Investigating Sulfate Free vs Sulfate Shampoos to Remove Silicones

[@taylaios]

I love this 😭 I use silicones and clarify with sulfate veryyyy occasionally. I make hair videos and was ATTACKED for using silicones initially. I thought my entire routine was wrong and it caused me so much stress for so long. Your channel made me realize there was nothing wrong with my routine and I’ve been promoting doing what’s best for YOUR OWN hair ever since ❤️

[@Chloe299XxX]

I know!!! The curly hair army can really come for you!!! Like back off. What works for my hair I will use

[@lanycera]

You do what works best for your hair. ❤️ Ignore what others think!

[@wearesurvivorsx]

i do the same.

[@tr9297]

scilicones are harmful to the environment so why include it in your hair care routine?

[@Orlanzepol123]

@Yesenia Kutz but you don’t necessarily have to use a “clarifying” shampoo to get rid of silicones. Any bar of soap or any shampoo with sulfates in it will clarify. And many sulfate shampoos nowadays don’t make your hair feels stripped because they have conditioners in threm.

[@inesanabellarosque4127]

I feel like al this “silicones and sulfates problem” was just created to sell us more “especial” and expensive products targeted to us 😒 I use everythinggggggg Sulfates, silicones when I was a kid and my hair was long and beautiful

[@angelli7950]

My hair has looked much better since I stopped using sulfates and silicones (I have curly hair). Remember, silicones stop moisture from penetrating into the hair for many people. They do work for some people, but most curly girls I’ve heard have said that no silicones and no sulfates (except for clarifying) has been way better. The cgm exists for a reason. Plus there’s a ton of affordable silicone/sulfate free products.

[@diaganguly109]

I have been doing curly hair routine for two years. I have spent a lot on high end hair products. Honestly, it didn’t improve or change the quality of my hair. Mainly no longer bleaching, no longer flat ironing and managing stress is really why I have healthy, curly hair. It is ridiculous listening to 20 something YT influencers without any chemistry or cosmetology backgrounds who dye their hair warn against the evils of silicones. Thank you Mel for being a voice of reason.

[@jbei9981]

@@angelli7950 I've seen some lines, like the Moroccan oil curl products, that leave out silicones in the conditioner but do include it in the styling products. This way you're basically sealing everything off with a silicone product in the end once your hair is already moisturized, and not worrying about removing them until the next wash. Of course there are also plenty of great products with no silicones in them, it's all about what works best for you!

[@euphoricleo]

My hair got worse for the last 3 years quitting sulfates and silicones.

[@YooTooLoB]

My hair improves dramatically after stopping the use of silicones. Never going back to them again.

[@juliapinzon9970]

I love that you want to become a cosmetic chemist ❤. You are so interested in it and it's exciting to see your passion for it. I love science too, and it's wonderful to have a creator who puts so much research into her work to help us make informed decisions. Thank you for what you do, and I know you will make your dreams come true and be the best at it 😭. We love you!

[@ManesByMell]

I have always loved science so much but dropped it in highschool because it was too hard and i didnt want to do the work. Stupid me wanted school to be easy. But now I love being apart of an industry that is so much deeper than beauty, the science behind it all keeps me inspired to continue learning!! I'm so honoured i get to share this information with you all, thank you for tuning in

[@juliapinzon9970]

@@ManesByMell I loved science in high school, but when I tried to pursue it in college, mental health problems got in the way. But, it's never too late! Your passion is inspiring. Keep following your dreams, Mell. We're with you on your journey ❤

[@saimanogyanat6037]

@@juliapinzon9970 Ah, same here! Mental health problems prevented me from science. Some other time, maybe. Good luck to us both!

[@bored4433]

@@ManesByMell why are you still subscribed to Shane and jeffree ?they're horrible people and they are racist

[@Nikki875]

@@ManesByMell Sometimes high school really isn't the best place to find out what you like. Glad you found your passion. We all appreciate you sharing what you know 😀

[@shotay6270]

Let's just put it out there now...any manesbymel hair products NEEDS to be international. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@not_today_satan-wu2ib]

Amen

[@Marbele1994]

Amen 🇧🇷

[@elizabethdalloway]

Amen 🇲🇽

[@Danceswithfishes]

Amen to that.

[@546-apoorvaranjan7]

Uhm really???? I mean she uses some diva curl products and we all know how much they are being "LOVED ". globally 😂😂😂😂

[@mahasmith6695]

I used silicones for my whole life and at 36 I fell for this whole sulfate/silicone/no poo life. I lost hair, curl pattern, flaking was ridicolous and still went along thinking that this was the right thing because these products were created for my hair. Beginning of this year I went back to the "horrible" products that are not designed for our curls. My hair has changed so much for the good. No more flakes, my hair is growing back, smells great, I can even go without washing my hair for more days. I even got a balayage done and it doesn't even feel damaged. I can't believe I fell for that.. all that money spent

[@StephanieRZ]

I so heavily relate to this now !! ❤❤😮‍💨 It’s really been a frustrating trial & error that we all thankfully have been able to come to the same conclusion & learn about (thankfully)!!

