CONES
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Printed Date: July 27 2025 at 10:19am
Topic: CONES
Posted By: lorlor1717
Subject: CONES
Date Posted: March 17 2007 at 10:37pm
| What are these "cones" that people are always talking about?? |
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Posted By: kellie7777
Date Posted: March 21 2007 at 11:53pm
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i think they are talking about silicone by products or something like that. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Kell1e/ Transitioning since Aug 06 Last Relaxer Apr 06 |
Posted By: hairbraider
Date Posted: March 22 2007 at 10:25am
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yes, it's silicone. usually named in the ingredient list with words that end in -cone (such as dimethicone, cyclomethicone, etc). they coat the hair shaft to make it shiny and smooth, but eventually build up and seal the hair, keeping out the much needed moisture. i can't use shampoos or conditioners that contain them because my hair immediately starts behaving badly. some people's hair responds well to -cones, so they go ahead and use them and clarify every month or so to prevent build-up. ------------- sarah 40 inches did henna for the first time http://hairbraider.spaces.live.com - click here to go to My Hair Space 
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Posted By: lorlor1717
Date Posted: March 25 2007 at 12:04am
| Ohhh okay I see now, lol! Does anyone know of any good anti-frizz products cuz my hair is extra frizzy and poofy!!! |
Posted By: Urbanplan
Date Posted: May 19 2007 at 10:06am
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If you don't use a lot of shine-enhancing styling products, I think using a little silicone isn't a problem. I wear braids and only use stuff like Fantasia IC Straightening Serum every once in a while. But I can imagine it would feel yucky if used very often. I do use Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Shampoo which has some dimethicone in it but its not a major ingredient and I only wash when i need to. If you need shine badly:
lotioncrafter.com has a silicone alternative called Crodomol STS
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I think Aubrey Organics makes natural shine-enhancing products
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I've made my own treatments using MSM externally and had really nice results with smoothness & shine. -------------  I'm in!
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