Busting hair care myths! Build-up, silicones and more AD

Today we're busting myths about hair care products! We'll cover silicones, build-up, cheap vs premium products and more.
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In this video:
💇🏻 Scrape test?
💇🏻 Build-up from cheap products?
💇🏻 Bad products weighing hair down?
💇🏻 Avoiding all silicones?
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[@nonamonsod]

Compared to skincare, I find it more difficult to come across haircare content that’s as sciencey as this. Thank you and please keep it coming!

[@miehiep1977]

That's so true!

[@justynawisniewska1213]

Yesss it's so hard to find truly science-based haircare information. Most of what hair gurus perpetuate is natural is better BS and theories based on someone's personal assumptions that went viral

[@artistaroundtheblock2047]

If you have curly hair check out The Curly Chemist.She’s a cosmetic formulator and chemist!!

[@notme9738]

Exactly, im grateful for this video

[@palestar828]

You haven't discovered more channels yet then lol

[@Qute12u]

Props to Pantene for actually sponsoring someone to break down the science of something for us.

[@atriyakoller136]

Yeah, their products typically don't worm for me, but this is actually praiseworthy

[@palestar828]

So you're saying we shouldn't trust this video?

[@blammmed]

huh?

[@espem88]

I wouldn't go that far 😂 Pantene is notorious for lying and creating bad products.

[@firzabrilliant7657]

​@@palestar828what

[@botflyguy7814]

I was so astounded by the hair test thing. I'm not a hair scientist or anything but it seemed obvious to me that the white stuff is hair shavings and not any "product buildup".

[@ClaraBennett]

I’m astonished that anyone agrees to let someone scrape their hair with scissors like that. How is it not obvious that doing so would slice into the hair strands? If they used a razor instead, that would be a legit hair-cutting technique!

[@helenavasic9989]

Lol I’m rewatching this video but man I was kinda shook to find out since a year or two my hairstylist actually did it to my hair and I was super scared about build up

[@malloryknox6802]

@@ClaraBennett they probably thought their hair is made out of steel lmao

[@JP-ve7or]

I see it on Instagram sometimes. The comments are pretty wild. People don't know what they're looking at. One person was like, "Is that lice eggs???" 😆

[@Bibagodiva55]

😊 @Botfly Guy: YESSS, exactly ! This is sooo stupid, they scratch the natural Substance (Keratin) off.. this is' pure destroying...OMG - U can't look at it - my beloved Hair - a good 1 m long - is' going up in my Neck by such a BS ! I LOVE ❤🎉 Michelle, she's so good, educated, so much + good Knowledge, I love to found her here on YT, for real!

[@pvanpelt1]

I’d never seen that hair scraping thing, and when you demo’ed it I immediately winced and thought, “I’ll bet that’s cuticle. That’s just shaving it off.” I swear I felt my hair roots cringe, lol.

[@kittehtoes]

I had never seen that scrape test until earlier today so it's kinda funny that you debunked it for me just a few hours later! Glad I didn't have to live misinformed for too long!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Hurray for fantastic cosmic timing!

[@BelArtist]

Same for me!!😆

[@anhaaraahmed3597]

I learnt about it a couple of days ago. 😂

[@persephonnevanity787]

Can you test if heat protectant protects the hair

[@ixtahdanielac4922]

Yes!!

[@hellohiyahey]

Literally me after the third product research binge and still haven't bought a heat protectant because I can't tell if it's a scam 😣

[@chromatic8115]

I would love to see a video about this topic too!

[@user-xv1kp6qf7h]

Yes! Please!

[@sheryllesampiloss]

Check Milabu, she made a video about heat protectant

[@leahdomingo7723]

I'm a hairstylist and cringe when I see others stylists do the cuticle shaving. A lot of stylists also talk Shit about silicones, and sell products with silicone at the same time.

[@madhusree1472]

Hey Michelle it'd be great if you debunked more hair myths because this was very interesting. I always knew that the white stuff from the scissor test was not really silicone but I was never able to tell what it was. Thanks for this video.