[@joannakaniewska9005]

finally the voice of reason :) I left a curly girl group recently, because it was like some kind of cult with the cg handbook like a bible of some sort, and all this: no shampoo, no brushing, no this, no that.All so agressive as well. Enough of this ****. Don`t tell me how to live ! I have a feeling that the CG method is obsolete now, when we have so many great products - to limiting.

[@OpqHMg]

Dude. Solidarity! I left the CG group too like two days ago. It was erupting with nonsense and I was growing really sick of the hostility shown toward the DEVIANT FREAKS, i.e. those who DARED use sulfates and silicones occasionally or even said those disgusting words in messages or posts

[@joannakaniewska9005]

@@OpqHMg yeah, while half of the group ladys regularly dye their hair because they no ready to emrace they grays, that acording to the book is no go, yet they eat you alive if you brake the cg rules :P

[@mainerfreebird]

Joanna! So true. As a 50+ who got a pixie cut, rather than wait for my dyed/damaged hair to grow out, right after I finally got it to curl 😢😢😢, I found it really irritating how everyone was dying. And often. I thought the point was to have the healthiest hair possible? I know Mel colors (bleaches?), but she’s a professional hairdresser. I’ve left a couple CGM groups, because they are so SALTY! I want support, not a beat down! Am I right?!

[@joannakaniewska9005]

@@mainerfreebird Right!!!

[@jenniferprice9971]

It’s not necessarily obsolete but I know that several people will follow some ideas from it but not all. I know even if I did follow it more I love the color that I dye my hair so I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

[@alineparadis8444]

I've been so careful not using silicones.... but if in the end, there are no issues as they can be washed off, it opens up options!!!! Thanks Mel! Great video

[@jessicagalyon5840]

Did you go back to them? I’m really thinking about using them in my stylers. My hair is just sooooooooo dry without them. I had healthy hair before CGM. It’s been 7 wks & bout to give up

[@alineparadis8444]

@@jessicagalyon5840 yes I have used them in some stylers. Like the Wella Curl cream, my hair is so soft. As long as I clarify at the end of the week, I'm not worried about the build up. Hope that helps!

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@jessicagalyon5840 if you follow the Perry Romanowski The Beauty Brain and Wendy Science-y Blog, you'll realise that companies have marketed these 'don't use this, 'use that' to sell their products and make money. I see people font read and do their research and that's why all these companies keep winning!

[@Yahoo.266]

So many curly hair channels have been drilling viewers to buy sulfate free, yet I know it’s never been a negative for my hair. I’m so glad I found Mell, who knows what she’s talking about. Thanks Mell. 🥰. Violet NYC

[@gracebellamy8082]

Melthbusters got so real so quick 😂

[@TikalKeria]

I read this as "methbusters" 😳😂

[@katharinelindner5032]

Lol, same!

[@cocukhesaptancik]

If there's something strange In the hairborhood Who you gonna call MELBUSTERSS

[@wearesurvivorsx]

hahahaha this is amazing 🤣

[@dianebaileymusicministries]

😂

[@lebriae]

I feel like so much of this "debate" is dependent on how an individual's hair and body chemistry reacts to products. I have coarse, low density, wavy to curly hair that is REALLY sensitive to product buildup. I started out my curly journey still using products with silicones, because I felt that if I was clarifying often enough I wouldn't have issues. My hair got SO dry and unmanageable with every wash day being a bad result. I ended up avoiding silicones for a few wash days just to see what would happen and my hair sprung back to life. I tend to use shampoos free of harsh sulfates now, but clarify with a stronger one every 3 washes or so. And no more silicones in any of my conditioners or stylers. All that being said, I think it's important to identify that silicones are not the worst thing for hair, because we see influencers like Mell using them successfully and with great results. But, it's also important to remember that your hair is UNIQUE and you won't ever have exactly the same results as another person. I can't use silicones personally, but I would never shame someone who does.

[@olliethebum3430]

Same here, cutting silicones made my hair so much healthier! But on the other hand, my partner uses sulfates and silicones and his hair is beautiful. Different textures ya know

[@isabelmoran6735]

I'm the exact opposite. My hair is very thick and I have a lot of hair. Silicones help me keep it together with good volume but not puffy. However, I only have silicones in one of my products which is my conditioner and it's like the 15th ingredient listed on it so there's very little silicone on it.

[@saraha8276]

I have fine, high po, 3a hair and silicones are not an issue. This is a very relevant comment! Not every curly head is the same.

