Silicones

Silicones are often used in hair care products. Silicones can add shine and gloss to hair, decrease combing friction and tangling, provide conditioning, and act as humectants. We've got tips, articles, how-tos and discussion about silicones. If you follow a no-poo routine, knowing about silicones is important—learn more about the pros and cons of silicones here.

Silicone Hair Products are Killing My Waves!

Keep your locks soft and light with these alternatives to protein and silicone hair products.
August 8, 2011 Read more »

Silicone or Not? What's in a Name?

CurlChemist looks at the different kinds of silicones and what exactly they do.
March 1, 2008 Read more »

What is Cetrimonium Chloride?

Is cetrimonium chloride a silicone? If not, what is it and what is its purpose in my hair-care product? When this ingredient appears on a label with amodimethicone and trideceth-12, does this mean the amodimethicone is now water soluble?
November 1, 2007 Read more »

Cyclomethicones: A Different Category of Silicones

Cyclomethicones are also favored by formulators because they spread easily on the hair and skin
October 1, 2007 Read more »

What's the Scoop on Silicones?

Our CurlChemist gives you the true facts about silicones
November 1, 2006 Read more »

10 Curly Hair Tips for Curl Disasters

Curly hair tips for common hair disasters from our favorite curl girls.
November 8, 2010 Read more »

Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade

Oyin Handmade Burnt Sugar Pomade

I have 4C hair. I love this product as a sealant. It is also great on you skin in the winter. It rea...

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curl rating: 5
Jessicurl Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner

Jessicurl Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner

I have 4C hair. It can get DRY!! I love this product!! Combined with a plastic cap and some heat, th...

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curl rating: 5
Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream

Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream

I have 4C hair. I am very active and need to wash my hair more frequently. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! It ...

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curl rating: 5
Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream

Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream

I have 4C hair. I LOVE THIS STUFF!!! It is awesome for active girls who need to wash their hair more...

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curl rating: 5
Jessicurl Gentle Lather Shampoo

Jessicurl Gentle Lather Shampoo

I have 4C hair. For those times when I need to wash out gels or butters without totally stripping my...

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curl rating: 5

Anna DeLuca / Salon Sarracino at L'Image

I have been asked by every curly girl sister I meet in my part of southwest FL where I get my haircu...
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Ana Daniel / Alex Anthony Salon

Ana has been cutting my hair for several years. She is always very professional and has an excellent...
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Renay / Serendipity

I was super nervous about getting my haircut after a bad cut at another salon in town, since my hair...
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Carol / Colors of Cold Spring Harbor

I am so happy I found Colors of Cold Spring Harbor. What a wonderful Salon--a lovely and rel...
May 14, 2013 Read more »

Lynnie carroll / salon 360

I came in to see Lynnie about two months ago for color. She is also deva certified as well. I felt c...
May 13, 2013 Read more »