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Silicones

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All About Silicones! What are they? They are a colorless oil or rubber like substance made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen What do they do for hair? They can help hair to be heat resistant, reduce oxidation from UV from the sun.  They also put a thin waterproof coating on your hair that: keeps water out which will reduce frizz, heat protection, adds shine, aids lubrication/slip. Usually silicones end with cone, oxane, cocol,peg, ppg. There good and not so great silicone to choose from: Non cyclic & cyclic. Non  Cyclic silicones  are a better option but you will need to...

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