[@gnu740]

It's like any other ingredient - it doesn't work for everyone but that doesn't make it bad. Some people avoid coconut oil, aloe vera, shea butter, etc, and everyone's okay with that. Some people (myself included) find silicones don't work for their hair, but some swear by them *shrug*

[@amyrushing5422]

Thank you, Mell, this was incredibly helpful. I recently started embracing my curly hair, and I became obsessed how I take care of my hair. Because of your channel, I'm not afraid of sulfates and silicones but instead make sure I'm using the ingredients MY hair needs, regularly deep conditioning, and taking care of my curls when I sleep. I have silicone in my hair right now, and it looks awesome.

[@jennifermarie3975]

Omg I was literally thinking about this the other day. And boom you made a video explaining it!!! Thank you for this, I follow a few curly hair groups on Facebook and whenever I post about what products I use, I get the good ol' "um that has silicones in it" I just use whatever my hair likes and if it happens to have sulfates or silicones, then so be it

[@ManesByMell]

Thats it! Keep doing you! thanks for watching

[@cathgiesbrecht2202]

Yes! This! I avoid silicone only because my hair gets stringy, but that's the only reason. I use a sulphate shampoo once a week and a non-sulphate on the other wash days, because that is what keeps my hair happy.

[@vn9330]

Perfect video! ❤️ Small adendum: there is still not a consensus among trichologists and chemists as to whether sulfate-free shampoos are capable of removing heavy petroleum derivates, who bond to the hair more strongly than silicones, or not. Those derivates are: hexadecane, mineral oil, liquid paraffin, C-[number] isoparaffin, vaseline, hydrogenated polyisobutene. If you’re sticking to sulfate-free shampoos, it’s prudent to use them infrequently or not at all 💕

[@no1chopperstan]

thank you so much for the advice!!!❤️❤️

[@heidiyknits2963]

Mell I just wanted to say that I appreciated the efforts that you and your sister put into your videos, you guys are beyond helpful and inspiring, based on honest information and the best of intentions. My hair has been so damaged not from coloring or heat but pure neglect, for the longest time I didn’t know which products to use or how to uses them. Thank you so much, for giving me the confidence to take care of myself through my hair!!

[@katiem.6135]

OH MY GOSH YES!!! You have no idea how long I have been waiting for a video like this!

[@kerenzalunde9113]

The timing of this is sooo perfect yesssssssss!!!!

[@TheMelihdzi]

I am a chemist myself, I am learning from you the chemistry of hair products 🤣 For the record, you do a pretty good job at explaining scientific data 👏👏👏

[@ManesByMell]

This means so much 😭😭

[@TheMelihdzi]

@@ManesByMell My advice, if you want to become a cosmetic chemist, I would suggest you study biochemistry. Because you will learn both parts, the chemistry about the formulation of the product and the biology of the body. Chemistry itself is pretty generalized and from my experience, it tends to focus more on industral chemistry (like chemical plants) I hope this help and best of luck 💕

[@kathryn2334]

I love you Mel! You are such fun. Outstanding info - Silicones really work well in my high porosity dyed hair, and I usually use a mild sulfate cleanser. The anti-silicones/sulfates brigade almost seems like a cult. Thank you!!!

[@clsq10]

as a chemist, I appreciate that you're killing these myths so much! I do have a question though - what do you use to pull up your hair when scientist Mell appears???? is it like a banana clip?

[@acpianogrl87]

I feel like I had my healthiest hair using some products that weren’t sulfate or silicone free, but because a lot of beauty bloggers made claims that these ingredients weren’t good for hair, I got rid of those products. I’m going to go back to the routine that made my hair feel the healthiest knowing they’re not causing excessive damage like I had originally thought. Thank you for busting this myth Mel!

[@elizabethcarroll8526]

Preach!

[@sallyw4694]

Yaaaaassssss, Thank you Mel!!!!!! I’m busting my Biosilk out of solidarity confinement!!! My hair was happier with silicones....Then came the CG method and worlds collided. My hair was never the same. Back to the good old ways.💕💫💕💫💕🕊

[@arielrose6361]

I've been trying to figure this out for MONTHS. THANK YOU!!!! Now my soul can rest in piece 😩 It also solves my mystery of why I feel like I need another shampoo and absolves me from my fear of silicones.

[@jasminej2490]

I’d been following CGM for months and my hair was the worst it’s ever been.. I washed the other day with just normal products and my hair has been the best!!! I’m leaving the culty cgm groups now 😂

[@Hari-bz1mh]

I'm in a similar spot. I went from using very harsh sulfate shampoos and conditioning products full of silicones to non sulfate and non silicone products and my hair didn't feel good to me. I don't regret it though, I've now worked out a routine which is somewhere in between. I alternate between gentle and sulfate shampoos and occasionally use leave in products with silicones. The best part about going silicone free is the discovery of protein based conditioners and hair masks and that has worked wonders for me. I will continue using silicone free conditioners and silicone leave in products.