[@saffodils]

and i feel like hair myths often relate to skincare myths! like there's a lot of things i see about scalp health that seem pretty suspicious...

[@muffycrosswire2757]

Agreed 👍👍

[@lilrr1431]

It’s quite pathetic that these same hairdressers provide hair gloss services in their salon which is basically a thick coat if silicone on hair for glossy hair which lasts about a month before all that “bad silicone “ which they charge you for washes off

[@marianne6373]

Silicones are actually so-called natural. Why do people hate them so much? I'm an absolute fan of salon products, but I don't think they leave less build up.

[@ClaraBennett]

I think the general hate for silicones comes from the curly community (and probably also the long-hair community, though I’m less familiar with the history there). Lorraine Massey’s book Curly Girl diagnoses curly hair as being especially prone to damage from stronger surfactants and recommends avoiding any kind of sulfates, especially SLS. Massey’s book also claims that silicones require stronger surfactants to remove from the hair, so she advises against using products with any kind of silicones in them as well, to avoid buildup. Lots of curly-haired folks have had good results with the Curly Girl (CG) method, so I think this idea of no-sulfates no-silicones took hold regardless of its accuracy. Likely, following those simple guidelines led people to gentler, more-conditioning products, even if ones with sulfates or silicones could have met those criteria too. From Lab Muffin content, I surmise that Massey may have unfairly maligned some perfectly gentle sulfates and light silicones that don’t accumulate residue even if you’re using only very mild surfactants. The book was first published like 20+ years ago though, so I dunno what the range of surfactants and conditioning agents available in hair products was like at the time. I would guess that SLS and heavy dimethicones were more dominant in the “sulfate” and “silicone” ingredient categories than they are now.

[@jayerscios]

@@ClaraBennett totally agree. Products with silicones can run the gamut of light to heavy affect as well as low to high quality ingredients, as Lab Muffin stated. CGM ruined my hair for awhile. I wasn't even doing a co-wash but I still had buildup on my scalp and hair from too many and too much product FOR MY FINE HAIR and NOT CLARIFYING ENOUGH (once a month with a demon curl product that was not really clarifying). My dry scalp skin was affected from buildup as well. CGM does not address scalp issues at all beyond spraying with lavender oil in water. I used to use Moroccan oil when it was all the rage... way too heavy for my hair and it did look greasy, lank and attracted dust easily. I just stopped doing CGM, really clarified, and recently changed my hairstylist. Finding products that actually do work its not as easy as it sounds but It's getting easier. Especially when my hair texture, frizz level and density all changed rapidly from aging. Aging just sucks!

[@kotryna5682]

Some silicones are not environmentally friendly apparently.

[@marianne6373]

@@kotryna5682 Silicone is derived from sand.

[@kotryna5682]

@@marianne6373 you're thinking of silicon. Silicone is synthetic.

[@sarahcarroll8206]

My thick hair loves silicones. My favorite leave-in was reformulated to be "cleaner" this last summer, so no more silicones. Surprise, it no longer works nearly as well.

[@nina.harmony]

Same here! I have so much more frizz and now my scalp is soooo dry and flakey. Have you found a shampoo/conditioner with silicones that you like?

[@personmcdudeguy]

same but with grease. the natural hair online community demonized grease and mineral oil so when i went natural i avoided them. But my hair is hella crusty now, and in desperation i bought Dax with lanolin... my hair feels sooo good. gonna use it on my scalp next time.

[@marsy6359]

@@personmcdudeguy has this continued to work for you? Im interested in trying it as a pre poo for my dry hair and eczemic scalp. Would love to know how it worked for you and if you kept using it

[@personmcdudeguy]

@@marsy6359 I still have my jar of Dax, and I say it still works well. Remember to work the product really well with your hands and add a little at a time. As for eczema, I can't say. Maybe something like Sulfur8 would be good for that kind of skin, but idk.

[@marsy6359]

@@personmcdudeguy thanks so much for the reply! Wasnt expecting anything honestly lol. In terms of the eczema, my skin really likes things like lanolin and i like its skin healing properties so hopefully it would help. Im glad its still working for you, so ill give it a go.

