is conditioner actually damaging our hair?

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What is silicone and why is it used in our hair products? I unravel the truth and investigate what silicone is actually doing to our hair, concluding whether we should be using them or not.
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Silicon Mix
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Biosilk
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Noughty Haircare
noughtyhaircare.co.uk/
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water-soluble & water-insoluable Silicones List
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Silicones, water-soluble silicones, and sulphates List
rockyncurls.blogspot.com/sear...
Detergants that remove silicone List
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Sulphate and silicone article
wonect.life/silicone-sulphate...
The impact of silicone blog post
www.gittemary.com/2020/07/the-...
Simply Stylin - Silicones benefits
www.simplystylinhair.com/simp...
NoughtyHiar - why we don't use slicone
noughtyhaircare.co.uk/blogs/n...
is silicone toxic?
www.mindbodygreen.com/article...
Is silicone plastic?
thoroughlymoderngrandma.com/i...
info on Silicone-free
www.wedoact.com/en-gb/weblog/...
what is amodimethicone
puracy.com/blogs/spotlight/is...
incidecoder.com/ingredients/a...
silicone alternative info
www.solvay.com/en/solutions-m....
www.everescents.com.au/silico...
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@biademoraes5169 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, girl, I can only imagine how great your school assignments were. This is so well-written, informative and fun!

@bubblegerbil6828 3 жыл бұрын

Right? The editing is so smooth too.

@Sabrina-sx9fl 3 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up: this video contains a lot of misinformation and please do your own research about silicones using scientific sources made by real (cosmetic) chemists. They do not do what she claims in the video and they don't need sulfates to be washed out just like oils don't need them to be washed out.

@biademoraes5169 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sabrina-sx9fl thank you!

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually struggled a lot in school. Almost failed English GCSE and detested writting assignments. I had to have extra help as I couldn’t write well.

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sabrina-sx9fl and where are your sources to prove this?

@maritrolljenta 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't use silicones for year. I only used "natural" hair care brands. Only air dried. It was always so damaged and frizzy. Last year I started using shampoos and conditioners with silicones again, as well as blowdrying my hair. My hair looks and feels so much healthier. Don't get me wrong, I still have split ends, but not more than I used to and I'm just so much happier with it.

@c.951 3 жыл бұрын

same exact thing happened to me

@Nutellix 3 жыл бұрын

Same, my hair looks horrible when I don't use sillicones

@jk_original 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem with air drying. My hair feels healthy and soft but looks like one giant frizz explosion. No matter which products i use. It took me a long time to accept that i just have to regularly blowdry my hair and it looks totally fine.

@mirnamirk7028 3 жыл бұрын

same thing my hair looked so dead without sulfates and silicones

@Asehhar 3 жыл бұрын

You do realize that you still have the split ends and the damage? Silicone just hides the damage

@napieknewlosy 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, 2:41 hair here (much longer now tho) :D I sometimes use silicone, and they are surely a powerful protective ingredient. They feel lightweight compared to most pure oils and that's their biggest advantage besides silky finish. Hopefully, cosmetic industry comes up with newer and better natural silicone alternatives like Diethylhexyl Succinate or Ethyl Canolate. For most people, these ingredients can 100% replace silicones. I do not stand agains silicones, I use them myself, though in my own cosmetics I turn to silicone alternatives to also stimulate the market and demand for the industry. I'm sure 100% accurate and lightweight silicone alternatives are coming :)))

@ajacipowiem9361 3 жыл бұрын

Jak widzę takie filmy to od razu o tobie myśle 🥰

@wioletakaminska4406 3 жыл бұрын

Aga, Ty w ogóle powinnaś napisać do tej dziewczyny, bo jak widzę jej włosowe dramaty, to jestem pewna, że ona nakłada olej kokosowy na włosy i używa wysuszających stylizatorów... Coś jest nie tak, a dziewczyna popada w stan depresyjny przez to.

@tsuri1953 3 жыл бұрын

@@wioletakaminska4406 tak, koniecznie! dziewczyna nie ma pojęcia o porowatości i równowadze peh, przez co nie może dojść do ładu ze swoimi włosami. myślę, że gdyby ktoś jej to wytłumaczył, rozwiązałaby problem raz dwa!

@sobean9309 3 жыл бұрын

could you recommend a conditioner that contains these silicone alternatives? :)

@saragboa 3 жыл бұрын

Could you make any recommendations of products with those ingredients?

@immathechopsticksthatjinal5441 3 жыл бұрын

I love how she does a tons of research and hardwork for her videos plus she always say the truth.I wanted to avoid silicones, parabens,perfumes, synthetic colors and sulphur so I switched to baby shampoo few months ago trust me dear,my hair feel so real and my natural waves are more visible,my hair feels so healthy. As my skin is very sensitive adult shampoo irritates my skin,I even use a baby soap and mosturizer. Edit:tysm for likes👀 Edit2: 973 likes! Omg!!! Can I exchange it for money 👀

@mominabatool2565 3 жыл бұрын

May I ask which baby shampoo you use?

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I'm glad you've foud something that works for you x

@casperthenotsofriendlyghos8968 3 жыл бұрын

I wish baby shampoo worked for me. It’s cheap and gentle(supposedly) for some reason baby shampoo strips the oil from my hair

@immathechopsticksthatjinal5441 3 жыл бұрын

@@mominabatool2565 Johnson's baby shampoo

@cullengal93 3 жыл бұрын

@@immathechopsticksthatjinal5441 I've used the Johnson's one before, a long time ago but I personally find that my hair gets more frizzy and dry. I do have textured hair although idk if its wavy or curly or in between since I keep chemically straightening my hair for easy styling. I've thought about growing out my hair and cutting off the straightened part as it grows but it's so hard to look neat and not frazzled with the frizz 🙁 Does it only work for bringing out the curls or is it good in general?