[@juliekristen334]

You were born for the camera! Love the way you convey scientific information in an entertaining yet informative way. Very helpful videos for the curlies

[@ManesByMell]

Huge compliment thank you so much!! I do love to entertain 🤩🤩

[@clairel9392]

Whoop Whoop, just finished watching EVERY SINGLE TUTORIAL! so super glad you’ve got a new one for me to watch! 🥰🌈🙌🏼

[@corrinamarie454]

Thank you! With so many influencers still pushing the “sulfates and silicones are evil” line, I always appreciate seeing people talk about the actual science and why it’s about so much more than the presence or absence of a single ingredient.

[@lorabetht9206]

How did you know??? This is the video I’ve been waiting for!! I have wavy/curly hair and I was doing the CGM for a while but my hair started falling out so I listened to you and went back to shampoo 💁‍♀️

[@ManesByMell]

I'm so excited that your hair is back on track

[@lorabetht9206]

Zaynab Mahmood Chaudhry I was scrubbing my scalp but only using conditioner... I have extremely dry hair so it didn’t get oily but I was getting *clumps* of hair fall out on wash day! 😱

[@lorabetht9206]

Manes by Mell thank you! It’s all your advice that saved it! ❤️

[@valerialupu4896]

Although you explained in many of your videos I was still not sure what silicones and sulphates are. Thank you for always helping me when it comes to my curly hair❤️

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

You can read more on Chemist Corner or Science-y Hair Blog or The Beauty Brain. These are heavy-duty Chemist and formulators pages.

[@beebee2783]

Week 3 of Mell being in my brain... I was just wondering about this last night. 3rd video in a row you've done this!

[@emmahawkins4805]

YAY! TEXTURE TUESDAY IS HERE ONCE MORE AND THE WORLD IS RIGHT AGAIN!

[@AliceDownTheRabbitHole]

This has been SO INFORMATIVE! I feel like this contradicts a lot of what I've been told in the past, so I'll be researching more. But this is the first shampoo video where I truly felt I understood the ingredients for once!!

[@bonjourno180]

I am a chemist getting a Ph.D. I hope to be a cosmetic chemist someday!

[@sallygh8738]

I love you mell You make everything 100000x smoother and easier

[@emeraldeyes8688]

I have to use silicones. It’s a must for the frizz-fest on my head. I tried going without for a few months and they were the worst-looking months ever.

[@owainh1347]

I’m the same here! I get so damn frizzy sometimes what’s your favourite products?

[@patpierce4854]

Similar struggle here. I have tried for MONTHS to not use any silicones, and my hair is a continual rats nest! The amount of hair loss every wash day, trying to even finger detangle while soaking wet AND full of conditioner in the shower....frightening. Nothing without silicones seems to have enough slip to keep those knots from happening. So frustrated!!!

[@owainh1347]

Pat Pierce what do you like using? :)

[@patpierce4854]

Owain H Haven't found "the right stuff" yet. After this video from Mell, I went to the box of all the hair stuff I had that evicted from the bathroom when I started on my own curly journey, found the ones that had silicones, and brought out a few to try again and see if they help. No results yet, since my hair hasn't needed to be washed yet. Minus the silicone products, my hair has been a knotted, greasy birds nest since before Christmas. What's the point of following the curly girl idea, if your hair always looks terrible!! I'm a 2a,b,and c wavy with hair long enough to sit on - thicker products weigh my hair down and make it look greasy....plus, having wet hair 9 hours after I get out of the shower, is just getting ridiculous. I'd chop everything back to a pixie, but my husband prefers my long, loose curls.

[@user-pz6tb3yq4k]

Same!! i tried not to use silicones and while my hair looked great on dry days, it looks AWFUL on humid days. My hair needs silicone 😩

[@CurlyBoyChuck]

Mel always giving us mind blowing info. Love this channel

[@Rebe.free.]

Over here educating us!!!! Ugh, HOW DO YOU NOT HAVE MORE SUBSCRIBERS???

[@ManesByMell]

WELL I JUST REACHED 350K AND IM ECSTATIC! THANK YOU!

[@blueredyns7392]

I'm so glad you made this video. I have medium to higher porosity hair, just naturally, but it's thin, and I've always noticed that my hair likes silicones more than oils (they're too heavy). Years ago, I used to use just drugstore shampoos and conditioners, and my hair never felt damaged or dry or unclean. You're videos are some of the only curly hair videos I watch anymore, because every other one has subscribed to this sulfate/silicone fear-mongering.