[@eva7337]

You killed me with the ~forbidden snack~

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

Never clicked so fast! As a curly girl and a formal hairstylist i find this super interesting! My hair loves sillicone, i have thick hair which can frizz a lot due to the curl pattern and different structure. And you prove what i said all the time, that is not buildup coming off! I am going to share this truth everywhere, Thank you!❣️

[@Jezebel066]

I started the curly girl method almost 2 wks ago. I’m confused now.... I do know my hair is looking healthier now not using sulfates.. but I miss my old styling products!

[@DavidCruickshank]

@@Jezebel066 The curly girl method is honestly a lot of fear mongering. Use whatever works for your hair, if your old styling products worked that's great.

[@nancytorres9391]

I'm a curly girl as well. During the summer time it's been so humid here in Texas. If I don't use silicone not only does my hair look crazy, but it also feels like a straw broom 😔 I personally don't mind silicone as long as they don't leave a silicone-y feeling on my hair. 👍👍👍 I must say I do use sulfates sometimes because of scalp issues

[@raraavis7782]

Yeah...I tried a handful of 'curly girl approved' products...my hair didn't like them at all. As a 2 a-c wavy with very thick, heavy, super healthy (only chin length and not dyed or heat styled) hair, I'm very low porosity and natural oils just sit on my hair and make it look oily and weird. My hair loves silicones. They make it silky and shiny, without weighing it down. I'm sticking with what works - although I do appreciate, that the curly girl community taught me, how to properly style my hair, when I do want to bring out my natural waves.

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

@@Jezebel066 nothing wrong with that but i do use a mild sulfate shampoo and don’t use co-washes because it gives buildup very fast. I had hairloss and scalp problems when i started the cg method .. I found Manes by Mell on YT and she explaines it very well, why this happends etc.

[@ClaraBennett]

At my house, plain whole-grain spaghetti with olive oil and grated Parmesan is a very common “ughhh I’m hungry but I don’t have it in me to cook a real meal” option, and those microscope images of the hair looks exactly like that, except the “spaghetti” was all aligned.

[@britjj5126]

🤣🤣 spoken like a foodie. Food always on the mind.

[@SarahIngleOfficial]

You better believe I ran right over here for this one. 🥳

[@radhikapal6302]

Wait I’m soooo glad to see you on this vid because I literally binge and live by your hair care and hair science vids and I was thinking of you and then I saw your comment and it made me so happy😭❤️🙌🏾

[@whyparkjiminnotridejimin]

Omg you're here🤣

[@Roses6858]

Whens the next video?

[@Barbara-nb8wz]

Good on Pantene for getting someone so knowledgeable and thorough to share information on their behalf

[@haileys5224]

Seeing a few relatives go through cosmetology school I think there’s a fundamental flaw with schools working with specific company’s in order to get free or discount products. this no doubt effects the education provided from different trade schools. It’s super predatory and I don’t blame cosmologists. They went in for objective information and spent nearly a year being aggressively targeted with advertising from different cosmetics companies, still under the facade of a robust education. A lot of people need to Apprentice after getting their cosmetology license because they are unable to work with different products do to only being taught using specific brands. It’s easy to follow the root of misinformation if you simply follow the money.

[@notaclue822]

I tried no silicone for a long time but gave up on it because my hair was so frizzy without silicone. I'd love it if you would discuss blow dryers. They boast about things like ceramics and ions that cut down on frizz, and I am wondering whether there's any truth in it.

[@serrsbears19]

I was the same! Turns out my hair loves silicone hahah

[@torrentraisin]

People LOVE to hate on Pantene. It's literally the only conditioner that works for my bleached hair. It makes is soft, and protects it;keeping it slippery so there are no tangles and knots.

[@madhusree1472]

Pantene conditioners are my holy grail too. They make my hair smooth without making it greasy.

[@tashaology8376]

Not cruelty free which is important to me

[@torrentraisin]

@@tashaology8376 which is a valid point! unlike not buying it because of the build up myth! would love to use a cruelty free brand that is affordable and widely available, do you have any recommendations?

