PROTEIN MOISTURE BALANCE: WHAT DO MY CURLS NEED?!
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Protein moisture balance 101! Ever wondered why your curls sometimes feel a bit too soft and lack structure, and why other times they seem to hold a curl better? It's likely down to your hair's protein/moisture balance!
Today's video will cover:
PROTEIN
My experience with protein: 0:38
What is protein?: 1:36
How to tell if your hair needs protein: 2:55
How to identify protein: 3:30
How to give your hair protein: 4:17
The different types of protein: 7:22
MOISTURE
What is moisture?: 8:40
How to tell if your hair needs moisture: 9:38
How to give your hair moisture: 10:22
How to maintain a balance: 12:20
Including pics of when my hair was over-moisturised and protein 'overloaded'.
Hope you find it helpful! Let me know if you have any more questions in the comments below :)
Check out science-yhairblog.blogspot.com for more information about the science of hair and more detail on protein/moisture balance :)
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You made this topic so easy to understand! I've watched countless videos explaining the protein/moisture balance, and this is the first time it actually made sense. Thank you so much!
Same!!
I started embracing my curly hair for the first time in my life last December. I didn't know that I was taking on a complicated science project. LOL 😂
I've watched several videos on protein/moisture and just never quite understood. I finally feel like I get it! The pictures of your hair alongside the middle balance in the video itself really helped too, the descriptions a lot of other people give just don't mean much to me, and even a random example picture of someone's hair just looks like their hair unless it's the *same hair* in a different state, at least to me. I need the comparison to understand what is meant by the soft stretched curls and the dry frizzier ones. Thank you!
Your explanation was one of the more simpler ones that helped me understand hair needs more easily. Thank you!
This is one of the most helpful videos about protein/moisture balance I have ever seen! Thanks for breaking it down so simply and showing the examples of your hair unbalanced!
I’ve watched many videos on this topic and yours was by far the best! You made it SO easy to understand! Now I finally get it thanks to you😅!!! Thanks for all of your great content!
You are seriously saving my fine, 2b/c, low porosity, medium density hair. Thanks! So good.
This is the best explanation I’ve come across on protein/moisture balance! I was always left confused but now it makes sense. Thank you for explaining so throughly 👏🏼
I'm soooo happy I found your channel! I have the exact same hair story as you. My hair gets really curly when it is wet and first dries, but as time goes on, it goes limp. And my curls don't have any bounce back anymore! If you pull them, they stay stretched out. My hair has been lightened sooooo much in the last year before I started taking care of it and I think this is probably where it went wrong. I find that moisturizing products make my hair less and less curly and I never really knew why. I can't wait to try a gelatin treatment! Thank you for such detailed info!
You did a great job explaining this topic. It really is a key component to finding your most optimal hair. It really comes down to trial and error to find out what your own hair likes and does not like... trial size products are your best friends!
Thanks! Now i know the difference, you’re photo’s helped me a lot.
I really dit not understand this proteïne story , but know i think i do.
They make it to difficult with the stretching you’re hair test.
My hair has the same look as you’re hair. So i am really happy with you’re tips.
Thanks a lot.
Super helpful video, thank you! Please could you do another video showing your favourite protein products etc? xxx
u r a gem...i hope my soft loosen curls come back to life...my hair needs proteins!!! thankyou
This is the most helpful video I've ever seen on this topic.
This is exactly what I have been researching this morning! Thank you!
You're so welcome! Hope it helps!
You did a great job explaining protein and moisture and I took notes while watching the video because you offered many helpful tips. Would you recommend using a clarifying treatment if you've used too much protein or moisture just to kind of reset the hair? Love your videos
Oh wow! Super helpful! I feel like I've finally got it 😃 thank you so much so well explained.
I may be asking for a lot but it would be great if you could recommend products for every step in a 'normal' routine that are high protein and products that are high moisture. It seems like whenever I check the ingredients, they're either all moisturising or have a few proteins scattered throughout
Curlsmith and Briogeo both have moisturising and strengthening lines, including washing, conditioning, treating and styling products.
I do find the same but a gelatine treatment helps a lot to bring back stiffness to your hair
Thank you for including your example pictures. That helped a lot.
Thank you very much! You answered my doubts because I have very soft hair and I didn't know why! I overmoisturized and neglected protein! Now I will buy more products with proteins and observe the difference. Thank you!!!
Thank you for this, so informative! I had no idea protein is what I need. I used it and off before because I was afraid of that protein overload, and sometimes it just feels dry so I add and add moisture. It’s definitely all about that balance!! Not going to shy away from those proteins anymore. My hair looks a lot like your over moisturised pic, so taking all ur tips! Thanks girl 💇♀️
Wow your hair is so beautiful! Your curls look amazing and your hair colour is so lovely 💓💓
This is so interesting and you explained it so clear! I’m so happy to finally understand.