[@fionam5879]

Could you do some sustainable/low waste curls content? Review shampoo/conditioner bars, minimal/recycled plastic products (e.g. Aveda)? Or take a break from Amazon (prime delivery leads to super inefficent delivery routes and huge carbon emissions among other things)? Although lots of this stuff is hard to get in canada otherwise so maybe a video on how to change your Amazon shipping settings so there’s the least amount of packaging? SustainablyVegan or levihildebrand on youtube would be a great help if you need advice for getting started!

[@lauraroberts9220]

I came to ask the same thing. I would love to know more about shampoo bars.

[@littlepapaya]

Ooo this is such a good idea. There is definitely a huge knowledge gap here

[@halasaad9871]

Yes yesss!!! Shampoo and conditioner bars please!

[@shehzaadskeleton8721]

Yes! That would be so great!

[@name0surname]

Yes please! Shampoo bars!

[@andreaabujamraribeirohomem1303]

Omg!! Pleaaase create your own line of products!! I’ll be first in line to buy it! Amazing video today! Loved it

[@sydneyrios753]

“We are not chemists” Me, a chemist: 😬🤓

[@ManesByMell]

I ASPIRE TO B U

[@amyb3020]

This is amazing

[@AD-cy4vj]

Lmao

[@ashleyjbruno]

I'm so glad you made this video!! When i first started the CGM I put all of my silocone products away in storage, but now I am going to take them back out to encorporate them into my routine again.

[@helloooooo9176]

I LOVEEE YOU THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY HAIRRRR 🥺❤️

[@theresasant]

I am impatiently waiting for the day you create a line, I have always had the feeling you might! Can’t wait 🤞😍

[@popescuandreea7259]

I clicked so fast I broke the like button❤️❤️❤️ Love you Mell. My hair is thriving because of you!!!

[@Katatawnic]

Jeez, don't break the like button! How will anyone else use it?! 😁

[@popescuandreea7259]

Princess Pea 😂😂😂 I fixed it don’t worry!

[@Katatawnic]

@@popescuandreea7259 😂

[@friedbolognasandwich]

Fantastic video Mel! I discovered the CGM community at the start of quarantine. I started following it and yep my curls have never looked better! BUT I also found your videos and started following your methods (I'm more like Amanda's hair type) and techniques (hello, amazing diffusing methods and going glycerin free during these humid af Ontario summers) and my hair became even better!!! Your content still had science backed, sourced information, practical techniques comparing them side by side, and you don't demonize certain products, lines, or ingredients (as almost all CGM people do on instagram). I have since decided to stop following the CGM method (which I was cheating anyways, I love my Bumble & Bumble UV primer hehehe). It's an AMAZING starting point for people who literally have zero clue when it comes to taking care of their curls, BUT the CGM community is mainly 30-something+ Karen's who love to demonize ingredients and SWEAR BY a or b and isolate one another if they break the rules *too much* to be considered CGM. And speaking of Karen's, has anyone noticed how white the CGM community is? I also gained a ton of knowledge from Black women who are obv the queens of curls but I feel like old (and young) Karen's can't wrap their head around learning from black women or people with a different curl type other than 3a-3c? And I don't know why? Seriously, the CGM method should just be called the type 3 method since they isolate themselves so much and I don't want to be apart of a community like that. Do type 3 and type 4 have different needs, absolutely, but the foundations are the same and it's usually in subtle ways that we learn anyway from these blogs (ex., type 4 can use heavier emollients than type 3 and or in larger amounts). Also, I see aaaaaalll of you CGM bloggers who promoted Black owned indie brands and proceeded to not use/talk about them? Black owned brands can be used on white hair too! I don't know, I just like how Mel's content being science based and put to test alongside her sister who also has different hair is applicable to everyone if you have basic comprehension and reading skills and can see past the microcosm that is the CGM community ;)

[@DreamingWes]

Hey Mell, do you have any tips for getting your curls in the back of your head back? My hair is curly in the front and more wavy-ish (with some curls) in the back. Thankful for any tips! Love your videos, keep going! ✨

[@ManesByMell]

less moisturizing products, more products like mousse to enhance and lots of scunching could help!

[@alexandrapasca50]

@@ManesByMell why less moisturizing is better for that wavy curls from top of the head? Another thing that can help is curl training.

[@DreamingWes]

Manes by Mell Thank you so much! 🥰

[@Hope-si1kb]

@@alexandrapasca50 sometimes people add too much product which can make the hair flat

[@alexandrapasca50]

@@Hope-si1kb thanks

[@alicedehepzibah]

So cool that Bill Nye and Mythbusters inspired you. A lot of people feel the same way about people like Alton Brown and Fred Rogers. Thanks for your videos!

[@ashleyvardy5791]

Ooh product line!! That would be so awesome

[@ManesByMell]

One day maybe!!

[@rebeccam6536]

Thanks Mell for busting the myths!