@upclosebyilhaan2946 3 жыл бұрын

silicones are so interesting because i know they're 'bad' but i genuinely feel like my 3c hair looks great after using silicones edit: wow I'm only 6 minutes in but I'm learning so much, silicones in shampoo? who would've thought

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

i get you, it all depends on your hair type and wether the silicones are being rinsed out effectively and without too much sulfates. i think everyone has different hair needs. x

@maschwartz4444 3 жыл бұрын

If your hair feels great, it is great to your hair! Also, Silicones are not bad for your hair.

@stephaniesantos999 3 жыл бұрын

Silicones aren't bad

@tima2553 3 жыл бұрын

Silicones are NOT bad, and you DONT need sulfates to remove them, simply get an Anionic (negatively charged) Sulfate Free detergent. Cantu, Camille rose, aunt Jackie, Shea moisture, Maui moisture, Olaplex, bounce curl and MORE, ALL of these companies have some or all their shampoos anionic. For example Olefin sulfonate C14-19 other (please google the names) Oils ALSO buildup and none water soluble, try taking off oils with only water. We all know it won’t dissolve. If she put a little bit more research she should know better.

@bal9944 3 жыл бұрын

Same for me

@e11eohe11e 3 жыл бұрын

I have straight virgin hair. I tried the CGM because I wanted the hydration. I tried the no poo method, and used a baking soda mixture and rinsed with diluted ACV. I tried the DIY hair masks because at the time I hadn’t learned that the protein molecules were too big to penetrate the shaft. None of them made my hair look good. Silicones work for me. So just do what works for you.

@heathernelson3794 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I had the same exact experience. We hear so much about how silicones are bad for our hair but what we (presumably white with naturally straight hair, super fine in my case) forget is that the majority of hair products in stores are specifically formulated for our hair and that's one facet of privilege that's overlooked. I wanted the CGM to work so bad but my hair looked dull and flat. I already used sulfate-free shampoo that is super sudsy and the silicones just make my hair so shiny and healthy looking.

@jellysnacc 3 жыл бұрын

@@heathernelson3794 This is such a good point!

@janinedear-barlow 3 жыл бұрын

I wash my hair with clays and have for 10 months. So many benefits. Sometimes I add hydrolysed protein.

@christinagrant3252 3 жыл бұрын

@@heathernelson3794 I have very straight hair natural. Which sulfate-free shampoo do you use please? The one that makes your hair look shiny and healthy. :)

@xlenaqz 3 жыл бұрын

Same, I have 1b hair and I've tried CGM, sulfate-free shampoos, silicon-free conditioners, no-poo, CW, ACV... nothing works as good as silicons xd I've been using them for years, on natural virgin hair, I don't use heat, and my hair is really good, soft and nice. I even have to cut my ends in layers every few months because they're too thick. I guess as straight hair is more hydrated naturally, it works, and for curly or dyed hairs as they're dry as hell, it won't work

@lavenzaa 3 жыл бұрын

My hair type is pretty much identical to yours, Isabella. I tried to be silicone-free for 8 YEARS. It wasn't working but I was so brainwashed I stubbornly continued avoiding silicones. I'm now using silicones again and my hair has never been healthier. It's not about silicones in general, it's about which ones you use and how you use them. I prefer silicones like amodimethicone or bis-aminopropyl dimethicone, they have a unique structure that prevents them from building up on themselves. I wash my hair with a silicone-free shampoo, then apply a silicone-free mask, then seal it all in with a siliconey conditioner and leave-in. It's fantastic. Honestly.

@catd8929 3 жыл бұрын

what products do you use?

@esbns 3 жыл бұрын

Those two are exactly the types of silicones I use as well!! They're in Herbal Essences conditioners and Pantene, Aussie, Dove and Tresemme. People who try to fear others into ditching silicones need to back off, they literally make people who have been using silicones perfectly fine for years question themselves and change up their routine into silicone-free and they're left with dry lifeless hair bcus they've been brainwashed into thinking silicones are the devil.

@lavenzaa 3 жыл бұрын

@@catd8929 I use Pantene, Garnier, Schauma, basically anything cheap that has the necessary ingredients

@lavenzaa 3 жыл бұрын

@@esbns for me the last straw was the fact that most people who have tailbone and longer hair use silicones and swear by them. Honestly. My hair is below my bellybutton at this point and it couldn't be healthier.

@princessmanitari4993 3 жыл бұрын

@@esbns i do wanna note that people like me, with things like contact eczema and eczema in general, can have heavy reactions to harsh silicones, i personally have had some extreme reactions to silicones from john frieda, where my hands where all eczema all over, including my head and sides of my head. So do note that!

@kazouiky359 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, literally everything can build up on your hair - oils, dirt, minerals from the water, proteins. Using sulphate shampoo like once two weeks can help with balancing the hair :) Cause the key for beautiful hair is balance. You can use silicones, sulphates and every other 'bad' things if only you know what your hair needs. Feeding it with moisture, proteins and emollients, knowledge how every ingredient you put on your hair works - this is the most important, not those magical treatments and methods. And, to clarify - you can get ideally shiny and smooth hair with natural methods, without straightening it. Of course - if you have genetic predispositions to this :) If there are any mistakes - I'm really sorry, English is not my first language.

@roxyplays8754 3 жыл бұрын

No need to say sorry, your English is perfectly fine. I agree with you on this one, I always use shampoos that have silicone in it and my hair looks really shiny and smooth.

