Silicones for Healthy Natural Hair |

[@DiscoveringNatural]

You are so right, if you cowash, stay away from silicones

[@SharonDJohnson515]

One of my favorite conditioners is Nexxus Kheraphix. Dimethicone is #3 on the ingredients list, I think (followed by collagen). I'm high porosity and I appreciate some products with silicones; my hair looks lustrous after rinse-out, which tells me hydration is sealed by the cone. I try to use only one silicone-containing product per routine (the conditioner or the leave-in or the styler). I appreciate you and Mo Knows Hair for regularly educating about silicones! xoxoxo

[@1ycj]

Now I know why my hair responds so well with silicone based products. I’m a high porosity 3c4a hair. And I have definitely noticed how my hair reacts to natural products compared to silicone based products. Really a huge difference. Thanks for clarifying about how the silicone protects and retains moisture in my hair a lot longer in duration compared to the natural products have.

[@ALove4Me]

Glad I could help

[@marvinandjosh1]

My hair hates silicones so I avoid them. They always give my hair faux moisture and by the next day, my hair is dry. I only use them for their heat protectant properties when I use a flat iron or blow dryer.

[@amixeblu]

I like silicones in my hair products, not in my shampoo but in my conditioners? Yes! I have very long hair, and thick, so lots of it but fine strands and so yes, it tangles easily. Silicones add a lot of slip and help with that tangling and detangling so much. My absolute top conditioner of the moment is the L'Oréal Elvive extraordinary oil (it's called Elsève in Belgium, why they do that with the different names in today's world, beats me). LOL!

[@desireemadera632]

I would love an updated Favorite shampoos.

[@kenileftycrochet75]

Hey as usual you are so informative. Thanks for the tips, i was always under the impression that I needed a sulfate shampoo to get the silicone out.

[@TBella1226]

I don't mind using conditioners with silicones sometimes too especially to detangle.

[@DiscoveringNatural]

Yes they do help with detangling

[@outherewildinb2874]

The background music is so calming. I've introduced silicones back into my haircare but only in conditioners. My hair is too fine for the leave in ones available here.

[@j.walker2829]

Thank you for confirming! This JUST dawned on me and it makes total sense! I was silicon free and cowashing only and my hair absolutely loved it. I started playing around with products and couldn’t figure out what happened. This explains it. 🙌🏽🤦🏽‍♀️😊

[@dreamsofwaffles]

Loved the video. I love oil on my scalp tho. A drop of peppermint oil in my oil applied to my scalp is a mood from time to time.

[@amixeblu]

I've long since grown tired of this age-old debate of whether or not silicones are "good" for you. Everything builds up on the hair, even natural waxes or butters. If you clarify with a harsher sulfate once every month at the least, it will be fine, for everything that you use, silicones or not. I disagree a bit on the milder sulfates and the CB being clarifying enough; IMO you actually need a monthly wash with a good SL(E)S but maybe that's just me. Probably. ;)

[@PreppyFay12]

Yes @Marleen G and @Alove4Me I’m in Desperate need and search of one(s) especially a moisturizing weekly one!

[@amixeblu]

@@PreppyFay12 You mean a clarifying shampoo?

[@PreppyFay12]

Marleen G. Nope a non stopping moisturizing one, preferably with no sulfates, silicones or proteins.

[@amixeblu]

@@PreppyFay12 If you are looking for a drugstore one, try the HASK line, higher end I'm not sure.

[@patriciacampbell7296]

Thanks for the video. I started using the Paul Mitchell skinny serum and I love how my hair is holding up in these warmer days. ❤😊

[@ALove4Me]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing

[@tynnettam9636]

Sometimes I use Aussie Moist conditioner, I think it contains silicones. So every month I’ll wash my hair with kinky curly come clean.

[@k_bcurlymb8080]

Very informative....love your videos!!

[@Timetrae]

So question for you ....... if you use a conditioner with a silicone how does your leave in conditioner get in the strand if that barrier is already there??

[@ALove4Me]

Silicone doesn't immediately stop any nourishment to the strand. Build up happens over time, so all the things that would happen if using a leave-in w/o silicone still happens

[@Timetrae]

Oooooohhhh!!! Thank you!!! I appreciate that!!! ❤️❤️ I always thought silicones were the devil LOLOL!!!

[@cfoster6804]

Silicones are not cement.😆

[@JoyDejaKing]

I always love her videos as they are very informative. But I also think people should take the time to learn their own hair. Your hair talks to you. If it doesn’t like something, it will let you know. Just because some say silicons are bad doesn’t make it true. But like anything else, if you’re using it incorrectly it can become bad.

[@cfoster6804]

I only avoid cones in my shampoo. I don't want to be rubbing cones in my scalp.

[@missfabidia]

Very balanced and wise view on silicones. I only use amedimethicone on my hair for now. I will experiment with others to see how my hair reacts to them, love the idea of playing with the frequency too : will do the same 😉

[@ALove4Me]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@charleneadams6363]

Very informative!!! Thanks 💁🏽

[@mylynnj3792]

Thank You for sharing your knowledge. I use silicones when I straighten my hair. I never saw it as an option for my coils.

