Silicones: Helpers or Hassle? — Case Notes #2

Silicones: Helpers or Hassle? — Case Notes #2. If your routine feels random, this turns it into repeatable steps you can actually keep.

The core idea: fewer, better steps. Cleanse the scalp well, condition until slip, style on soaking-wet hair, then hands-off until dry.

Steps

1. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
2. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
3. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
4. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
5. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths

Toolkit

• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet

“Balance humectants with film-formers when dew points rise.”

Example

For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.

Tools angle: choose diffusers by bowl and airflow, and brushes by flexibility and slip—comfort beats hype.

Porosity & Climate Notes

• High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
• Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers

FAQ

Do I need protein weekly? Only if hair feels overly soft/stretchy; otherwise rotate monthly.

Best diffusing approach? Hover to 60%, then cup-and-hold; break cast only when fully dry.

Simple routine, small tweaks, predictable results. That’s the goal.

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