@belladonna9227 3 жыл бұрын

@@roxyplays8754 Silicones don’t actually penetrate the hair shaft and add nutrients to it, like coconut oil and avocado oil. Chances are a silicone free conditioner will have these in, and that’s why people see such a difference over time. It’s also because when you know less about hair care you just pick a silicone shampoo without knowing it’s clogging up your hair, and then when you become knowledgeable and cut the silicones out you think it’s the silicones causing the problem, when in reality it’s the silicone shampoo.

@brooklynsbaby4367 3 жыл бұрын

Also, there are different types of silicones, heavier and lighter ones, some are even water-soluble. Most shampoos have conditioning ingredients in them, and especially if your hair is too fine, you'll need to use a clarifying shampoo at least 2-3x times a month. If your shampoo is strong enough to clean the excess sebum off your scalp, it's probably getting rid of the layer of silicones too. Some of the "natural" ingredients in hair care like coconut oil or shea butter can quite literally clog up your hair, in the same way, you all claim silicones do. Silicones have some occlusive properties but they are not occlusives, they are breathable film-forming materials that allow other ingredients to penetrate the skin/hair shaft more effectively.

@ItsAndie 3 жыл бұрын

This is so true

@Raphael3032 3 жыл бұрын

@@belladonna9227 are you a pharmacist? Silicones have skin absorption and do help as a emolient, that's why it is used in skin care and topical medication. Also most oil have no scientific evidence proving that they work and can worsen dendriff and even give plica polonica a irreversible hair condition

@egliosha 3 жыл бұрын

There is so much moisture in my hair, that I can’t use silicones and even oils, because then I look like Gollum from The Lord of the Rings😂

@Ash-ty4qp 3 жыл бұрын

lucky

@egliosha 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ash-ty4qp There are pros, there are cons...

@christinagrant3252 3 жыл бұрын

@@egliosha What do you use on your hair please?

@marybelle6373 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not saying your hair isn’t moisturized, but I wonder if the Gollum effect is just due to oils/silicones being very heavy for some hair types :)

@pastelclouds7939 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Isabella! Have you seen “Your hair isn’t dry...” by Sarah Ingle?? She just put the video out and it’s a life changer. I think she would say that the silicone isn’t keeping moisture IN your hair, but keeping it OUT. Because we actually want to keep our hair dry, and not “moisturized”. Lol the video explain all that.

@sakeena9701 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I saw that video and thought of Isabella aswell 💕

@deivisony 3 жыл бұрын

Silicone are isolators. only that, u choose what you will isolate, I like to isolate water inside, u guys outside, your loss.

@SueRosalie 3 жыл бұрын

after watching those, you need to watch the critique by a hair scientist and her colleague, a biomedical scientist. The confirm the parts that are true and explain the parts that are not quite right . kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esiHlMKp39i5pWw.html

@Ghost_0418 3 жыл бұрын

Sara ingle and Isabella demarko are my hair care sisters. It would be so cool if they did a collab

@pastelclouds7939 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ghost_0418 - YESSS!

@faithkiera3078 3 жыл бұрын

Your the only KZfaqr that I can trust and don't feel the need to do further research to find out whether it's true or not

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! x

@TheGabygael 3 жыл бұрын

Isabella Demarko, Sarah Ingles and Kayley Melissa became my hair holy trinity it's great to have KZfaq channels that dive deep into hair care and trichology without saying that "it's natural so it cant harm you"

@muhammadimran8859 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@faithkiera3078 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGabygael ikr

@Sabrina-sx9fl 3 жыл бұрын

Normally she does really good research about hair but this video is not it. While she did start by saying she looked through scientific papers she goes on to a "natural hair care brand" that just makes silicones look bad without any scientific evidence to their claims. This video has so much misinformation unfortunately. I would not recommend this video at all and please do your own research.

@janikenna2556 3 жыл бұрын

It would be so cool if you did a video about oils! Especially castor oil. I´ve been told that it can darken the hair?

@dhaelmonfiston 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I also want to know more about castor oil. I tried using it for hair growth and it irritated my scalp and made my hair fall out.

@janikenna2556 3 жыл бұрын

@@dhaelmonfiston fr? I´ve always wanted to use it, but stayed away from it cause I have quite light strawberry blonde hair soo :/

@janikenna2556 3 жыл бұрын

@@juliajolina I guess I´m gonna stick to my almond oil lol

@wdjkncvgdfsbyt34jgvi 3 жыл бұрын

Im naturally blonde and i think thats probably just coming from the black castor oil you should use for hair care is, well, black in colour and can make hair look darker while its in but this dissapers after washing.

@wdjkncvgdfsbyt34jgvi 3 жыл бұрын

My hair is bleached to white and putting castor oil on the ends has never stained it x

@Amy19959 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love silicones and have never had a problem with buildup. The things that give our hair that "hydrated", soft, manageable feeling are conditioning ingredients (like cationic surfactants, fatty alcohols, oils, silicones, etc), not water, so silicones help the hair in this way and having a coating of them on the hair is not blocking anything important from getting in (editing to add that my source for this is the Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair 5th Edition Clarence R. Robbins). Silicones mean more slip and protection, meaning less breakage, less damage and a huge reduction in tangles and combing force. Obviously if your hair just doesnt like them for some reason or they dont allow you to achieve the style you're going for then to each their own, but in my experience they've done nothing but improve my hair :) ps. I absolutely love your hair videos Isabella, and your commitment to making your videos so thorough and entertaining is much appreciated :)

@LOlmala22 3 жыл бұрын

But isn’t the actual problem the sulphate in shampoos to remove the silicone? Sulphate is what dries out the hair

