Silicones hold promise for hair strengthening

Bethany K. Johnson, Kim M. Quackenbush, Brian J. Swanton – Dow Corning Corp. Fiona Schuller – Dow Corning Australia Pornsak Raopattananon – Dow Corning Asia

Despite their widespread role in hair grooming, excessive use of chemical processes or heat styling can lead to damaged hair. Add the stress of daily combing and environmental factors such as UV radiation and low humidity, and the result can be dull, lifeless hair with split ends or broken strands.