board and slice the dense end off before tossing them in the food processor to be shredded. The ends can be bitter, so you will want to make sure they are removed.

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Gluten Free Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Sausage

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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1 pound Brussels Sprouts, shredded in food processor
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
1 medium Fuji Apple, chopped
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
1 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
2 tsp. Fennel Seeds
3 Bratwurst Sausages, cooked and sliced
2 tsp. Honey

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Instructions

On medium heat in a skillet add your olive oil and let heat until warm. Add the Brussels sprouts, onion, apple and garlic. Cook 2-3 minutes and stir the ingredients until they are mixed together.

Place the lid on your skillet and steam the sprouts for 5-6 minutes until they are tender and the onion starts to become translucent.

Remove the lid and add the salt, pepper, fennel seeds, sausage rounds and honey. Stir to mix the ingredients together. Cook on medium for another 2-3 minutes until the sausages are heated.

Serve immediately while the meal is still hot.

Notes

You can omit the sausages and this recipe makes a great side dish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Meals
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Gluten Free

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I like to use my twelve inch cast iron pan to make this recipe. I love how even cast iron pans heat. What I didn't love about them was cleaning them until I found this chainmail scrubber. The rubber in the center saves my hands and gets my pan really clean.

Gluten Free Homemade Enchilada Sauce

This Homemade Enchilada Sauce is an easy red enchilada sauce that comes together quickly and tastes far better than anything store bought. Made completely from scratch, this simple homemade enchilada sauce has rich, bold flavor and the perfect consistency for enchiladas, casseroles, and Mexican inspired dinners.

If you've ever wondered how to make enchilada sauce, this quick and easy homemade Mexican sauce is a reliable go to that delivers authentic flavor without complicated steps.

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Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy enchilada sauce recipe is a healthy homemade option that lets you control the flavor and spice level. This DIY enchilada sauce works beautifully in a variety of recipes.

Once you try this homemade enchilada sauce recipe, it's sure to become the best enchilada sauce you keep on hand for easy dinners.

I use this gluten free homemade enchilada sauce in my Gluten Free Enchilada Skillet recipe. It is a super simple meal that is always popular at our house.

If you are looking for more gluten free Mexican recipes try my Instant Pot Mexican Style Beef and Rice, my Easy Ground Beef Nacho Casserole, my Gluten Free Taco Casserole or my Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad.

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Ingredients

Chicken Broth
Tomato Sauce
Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Sea Salt
Coarse Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

In a blender, food processor or using an immersion blender blend the ingredients until they are smooth and there aren't any chunks of chipotle peppers left.

Use this sauce in my Gluten Free Enchilada Skillet or any other enchilada recipe.

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