About 70% of hygienic cosmetics and styling products contain various kinds of silicone. Typically, most stylists recommend avoiding this component because of its harmful effects. Nevertheless, silicone for hair has some advantages, so it is released in its pure form (water-soluble).
What is harmful for hair silicone and why is it useful?
The only advantage of the substance in question is its ability to instantly give the curls a shine , smoothness, even structure and a healthy appearance. In addition, silicone forms a thin impermeable film on the surface of the hair. Such coating reliably protects from exposure to sunlight, wind, temperature changes, chemical compounds.
On this positive side ends, since otherwise liquid silicone for hair produces a negative effect:
- causes dryness, the appearance of dandruff and scaling of the scalp;
- leads to a section, the loss of strands;
- provokes allergic reactions;
- reduces the elasticity and moisture of the curls.
Of course, applying the described substance provides easy and quick laying, an excellent appearance of the hairstyle. But its regular use is not recommended, a maximum of 1 time per week.
Hair products with silicone
When choosing cosmetics for care it is important to pay attention to the concentration of the component. Do not buy a pure silicone, as it too heavies strands, gives them a poor look, deprives the volume. It is recommended to use special means containing the substance.
Good shampoos:
- BeautyCosm;
- Avon Advance Techniques;
- HairShop;
- Mariatti;
- Estel "Liquid silk";
- Lacme Shampoo.
Balm for hair with silicone, which is applied immediately after washing your head, allows you to quickly improve the appearance of curls. Before buying it is worth asking the consultant what type of substance is included in the composition. If silicone is insoluble in water, you will have to buy special shampoos.
Effective balsams:
- Selective On Care Hydration Conditioner;
- Periche;
- L'oreal Professional Hydra Repair;
- Mon Platin Professional DSM.
In cases where you urgently need to rehabilitate damaged strands, a hair spray with silicone is suitable:
- Barex Silicium Hair Treatment;
- Nouvelle Drop of Light;
- Sea of Spa;
- Garnier Ultra Doux;
- Kaaral Triaction;
- Giovanni Frizz be Gone;
- Wella Lifetex Hair Ends Elixir;
- Paul Mitchell.