It can take years and years to perfect your hair washing and conditioning routine, with many people switching things up often as their hair gets a little too used to the products they're using, and things can weigh the hair down eventually, or even dry the hair out.
With rumours that silicone isn't good for your hair flying around, and actively encouraging some consumers to stop buying their favourite brands, one trichologist has decided to debunk myths about the ingredient.
Abbey Yung, who posts on TikTok as @abbeyyung, posted a video claiming that silicones "initially make your hair feel really good, but they strips your hair of its natural oils." But over the top of the video, Abbey could be seen shaking her head.
Abbey said: "Let's settle this debate once and for all.
"Not only do silicones not dry out and damage our hair, they actually do the opposite."
She then went onto list the things that silicones do really well for the hair.
"They condition, add shine, impart softness, improve manageability, decrease frizz, add lightweight volume, aid in colour retention, provide heat protection, provide UV protection, protect hair from mechanical damage like brushing, and there's even been some evidence that shows it can strengthen damaged hair", Abbey explained.
She went on to say that there's proof of the claims she reeled off in "tonnes of sources", stating that "silicones are amazing, and that's why they are not just in drugstore hair care products."
Abbey explained that they're in some of the most well-loved hair care lines, giving examples of higher-end products that contain silicones.
She said: "Price point doesn't matter - silicones are in everything for a reason."
In the comments, many people were relieved that she was spreading the word about silicones not being bad.
One wrote: "I like that you're spreading the word that silicones aren't evil!"
Another commented: "Correct! But shampoos that are silicone-heavy can cause build-up after a while which can then cause issues so it’s important to clarify every so often."
"YES THANK YOU AND LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK", someone agreed.
Do you use silicone-based hair products? Let us know in the comments.
