Silicones – like cyclomethicone and dimethicone – offer film forming, occlusive, and emollient properties to your conditioners to decrease friction, increase gloss and shine, improve wet combing, and decrease moisture retention or frizzing (which are all part of the conditioner’s goals!)Every hair type can benefit from silicones. Dry hair can benefit from the emollient properties…
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