@Amy19959 3 жыл бұрын

@@LOlmala22 well seeing as silicones dont choke the life out of you hair I dont really think there's any reason you would have to be so hurried to remove them. Really the only issue from a hair standpoint is that too much silicone can make the hair sticky, stringy, or weighed down, so unless and until your hair accumulates that level of silicone, you don't need to use a sulfate shampoo. So once in a while is enough to keep buildup at bay. Plus some non-sulfate surfactants can remove silicones as well, namely cocamidopropyl betaine or coco betaine. Its confusing that everyone suddenly thinks your hair has to be stripped naked of everything every time you wash now. Isnt the whole point of sulfate free cleansers to avoid stripping the hair of all it's natural oils? Shampoo is mainly to keep the scalp clean and healthy. Sebum, oils, cationic surfactants, fatty alcohols, silicones etc. are good for the hair and protect it from shampooing, brushing, styling etc. They're only a problem if you have way too much stuck to the hair. Otherwise, your hair doesnt need to be squeaky clean. I hope I made sense there :)

@annad.3201 3 жыл бұрын

@@Amy19959 it's the same for me! I had avoided silicones for yeeears... must've been 5 or 6. A couple of months ago I started incorporating them in my styling routine - I haven't been this happy with my hair in... well, years. And it's not that I didn't take care of my hair before, I'm just assuming that my thick, high porosity hair loves that stuff 🤷‍♀️

@Black.Spades 3 жыл бұрын

@@LOlmala22 Sulphates in moderation are good to remove buildup from hair products, but also too much of your own oils and sebum. The other things surfactants do (together with hot water) is öpening" hair scales. This allows for more effective hair treatments which follow after shampooing. Of course if someone only shampoos their hair in hot shower, but doesn't use anything afterwards (incl conditioner), your hair will get damaged exactly because of those "opened" scales.

@hellomeloO 3 жыл бұрын

I personally never felt any difference in my hair no matter what shampoo I used.

@vero1697 3 жыл бұрын

god i love your videos. i struggle with ADD and i find it so difficult to sit down and watch a 10+ min video of someone just talking to a camera with no editing except for cuts. i love all the visuals you use and how direct and informative the voice overs are!

@bestbirdbuds6746 3 жыл бұрын

same thing for me!

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m glad you appreciated it as it takes forever haha xx

@ERIN_GUNN 3 жыл бұрын

That company that warned you about leaving silicones out is function of beauty. I asked their support team what kind of silicones they use and they said its the highest grade water-soluble silicones. So they will wash out with water and not leave a build up that needs sulfate to remove!

@Stephie.BeeTTV 3 жыл бұрын

the only reason she didn't name the company is most likely because she has worked with them in the past

@elsie4802 3 жыл бұрын

@@Stephie.BeeTTV is she not using function of beauty anymore? or why did she stop?

@ERIN_GUNN 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm I'm not sure. Even if she isn't using it anymore. I said it not her so all is good. Plus I didn't say anything bad just that they are using water soluble silicones too!! ^_^

@elsie4802 3 жыл бұрын

@@ERIN_GUNN Oh yea I was just wondering if their products are good for your hair since I’m considering buying from them☺️

@ERIN_GUNN 3 жыл бұрын

@@elsie4802 As long as when you're filling out the initial part of the quiz that asks you what your hair type, scalp type, hair structure etc. As long as you put in what your hair actually is and not what you want. It will work for you. For example mine is oily scalp, medium hair, wavy hair. Some people who have straight hair and want curly hair will put in curly hair type. Then they complain the product doesn't work for them but the reason it didn't work for them is because they didn't put the correct information in. When you get to the hair goals part you can put whatever your goals are. If you need help to answer any of the first round of quiz questions there is a section on their website that helps explain how to figure out what type you have. I hope this helps! I've been using it since December and I am super happy!

@vicki26xoxo 3 жыл бұрын

My hair is almost to my tailbone. I have almost 3 1/2 feet of hair and I use silicone and sulfate regularly. I love them. All the people who don’t want them can save them all for me.

@user-lk6fs9bl6f 3 жыл бұрын

You probably have straight hair

@vicki26xoxo 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-lk6fs9bl6f i probably dont, it’s 2a-2b, and now past my tailbone

@user-lk6fs9bl6f 3 жыл бұрын

@@vicki26xoxo Oh wow your hair must be stunning 😳😊

@yelloe 3 жыл бұрын

@@vicki26xoxo length doesnt matter if it doesnt look volumous, thick, and strong.

@clarebrody1 Жыл бұрын

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@cosmikdeebris 3 жыл бұрын

Cosmetic chemist here to show you some pro silicone rhetoric : Shea butter, coconut oil, etc are also "vaneers" and more occlusive than dimethicone (strongest silicone), meaning water cannot penetrate them. Water can actually penetrate through dimethicone and like silicones, making moisture easy to balance. Silicones can build up, but just as much as your silicone free products substitutions (such as these oils and butters). You will be more likely to have build up using silicone free conditioners that are subbed with these butters and oils and pairing that with a sulfate free shampoo. Silicone free options also include a lot more cationic surfactants that cause loads of build up as well. Silicones are a perfectly stable and helpful ingredient. They are great for people that are prone to breakage as they provide mechanical protection, heat protection, moisturization and slip. Silicones are also widely recognized as non comedegenic, so they are better for people with acne and scalp issues. Oils and butters can cause increased scalp acne and perpetuate flares of seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Bottom line: everything has potential to build up on the hair, everyone should be clarifying in their hair care schedule, silicones are safe and a great option for those with extremely damaged hair and skin sensitivities and those who have allergies to common plant derived oils and butters. *Always use what works for you, silicones or not, but we should stop demonizing an ingredient that many people depend on for safe, hypoallergenic, cosmetic needs*

@rebeccaalex8525 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u really needed this

@Lxnacorn 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos, and I find myself re-watching them over and over again. I love that you get straight to the point, and all of your research is backed up by science! I love your videos and how informative they are, thank you Isabella! ♡

@despstrov 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the amount of work put in these videos. Bomb.