[@debzpersephonewest8840]

I am so glad I found your channel! You opened my eyes to curly hair and my hair has never thanked me enough! P.S Good name for the mannequin 😃

[@aoibheanndowd3164]

Yessss qweeeeen Mell bringing us the facts and saving us from the myths. Love your videos!!

[@lisarakic9285]

In 1989 I had a breakdown when my shampoo stopped lathering. Curly hair shampoo did not exist so I used a formula for dry hair. I had been using it for a long time. The beauty industry back then had no idea how to moisturize dry hair. They put dimethicone in both the conditioner AND the shampoo. Over time, and the keyword here is 'time', the buildup on my scalp became so bad that not only did my shampoo stop lathering, when I scratched my head I got a white powdery/creamy substance under my fingernail. The days when I was a teen (late 80's/early 90's) and battling curly hair were horrid. I was so frustrated with the haircare industry for not putting in the proper time and effort to create effective products for curly hair. There would be no good products and advice for curly hair until 2000. Today's hair products have come such a long way from the 80's and 90's and they're still not perfect. But I no longer have product build up problems because I don't use dimethicone on my hair.

[@chubbypotato6322]

EXACTLY!! It takes time for silicones to build up

[@miriamtejada1350]

I was using a sulfate free shampoo with dimethicone (Creme of Nature Moisture & Shine Shampoo with Argan Oil) and a buch of conditioners with all the silicones in them 😂 when the build up started I thought it was dandruff (I've never experienced dandruff in my life so I didn't know how to recognize it) and I would only see that "dandruff" the day they washed my hair at the beauty salon, after a blowout... So after about 10 months my hair was falling like crazy and after a research I learned about why we do need sulfates in shampoo. So I had to cut the 3 long hair strands I was left with, got a pixie cut and now I stay away from both, non water soluble silicones and sulfates

[@amybethl9321]

Lisa, what shampoo and conditioner do you use if I may ask?

[@ukh0]

girl i love you so much and i havent seen you on KZbin, nor have i watched any videos and this just made me want to love you... like your content has the goofy side and then the educational side. ive grown a lot of fondness for you!

[@ruthkuder4349]

I have been watching you since you started and what a ride it has been! You always seem to answer my questions before I even have to ask. I was getting so tired of standing in the shampoo aisle getting overwhelmed and frustrated. Before my curly hair journey, I used to always say to use a variety of products. I may not have known the exact breakdown that I should have (Thanks for that Mel!), but it seemed my hair did pretty good with what I was doing. After almost 2 years on my curly hair journey, I have developed a painful scalp which I think may be more auto-immune related that anything else. I have had to start using T/Gel to combat the pain which has helped. I have been stressing about the fact that this shampoo is not curly girl friendly. (It smells terrible too.😕) Thanks for the helpful information! 😊🧡

[@camilarosas8995]

Different hair types need different things. My hair was drying out and stopped growing when I was using a line with sulfate free shampoo and a silicone conditioner. It was so frizzy and disgusting... But it took a year to get to that point. My hair is super thick and coarse and low porosity and it has done beautifully without sulfates or silicones for over a year now. It looks amazing. This experiment would be interesting to watch with different hair types and ethnicities.

[@what3v347]

Love melthbusters!!so excited!ly❤️

[@girlbythebeach]

I’m so happy for this video. My curly hair looked its best when I was using a shampoo and conditioner with all the bad ingredients, and has been rubbish since I switched to “good” ingredients. Sulfate free and silicone free can kiss my bad hair

[@noehmi9010]

I started my curly journey with a CGM group that was saying silicone are the devil and not to use them...but my hair since watching you and following your methods, I call them Mel-isms, are making my hair way better than before. My question is how often should I change my products? With each season or with what my hair needs tjat wash day?? Love watching you girl!!! Wish I could have an appointment with you for my hair needs!!! ❤❤❤

[@nadamohammad8230]

That's why I love you and trust you. you always search and educate yourself. I read about that topic months ago, that silicones can be removed with sulfate free shampoos, even I experienced that with my hair. I went for months with silicones in my products and with sulfate free shampoo because I have a dry scalp and my hair was fine and never experienced buildups. it's been almost 20 years since the CGM came out and people still believe it. A lot can happen in 20 years.

[@jennifergirard9474]

“Take ur screenshots!” I love it.

[@Sfifita77]

Ooh I can't wait for you to create your own Brand!! I'll trust it 100% and buy it without checking a thing!!

[@maribelramirez5980]

The whole day yesterday I thought it was texture Tuesday ☹️. Can you please do a video on clearing up misconceptions of curls like I feel like some girls think there hair needs to look like a curling iron was just used. Before your braiding video, I kept thinking I was doing something wrong.

[@maribelramirez5980]

And I know some people get frustrated because it their hair doesn’t look like the insta curl models.

