Poll on Silicones and Sulphates

**Eastbound&Down** · March 5th, 2021, 11:48 AM

My hair and scalp don't have any issues with sulfates or silicones, so I stick with them.

**floridaorchid** · March 10th, 2021, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by lapis_lazuli

I don't have a preference. My current shampoo happens to have sulphates, my conditioner happens not to have silicones. I guess my hair just isn't picky since I've never had to think about them.

What is your current shampoo, if you don't mind me asking??
I've been in the market for a new shampoo with sulfates that isn't too stripping to the length.

**lapis_lazuli** · March 10th, 2021, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by floridaorchid

What is your current shampoo, if you don't mind me asking??
I've been in the market for a new shampoo with sulfates that isn't too stripping to the length.

I started using T/Gel for flaking and that's all I use now, just on the scalp though. I'm not sure how stripping it's considered; it contains Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES).

**floridaorchid** · March 10th, 2021, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by lapis_lazuli

I started using T/Gel for flaking and that's all I use now, just on the scalp though. I'm not sure how stripping it's considered; it contains Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES).

Thank you!

**The-Young-Maid** · March 11th, 2021, 01:17 PM

I voted sulfates and silicones regularly. Without them my hair/scalp is unmanageable.

**Wusel** · March 14th, 2021, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by The-Young-Maid

I voted sulfates and silicones regularly. Without them my hair/scalp is unmanageable.

Same. Itchy scalp without sulphs, tangled hair all the time without cones.

**Leeni** · March 23rd, 2021, 05:38 PM

I use both sulphates and silicones occasionally, trying to give up but I haven't found perfect replacements yet

**Jools69** · April 23rd, 2021, 02:36 AM

I stopped using sulphates and silicones nearly 2 years ago and noticed my hair is much better without them. My hair is less frizzy, less damage, and my loose waves and curls have become more pronounced. However, I’ve improved my haircare over the years (cutting out dyeing, straightening, etc.). So it also could be an overall haircare improvement.

**shterntikhl** · April 24th, 2021, 01:19 PM

I gave silicones and sulfates up- including some favorite hair creams- years ago. My curly hair is not perfect but it's much happier! I also realized that a flaky scalp is just dryness, and what it really wants is some exfoliation and moisture- not more dryness. A curly hairdresser pointed out that the only certain way to get the moisture in there and improve scalp health is to drink water. When I drink enough water (a lot more than I usually feel like drinking) my scalp and the rest of my skin look and feel so much healthier. Sometimes when I feel like my scalp needs a boost I keep my hair wet with conditioner under a cap overnight.