Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok

TikTok has an impressive amount of myths and misinformation. This time I'm covering haircare - let's try looking at the actual science, for a change! 🤓📖 PRE-ORDER MY BOOK: The Science of Beauty https://geni.us/TheScienceOfBeauty Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 Doctor Youn, Misinformation, doctors on social media 3:15 DMDM hydantoin, formaldehyde 7:10 Hair loss lawsuits 9:23 Shampoo your hair twice? 13:30 Heat protectant fire test 15:24 Head & Shoulders, Tresemme, OGX 22:55 Batiste dry shampoo, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle, "insoluble silicones" 28:38 Bobby, neurotoxins, EWG 33:18 Salt in shampoos 35:53 Benzene in dry shampoo, US vs UK and EU regulations Thanks to @tara_abramowicz (IG) for letting me use her explanation! Papers mentioned: https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202300110, https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.22-17-07408.2002, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2021.09.003 Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Blog https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience Threads https://threads.net/@labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 📺