Silicone-Free Hair Treatment Mask Formula for Soft, Straight Hair
Question
I am looking for a silicone-free hair treatment mask formula that provides results similar to a salon treatment, making hair straight and soft. The formula should be applied after shampooing, left on for 10-15 minutes, rinsed off, and should not leave residue on the scalp.
Answer
Hello!
Regarding your request for a silicone-free hair treatment formula to achieve straight, soft hair like a salon treatment, used as a post-shampoo mask without leaving residue on the scalp, you can use the base formula previously recommended by the staff. This formula is indeed silicone-free.
The base formula consists of:
- Water 86%
- Cetyl Alcohol 8% (Helps thicken the formula and softens hair)
- BTAC (Behentrimonium Chloride) 2% and CTAC (Cetrimonium Chloride) 1% (Cationic conditioning agents that help detangle and soften hair)
- Propylene Glycol 1% (Helps retain moisture)
- Pure Keratin 1% (Protein that helps nourish and strengthen hair)
- Phenoxyethanol SA 1% (Preservative)
How to use: Apply after shampooing, leave on for approximately 10-15 minutes, then rinse off.
If you wish to further enhance the coating and smoothing effect while remaining silicone-free, you can consider adding Poly-Conditioner Pro (30000 mPa.s) (e.g., at a rate of 1-3%). This is a polymer-based ingredient that effectively conditions hair, provides softness and slip, and reduces static electricity.
This formula will help nourish and condition your hair to appear straighter and softer.
Related Products Mentioned
Propylene Glycol (USP)
Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC)
Cetyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol SA (eq. Optiphen Plus)
Poly-Conditioner Pro (400 mPa.s)