Somewhere along the line, “silicones” became a dirty word and the reputation stuck.
Naturally, the inquisitive minds behindAllure’sThe Science of Beautypodcast couldn’t help but wonder: Are siliconesreallyall that bad?
Behold, three truths that just may change the way you think about silicones.
Silicones don’t clog your pores or follicles.
However, this film is just that a film and not an occlusive sheath.
“That’s a huge exaggeration,” says Romanowski.
If you use hair oil, you’re probably benefitting from silicone.
Silicones do not cause lasting buildup on your strands.
“When you wash your hair, you’re also washing out your silicone,” says Romanowski.
That said, he believes thesilicone scrape test videospopping up on TikTok are completely misguided.
Also important to note: Performing this test can seriously damage your hair.
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