Hair Loss & Damage
Silicones make hair look healthy. They do not make hair healthy. SLS strips the scalp so aggressively it triggers the sebum overproduction that makes daily washing seem necessary. This collection builds from the follicle up.
Dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane create the tactile impression of strength without penetrating the hair shaft, nourishing the follicle, or addressing any underlying cause. They build up over time and require clarifying shampoos — a second product dependency perpetuating the cycle.
A 2015 RCT in the Journal of Dermatology found rosemary oil comparable to 2% minoxidil for hair density after six months, without minoxidil's cardiovascular side effects. Bhringraj has demonstrated DHT-inhibiting properties in vitro. Castor oil's ricinoleic acid activates prostaglandin E2 receptors — the same pathway as several pharmaceutical hair growth compounds.
Read the full article →Start with scalp oil and SLS-free shampoo — give it 6 weeks. Silicone withdrawal can mimic damage for the first 2–4 weeks. This is normal.