Now I’m wondering if one should adjust the protein/moisture balance with the seasons. Like the way you adjust your skin care with heavier moisturizer during winter. 🤔🤔🤔 It kind of makes sense to me but it’s not a concept I’ve seen discussed so far. Will keep researching! 🤗
Thank you for the clear information! Could you please make a video showing your gelatine treatment?
Do you have any protein product recommendations for introducing protein into your routine xx
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hands down best video!! thank you!!
I be just started your routine and it is amazing!! Best curls ever. Thank you 😊 😘
Thank you for explaining this so well. I have now checked my labels &!discovered all my products are moisturising, no protein! Probably explains my hair texture & lack of curl hold .
Very well explained. Greetings from brooklyn, ny ...protein for hair are fascinating. Thx 4 tips
I am currently dealing with overmoisture and I finally found a treatment packed of protein here in my country (has 2 on the first five ingredients and also scattered throughout the formulation). But I tested my hair first with rice water and I got ringlets right away. I did that 3 times and the frizz was reduced. I have been a curlie for over 10 years and never had this issue (I'm also postpartum, that can add to the changes in my hair too). Can't wait to try the treatment this weekend 👌🏽
The best explanation ever. Thank you so much
Great video, thank you. Can you explain how you do your gelatin treatment please x
Thank you for this video. I am just now digging into why my hair seems so frizzy. Started to happen when I turned 40
That was so informative and helpful 😍😍! Thank you so much beauty ❤️
This was a GREAT video!! So informative! Thank you!! 😊
It's like you read my mind! I am having this issue currently. My hair is too soft and refuses to hold curl. 😞
This is so helpful! Thank you so much!!
Thanks for the hair lesson, your locks are goals!
Great explanation! Thank you!
Very good vid, well done!
Love it! How often do you do a protein treatment?
Love love love this video, thank you.
Great suggestions😊
Very informative, thank you 😊
What about clarifying as on resetting your hair? Clarifying is highly recommended to do whenever an overload occurs. And then you follow up with an opposite treatment - if over moisturised, use protein treatment; if protein overload, use moisturising treatment.
I find that I achieve most balance when using moisturising shampoo, conditioner and leave in and styling products with protein or having both. And then the last step a styler (gel or mousse) without glycerin.
You are so adorable and I just love your videos. Could you please do a video on your DIY gelatin treatment? My hair loves protein. I have hi porosity, fine, colored hair (I try so hard for your color) so I think that might be right up my alley.
super helpful. thank you!
Great video - Would be great if you could some product recommendations. There are not a lot of curly girl videos based in the UK to provide UK recommendations which I really need :D Thanks xx
Thank you so much for this video. You are the best!!! Could you please tell me on how to fix wet frizz as i have been struggling for so long. I detox once in 2 weeks with a detox shampoo to clarify my scalp however it hasn't been helping and could you please tell us about products with protein for a wash day. Thank you xxxx
Can you give some examples of protein products you use regularly. Like your the brand of shampoo, conditioners and gels with protein in them!
Wow you managed to make it so clear 😭👏. I have pretty coarse hair, if I don't feel like I need protein, can I just never use it?
Thank you, that means a lot! Yeah you’ll probs need it a lot less than me, but just keep an eye on it! And if you do use protein maybe opt for the smaller ones mentioned!
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So beautiful- I aspire to have curls as healthy and bouncy as your one day!
Question!? So my bottom layer and top layer are different! The bottom is softer, lacks elasticity, and doesn’t hold well, but seems properly moisturized. The top layer is much curlier but is drier and higher porosity but hold much better. If I use a protein treatment just on the bottom, will that help it become more like the top?
My hair gets over hydrate all the time, is there a protein treatment that you would recommend that does not have the deep conditioning side to it?
You can always do a hair strand test on washed hair to test what your hairs need.
Thanks Hannah, great info. I struggle as I have l coarse hi po hair so never know what to do!!
Ahh it a tricky isn’t it! Just go by how your hair feels I think - deffo have a look at sciencey hair blog too as there’s lots of info.
Will do, thank you ☺️
Help! I've started doing the curly girl method on my daughter(5), and her hair is so fine it tangles so easily, how do I detangle it daily without ruining all the work we do washing it. My hair is stick straight so I have no idea what I'm doing
What gelatine treatment do you use?
do you have a video/recipe for a gelatine treatment that works good for you?
This!!!
What is a gelatin treatment?
