It depends on whom you talk to. Some hairdressers love it for the way it tames and smooths frizzy and fuzzy hair. Others, however, can’t stand it because they say it builds up on hair, making it harder long-term to treat hair and to colour it successfully – they’ll tell you to instead use haircare that is rich in moisturisers and butters. Interestingly, some more environmentally-minded beauty people I have spoken to have decided against using silicone in their products because they don’t want the non-bio-degradable stuff washing down the drain. So in the end, it’s up to you. If you’re worried, limit using silicone to just a serum, as you can control usage. Make sure to apply sparingly; rub a drop in your palms, run them over the mid lengths and ends of hair, and then very lightly over the crown.
I like the Alchemy range of haircare. It doesn’t contain any silicones. When I use a serum with silcone in it I only use a pea sized amount.
Comment by Mel — September 3, 2008 @ 8:33 am