[@lizcademy4809]

On the other hand, the one time I tried a Pantene conditioner my hair looked greasy immediately after. Never again! My hair is very long, almost straight and very, very fine. I'm sure Pantene works wonderfully for some hair types, but not mine. I do have to give them plus points for sponsoring a video that does not push their products as being The Only Perfect Product for All.

[@britjj5126]

To be fair Pantene gained a bad rep few years ago for not producing quality products. I think it’s slowly rebuilding consumer trust and confidence

[@TaylerBootz]

I never heard of scraping your hair, but I know darn well without science that taking any sharp instrument and scraping anything (hair, skin, etc) will only damage it and reveal "dust" from what your wrecking. It's like putting paper into a paper shredder and thinking the dust it creates is some toxic garbage! It's amazing what people will believe over common sense. Also, would LOVE to try more affordable drugstore brands, but it's really far past the times of testing on animals. I'm not buying a product that isn't cruelty free in this day and age. Not that you can trust all "CF" brands either without actual laws obliterating it.

[@FrenkTheJoy]

There's absolutely NO reason that stuff like shampoo should be tested on animals (I mean, except shampoo FOR animals). I can understand why they still test drugs on animals (I don't like it, but I understand it), but there's no reason for cosmetics to get tested on animals. With drugs, okay, fine, they want to be sure about the longterm effects of some drug. But why would they be worried about that with lipstick or conditioner?!

[@aviadler.]

My hairdresser always tries to sweet talk me into buying Kerastase stating Pantene causes the silicone to build up in the scalp and cause “suffocation” therefore hair loss. I am very happy with Pantene . I’ve asked for Kerastase sachets and guess what? Pantene still leave my hair super lustrous . Can’t thank you enough for this super informative video ❤️

[@a.m.j797]

Thank you!!! I am someone with curly hair and although most curlies avoid silicones (good for them!) they work wonders for me! So refreshing to get someone else talking about buildup in a scientific way rather than scraping our hair (I think Manes by Mell made a similar video and got to a similar conclusion)

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I think it's really difficult to have strict universal rules when it comes to hair! Glad you found out what works for you ^_^

[@Esmeralda-rd9hf]

I feel for it but works! When I stop using that kind of products, my hair got better, now Idk what to believe haha

[@ClaraBennett]

@@Esmeralda-rd9hf I think it’s probably more than avoiding silicones (and sulfates probably?) led you to products that are gentle enough and conditioning enough for your curls to be happy. There could very well be products that contain silicones that would still meet your needs, but more “mainstream” products that were made for straight hair are probably more likely to contain easily-identifiable silicones and less likely to work well for you. Personally, like Michelle, I found that a conditioner containing amodimethicone made my virgin hair feel weird, but it works wonderfully on my lightened hair, and I still get good curls.

[@Esmeralda-rd9hf]

@@ClaraBennett maybe you're right but I got curious and ready to try products Ive been avoiding, thanks for replying :))

[@kiwipalace]

same! i use silicones on my hair too & i find its the only thing that keeps my curls nice

[@venenumletalis]

Thank you for making this video! So many hairdressers spread misinformation and come up with pseudoscientific tests like scraping hair, it is scary. And the worst part, people believe all the nonsense. I enjoy your videos very much, more people need to watch them!

[@rastabattiboy]

unfortunately, people think hairstylists are experts on the function of hair and the science behind it rather than styling hair. hairstylists have a bias against silicones because hair without silicones tend to be "easier" to style with heat and other products.

[@venenumletalis]

@@rastabattiboy And then those same stylists frequently say that the same silicones they sell (usually much more expensive brands) are good. :D Hairstylists frequently present themselves as hair experts while not knowing much about what hair is and how chemicals work and sadly people don't question the "expertise"...

[@supernova622]

The stylists often get their information from the representatives for the hair product brands, who are salespeople, not scientists

[@hurrBl]

Yay! More hair videos please! Especially on hair loss, thin hair and hair porosity

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Noted!

[@lindawu1611]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I 2nd that comment!!

