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Offer valid on all full sized products**, travel sized products***, liter sizes, The Complete Hair Repair System, Bye-Bye Brass Cleansing Kit, Strong Blondes & Greys Kit, Softest Blonde Maintenance Kit and The Good Hair Year Kit. Offer is not valid on selected kits****. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, or previously placed orders. Discount does not apply to taxes or shipping and handling charges. Code can be redeemed one time per customer and cannot be transferred, shared or sold. Offer cannot be combined. Offer valid on olaplex.com for US shipping addresses only. Olaplex reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offers and to modify or cancel promotions due to system error or unforeseen problems. Void where prohibited by law.
**Full sized products are: Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment (155 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (100 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (250 ml), Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (178g) (250ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner (100 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.6 Bond Smoother® (100 ml), OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (30 ml), N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (60 ml), Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (100 ml), Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (90 ml), Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel (200 ml), Lashbond® Building Serum, Browbond® Building Serum, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist (50 ml).
*** Travel sized products are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (100 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (32g) (50mL), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (100 ml)
**** Kits are: Strong Days Ahead Kit, In Good Repair Kit, Get Your Shine On, Hair Repair Treatment Kit, Discovery Kit, Smooth Style Icons Hair Duo, Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit, The Carry-On Kit, Daily Cleanse & Condition Kit, Showered in Hydration Kit, Anti-Frizz Trio, Goodbye Dryness Kit, Bond Maintenance® System Kit, Less Frizz More Shine Kit, The Bond Treatment System Kit, Smooth Your Style Kit, The Curl Quenching Kit, Complete Olaplex Styling Kit, Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit, Clean Scalp Kit, Lash & Brow Kit, Nº.3 Hair Perfector® Ornament, Best of the Bond Builders, Brilliant Shine & Hydration Duo, Strong Start Hair Kit, Ultimate Essentials Trial Kit.

Offer valid on all full sized** products, travel sized*** products, and litre**** sizes. Offer is not valid on kits*****. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, or previously placed orders. Code can be redeemed one time per customer and cannot be transferred, shared or sold. Offer cannot be combined. Offer valid on uk.olaplex.com for UK shipping addresses only. Olaplex reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offers and to modify or cancel promotions due to system error or unforeseen problems. Void where prohibited by law.
**Full sized products are: Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment (155 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (100 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (250 ml), Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (178g) (250ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner (100 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.6 Bond Smoother® (100 ml), OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (30 ml), N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (60 ml), Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (100 ml), Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (90 ml), Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel (200 ml), Lashbond® Building Serum, Browbond® Building Serum, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist (50 ml).
***Travel sized products are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (100 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (32g) (50mL), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (100 ml)
*****Litres are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (1000 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (1000 ml)
***** Kits are: Strong Days Ahead Kit, In Good Repair Kit, Get Your Shine On, Hair Repair Treatment Kit, Discovery Kit, Smooth Style Icons Hair Duo, Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit, The Carry-On Kit, The Good Hair Year Kit, Daily Cleanse & Condition Kit, The Complete Hair Repair System, Showered in Hydration Kit, Anti-Frizz Trio, Bye-Bye Brass Cleansing Kit, Goodbye Dryness Kit, Bond Maintenance® System Kit, Less Frizz More Shine Kit, The Bond Treatment System Kit, Smooth Your Style Kit, The Curl Quenching Kit, Softest Blonde Maintenance Kit, Complete Olaplex Styling Kit, Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit, Strong Blondes & Greys Kit, Clean Scalp Kit, Lash & Brow Kit, Nº.3 Hair Perfector® Ornament, Best of the Bond Builders, Brilliant Shine & Hydration Duo, Strong Start Hair Kit, Ultimate Essentials Trial Kit.

