Are Silicones BAD for Hair!?

The answer: it's a little more complicated than that! Stay tuned to learn what silicones are, what they do, and why they may be better suited to some hair types than others.

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1:28 What are silicones?
3:17 Are silicones safe to use?
4:00 CONS of silicones (weighing down your hair, buildup, and preventing moisture from entering the hair)
6:00 PROS of silicones (shiny hair, easy detangling)
6:39 Should you use silicones?
7:03 Who might benefit from using silicones? (people with dyed hair, heat damaged hair, long hair, or tangle-prone hair)
7:30 Who might not need silicones? (people with very healthy, intact hair cuticle, people with fine or curly hair, people who don't use sulfates)

The blog post I mentioned that lists silicones by solubility:
http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2014/04/silicone-ingredient-solubility-list.html

--------- SOURCES ---------
Draelos, Zoe Diana. "Hair serums deliver: frizz-busting dimethicone zaps static, smooths cuticle, poses no acne threat." Dermatology Times, Apr. 2010, p. 48. Nursing and Allied Health Collection
Starch, Michael S. "Silicones in hair care products." Drug & Cosmetic Industry, June 1984, p. 38+

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