[@sheirazalhasawi8013]

I would love to see more hair care product videos especially things that target the scalp to treat the hair right from the bulb itself! Dealing with balding and hair loss atm

[@alishahemp8272]

Yes ditto!!!

[@saritshull3909]

A study came out not to long ago that said that rosemary was as effective as some types of hair loss treatments You should look it up

[@SueRosalie]

look for the dermatologists' videos on scalp care. Regular exfoliating is recommended.

[@snaxicakes]

This was SO GOOD. I love that you partnered with Pantene on this, because it's a more affordable option!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! Plus they have better microscopes than me haha 👀

[@tashaology8376]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience too bad they aren't cruelty free :(

[@snaxicakes]

@@tashaology8376 but they don't test on animals ☺️❤️

[@theprousteffect9717]

Ironically, Pantene is the brand that I've heard hairstylists warn people not to use the most often because their products leave a "waxy buildup" on the hair ;)

[@snowps1]

@@theprousteffect9717 You don't think hair stylists know what they are talking about since hair is their thing?

[@tashaology8376]

i'd love to see more hair product videos! i dont have a lot of good resources for haircare science like how there are a lot of skincare science videos

[@ikjotkaur7580]

Would love to watch more videos about hair products, ingredients and how they work, if they come from Lab muffin.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you! ^_^

[@ClaraBennett]

Seconded

[@ladyjm8134]

Yes! This is amazing. I love hair science but also love debunking the myths that surround us for hair. As someone with Kinky-Curly hair, the avoidance of silicone has been around for years in the community but my hair is fine with them. I can't wait to share this video. I hope you do some more videos like this!

[@UnderTheRaiin]

Can't thank you enough for all the in depth and scientific analysis that you do regarding hair, skin care, and nails. I love knowing how and why ingredients work the way they do because it makes it so much easier to understand and troubleshoot.

[@TheFlutetune]

I work in a salon and I would love to hear more of these myths busted! Learned a few things in this it was so helpful 👌🏻💓

[@Jimmette]

Thank you sooo much for this! It's really hard to find reputable hair care advice, ie from someone who understands the science behind the ingredients! Love your work

[@choycejoyce4699]

Thanks for the quick breakdown on hair conditioning products. I’m also glad you explained why the scrape test is silly. It always looked like a bad idea, but the videos are everywhere! Nice post :)

[@LemonSte]

Thank you! So many people have been pushing shampoo subscription services via these myths and I have been so skeptical

[@chrisucl]

Love how dimethicone looks like happy people standing in a like holding hands 😍😊

[@solveigw]

Thank you for this! I've always been skeptical about that scissors hack, and thought it only to be damaging the hair. I have Scandinavian hair, very thin, straight strands that _may_ , sometimes, under the right conditions, hold a curl if I convince it. I must admit I don't know how much or what kind of silicones are in my products, but I'm happy I now know they aren't doing any harm to my hair!

[@Rea13434O]

More hair myths debunking please!! Loved this video 💁🏾‍♀️. It would be interesting to see how popular “hair growth” oils compare to the science out there

[@callie6146]

YESSSSS. Was just rewatching your videos cuz I need more Michelle!!

[@spillinda]

thank you!! my god i get so annoyed with the crazy misinformation in hair care and beauty in general, this channel is so important!!

[@espem88]

Scraping hair strands is one of the WORST things you can do to your hair.

[@timeladyshayde]

Pantene gave me terrible scalp acne when I was younger. Silicones may be the Holy Grail for some people, but my skin cannot tolerate them.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

I suspect it might not be the silicones but perhaps the MI and MCI, unless you’re sensitive to liquid foundation (almost all liquid foundations these days are silicone based).

[@timeladyshayde]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I shall look into the MI and MCI. Thanks for that. I do have issues with many foundations, but again whether it's the silicone or something else, who knows. I only wear make up 3 days a week and it seems to prevent any break outs or eczema. I've also started using moisturiser that I make myself, which has helped immensely.

