Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone is an amine-funcitonalized silicone. Some call it a "water-insoluble" silicone. Typically found in instant conditioners.

What does it do for the hair?

It bonds to damaged areas of the cuticles adhering to the hair strands making the hair feel and look healthier. It creates a light film on the hair imparting   shine, silkiness and body. It provides excellent wet and dry comb-ability. It does not create a build-up on the hair, like most silicones. It is not supposed to accumulate on top of itself after multiple applications - it's not attracted to itself. Removing this ingredient is tricky; therefore; using a sulfate shampoo is key!
Which products contain this ingredient?

• Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Conditioner
• Pantene Truly Natural Hair Deep Conditioner
• Herbal Essences The Sleeker the Butter Smoothing Conditioner
• Aussie Moist Conditioner
• Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth
• Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Conditioner

Cetrimonium Chloride is a positively charged surfactant which can also be used as a conditioning agent.

What does it do for the hair?

It's typically found in conditioners and/or leave-in conditioners. It gently cleanses the hair while providing conditioning/detangling abilities, softness and making the hair smoother. Though it can cleanse the hair, it does not remove product build up. It also stops the build up of static electricity in hair, which in turn makes the hair smoother and easy to manage.
Which products contain this ingredient?

• EDEN BodyWorks Jojoba Monoi All Natural Deep Conditioner
• EDEN BodyWorks Coconut Shea All Natural Leave in Conditioner
• Nexxus Humectress Moisturizing Conditioner
• Dove Therpy Intensive Repair Conditioner
• As I Am Coconut Co-wash Cleansing Conditioner
• As I Am Cleansing Pudding Sulfate-free Moisturizing Cleanser
• Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Nourishing & Conditioning Cleansing Conditioner
• Suave Naturals Conditioner Tropical Coconut
• Silk Elements MegaSilk Olive Moisturizing Treatment

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant cleansing agent and foam booster.  It's a gentle detergent partly derived from Coconut oil.

What does it do for the hair?

It gently removes oils and build up from the hair. Very mild in comparison to SLS (Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate). Commonly found in shampoo's.

Which products contain this ingredient?

• Jessi Curl Hair Cleansing Cream
• L’Oreal EverSleek Sulfate-Free Smoothing System Intense Smoothing Shampoo
• Everyday Shea Moisturizing Shampoo
• Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo
• TRESemme Moisture Rich shampoo
• Kinky Curly Come Clean
• Creme of Nature Straight From Eden Hydrating Shampoo

Antistatic, cleansing and conditioning agent.

What does it do for the hair?

Behentrimonium Chloride is an excellent detangler typically found in conditioners, deep conditioners and leave-ins. It's build-up free, softens the hair and conditions each strand. It provides potent conditioning effects to smooth the cuticle.

Which products contain this ingredient?

• Creme of Nature Argan Oil 7-N-1 Leave-in Treatment
• Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
• Herbal Essences Honey I'm Strong
• Suave Professionals Natural Infusion with Macadamia oil & White Orchid
• Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner w/Sea Kelp & Argan Oil
• Camille Rose Naturals Coconut Water Penetrating Hair Treatment

Panthenol is known as Vitamin B5 (pro-vitamin).

What does it do for the hair?

Panthenol helps to improve damaged hair. Panthenol increases moisture retention, elasticity and flexibility. Panthenol has the ability to penetrate the hair shaft increasing the thickness in hair and promoting hair growth. It is said that Panthenol can increase hair diameter up to 10 percent. Panthenol increases the hair's thickness by restoring moisture back into the hair.

Which products contain this ingredient?

• Creme of Nature Straight from Eden Plant-Derived Conditioning Treatment
• KeraCare Humecto Conditioner
• SCurl No Drip Activator Spray
• Bee Mine Deja's Hair Milk
• Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
• Curls Whipped Creme
• Cantu Argan Oil Leave-in Repair Cream

I believe there is power in reading product labels and understanding the ingredients listed on each label. Learning how to read product ingredient labels is probably one of the most important skills necessary while on your hair journey.

Knowing what you’re putting in your hair will assist you in taking better care of your hair. To some, it may seem like gibberish (when reading labels); however, educating yourself on product ingredients and how it affects your hair, will aid in a successful hair journey. With the right knowledge and research, a head full of damaged hair can transform into a head full of gorgeous tresses!!

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