- 01 Benefits of silicone hair treatments
- 02 What to expect from a silicone hair treatment
- 03 Types of silicone hair treatments
- 04 How to care for silicone treated hair
- 05 Potential side-effects of silicone hair treatments
- 06 Safe alternatives to silicone hair treatments
- 07 FAQs about silicone hair treatments
If you have skimmed through the label of your shine-boosting shampoo while waiting for your conditioner to work in the shower, you have probably come across an ingredient called silicone. A popular ingredient used in many hair care products, silicones are mineral-based, man-made polymers that lightly coat your hair shaft when used. They are water-resistant in nature and are thus used in many hair products that are aimed at controlling frizz caused due to humidity. Silicones also help retain moisture in your hair shaft and keep your tresses hydrated and soft. They are especially good for people with highly porous hair who struggle to maintain hydrated tresses for long, as the silicone can coat the shaft and avoid moisture leakage. The extreme popularity of silicones in daily hair care products has also given way to salon services that offer a more permanent form of silicone hair treatment; and here's everything you need to know about it...





