Sulfates wash away the dirt from the scalp but do it too aggressively, damaging the hair, making it brittle and dull, and leaving the scalp dry.
Silicone is added to products in order to give hair softness and shine. At the same time, silicone is poorly soluble in water, so you can only get rid of it by washing your hair with shampoo that contains sulfates. If you use products that contain silicone and use the Curly Girl Method, your hair will look greasy.
Wax and minerals can be washed away from the hair only by using shampoos with sulfates.
Alcohol can damage the hair, making it dry. Most often, it is added to hairsprays and dry shampoos. By the way, not all types of alcohol are harmful — for example, sugar alcohol can even be good for hair.

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