What’s better? Silicone vs. Silicone-Free Shampoo

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What exactly is silicone? Why does it matter for your hair? Ponder no longer, as we explain silicone in the simplest and easiest way possible.

What is silicone:

Silicone is a synthetic ingredient that coats your hair, usually used in shampoos to make your hair smoother and shinier. Seems like the best invention in the world? Not so fast. There’s a downside. Silicone tends to stick to your hair when used continuously and creates a sort of a fake cuticle. So your hair may “look” shiny and smooth, but on the inside, it may be super damaged. Yeah, take a second to digest that.

What is silicone-free:

On the other hand, when you use silicone-free shampoo, your hair may feel squeaky at first. But as you continue to use it for a long period of time, you’re able to regain the natural beauty of your hair.

It’s hard to decipher which one’s better, but if you want to get your hair’s natural beauty back, we recommend using silicone-free shampoo.

At Viange Hair, we use Rene for silicone-free shampoo and MILBON for silicone shampoo. Ask your hair stylist for more advice on which one’s best for you!

* We explained silicone in the easiest way possible but it’s a rather complex topic to talk about. When we used the word “silicone” in this blog post, we’re referring to silicone oil. There are various types of silicones out there and there are ones that won’t stick to your hair. So, stay tuned for our future blog post for in-depth information about the different types of silicone!