[@miabatu1823]

I've recently moved to Australia, and the lack of humidty of the country made my skin and hair a nightmare to deal with. Discovered your channel, and the advice you are giving really helped me making informed choices when it came to buying my personal care products (since all the products I used to use were no longer working/unavailable in the country). Thank you so much for these videos! Keep up the amazing work!

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Welcome! I know that struggle well, I lived in Switzerland for a while and my products stopped working too!

[@Noname-qk6qp]

I have the absolutely opposite problem moving to japan. My hair hates the humidity here and does so much better in dry climates. It’s interesting how it can be so different.

[@wendytaylor779]

If you live up north like me it’s pretty much always humid. Summer it’s like living in a steam room 🥵

[@Noname-qk6qp]

@@wendytaylor779 Can totally relate. I live in the middle of Japan, but it is hot and humid like that all summer. The hair is constantly a frizzy mess 😆

[@SusanIvanova2257]

"I guess that's a forbidden snack but you could totally eat hair" absolutely sent me

[@wendys8595]

This is wonderful. I was hoping you’d do something on hair care. I’d love to see a video about your favorite hair care products.

[@naurrr]

this is actually a great way to use a sponsorship so I'm really pleased!! if you could do a video about heat protectant I would be so interested to see the results of if they actually work.

[@thebeauty_minimalist]

Great video Michelle, we need more science content for haircare! I would love to hear you comment about hard water buildup in hair, is it a real concern and what you can do to protect the hair

[@geniej2378]

Love love love you covering hair care & debunking myths. I feel like the "natural hair" movement is perpetuating so many myths, would love you to debunk some of those too! And also, I would be so interested in the science of dandruff & scalp care.

[@Stootea]

To me, your channel is the most important beauty channel on KZbin. Like, this is such great information! Thank you for doing all this research and making these videos

[@leileleileleile]

I adored this video! I love learning more about the science between hair care (plus those microscope images were amazing)

[@lunaroses8742]

Thank you so much for this video because I learned new things that I didn’t know before! I personally do like silicones and it’s nice to know that they don’t actually harm your hair. Thanks for explaining the scrape test it’s scary to think that some hair stylist actually do this and end up causing damage to your hair… very informative thank you!

[@nutandixit5547]

Hey, please make videos regarding propylene glycol, urea, phenoxy ethanol, triethanolamine etc .. there's so much of misinformation around.

[@bebbykhan7919]

Second this! Would love to understand these more and whether it's irrational to avoid any of them

[@ByHerHand]

I have totally had hairdressers tell me that supermarket products are full of silicone and bad for my (bleached to fry-stage) hair. And now I know...! Thankyou so much for this - its really useful. I also love hearing another Aussie on KZbin!

[@donnawoodward3163]

Excellent and how satisfying to hear you pronounce those chemical names so easily and fast. Love it!

[@Jolenesmart1980]

That intro was so quick I went back and put closed captions on haha! This is cool I love some debunking - especially when it saves people money and time and stops say elderly or gullible people buying products or getting treatments for no reason

[@tistadebby27]

Really loved the video. Could you please do an in-depth video on bicapil, redensyl and other such products being promoted for hair growth?

[@lapharmacie98]

Hey Michelle, as a pharmacy student I loved loved loved this! I know a lot about skincare but I realized I don’t actually know a lot about hair so this was very insightful. Could you do a video on hair care for really oily hair? Are clarifying shampoos good to use, and should I invest in salon products or are there good drugstore options? Are there any OTC treatments for the scalp that could help me? Thanks ❤️

[@samanthascarcella526]

Now I need a LMBS x Manes by Mel hair video collab

[@RutujaDicholkar]

Yes please!

[@annikaheerda]

Thank you for this. I've recently started to incorporate silicones back into my hair care routine - after like 10 years without them. At some point my hair changed completly and no silicones didn't work out anymore. I was so afraid of them too, because everyone is telling you that they ruin and dry out hair.

[@Zireael1410]

I appreciate how much effort you put into your videos! Sulfate & silicone free products made my hair so miserable. It was always greasy even if I just showered, had scalp pain and hair fall. My scalp is oily and hair has fine strands but there's lots of it so it looks kinda thick. I use only Pantene and I'm surprised to see someone sponsored by them because they're put under the label of cheap harmful products.