@tamary6495 3 жыл бұрын

Omg your hair looks so much better😍 I have been watching all of your hair videos and each time I’m amazed with the progress you have made, your hair looks remarkable!!

@Shellovesmake 3 жыл бұрын

the effort she puts in her videos... wow

@zahlija 3 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting! I have been cutting out silicone for a while now, and I really like my hair without it. But it definitely needs some extra moisture now!

@elizabethhale9342 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how unbiased you are when you make these videos. It makes it so much easier to make my own choices about the health of my own hair❤

@haneenashraf7964 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most keen , clean , honest , organized information I 've ever seen I love you 😍😍😍

@priscilamorgan7249 3 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks great these days :) I have been with you since the beginning of your hair journey! :)

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! xx

@apieceofpink416 3 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow is my exam and this video comes at the perfect time! I'm gonna watch and release my stress! Thankyou 💜

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

your most welocme good luck on your exam x

@victoriarum4047 3 жыл бұрын

The "hello" at the beginning is just so cute !!!!

@asmmovies0220 3 жыл бұрын

I love how well researched your hair videos are, I really appreciate the various sources used.

@linnielvelvet7970 3 жыл бұрын

I‘d love to see a hair update, what producers you use to style your hair with, how it feels, what has changed since you’re no longer following the curly girl method :)

@Yuna9989 3 жыл бұрын

Your hair really does look so great now, compared to a few months ago (pre CGM)

@han...123 3 жыл бұрын

The whole vibe and research is just stunning.

@Jeremiah13tears 3 жыл бұрын

Seeetheart I’ve been doing hair for 25 years and honestly you create the most awesome ,unbiased,thorough and honest videos. I just can’t wait to see how far you go! Your amazing. Please keep up your phenomenal job.

@tanisha_yaps 3 жыл бұрын

Because of you, I discovered the CG method, and my hair has never been better. I went completely Sulphate/Silicone-free, and my hair fall decreased in about 5 months, it looks healthier and softer, ofc my waves/curls are poppin' and the best of all, it grew! My stubborn-ass hair, which grew an inch in a year, grew 2 inches in 6months! Tysm Isabella, ly

@mayurishikarwar7391 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, could you please tell me all the silicone-free/sulphate-free products, you are using on your hair. I am new to CG method and it's been difficult for me to find out which products to use in India for curly hair. It would be great help if you tell.

@milirivero1558 3 жыл бұрын

@@mayurishikarwar7391 the products you can get varies from country to country, I live in Argentina so it was difficult for me to find products, so I joined facebook groups where people shared what they found, maybe you can search "CGM in india" im sure theres a group for that

@tanisha_yaps 3 жыл бұрын

@@mayurishikarwar7391 I use the earth rhythm murumuru shampoo bar and re equil conditioner. Google 'desicurly amazon' and there is a storefront of a blogger with many affordable products.

@roxyplays8754 3 жыл бұрын

Really? My hair has grown more than 6 inches in 6 months. My nails are also growing like weed. Got to thank my genetics for that.

@mayurishikarwar7391 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much....😊

@morgan4647 3 жыл бұрын

i love the little joke you said at 0:13 😂 thank you for putting so much effort and research into this video. you are highly appreciated Isabella ❤️

@Tamarushh 3 жыл бұрын

You’re videos are so useful to learn more about hair products and hair care ! I just wanted to thank you for doing these videos for your followers:))

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

your most welcome

@curlywavydiane 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video!! i used to be hard core silicone free and so scared to use them but after my own research and adding in water soluble ones the past few years after suffering damage my hair is so much happier with them.

@lucaborbas167 3 жыл бұрын

I've already known most of this but I feel reassured hearing it from you. Before I started cgm I used a shampoo and conditioner both with silicones in them. Now I just realized why I had so bad dandruff & buildup despite using 'anti-dandruff' shampoo.

@Ohkeh640 2 жыл бұрын

What’s cgm? I also use head and Sooners anti dandruff that has dimethicone etc

@LE123LE123 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!! Now, a few things: Most hair products with silicones use water soluble ones. Dimethicone is water soluble and one you see most often in conditioners. My hair loves these, but I only use on the ends as I have a naturally oily scalp. What all people need to remember is your hair is dead. Except for the root, hair has no way to get moisture at the ends, so it’s up to us to add that. Oils -coconut and olive oil have been the only 2 scientifically to actually penetrate the hair shaft because of the molecular structure-but wait, that’s not always good. Coconut oil can actually be over absorbed into the hair shaft and as a result, expand it too much and cause it to become brittle and break. This happened to me in my journey and I avoid any coconut oil as a result. My hair much prefers olive oil, which is a slightly larger molecule so it’s absorbing level is slower. I also read that coconut oil is deemed more for ‘strengthening’ whereas olive oil is more for ‘moisture’. Ultimately, anything we use on our hair will be to make it look good and be manageable. That’s why hair care is such a big industry since we identify ourselves and our appearance by our hair and our moods/confidence is linked to our appearance. The bottom line? ‘Cones’ are not bad if they are obviously working for you. Like you said, people need to experiment with their own hair and find out what it likes. I’ve tried it all and I can tell you no sulphate shampoos for someone with greasy hair and a busy life style that has a lot of dirt/sweat, no sulphate shampoos was like washing my hair with sand and never got anything out of it. It left my scalp greasy and my ends so dry and matted, I stopped the first day because what was the point? Great job!!

@simoss9849 3 жыл бұрын

Dimethicone is not water soluble btw

@stineviuff 3 жыл бұрын

I think you've been misinformed... unfortunately dimethicone is not a water soluble silicone.

@christinawilson8085 3 жыл бұрын

This was super informative. Thankyou for taking the time and for giving us the choice of what to do with our hair. Packaging is so confusing sometimes!