Offer valid on all full sized** products, travel sized*** products, and litre**** sizes. Offer is not valid on kits*****. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, or previously placed orders. Discount does not apply to shipping and handling charges. Code can be redeemed one time per customer and cannot be transferred, shared or sold. Offer cannot be combined. Offer valid on au.olaplex.com for AU shipping addresses only. Olaplex reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offers and to modify or cancel promotions due to system error or unforeseen problems. Void where prohibited by law.
**Full sized products are: Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment (155 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (100 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (250 ml), Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (178g) (250ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner (100 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.6 Bond Smoother® (100 ml), OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (30 ml), N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (60 ml), Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (100 ml), Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (90 ml), Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel (200 ml), Lashbond® Building Serum, Browbond® Building Serum, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist (50 ml).
***Travel sized products are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (100 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (32g) (50mL), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (100 ml)
*****Litres are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (1000 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (1000 ml)
***** Kits are: Strong Days Ahead Kit, In Good Repair Kit, Get Your Shine On, Hair Repair Treatment Kit, Discovery Kit, Smooth Style Icons Hair Duo, Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit, The Carry-On Kit, The Good Hair Year Kit, Daily Cleanse & Condition Kit, The Complete Hair Repair System, Showered in Hydration Kit, Anti-Frizz Trio, Bye-Bye Brass Cleansing Kit, Goodbye Dryness Kit, Bond Maintenance® System Kit, Less Frizz More Shine Kit, The Bond Treatment System Kit, Smooth Your Style Kit, The Curl Quenching Kit, Softest Blonde Maintenance Kit, Complete Olaplex Styling Kit, Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit, Strong Blondes & Greys Kit, Clean Scalp Kit, Lash & Brow Kit, Nº.3 Hair Perfector® Ornament, Best of the Bond Builders, Brilliant Shine & Hydration Duo, Strong Start Hair Kit, Ultimate Essentials Trial Kit.

Offer valid on all full sized** products, travel sized*** products, and litre**** sizes. Offer is not valid on kits*****. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, or previously placed orders. Discount does not apply to shipping and handling charges. Code can be redeemed one time per customer and cannot be transferred, shared or sold. Offer cannot be combined. Offer valid on it.olaplex.com for IT shipping addresses only. Olaplex reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offers and to modify or cancel promotions due to system error or unforeseen problems. Void where prohibited by law.
**Full sized products are: Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment (155 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (100 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (250 ml), Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (178g) (250ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner (100 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.6 Bond Smoother® (100 ml), OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (30 ml), N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (60 ml), Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (100 ml), Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (90 ml), Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel (200 ml), Lashbond® Building Serum, Browbond® Building Serum, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist (50 ml).
***Travel sized products are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (100 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (32g) (50mL), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (100 ml)
*****Litres are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (1000 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (1000 ml)
***** Kits are: Strong Days Ahead Kit, In Good Repair Kit, Get Your Shine On, Hair Repair Treatment Kit, Discovery Kit, Smooth Style Icons Hair Duo, Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit, The Carry-On Kit, The Good Hair Year Kit, Daily Cleanse & Condition Kit, The Complete Hair Repair System, Showered in Hydration Kit, Anti-Frizz Trio, Bye-Bye Brass Cleansing Kit, Goodbye Dryness Kit, Bond Maintenance® System Kit, Less Frizz More Shine Kit, The Bond Treatment System Kit, Smooth Your Style Kit, The Curl Quenching Kit, Softest Blonde Maintenance Kit, Complete Olaplex Styling Kit, Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit, Strong Blondes & Greys Kit, Clean Scalp Kit, Lash & Brow Kit, Nº.3 Hair Perfector® Ornament, Best of the Bond Builders, Brilliant Shine & Hydration Duo, Strong Start Hair Kit, Ultimate Essentials Trial Kit.