[@vangiesparadise]

This video is so wonderful! I have wavy curly hair and learned so much. Thank you for this video and all the work that you do 🥰🥰

[@iaretagi]

The world needs more true haircare science! ♡

[@Yann-be7lx]

thank you for such an educative video! I would like to see more hair-related content on your channel 😊 regarding drugstore products, unfortunately I find most of them are so overloaded with fragrance it gives you a headache :(

[@denise5724]

Can you make a video about dry hair (and myths) ?

[@AngelicSakuko]

Yeeees!!! Please make more hair science videos! I feel like hair is so misunderstood in the beauty community!

[@ruthcorson4904]

This video is so amazing! I first heard of these hair myths a few years ago from the Beauty Brains podcast with Perry Romanowski. I believe he worked for Pantene for a while too. My hair has always loved silicones. I tried cutting them out at the recommendation of a stylist, but my hair freaked out. Once I heard the podcast episode from Beauty Brains, I was back on my Pantene and Garnier. Never looked back!

[@KitaHolms]

I love the way you really break down the information... Why certain products work for certain hair types etc... I'm very skeptical about skin care, hair, makeup influencers😒 but so glad I took the Welsh brothers recommendation about your channel 😌‼️ I recently discovered them and theirs were the first I've subscribed to and now you 💃! You can definitely tell when someone is genuine, honest, and informed👍 (because most are just pushing products and not informed or informative😶🤦)

[@emdueck6250]

I've always been a science person and the misleading language in beauty product descriptions / care routines confuses the hell out of me. Thanks for putting in the work to explain the hows and whys so accurately! 💕

[@LexiJong]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@dancerslifesupport]

loved the video! would love to know build up of dry shampoo and how heat protection product works (or not?!)!

[@ozbornn3]

This had given me so much hope for my hair 😭🥹

[@vanessamilanesa]

Can you please talk about the differences between straight and curly hair and how it should be taken care of? For example, the idea that straight hair should never be brushed while wet, but curly hair should be brushed exclusively when wet.

[@Taliatekito]

Continuing with hair care; can you do a video on amla oil and MSM for scalp health?

[@camilleb.6561]

Good stuff, thank you. It's still difficult for me to go back to using silicone in my hair, I feel it gets my hair dirty sooner. I also don't like drugstore shampoos, usually too aggressive.

[@michelletidler6773]

I just love you and your channel. I always learn something new and your myth busters are the best! Another great video! Thank you.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@ishitanayak7715]

Hi Michelle! Can you please do a video on acne scars (the ones that make it look like I have craters)?

[@lmperfection]

This is actually fascinating. So well done! (Actually scientific too!)

[@woolpuppy]

Have you covered hygral fatigue and the idea that leaving in conditioner contributes to it?

[@jakelynefinan8614]

As a scientist and someone obsessed with beauty products this is the channel I have been looking for.

[@lusitanianightshade227]

It was actually so helpful to be reminded that it's normal for the mid-lengths and ends of your hair to be more damaged and rough-- I struggle so hard with hair issues, but it's good to reshape how I think about it. It's a lot less overwhelming to look for products that focus on making your hair look and feel nicer compared to looking for products that repair damaged hair-- because those don't really exist, as much as brands, especially ones like Olaplex, would have us believe. Also silicones tend to be so super helpful for frizzy hair and we need to stop demonizing them ❤️

[@juliabinford6500]

Thanks so much for explaining this! Since hair isn’t living, is it like cloth or other fibers in the way it takes color? I don’t know much about what makes hair more porous. Super interesting

[@amberatartimec2564]

In effect colour molecules either stain the outside, like food colouring does, or if an oxidative (add developer) colour the molecules enter the hairshaft, then swell from the chemical reaction of adding oxygen and are too big to come out. Quasi, demi or oxidative semi will have a combo of both, so they fade over washing but don't disappear. Permanent means there is still the chemical product in the hair, regardless of whether the actual colour look can be seen. A temporary or true semi colour should wash away completely over time, although porous hair that soaks up liquid easily will often hang onto the odour finish for longer.