@HanahBanananana 3 жыл бұрын

Our hair is so similar that's always a pleasure to see you experimenting since I don't have the time and patience. Thank you SO much for all your work dear! ❤️

@aliceinwonderland5340 3 жыл бұрын

You are a life saver thank you for your kindness and hard work to find the truth, keep going on 🌍🌊💙💙💙💙

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

thank you os much for watching and supporting! x

@isabelmarie6931 3 жыл бұрын

i love how she does all the research 100%

@aleahnieder9421 3 жыл бұрын

This video is seriously next level. Thank you for all the work you put into your channel!

@emaenaela1550 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Isabella! I love your editing style and your approach to topics.

@Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou 3 жыл бұрын

first off!! this was an incredibly researched video!! your vids are always so well thought out and researched!! i appreciate that so much about your vids!!

@heathermarie1334 3 жыл бұрын

PSA: frizz is caused by moisture in the air penetrating the hair shaft and causing the hair to revert to its natural state. In order to combat frizz you do not need to "moisturize" your hair. You in fact need the opposite. You need to put a type of moisture barrier on the hair to keep the humidity out of the shaft.

@aprilhaley5645 3 ай бұрын

What do you suggest?

@x.Kristen.x 3 жыл бұрын

It all makes so much sense now! Thank you for doing so much research!

@mikad9610 3 жыл бұрын

your videos are inspiring me to keep really good care of my hair and to pay attention to products i have 🥺

@Matte-oh 3 жыл бұрын

I dont know why i actually watched the full video, i dont even read what my shampoo has on it hahaha

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@hafsamohammad7363 3 жыл бұрын

LOL 🤣😂😂😂

@Yamyamyamyamaymayam 3 жыл бұрын

I just found out about your channel and have been binging your recent videos until I realised that you just posted! Haha. Anyways I thought that’s that was kinda funny, have a good day :)

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for watching xxx

@Yamyamyamyamaymayam 3 жыл бұрын

@@IsabellaDemarko tysm for everything, your editing it immaculate, your personality is impeccable and your content is incredibly mind-boggling. You are literally perfect and my hair is going to have such a glow up because of you :)

@vhairimotherwell2441 3 жыл бұрын

No one does educational yet entertaining haircare vids like Isabella 👏🏻

@hai6460 3 жыл бұрын

finally Isabella i missed your hair journey videos! Keep it up

@elishevabrodie6795 3 жыл бұрын

I recently tried moving to using Function of Beauty with no silicones and sulfates....it didn't really tame the frizz but I did realize that these two ingredients were causing my hair to straighten....since Ive used them since I was younger....since 6 months have passed Ive noticed that I actually have really wavy hair...who knew!

@happyellf 3 жыл бұрын

Most cleansing balms contain polyethylene, or a similar compound, that are microplastics.

@MaddieCassidy 3 жыл бұрын

okay WOW the level of time and research put into this video?!?!?!? you are amazing isabella

@irzakhan2825 3 жыл бұрын

The hard work! Much enlightened isabella🤩

@samwestman9047 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video and how in-depth you always go! But I also want to point out that frizz does not equal bad hair, unhealthy hair, or ugly hair. You are ofc free to want your hair to look a certain way but talking about frizz in a negative way is so toxic and has been a big problem for black/mixed girls since our hair is usually more frizzy and that fact has been used to make us believe our natural hair is simply ugly, unruly, nappy etc. I don't love frizz either but it's been a journey to rewire my brain into thinking frizz can be beautiful and that it's not ugly. Not saying this to hate, more just to spread some info. It makes me sad when you say "my hair simply doesn't behave well in its natural state". I get you don't mean anything bad with it but like...why does something natural have to live up to anything then exactly what it is?. I 100% get the struggle of frizz, trust me, and I don't think you need to wear your hair natural if you don't want to, but maybe think about how you phrase things just in case some young girl with the same hair type as you watches and hears you say that your natural hair is in some way bad or wrong. xoxo 🥰

@fire.smok3 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@danmi7 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, my hair is healthier than ever - because I stopped going outside. So for me it wasn't the silicones after all, it was, I don't know, air pollution and general dirtyness from being outside.

@oliviaganbat 3 жыл бұрын

these videos are so calming to the brain because its so organized

@shannonjulie2278 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the styles you've been trying lately! Would love to see some videos on that.. maybe some tutorials or something because your hair always looks so stunning! I mean it always did in my opinion, but I really like what you're doing with it these days. :)

@emiliagowacka8682 3 жыл бұрын

I love silicones. Period.

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

haha

@kamila6200 3 жыл бұрын

Same :) and my curly hair also love them.

@draculena 3 жыл бұрын

silicones make my fine hair insanely soft and silky. to the point where i struggle to keep it in a ponytail or style it lol :D

@MiliRoy02 3 жыл бұрын

Omg same. It's so annoying 😭

@billieelishstan2208 3 жыл бұрын

right...I have curly/wavy hair. I use to use expensive curly girl method shampoo and conditioner. I saw no difference!! I'm not using a 17$ shampoo that runs out in 2 weeks. I use pantene now.

@rosa9342 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@joclaralynn9182 3 жыл бұрын

what brand do you use?

@joscelynrane6204 3 жыл бұрын

@@billieelishstan2208 you better be careful, that brand along with a bunch of others have ingredients that make hair fall out. Make sure you’re reading labels and keeping updated on this stuff so nothing happens!

@nandithamavath2167 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are SO HELPFUL!!! Much love❤️❤️❤️

@kendramckay2225 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s so interesting and cool that one thing will work wonderfully for one person’s hair and ruin another’s! Personally, when I cut out silicones and sulfates my hair flourished! I had never been able to grow it more than a few inches past my collarbones and now it’s getting close to reaching the bottom of my rib cage (again!) I’m so happy you’re finding things that are working for you and that you’re having fun and enjoying your hair!