Offer valid on all full sized** products, travel sized*** products, and litre**** sizes. Offer is not valid on kits*****. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, or previously placed orders. Discount does not apply to shipping and handling charges. Code can be redeemed one time per customer and cannot be transferred, shared or sold. Offer cannot be combined. Offer valid on es.olaplex.com for ES shipping addresses only. Olaplex reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offers and to modify or cancel promotions due to system error or unforeseen problems. Void where prohibited by law.
**Full sized products are: Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment (155 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (100 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (250 ml), Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (178g) (250ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner (100 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.6 Bond Smoother® (100 ml), OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (30 ml), N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (60 ml), Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (100 ml), Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (90 ml), Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel (200 ml), Lashbond® Building Serum, Browbond® Building Serum, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist (50 ml).
***Travel sized products are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (100 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (32g) (50mL), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (100 ml)
*****Litres are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (1000 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (1000 ml)
***** Kits are: Strong Days Ahead Kit, In Good Repair Kit, Get Your Shine On, Hair Repair Treatment Kit, Discovery Kit, Smooth Style Icons Hair Duo, Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit, The Carry-On Kit, The Good Hair Year Kit, Daily Cleanse & Condition Kit, The Complete Hair Repair System, Showered in Hydration Kit, Anti-Frizz Trio, Bye-Bye Brass Cleansing Kit, Goodbye Dryness Kit, Bond Maintenance® System Kit, Less Frizz More Shine Kit, The Bond Treatment System Kit, Smooth Your Style Kit, The Curl Quenching Kit, Softest Blonde Maintenance Kit, Complete Olaplex Styling Kit, Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit, Strong Blondes & Greys Kit, Clean Scalp Kit, Lash & Brow Kit, Nº.3 Hair Perfector® Ornament, Best of the Bond Builders, Brilliant Shine & Hydration Duo, Strong Start Hair Kit, Ultimate Essentials Trial Kit.

Offer valid on all full sized** products, travel sized*** products, and litre**** sizes. Offer is not valid on kits*****. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, or previously placed orders. Discount does not apply to shipping and handling charges. Code can be redeemed one time per customer and cannot be transferred, shared or sold. Offer cannot be combined. Offer valid on fr.olaplex.com for FR shipping addresses only. Olaplex reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offers and to modify or cancel promotions due to system error or unforeseen problems. Void where prohibited by law.
**Full sized products are: Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment (155 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (100 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (250 ml), Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (178g) (250ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner (100 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.6 Bond Smoother® (100 ml), OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (30 ml), N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (60 ml), Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (100 ml), Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (90 ml), Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel (200 ml), Lashbond® Building Serum, Browbond® Building Serum, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist (50 ml).
***Travel sized products are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (100 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (32g) (50mL), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (100 ml)
*****Litres are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (1000 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (1000 ml)
***** Kits are: Strong Days Ahead Kit, In Good Repair Kit, Get Your Shine On, Hair Repair Treatment Kit, Discovery Kit, Smooth Style Icons Hair Duo, Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit, The Carry-On Kit, The Good Hair Year Kit, Daily Cleanse & Condition Kit, The Complete Hair Repair System, Showered in Hydration Kit, Anti-Frizz Trio, Bye-Bye Brass Cleansing Kit, Goodbye Dryness Kit, Bond Maintenance® System Kit, Less Frizz More Shine Kit, The Bond Treatment System Kit, Smooth Your Style Kit, The Curl Quenching Kit, Softest Blonde Maintenance Kit, Complete Olaplex Styling Kit, Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit, Strong Blondes & Greys Kit, Clean Scalp Kit, Lash & Brow Kit, Nº.3 Hair Perfector® Ornament, Best of the Bond Builders, Brilliant Shine & Hydration Duo, Strong Start Hair Kit, Ultimate Essentials Trial Kit.