[@mew9797]

Thank you so much for this video. So glad I don't have to buy expensive silicone free conditioners from now on 😅

[@snaxicakes]

Ikr!?

[@pomragrahamate]

THANK YOU! I felt like I was going crazy seeing this all over tik tok, and seeing all the hair stylists insisting this is real. You'd think they'd know the structure of the hair and realize they were causing damage!

[@SueRosalie]

tiktok is pretty much famous now for promoting all kinds of harmful and dangerous things, to young people who don't know any better.

[@St.OlGa.]

I'm glad you don't treat your subscribers as idiots, but explain everything and provide evidence... I appreciate it 🙏

[@ancac4362]

hi, Michelle! Can you share your oppinion on Reverse Wash Hair Method, please?

[@dralpanamohta]

Loved your video on how Olaplex works for hair.

[@ravh6011]

It would be cool if you did a video on if 2in1 shampoos are good for people with short hair? Using a conditioner alone makes my scalp have so much product build and flat.

[@ribekacampos]

oh my god, PLEASE do a video on the Curly Girl Method! I'd love to see your analysis.

[@anasianemo]

As someone working part time/intern at a hair product company I want to thank you. This is trueeee!

[@daniela-brownella]

Great to see content on hair care myths!

[@crystalpeacock1232]

Helpful as ever! 💜

[@SaheeliRai]

Years ago I discovered that my hair does not hold the colors(directions, so not permanent) as good if I use products with silicones

[@brunamota8865]

My hair loves silicones and vaseline. I had a "silicone bad" phase and my long thick curly hair looked so bad. Now that I have short hair I use a silicone based treatment to prevent split ends nearly everyday

[@maritzachavez8967]

I'm replaying this video until it builds up in my brain...😁 Thank you for your outstanding content!🥰🤩

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

😂😂😂 I'll make sure I don't post any clarifying videos from now on!

[@maritzachavez8967]

@@LabMuffinBeautyScience LMAO! 🤣🤣 The first time I watched your videos, I felt like I found my people. This confirms it! Love ya! 💖💖

[@sofiagroner8713]

Can you test if satin pillowcases really make a difference?

[@bijpls4059]

Love my weekly haircare digest. You got an adhder hooked haha. What conditioners, Hair oil & shampoo (Asian & western) would anyone recommend for fine thin Asian hair? Tia!

[@lifeinthevoid1595]

SUNSCREEN... can you please explain if sunscreen should be 'rubbed in' and when does rubbing in become rubbing off? Thanks for your fact based info

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Basically minimise rubbing as much as possible - rubbing in very very quickly becomes rubbing off!

[@lifeinthevoid1595]

Thanks very much for the reply 🙂 I thought that might be the case and it looks like a lot of people mistakenly rub their sunblock off ☹️ have only just discovered channel... via the sunscreen videos which are the best and most informative I have ever seen

[@SueRosalie]

@@lifeinthevoid1595 also you don't have to wait 20 mins. Sunscreens work right out of the bottle.

[@lifeinthevoid1595]

@@SueRosalie yes I saw Michelle's demo proving that thanks tho for comment 🙂

[@DoctorAnne]

I didn't know about the different Dimethicone lengths, very interesting - and even more confusing.

[@brittakneek]

I'd love to know your thoughts on the no shampoo/water only method.

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

I've tried no silicone no sulfate for a while and I feel like it's done okay for my hair, but I think clarifying or just sulfates is necessary for me occasionally after oil treatments for example. Silicone can go ahead and coat my fine strands, it'll probably protect them better even if it weighs my hair down. I rotate different stuff on my hair depending on how it feels or what I'm doing and what's affordable. It's not something I'm gonna stress about.

[@lexnthecityyy]

For one year I avoided silicones because of curly hair advice and my hair became so rough feeling. After going back to silicones and a haircut my hair is so soft now. Also started incorporating drugstore products for curly, textured hair and it has been great