@LilChikyChan 3 жыл бұрын

I started using silicone again, I'm fed up of my hair looking frizzy even after using gentle natural shampoo and conditioner. 😞

@biancalancia1023 3 жыл бұрын

I have fine thin hair, everything builds up jn my hair. Literally. I use them when my hair needs to look very beautiful and shiny. But I don't use them much and after that I use a very good cleaning shampoo. Everything is a balancing act.

@emilysofiahair 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly these are the most helpful videos because she actually researches and tests her claims

@ssmiron2 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and all the research behind it! Thank you ☺️

@laracaldarella3563 3 жыл бұрын

There are so many myths about sulfates and silicones. Sulfates and silicones are not bad for your hair according to my dermatologist and dr Dray (a certified dermatologist on KZfaq). It does depend on your hair type, for example if you have very dry, thick, coily hair. I recommend watching dr Dray if you want to watch skin and haircare videos based on scientific evidence.

@alishasnecklace 3 жыл бұрын

isabella making this video when the tresemme dimethicone lawsuit is happening 🙌🏼

@alannahdexter7532 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can you please explain to me what is going on ?

@TheSanraphael 3 жыл бұрын

@@alannahdexter7532 They are in a lawsuit because they added a substance called DMDM hydantoin to their keratin shampoo line which releases formaldehyde (which is a well known carcinogen). Two women supposedly suffered hairloss and scalp injuries because of the ingredient. To me it seems like they will win, since there are much healthier and better alternatives to replace this ingredient on the market (its used to stop microbes from forming in the shampoo, basically a preservative). :)

@TheSanraphael 3 жыл бұрын

@Cvetlana Schafer Oh that sucks! Did it stop when you changed your shampoo?

@helenhatter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for linking your sources!

@nourghers 3 жыл бұрын

Ur literally my favorite youtuber and hair guru ❤️ tysm for the research ! I love you ❣️

@MegaTwinkle101 3 жыл бұрын

I use products with silicones in them because they're the best way to prevent split ends for me. Even without using heat, hair splits due to everyday wear and tear and silicones make such a great protective ingredient that this process happens wayyyy slower than if I dont use them.

@Ohkeh640 2 жыл бұрын

Any oils on your ends?

@amandawilson293 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video about DMDM Hydantoin

@madilamb7739 3 жыл бұрын

Always love your videos - appreciate how much research you really put into them!

@cya5496 3 жыл бұрын

my hair is nothing like your hair, neither I care about my hair at all but i still watch your videos. they are so informative and eloquent. keep 'em comin!!!

@ancii023 3 жыл бұрын

As an extremely fine and thin haired person, I went silicone free for 6 months and my hair ended up looking worse than ever. I was blow drying it almost daily and taking away the silicone barrier destroyed it completely

@Xana_K 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's the point, silicones do also offer protection so going silicone free means going heat free too.

@ancii023 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, this was back in 2019 and I know much better now. At the time it was all the rage, and so many influencers were doing it, promoting the silicone free way and not considering the actual facts. I highly reccomend La’Dor products to anyone reading this, they all contain water soluble silicones and their products are actually amazing.

@kristina6087 3 жыл бұрын

I've used both sulphates and silicones for years, and my hair absolutely loves them! I have an oilier scalp so I find the sulphates helpful in washing out both the natural oils and silicones. I've had very long, thick, healthy hair all my life and I'm happy to hear somebody on youtube say that silicones arent the devil lol. Loved this video and your hair looks fab! x

@niituhh 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for so long for this video. Thank you!!

@shaddix31 3 жыл бұрын

Very well delivered I highly enjoyed learning and loved the editing

@jennynovoa8586 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried protein masks? My hair was looking the same, turns out I had no protein in my products at all x.x my hair was falling off a lot, but now its getting better :)

@suminshin6418 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but you're talking bullsh*t

@em9776 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure she mentioned proteins in another one of her hair videos :) I can't remember exactly what she said, but I think it wasn't what her hair needed at the time

@carpet498 3 жыл бұрын

@@suminshin6418 How do you know?

@michaelavesela4907 3 жыл бұрын

She tried pretty much anything, so I'm sure she tried protein masks as well

@Nutellix 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I hear the word CGM, the hair on the back of my neck stand up lol I'm not making fun of the ppl using that method, don't get me wrong, I have wavy hair myself but this method didn't work for me at all, so I'm sticking to the classic shampoo, conditioner, mask, leave in, routine lol don't care about the ingredients anymore

@mil2915 3 жыл бұрын

same here. i tried it sooo many times but i hate the way it looks on me. i enjoy dressing up and doing my makeup, but hair isn't that important to me so i don't want it to be a source of insecurity. hair is dead cells so it's not like i'm ruining my health by using shampoo that is a bit harsher. the only tip i like is using a shirt instead of a towel - i feel like that works so well even if you don't have wavy/curly hair.

@Cristina.Antoniuc 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a literally A GEM 💛 thank you for this 🙏💛

@emelyfortiz2560 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the research and effort put into this video!

@happyellf 3 жыл бұрын

I use a pseudo CGM. My scalp gets very itchy, oily, and my hair falls out when I only use sulfate-free shampoo, so I use a cheap dandruff shampoo 2~ times a week. I use oil in my hair, but only when it is sopping wet so the oil seals in moisture instead of blocking it out. Then I follow the oil with a flax based gel. My hair is thicker than ever and my scalp is not constantly irritated like when I went full CGM.