[@CC.H]

Love this vid! Great info! I dont mind using silicones here & there. My hair likes them😀 Thanks much!😍😘

[@fallenwing25]

Love this. I've been using punky colour 3 in 1 color depositing shampoo and conditioner. It has Isopropyl Alcohol and Silicone Quaternium-16 in it but I looooooove it. My hair feels great for days. I alternate with an all purpose shampoo the next week to keep from getting build up.

[@acerone1]

Yeah depends on the silicone. volatile silicones in hair products are fine Will evaporate out five minutes to a couple hours but not Cyclic silicones.

[@kiki1573]

This is why I like Achia so much!!♥️🔥 Some influencers act like silicones and sulfates are the devil. Like your hair will fall out.🙄 Parabens and other synthetic chemicals are one thing. Silicones and sulfates are BENEFICIAL for our hair. As long as you don't overdo it and wash your hair, your hair will be just fine. I use both silicones and sulfates. Everyone else notices my hair growing like a weed. CHEERS TO THAT!🥂🥂🥂

[@milissarichards9369]

Thanks for sharing all this info.

[@karenreeves1240]

Thanks for sharing, that is great information.

[@alldatzyall7356]

I always wonder if its better for products to have mineral oil in it or silicones.

[@ALove4Me]

On my hair, mineral oi builds up faster than silicone and doesn't allow me much styling flexibility

[@ebbyoma7008]

Hi!! I’ve recently started a wash and go journey with my hair and I LOVE using grease to seal (1. their heaviness elongates my hair thus combating shrinkage that leads to tangles 2. their EXCELLENT at retaining moisture). But I’ve observed that they also break down a lot of but not all of the gel cast/ hold/ definition in my hair and soften it up. The thing is, I really like that gel cast/ hold/ definition that wash and goes offer bc it helps make my hair last longer without added time (which defeats the point of LOCKING in moisture) and added touching (which increases risk of breakage) after wash day due to the curls being held still in an organized way within the cast. Because of all this I wanted to ask: do you know of any products-silicones, grease, butters or otherwise- that are 1. sealants, 2. heavy (I like elongation), and 3. don’t break down the gel cast of wash and goes? If I had to choose a quality to remove between retaining moisture, retaining cast, and retaining elongation in my hair care regimen, I guess I would choose cast. However I’m still curious as to what cast-retaining options are out there for the way I do my hair because I still really do like the role cast plays in my regimen.

[@ALove4Me]

No, oils/grease will automatically start breaking down the gel so no there isn't a product that won't break down the cast

[@samiraj.192]

Just revisiting this wonderfully informative video :) I was wondering if you ever have - or would consider trying out the Aphogee Gloss Therapy Polisher Spray? It seems like a pretty cool formula which features silicones to prevent frizz and and a UV absorber to protect from the sun. Anyways, if you're in the market for another silicone 'topper' I'd love your take on this product. But in any case, I appreciate you & all that you share with us 🙂

[@ALove4Me]

Maybe one day, thanks for sharing

[@sylviayakubu6575]

😅 thank you

[@ALove4Me]

No problem 😊

[@PreppyFay12]

Hey I thought this video made the most sense to post this question: Please what silicone serums would you recommend that’s like drugstore ones that aren’t too bad ingredient wise? Just curious trying to branch out and use a a serum in these brutal winter months up north. Would greatly appreciate it. If form has a good sale I’d like to buy there own.

[@blackgothgoddess3164]

Whole foods coconut Shea butter hair serum, Garnier sleek and shine Moroccan sleek oil treatment are good choices

[@PackofDiscos]

My hair and scalp react negatively to silicones. Hair gets sticky, scalp gets itchy - within a day or so. I also cannot wash my hair weekly. What about black soap/black soap-based shampoos? Do they get rid of silicones?

[@ALove4Me]

Not all of them

[@ShelleyG1014]

Thank you! I had no idea what to do with these serums from Mizani and Eden Bodyworks. The directions don’t help.

[@ALove4Me]

You're so welcome!

[@dominique4432]

I was very gung ho about not using silicones and if I absolutely could I would avoid them. I have no good reason to feel that way, I just do 🤣 But the way you present the information puts me at ease 😏😏😏😏

[@123456711751]

A love for me Where do you purchase form beauty from?

[@ALove4Me]

Sephora

[@123456711751]

Thanks!

[@missfabidia]

Does clay remove heavier silicones like dimethicone ?

[@ALove4Me]

all the research I've done says no

[@missfabidia]

@@ALove4Me Thank you :)

[@foodhookup5068]

I have a question. If i use silicones on the middle to end of my hair strands, will it block out humidity effectively?

[@ALove4Me]

Silicones help to block out the drying effects of humidity wherever you place them.

[@foodhookup5068]

@@ALove4Me But if i don’t apply the serum to the lower part of my hair strands(near root), won’t they end up shrinking/frizzing and ruining the style?

[@missfabidia]

Do you have a favourite slicone ? 😊

[@ALove4Me]

Nah

[@gemruby41]

Thanks for this information. Do you realize you say “right” a lot in your videos?

[@ALove4Me]

Yes, I do realize that