Have you ever tried Camille Rose products?x
Hey Hanz- Could you please do your Geletine treatment in a video. Please. I'd like to try it. Jono- Thanks
I have a video on Instagram showing how I do it which should help 😊
My hair needed protein so bad and now I use products with protein and my curls changed so much! But now I’m scared to use more moisturizer and less protein but I’m also scared I get a overload protein
Thank you. This might help me. My curls just won’t stay. They stay for a short while and it looks like I have straight hair! My hair is very soft right now. Over moisturized maybe. Going to buy some protein products. ❤️
My hair is just soo frizzy. I've been doing the curly girl method since June last year, off and on. Mostly on😆🤪. And I can't figure out why🤦🏻♀️. My hair is balanced as far as protein and moisture go. No matter what products I use it's just crazy🤦🏻♀️. I also noticed that my curls are more wavy now. They used to be 2a 3a and some 3b curls. No idea what's wrong with it. My hair is soo tangly🤪😝😭.
Can I ask what do you do with your hair when you sleep?!
My hair curls a little more tightly, but when I wake up in the morning no matter how I tie it up my curls are completely 2D and looks like it’s been laminated flat.
I’m a swimmer so before pools closed was washing my hair fully around 10 times a week so never had much experience trying to make them last more than 24hrs. Please help xx
Try watching her video "How to sleep with curly hair." It is from about a year ago.
How do you style your hair? Top part particularly. I love how it looks. Mine looks super flat. I normally pick it up there.
I have a few wash day routine videos that show my styling process
@@hanzcurls awesome will check them out
How to fix wet frizz any tips or product recommend plss
I'm not sure if Hannah has a video on that, but search UA-cam. I found several videos covering that 😊
Sooo I think I have a protein overload as it breaks easily and very frizzy on the top layers. It can also feel straw like at times. The under layers of my hair are shiny and bouncy but I just can’t get the top layers the same!
I have low porosity fine hair, so I’ve been trying to get moisture into my hair but a few hours after I’ve diffused and SOTC my definition goes! Help please, do you still think this is a protein overload?
It may not be protein overload, it could just be that the top section of your hair is just very dry. Try clarifying your hair, deep conditioning that section only and really squishing the water into your hair when conditioning - have a watch of my frizzy video and winter hair care video for more tips on adding moisture. My hair is the opposite way, so the underneath needs more moisture than the top
Ps how she says aqua..." ack wah"... so cute.
Can part of your hair need moisturizer and another part be over moisturized?!? Around my face is super dry and frizzy but th back and underneath are soft and don't hold curl well 🤔
Yes deffo! My top layers always get overmoisturised but the underneath doesn’t because it’s courser and curlier x
I have fine 3a curls and I leave regular conditioner to sit in my hair overnight but my hair breaks really easily, frizzy and doesn't last past the first day, would this be protein or moisture overload?
I would say try not to leave conditioner on your hair overnight as this can lead to moisture overload. If your hair is fine it’s likely you’ll need more protein, so try and pull back on the moisture (condition for less time, use less moisturising products) and use more protein x
@@hanzcurls Thank youu!
So my hair has been acting up since November !!🙈😔😛😂 That was the last time I got beautiful coils from root to ends..All of a sudden no matter what I did it was VERY limp and lifeless.. I said it was the winter cold,I said it was the high humidity but I just got so depressed. I also haven't been able to grow my hair past my shoulders for 6 years !!But this past year I have managed to get it pas my shoulders💖😍💖 This also may be the cause!? I tried this mask !! It did indeed act like a pick me up,but not to my hairs full potential.. How often can I do this safely !? I would love any feedback anyone has??💕💜✨🌺 My hair ranges in all in the 3's department and I wash my hair every other week...Thanks💋💋💋💋💋
Hey! Sounds like your hair probably needs protein. I would recommend having a look at my Instagram as there’s some helpful posts and captions on that subject, including protein treatments
I can’t find any gels that contain protein in the 1st 5 ingredients, any ideas for this?
DevaCurl Ultra Def Gel...several proteins.
@@sherilynschneider thanks :D
Rock hard styling gelee
Which proteins are large and which proteins are small?
See 7:22 in the video ☺️
So the method of testing porosity by putting a hair strand in a glass of water is accurate or not ?
I recommend you look for fast hair growth fortified shampoo.
I've seen lots of videos addressing this topic and honestly, with your video I think I finally understood protein/moisture balance!
The only "question" that I have is, what products do you use that have proteins in them? What products do you recommend?
Obviously I know products work different depending on many personal factors, but it'll be nice to have a starting point.
Anyways, awesome video!!!