Moisture vs. Protein: Finding Your Hair’s Perfect Balance

Hook: Is your hair feeling mushy and limp, or brittle and snapping? You might be dealing with a moisture-protein imbalance—the secret to elastic, strong curls.

Key Advice:

• Know the Signs:
  • Needs Moisture: Hair is dry, rough, tangles easily, lacks elasticity (stretches but doesn’t bounce back).
  • Needs Protein: Hair is overly soft, gummy when wet, stretches too much and breaks, lacks definition.
• The Simple Test: Take a strand of shed hair. Gently stretch it. If it snaps immediately, you need moisture. If it stretches excessively without returning, you need protein.
• Choose Your Treatments: Use deep conditioners with ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera, and honey for moisture. Opt for treatments with hydrolyzed wheat, soy, or keratin protein for strength.
• Start Slow: If new to protein, use a light protein leave-in or a reconstructor once a month. Balance is ongoing, not a one-time fix.