Do you have limp hair without elasticity? Then your hair most likely needs a protein treatment. Read here how to recognise that you need such a treatment.
If your hair feels weak and just hangs limp, this could be a sign that your hair needs a protein treatment. Protein helps to rebuild and strengthen hair. Today we'll show you the signs that your hair needs protein.
What exactly does protein do in the hair?
Protein in hair plays a crucial role in the structure and health of hair. Hair is mainly made of keratin, which is a protein-rich material. The protein molecules in hair strengthen the hair structure by smoothing the outer layer of the hair, called the cuticle, and repairing damaged areas. This can help reduce frizz, improve elasticity and make hair look healthier and stronger overall. Using hair care products that contain proteins could help damaged hair repair its structure.
How does a protein deficiency develop?
A protein deficiency in the hair can occur in several ways. These are the different causes:
- Nutrition: A lack of protein-rich foods in the diet can lead to a lack of protein in the hair. Hair needs proteins, especially amino acids like collagen and keratin, to grow healthy and stay strong.
- Environmental factors: Excessive heat treatment, aggressive hair treatments, sun exposure and pollution can damage the hair and cause the proteins in the hair to break down.
- Chemical products: The use of strong chemicals in hair care products can cause proteins to be leached from the hair, leading to protein deficiency.
So to avoid a protein deficiency, it is important to eat a balanced diet, treat the hair gently and use good hair care products.
Protein deficiency hair: signs
But how can you tell if your hair is protein deficient? The following signs will help you know if your hair needs more protein:
A lot of frizz in the hair
If your hair tends to frizz quickly, for example when the air is just a little humid, it may be because your hair lacks the necessary protein. The hair has small gaps that immediately absorb the moisture - this is how split ends develop. With a protein treatment you can fill these gaps. The hair is strengthened and less prone to frizz.
No elasticity in the hair
Elasticity in the hair is very important, otherwise it breaks off much too quickly. If your hair has lost the natural structure of the curls, this is a sign that it has lost its bounce. You can test the elasticity of the hair by pulling one out and stretching it. If the hair can be pulled apart and then bounces back to its original shape, then your hair has enough elasticity. If the hair breaks, it is in desperate need of a protein boost.
Stringy hair
Another sign of protein deficiency in the hair is when the hair hangs stringy and limp. With the protein boost, you strengthen the hair from the inside and give it more grip.
Gum-like hair
If your hair feels like rubber or even sticky, then the hair structure is severely damaged. This can be the case after bleaching. If the hair can be pulled apart like chewing gum and you have a complete tuft in your hair afterwards, everything that is broken must be cut off. Afterwards, you can treat the hair with protein to rebuild it.
Freshly dyed hair
The chemicals in hair colour can damage your hair structure. To create a better base for the colour, use a protein treatment to strengthen the hair before and after colouring.
Our Protein Treatment Recommendations
With a hair mask, you can give severely damaged hair a lot of care at once. The hair is intensively supplied with proteins and moisture.
REDKEN - Hair Mask for resistant hair
Extreme Strengt Builder Plus by REDKEN strengthens and improves the hair structure. The protective lipid layer is restored. The hair is built from the inside out and is significantly more resistant.
Application: The protein mask for your hair can be applied to towel-dried hair after shampooing. Leave on for 5-15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
Moroccanoil - Strengthening hair mask
The strengthening hair mask by Moroccanoil repairs damaged hair and builds it up, supplies the hair with important nutrients and proteins and improves the hair structure permanently with regular use. This mask is particularly suitable for damaged hair.
Application: Apply a generous amount of the mask to washed hair and leave it on for 7-10 minutes. Afterwards, you should rinse the mask thoroughly.
L'Oréal Professionnel - Moisturising hair mask
Série Expert Absolut Repair - Professional Masque by L'Oréal Professionnel gives dry and damaged hair a deep-acting repair without weighing it down, thanks to Quinoa Protein.
Application: Apply the protein hair treatment to towel-dried hair after shampooing and leave on for 3 to 5 minutes. You should also rinse this mask thoroughly afterwards.
Now you know what the consequences are for too little protein in the hair. You can also repair severely damaged hair with K18 products. In this blog we have taken a closer look at K18.
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