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Protein Hair Care: When to Use it?

Chemical treatments, heat styling or bleaching can damage the hair fibre and leave it porous. The cuticle is then raised and does not properly retain moisture or nutrients. This results in fragile, frizzy and dull hair. A protein treatment may reverse the damage.

Does my hair need protein?

Above all, it is crucial to determine whether your hair really needs protein. Be sure not to confuse a lack of protein with a need to hydrate! Too much added protein can, in fact, damage your hair more.

If you have never chemically altered your hair, it will have low porosity. This type of treatment is, therefore, to be avoided.

To know if your hair is porous, you need to observe and touch it. Pay special attention to the following signs:

Is it dry?
Does it seems weak and brittle?
Does it lack body and movement?

If you’ve answered yes to these questions, protein care is called for!

What is a protein treatment?

This type of hair care strengthens the hair’s protein structure to correct the damage, improve elasticity and increase resistance. Those with curly hair will see greater texture definition and more bounce.

In the list of ingredients, look for terms like protein, keratin, silk, hydrolyzed protein, amino acid, collagen, etc.

How often should I use it?

It depends on the product used and the condition of your hair before treatment. As a general rule, it is applied weekly for the first month and once or twice afterwards.
Used correctly, protein treatments will be a valuable ally in obtaining hair that not only looks healthy but is healthy deep down!