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Some natural oils are effective conditioners. Coconut oil, for example, doesn’t provide the same surface smoothing as silicones, but it has been shown to penetrate hair and plasticize the cortex, making hair stronger. (This isn’t true of all natural oils, however.) So oils are useful ingredients, but they’re not direct replacements for silicones.
THE BOTTOM LINE
It’s tough to tell which silicones are the best simply from reading the label because there are so many types of silicones and they can be used in combination with each other. You can’t simply say that all silicones are bad. Some women will find silicones too heavy for their hair; others will love the soft, conditioned feel they provide. You have to experiment to find what’s right for you.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SILICONE AND A POLYQUAT?
Jackie just needs to know:
Silicones and polyquats are ingredients found in both shampoos and conditioners. They are put in formulas to offset the drying effects of detergents, improving hair by making it easier to comb, making it feel softer, increasing shine and reducing static flyaway. They really are amazing materials. The primary difference between them is their chemical composition and the way they stay on the hair.