[@pipersphynx4349]

That's a really great video idea

[@ThankYouForReadingThisComment]

INEED TO THANK YOU MELL honestly if not for you and jayme jo I wouldn’t know what to do with my hair so thank you million times you’re a lifesaver, my hair used to be frizzy ,messed up and damaged even though I have virgin hair it was because of the lack of knowledge I had about what products to put in my hair I HAD NO idea about the word sulfate in shampoo and silicon in conditioner and protein Balance and needing to put leave in conditioner or a mousse , also because my mom was the one doing my hair as kid she didn’t know how to deal with it and my hair was at that time a 2A I think or maybe like wavy with all the relaxers it had, but know thank god I’m 17 and know what to and not to put in my hair , it’s 3A to 3B now and it took me a while to figure it out and restore my hair I can never thank you enough for letting me love my hair and curls ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinepreusser4618]

Just figured out your Scientify Mell glasses are 3D movie glasses 😂

[@ashleyu1239]

Hahaha omg I hated 3D movies 😂😵

[@carolinepreusser4618]

@@ashleyu1239 I just wish we could go to the theater again... 😭

[@SuperPiLover]

I miss the old school 3d movies with the red and blue glasses 😂

[@jessierasberry3082]

I’m so glad someone shared this on reddit bc now I’m obsessed with your channel!

[@lourdesgomez107]

I wish you could take a look at my hair and help me figure out what I need

[@jadej5326]

RIGHT

[@franciscamartinez2653]

SAME!!!!

[@johannarauha]

SAME!!!

[@Sfifita77]

OMG me too!!

[@tabatharodriguez6003]

SAME !!! My daughter was born with curly hair and never knew wht to do with it but jst put it up in a bun and she has lost majority of her curls and plus she a picky eater so jst have her on vitamins I have no idea how to get her curls back 🙁

[@jessicasmith9934]

God bless you! I’ve been investigating hair products about shampoos and conditioners for months and have noticed that Sulfate frees are the most recommended, but I have also noticed that they are more complicated to use. You have to follow up with scalp scrubs to take away the build up the sulfate free has caused and wash your hair less etc. I miss my old routine and might just go back to it. Thanks again!!

[@what3v347]

I wanted to ask if using regular shampoos twice is the same as a clarifying shampoo?

[@ManesByMell]

shampooing twice will definitely give a better and more thorough clean, but clarifying/chelating shampoos do have specific ingredients to remove things like mineral buildup. I covered this in a previous video all about hard/soft water, check it out to learn more about if your shampoo has these special ingredients! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXSpipl3gZKcqbs

[@Lillith_Luna]

I just love scientify Mell! Thank you for this! Because of the information you give I’ve gone back to not worrying as much about all that and my hair is so much better!! Thank you!!

[@rachelrenee79]

I have super oily hair and whenever I try shampoo without sulfate it doesn’t get clean.

[@DDemzz]

Thank you for the clarity. I believe sulfates are too harsh to use for my hair because i don't get a lot of buildup, but i thought sulfate free would not cleanse my hair properly. I'm glad i came across your channel because i am upgrading my products from the $1-3 range to the $5-$10 range and needed guidance.

[@SuhannaDeSilva]

We love scientiffy Mell

[@Camilas9820]

Love how you’re explaining this ! Unbiased facts

[@mireya1123able]

Two reasons why Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week 1. It's Taco Tuesday 2. It's Texture Tuesday 😁

[@gabriellagorman1171]

Mell, you've done it again!!! Thank you scientific Mell for breaking things down and clarifying things!! and so entertaining as always!! you rock mell!!

[@monicatorres4881]

I’m gonna need a blooper compilation series because I am wheezing 😂

[@gemgen101]

I liked because of the “unwilling assistance of “ your 2 partners! Haha! Love the humor. Stayed for the science and information. Much thanks!!!

[@quintecence]

"we are not chemists".. I am 😂 *Doing a PhD in chemistry lol

[@sydneyrios753]

I’m a chemist, too! 😂🤓

[@discolissa666]

Me three!

[@elisaolivas8270]

Also a chemist! Just not at a PHD yet lol

[@AD-cy4vj]

Hi chemists 🤗

[@amberabbott-farr4904]

I HAVE BEEN NEEDING THIS!!! It's been a huge debate and something I wanted to figure out! I use sulfates and silicones and my hairs feel good but I've wondered if they are okay. AND THEY ARE! THANK YOU MELL!

[@carrotfreak1]

Thanks for the video. I’ve wondered about this as I use a Sulfate free shampoo and am a silicone user.

[@jazminb8853]

sulfate free shampoo dried my hair out very badly which is why i switched to sulfate shampoo and my hair has been thriving. everyone's hair is different. thanks for sharing =)

[@MrsBoochito]

MEL THOSE EYE WINKS! Working on your own product line?! Blink three times in your next video if I’m right!!

