http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-66925 Tami Sat, 05 Mar 2011 15:14:55 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/#comment-66925 My question is if it's bad for the fingernails? Lol. My question is if it’s bad for the fingernails? Lol.

]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-58824 aenflex Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:50:40 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/#comment-58824 Wouldn't a 'protective barrier' prevent your skin from absorbing ambient moisture AND/OR also prevent it from absorbing the actual moisturizers in said formulations? Wouldn’t a ‘protective barrier’ prevent your skin from absorbing ambient moisture AND/OR also prevent it from absorbing the actual moisturizers in said formulations?

]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-27712 michelle Wed, 21 May 2008 16:39:23 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/#comment-27712 I was told by my stylist that silicone is ok as long as you do a deep cleaning once every two weeks or so, to remove buildup. I too have curly hair and found this advice works. Apple cider vinegar rinse is a good way to remove buildup, and leaves hair shiny.... I was told by my stylist that silicone is ok as long as you do a deep cleaning once every two weeks or so, to remove buildup. I too have curly hair and found this advice works. Apple cider vinegar rinse is a good way to remove buildup, and leaves hair shiny….

]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23354 Michele Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:01:11 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/08/11/does-silicone-dry-out-your-hair/#comment-23354 I have naturally curly hair myself. I no longer use shampoo with sulfates because, at 53, I have learned how much those products dry out my hair. The next important question for me would have to be to ask if silicone products build up and, if so, can they be removed without using damaging sulfate shampoos. I would love to be able to use silicone products. I have naturally curly hair myself. I no longer use shampoo with sulfates because, at 53, I have learned how much those products dry out my hair. The next important question for me would have to be to ask if silicone products build up and, if so, can they be removed without using damaging sulfate shampoos. I would love to be able to use silicone products.

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