Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash Natural Hair Care: Protein and Hair – 7 Questions Answered By Jacqueline Samaroo Protein is the main component of hair which is why it gets so much attention in the natural hair community. Understanding how natural hair gets protein and the effects of protein overload is crucial for curly hair to have bounce, shine,…
IG @blasiandoll11 via TheBeautyBrains.com Q: Hello, I’ve heard that too much protein can be bad for hair and cause it to become dry and eventually break off. I have a conditioner called Abba gentle conditioner that has protein but when I use it my hair looks and feels great. So is there any truth to this? TheBeautyBrains Responds: This notion…
by Ashley Glenn A deep conditioner is a staple product in a curly girl’s product lineup. We use so many products and techniques that a deep conditioning session can help to rejuvenate our curls and bring them back to life. While searching for a deep conditioner, it is best to look at the ingredients. Some curlies are protein sensitive, which…
source by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Our hair needs a balance of moisture and protein. And achieving and maintaining the perfect balance can be quite challenging. The best thing you can do is listen to your hair– if your hair is limp, mushy and overly moist it needs protein, and if it’s dry, hard, and easily broken, then it…
Source: Tamullar (Long Hair Community) by Shelli of Hairscapades Did you know that there were this many kinds of split ends? Pretty nasty, right? Well, I can attest to the validity of this chart. Because, about 2 1/2 years ago, I saw just about every split end on it (except the white spots) in my own head of hair. It…
by Sabrina Perkins Many women prefer to turn to DIY hair products because they know exactly what they are putting on their hair. That is certainly a viable route, but it is important to be knowledgeable about even these natural ingredients so that you can make informed decisions about what you’re placing on your hair and body. Take for example, the…
photo courtesy of Getty images by Sabrina Perkins Our hair needs a perfect balance of moisture and protein for optimal health. Our hairs are made of about 70% keratin, which are long chains of amino acids. Our hair is made of protein but that is not all our hair needs to be healthy and grow. We need moisture…
glam idol, Kish by Shalimarcat Like everything in life, balance is crucial to maintaining healthy hair. You may be using the most popular or expensive deep treatments with the aim of keeping your curls healthy, but if your regimen does not give your hair a balanced amount of protein, it will be all for nothing. Your hair will be at…
photo source- Sun Kiss Alba by: Ajia N. Eberhart There’s a plethora of curly hair advice and information for topics like moisture, texture, and density–while proteins tend to be the black sheep of natural hair conversations. Most naturals still don’t understand how crucial protein is for the strength of our tresses. Performing regular deep protein treatments is incredibly important to…
by Sabrina Perkins No matter the hair type, all hair needs a balance of protein and moisture. The protein is called keratin and whenever that delicate balance is off kilter, we tend to see breakage. Just like anything in life, you can’t have too much of one without affecting the other and our hair needs protein and moisture to stay…
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