[@ManesByMell]

dont get the wrong idea nothing is in motion yet besides hopefulness and thoughtful manifestations lol

[@the.curly.mermaid]

@@ManesByMell hopefulness and thoughtful MELLifestations?🤣😂

[@ashleyu1239]

Kaity Miller 😂😂

[@brooke6979]

Manes by Mell PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN PRODUCT LINE!!!!! You should make a product line and make all sorts of different ones for porosity and hair texture and stuff!! I would only use your products lol😂 you’re like Hyram for hair😭

[@mariatahir2789]

I have 2b/c hair and I use sulfates and silicones mostly. This video gives me a relief actually, because my hair feels better with silicones.

[@isadoralima1092]

This is spooky! I was just wondering this today!

[@Orlanzepol123]

They have gone overboard with the silicones and sulfates. They had me thinking they were the devil. 👿

[@alyssalynn1691]

Lmao Mell you're hilarious!! And also thank you for for this because I have a greasy scalp. No matter what I do so I just alternate sulfate and sulfate free shampoo but it took me a long time to realize that's what my hair needs because of this myth!

[@emilyfurda]

Thank you for this! I thought all sulfates were bad. I am allergic to SLS. SLES I’m okay with. Having the info on ingredients do look for also really helps! I’m 100% behind Manes by Mell hair care line. I also would love to be able to buy your “the bigger the hair the more they stare” shirt. 🙏🏼

[@franceskeller4536]

Becoming non-CG has been the best thing for my hair, period.

[@whocares2622]

Ughh the only youtuber I trust with my hair. I love youuu ❤️

[@LovefromC.B.S]

Shout out to Deb and Sam. They did a great job! 😉💕

[@brendaalba524]

Thank you Mel! You always answer the questions we need ❤️❤️

[@bluebloxians9191]

Hi Mell I love ur vids 💕 my curls are popping right now cuz of u

[@bluebloxians9191]

Omg Mell liked my comment

[@bluebloxians9191]

Hitsugaya Toshiro omg I didn’t even notice that 😂😂

[@juliafitch2157]

Thanks so much for all the sulfate and silicone vids . Really helped me. Was struggling with the curly thing and just bought a product with a silicone and got ringlets on weights length hair love it. Time to stop the struggle

[@caitlinconnolly2047]

I just went back to washing my hair with my regular shampoo with sulfates and my scalp feels so much better. Washing my hair with the other stuff my hair was dry my scalp was itchy and my hair was so gross My hair was so beautiful today.

[@nicolecrabtree70]

You are AWESOME and the issue goes beyond the hair to the environment in creating, flushing through the system, and then there are packaging issues.....

[@itsmejay8406]

Did.....did she just hint at a product line? Sign me up RIGHT NOW I want all the product!!!

[@The12345mona]

I love your energy, you always make me feel good on my uncool days and even to laugh ❤️ you manage to provide a great knowledge combined with fun and wonderful attitude.

[@randipoe9400]

I absolutely LOVE THIS!! I moderate a FB group for wavy type hair. We're definitely NOT strict CGM , but sadly we do still have tons of people who still want to follow strict CG, no matter WHAT info we put out.. I personally use a sulfate very regularly .. but I cant tell a difference in using a sulfate vs a NON sulfate shampoo either... but my absolute FAVORITE chelating shampoo is Ouidad water works, and it's a sulfate... I've found that silicones do weigh down my fine hair, if I use too much... but I still have some of my favorite products that do contain PEG water soluble silicones.... I'm a researcher at heart, so I LOVE to learn the science-y side behind the ingredients, but too many people DONT, and then just take everyones word for what's good for their hair, or what will work.....

[@owainh1347]

Love this comment! What are some of your other favourite products? :)

[@randipoe9400]

@@owainh1347 I try SOOOOO many, so I can give good, and informed, product recs to the group. I will NOT recommend a product based on what someone else says about it... But lately, uve found that I've been reaching for Ouidad curl play amplifying spray, Giovanni direct weightless leave or curlsmith weightkess airdry cream / inahsi rock your curls cream (i mix before hand, so i don't have to layer them).... i also really like EvolvH total styling cream and their Super Curl cream, followed by treluxe HI! Def gel or texture ID curls custard. And for gels I LOOOOOVE buosilk rock hard gelee (its probably my go-to hard hold gel) or curlsmith inshower style fixer.... I have so many other products that I love, but these have become some of my favs

[@owainh1347]

Randi Poe thank you for the suggestions! I’m slowly starting to incorporate more sulfates and silicones into my routine so this was very helpful :)

[@amandaelizabeth1586]

Okay, halfway through Mel reminded me of Amanda from the Amanda Show 😂😂 “”I’m tired of it!!”