Ingredient Groups

Understand how different types of hair care ingredients work. Each group contains multiple categories of related ingredients.

Alcohols

Alcohols in hair care can be either beneficial fatty alcohols that moisturize or drying short-chain alcohols that evaporate quickly

42 total ingredients

Humectants are ingredients that may help your hair absorb and retain moisture

98 total ingredients

Surfactants help remove dirt, oil, and buildup from hair

80 total ingredients

Silicones are polymers that coat hair, providing shine and protection but potentially causing buildup

29 total ingredients

Preservatives in hair products help prevent the growth of bacteria and mold

7 total ingredients

Oils provide shine, slip, and protective coatings for curly and wavy hair

55 total ingredients

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