@itspiaggio 3 жыл бұрын

Hair is so crazy! Glad you found what worked for you :) it’s so hard for some people

@Lloyd-jl4mt 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe silicones are my issue. I’ve always struggled with thin, greasy hair, that is impossible to take care of and keep healthy. Maybe I should adjust my function of beauty hair products to be silicon free? 🧐

@im_so_bored3896 3 жыл бұрын

i have thin greasy hair too. try the body shop's banana conditioner it's silicone free. also i suggest loreal volumetry shampoo - it has salicylic acid and makes the hair voluminous and big.

@avocado184nhs82 3 жыл бұрын

i have the same. ends used to be super dry and splitting/breaking, and roots extremely oily. cowashing has actually helped, as well as using more milder shampoos. but i make sure to use a stronger shampoo to remove build up every few weeks. personally i try to avoid silicones that arent water soluble because i cowash.

@estrellagraciaa 3 жыл бұрын

I love how informative your videos are!!!💕

@Sagiramaa 3 жыл бұрын

that's the answer to all my questions. I was waiting so much this video! Thankyou Isabella, you're amazing as always

@Npants94 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between using silicones that sit on the hair and build up, and using natural ingredients that do the same (shea butter for example)? Don’t you have to clarify either of those eventually anyways?

@ambernoland1506 3 жыл бұрын

There's not a difference!!! It all needs washed out eventually... you must wash your hair for optimal hair health.

@kuafer3687 3 жыл бұрын

Oils are even harder to wash out

@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920 3 жыл бұрын

it's so frustrating for me that a lot of the "natural" and "alternative" products leave a TREMENDOUS amount of buildup. And they all seems to smell like fruit punch. Most products for my kinky type 4, loc'd hair are like this. Like, they make my hair look ashy. Best results I get for my hair are after my monthly ACV soak, clarifying shampoo and deep conditioner but I don't want to do that every week. I'm looking for something easier for my weekly wash.

@cfoster6804 2 жыл бұрын

Yup! People (myself included) basically jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. Straight shea butter is 10xs harder to wash out than any silicone.

@cfoster6804 2 жыл бұрын

@@kuafer3687 Especially the heavy ones like castor oil.

@XEveryoneLovesEmilyX 3 жыл бұрын

You have to watch Sarah Ingles video about the moisture myth....she does everything on the basis of scientific literature :) She says that everything we know about hydrated hair is a lie.

@IsabellaDemarko 3 жыл бұрын

i did watch a bit of it, yeah

@XEveryoneLovesEmilyX 3 жыл бұрын

@@IsabellaDemarko What did you think? My mind was blown when she said that hydrated hair doesn't act or feel better than dehydrated hair.

@LivingInTheShade 3 жыл бұрын

@@XEveryoneLovesEmilyX I watched Sarah my brain is still trying to compute, I need to watch it again but I do enjoy Sarah she is very interesting.

@aeipathyedits7273 3 жыл бұрын

I feel so enlightened after watching this video! Thank u sm for making it! 💕💓💗💞

@rheaabraham1302 3 жыл бұрын

Also. Your channel is one of the best discoveries I made during lockdown. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos, they have been so helpful ❤️

@omnomtrol5088 3 жыл бұрын

sulfates cant damage your hair,yes its more "strong"as you say,but it cleans hair and head completely lefting no buildup of any kind.Okay so when you use these "strong" shampoos you can literally condition you hair back again and make it soft, smooth and closing hair shaft.In the end its c o m p l e t e l y clean and conditioned.

@tikalora 3 жыл бұрын

I've been sulfate and silicone free for 3 years and my hair has never looked better.

@user-xu4uh1wp7t 7 ай бұрын

This is all I needed 😭😭😭 Unbiased, comprehensive and clear!! Thank you so much ❤ Ironically there's so much relief to finally learning that there's no single answer or one-size-fits-all. the only the thing is I now have to find which works for me (with minimal wastage of product and money 😅)

@sina1745 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I got confused lately over silicones because I always only heard they are bad for your hair but haistylists usually say otherwise. Your research made it more clear to me.

@mahnoor2096 3 жыл бұрын

Hair doesn't function the same way that skin does. "Hydration" and "moisture" actually make hair feel more coarse and dry, whereas conditioning agents like silicones make it feel soft. As for what you said about sulphates and silicones creating a cycle of drying out hair....that's kinda true but not really. All kinds of hair products (ESPECIALLY OILS) create irritating buildup in the scalp that needs to be washed out. Sulphates are apart of a larger group of surfactants, which can be categorized into ionic (gentle) and anionic (bit harsher) surfactants. The reality is that we require anionic detergents atleast once a week to deep cleanse our hair of buildup, otherwise out scalp is going to suffer. The bottom line is that there's not really any point in avoiding silicones because you're still going to get that irritating buildup from other ingredients and from your environment. Most of the silicone hatred comes from "natural" brand marketers that want to sell you their product by convincing you that everything else on the market is bad. Some sources that talk about these topics with reference to medical literature: Dr drays video on "clarifying shampoo". Sarah ingles video on "dry hair". If you want to go directly to medical literature, the journal article titled "shampoo and conditioners: what a dermatologist should know" by D'Souza and K Rathi (2015) is a good place to start. P.S try looking into PH levels of your shampoos, which is what actually causes shampoos to be harsher and drying. Sarah ingle has some great videos explaining this. In my personal experience, my hair texture went from perfectly straight, silky and smooth to dry and frizzy after a started dyeing and heat styling it. The technique I used to get it back to normal was to oil it with coconut oil an hour or so before showering. The coconut oil prevents too much hydration from getting into your hair shaft and drying it out. I then washed it with Pantene Deep Black shampoo (which is clarifying) or Herbal essences argon oil shampoo (which is low PH), and conditioned it with any random conditioner. I quit heat styling and dyeing completely. It's been back to normal now for a few weeks