From shampoos and conditioners to styling agents, silicones are frequently found in a variety of hair care products. They are preferred because of their capacity to coat the hair shaft, giving it a temporarily gloss and minimizing frizz. Over time, though, this layer may build up and form a barrier that keeps nutrients and moisture from getting to the hair. Hair may become brittle, dry, and challenging to manage as a result and may cause hair loss especially when used with hot styling tools. It affects the process of hair color applications, where colors are not as vibrant and don't last as long, and interferes with other healthier hair care products.
Read this article on our website, SILICONES - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW to find out more and why it may be a concern for some people and the environment. Additionally, you will find a list of silicones so that you can identify them in the ingredient lists of your products.
The first step is to see if you have any signs of silicone build up on your hair. Despite regular washing, hair may feel oily and or heavy, necessitating more frequent cleaning. It can become difficult to manage or style, with curls not holding or straight or fine hair appearing limp. Hair may appear flat, lacking natural bounce and shine.
Some silicones can also dry hair out after long-term use and contribute to breakage, which may manifest as thinning. Furthermore, the strong sulfates found in clarifying shampoos that are sometimes used to remove silicone accumulation might irritate the scalp and worsen preexisting hair loss issues. Using a gentler clarifying shampoo or trying a homemade alternative may be a better option like the guideline below.
Step 1: Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking soda and create a paste. Wet your hair in the shower and apply this mixture, gently and thouroughly massage it into the scalp and root area only. Rinse off wrell and proceed to step 2.
Step 2: In a spray bottle combine 1 part rice or apple cider vinegar (ACV) to 3 parts water. Spray this solution all over your hair and scalp area. Wait 3 minutes before rinsing off completley. This restores your hair and scalp's natural pH balance while aiding in the breakdown of silicone residue. This approach not only eliminates buildup, but also improves luster and manageability.
Natural oils are wonderful for locking in moisture and imparting shine. Apply a few drops to damp hair or dried hair (if you hair is fine), concentrating on the mid-ends to ends to avoid dryness and breakage. This not only nourishes the hair but also protects it against environmental damage and heat. Here are the recomended oils for different hair types. Experiment with which ones work best for you. Always make sure your oils do not come with added ingredients or silicones.
Oils For Fine Hair: Abyssinian, Rice bran, Castor, Mustard seed and Jojoba.
Oils For Normal Hair: Olive, Avacado, Hemp seed, Rose hip, Apricot kernel, Sweet Almond, Argan. You can also try Shea, Cacao and Kokum butter.
Oils For Thick, Coarse or Dry Hair: Baobab, Babbasu, Palm, Sunflower, Coconut. Ucuuba butter is also a good choice.
Regardless of what hair type you have, experiment with the different oil in the above list. These are just a guideline.
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