“Apparently celebrity hairstylist [sic] use LUBE for the wet hair look to last all night long!
“the TikToker wroteover photos of Megan Fox rocking her sleek look from the2021 VMAs.
And, honestly, the effect was very Megan Fox-like.
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But are celeb hairstylists really turning to intimate products to slick down their clients' hair?
And is it really a good idea?
Here, professional hairstylists share the low-down on this viral trend.
Can You Seriously Use Lube On Your Hair?
But why use lube when there are a million hair products out there?
Plus, “lube has similar consistency to frizz-fighting serums,” addsIsobel Hinks, hairstylist atARROJOin Brooklyn.
“Many of them use silicone, which is what creates that shiny, smoothing effect.
Lube will also help to set the hair into the curl.”
(FYI,TikTokers have also used lube as makeup primer on their faces.)
The Silicone Debate
That said, noteveryoneis on board with using lube and especially the silicone variety.
“It might require a lot ofclarifying treatmentsto get rid of all of the buildup.”
IDYCK, hair pros are somewhat divided overthe use of silicones on hair.
However, lots of silicones are non-water soluble, which makes them difficult to rinse off the hair.
It can also get very crunchy and stiff.
