Silicones come from silicon, an element found in sand, rocks and quartz. It's actually the second most common element in the Earth's crust! Crazy, right?
- Don't worry, you aren't washing your hair with sand and rock.
- Silicon goes through an elaborate process to make it into an oil-like substance that gives your hair the smooth and conditioning fix.
- Silicone is an umbrella term for lots of ingredients which deal with all round hair treatment or fixes for specific issues.
But are silicones bad? In short, no. There are no negative side effects of silicone based shampoo, but it might not be right for you.
And modern research has given us great new products and choice, including non-silicone-based shampoo.
There are no negative side effects of silicone based shampoo, but whether it’s right for you depends on your hair type…