Offer valid on all full sized** products, travel sized*** products, and litre**** sizes. Offer is not valid on kits*****. Offer is not applicable to pending purchases, or previously placed orders. Discount does not apply to taxes or shipping and handling charges. Code can be redeemed one time per customer and cannot be transferred, shared or sold. Offer cannot be combined. Offer valid on ca.olaplex.com for CA shipping addresses only. Olaplex reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of offers and to modify or cancel promotions due to system error or unforeseen problems. Void where prohibited by law.
**Full sized products are: Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment (155 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (100 ml), Nº.3 Hair Perfector® (250 ml), Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (178g) (250ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (250 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.5 Leave-In™ Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner (100 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (250 ml), Nº.6 Bond Smoother® (100 ml), OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (30 ml), N°.7 Bonding Oil™ (60 ml), Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (100 ml), Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum (90 ml), Nº.10 Bond Shaper™ Curl Defining Gel (200 ml), Lashbond® Building Serum, Browbond® Building Serum, Volumizing Blow Dry Mist (50 ml).
***Travel sized products are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (100 ml), Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo (32g) (50mL), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (100 ml)
*****Litres are: Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.4P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Shampoo (1000 ml), Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner (1000 ml), Nº.5P Blonde Enhancer™ Toning Conditioner (1000 ml)
***** Kits are: Strong Days Ahead Kit, In Good Repair Kit, Get Your Shine On, Hair Repair Treatment Kit, Discovery Kit, Smooth Style Icons Hair Duo, Hello Healthy Hair Starter Kit, The Carry-On Kit, The Good Hair Year Kit, Daily Cleanse & Condition Kit, The Complete Hair Repair System, Showered in Hydration Kit, Anti-Frizz Trio, Bye-Bye Brass Cleansing Kit, Goodbye Dryness Kit, Bond Maintenance® System Kit, Less Frizz More Shine Kit, The Bond Treatment System Kit, Smooth Your Style Kit, The Curl Quenching Kit, Softest Blonde Maintenance Kit, Complete Olaplex Styling Kit, Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit, Strong Blondes & Greys Kit, Clean Scalp Kit, Lash & Brow Kit, Nº.3 Hair Perfector® Ornament, Best of the Bond Builders, Brilliant Shine & Hydration Duo, Strong Start Hair Kit, Ultimate Essentials Trial Kit.

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All About Silicones in Hair Products

Key Takeaways

Silicones are synthetic, rubber-like polymers that are often used in hair products.
Silicones in hair products are not harmful to humans.
Silicones can protect the hair, reduce frizz, add shine, and more, but overuse of non-water-soluble silicones without proper cleansing can result in buildup. It’s best to use products with silicones thoughtfully, cleanse hair thoroughly, and determine usage of silicones based on your unique hair needs.

All About Silicones in Hair Products

From adding shine to protecting from heat damage, silicones can be hair helpers for sure! Learn all about silicone for hair, its benefits, downsides to watch out for, and how to get the most out of using silicones in styling products, shampoo, and conditioner.

What Are Silicones?

Silicones are synthetic, rubber-like polymers derived from quartz. There are many types and grades of silicones, and they has a wide range of uses, including medical, food-related, electrical, and others, such as in haircare and cosmetics. In hair products, three primary types of silicones are used: water-soluble, non-water-soluble, and evaporating.

Are Silicones in Hair Products Harmful to Humans?

When used as directed, research shows that silicones in hair products do not harm humans and that they are safe for use in hair. Silicones in hair products are generally recognized as being “nontoxic [and] noncarcinogenic.”

Benefits of Silicones in Hair Products

There are good reasons silicones are a go-to in so many hair products. In addition to helping many products feel smooth and luxurious, silicones can have many positive hair effects like these:

Fight frizz
Add shine
Soften hair
Detangle
Condition hair
Help keep moisture and nutrients in
Protect the hair shaft
Protect hair from heat

Downsides of Silicones in Hair Products

Are silicones ever bad for your hair, though, you ask? Well, there can definitely be some downsides, too. While they are not harmful to use, continuous use of non-water-soluble silicones without proper cleansing can lead to hair issues like these:

Potential buildup on the hair shaft
Buildup and sensitivity on the scalp
Dry hair
Dull appearance
Lock dirt in the hair shaft
Lock beneficial ingredients out of the hair shaft

Are Silicones Good for All Hair Types?

Some silicones can be used on all hair types, but continuous and/or daily use of silicone styling and hair products on fine or coarse hair may especially lead to issues. For finer hair types, adding silicone may cause it to feel and look weighed down. For especially coarse, curly, and/or kinky hair, silicone may make it harder for hair that already has low porosity to take on needed moisture.

How to Get the Most Out of Silicones in Hair Products

In addition to paying attention to your hair’s specific needs, moderation and a great hair-cleansing routine are key! With these, you can enjoy the benefits of silicone while doing what you can to avoid the pitfalls.

When you need a thorough cleanse that removes buildup, reach for No.4C Bond Maintenance® Clarifying Shampoo.

To learn about more ways to care for your unique hair, take our Hair Quiz and keep reading in the OLAPLEX Blog.

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