If you have been following this page for any length of time, you may be aware that my hair has been destroyed. It is dry, brittle, broken, falling out in clumps and generally unhappy. There are two different things my broken hair might need. Moisture or protein. They are not the same. Let’s do a little test to determine what your hair needs.
- Pull a strand of hair or take a hair that has fallen out
- Pull the strand of hair taut between your fingers
- Gently pull on both ends of the hair
- Relax
Healthy hair, when pulled will stretch and then return to its original shape when you relax your hold on it.
Hair that needs protein will stretch and stretch, it will not return to its original shape, it might feel grainy or mushy.
Protein Builders:
Olaplex $38 each at Sephora
Bumble and Bumble Mending Shampoo $39 at Sephora
OGX Keratin Oil Shampoo $8 at Walmart
Hair that needs moisture, on the other hand, won’t stretch, it will just snap and break.
Moisture Builders:
Briogeo Don’t Dispair, Repair! mask $46 at Sephora
Oribe Power Drops Hydration $58 available only at professional salons.
Garnier Whole Blends Legendary Olive Hair Mask $6 at Walmart
What is your hair type and how do you treat it? Let me know in the comments down below or chime in on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @everydaybeaut11. Find us on Flipboard at Beauty to the Test Magazine. Like and follow so you are always up to date on the latest product offerings.
