Curly hair and protein: Everything you ever wanted to know about protein for curly hair
When we want to get stonger and gain muscle...we go to the gym. When we want our hair to get stronger and gain elasticity...we give it protein.
As you probably already know, curly hair requires special care and attention to maintain its health, and protein is a key player in achieving luscious curls. Why? Because protein strengthens and nourishes our strands, combating frizz, breakage, and lack of elasticity.
In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of protein for curly hair and introduce the revolutionary Miribel Naturals Powerhouse Protein Cream that can transform your curls.
Why Curly Hair Craves Protein:
Curly hair is prone to dryness, frizz, and damage due to its unique structure. Our natural oils often get trapped in our coils, leaving our curly hair dry. Overly dry hair then leads to an over abundance of frizz and breakage, leaving our hair damaged.
Since our hair is made of protein (keratin), it makes sense to say protein is the foundational building block of our hair. Incorporating protein into your routine helps repair and strengthen your hair shaft by filling in gaps caused by damage. Protein also enables your hair to better absorb moisture, which enhances resilience and minimizes breakage. The added strength to your curl shaft will ultimately leave your cursl more defined, bounce, and more mangeable.
Understanding Different Proteins and Their Penetration Levels:
Not all proteins are created equal, and understanding their varying penetration levels can optimize their benefits for curly hair. It can also help you understand why one protein product may not work for you, while another does.
To put it simply, different types of proteins have different molecular structures. The smaller the protein molecules, the further they will penetrate through the layers of your hair. The larger the molecules, the less they will penetrate.
Proteins found in foods like eggs, wheat, etc., contain extremely large molecules that will not penetrate your hair. Instead, they will sit on top of your hair strand making your hair feel nice temporarily. The one food exception is yogurt. Because of the process to make yogurt, the proteins are actually small enough to make their way into your hair shaft.
Instead, look for hydrolyzed proteins. Hydrolyzed proteins are smaller in size and have the ability to penetrate your hair shaft further. Hydrolyzed proteins are what will actually help to repair and combat frizz, breakage, and damage.
You can also look for amino acids or peptides, which are the smallest in molecular size. Amino acids will penetrate your hair shaft the most.
Proteins and Hair Porosity:
Low porosity hair means your hair has fewer "pores" to absorb or release moisture. Because of this, product often sits on top of low porosity hair strands, leaving the hair prone to build up.
To reduce build up, low porosity hair typically needs proteins that are smaller in size, like amino acids or peptides, since they won't sit on top of the hair, but will actually enter the hair shaft.
High porosity hair means your hair has an abundance of "pores" that easily absorb and release moisture. High porosity hair usually comes from damage that created extra gaps/pores in the hair shaft.
For high porosity hair, larger proteins that will sit on the hair shaft and fill in those holes is crucial. By filling in the gaps, the hair will retain more moisture.
When we want to get stonger and gain muscle...we go to the gym. When we want our hair to get stronger and gain elasticity...we give it protein.
As you probably already know, curly hair requires special care and attention to maintain its health, and protein is a key player in achieving luscious curls. Why? Because protein strengthens and nourishes our strands, combating frizz, breakage, and lack of elasticity.
In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of protein for curly hair and introduce the revolutionary Miribel Naturals Powerhouse Protein Cream that can transform your curls.
Why Curly Hair Craves Protein:
Curly hair is prone to dryness, frizz, and damage due to its unique structure. Our natural oils often get trapped in our coils, leaving our curly hair dry. Overly dry hair then leads to an over abundance of frizz and breakage, leaving our hair damaged.
Since our hair is made of protein (keratin), it makes sense to say protein is the foundational building block of our hair. Incorporating protein into your routine helps repair and strengthen your hair shaft by filling in gaps caused by damage. Protein also enables your hair to better absorb moisture, which enhances resilience and minimizes breakage. The added strength to your curl shaft will ultimately leave your cursl more defined, bounce, and more mangeable.
Understanding Different Proteins and Their Penetration Levels:
Not all proteins are created equal, and understanding their varying penetration levels can optimize their benefits for curly hair. It can also help you understand why one protein product may not work for you, while another does.
To put it simply, different types of proteins have different molecular structures. The smaller the protein molecules, the further they will penetrate through the layers of your hair. The larger the molecules, the less they will penetrate.
Proteins found in foods like eggs, wheat, etc., contain extremely large molecules that will not penetrate your hair. Instead, they will sit on top of your hair strand making your hair feel nice temporarily. The one food exception is yogurt. Because of the process to make yogurt, the proteins are actually small enough to make their way into your hair shaft.
Instead, look for hydrolyzed proteins. Hydrolyzed proteins are smaller in size and have the ability to penetrate your hair shaft further. Hydrolyzed proteins are what will actually help to repair and combat frizz, breakage, and damage.
You can also look for amino acids or peptides, which are the smallest in molecular size. Amino acids will penetrate your hair shaft the most.
How to Tell if Your Hair Needs Protein:
It can be hard to tell if your hair needs protein. Or, if your hair has had too much protein.
Some tell-tale signs your hair needs protein are that your hair feels limp, overly soft, or you have a soft glow of halo frizz.
Your hair may have too much protein if your hair feels crispy, there's hard frizz, or your hair looks dull.
Introducing Miribel Naturals Powerhouse Protein Cream:
Say hello to the game-changer: Miribel Naturals Powerhouse Protein Cream. This innovative and concentrated product combines the strength of multiple proteins, including hydrolyzed rice, wheat, and quinoa proteins to deliver comprehensive nourishment to your curls.
The Powerhouse Protein Cream penetrates the hair shaft, reinforcing its structure and restoring strength and elasticity for bouncy, moisturized curls.
To harness the benefits of Miribel Naturals powerhouse protein cream, incorporate it into your curly hair care routine as either a rinse out or leave-in styling product.
A little goes a long way, so after cleansing and conditioning, apply only a dime size amount of the cream, per section, to your wet hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Brush to distrubte the Powerhouse Protein Cream, and follow up with your favorite gel (we like to use our Silky Smooth Flaxseed Gel).
Gently scrunch or twist your hair to encourage curl formation.
What Others are Saying about the Powerhouse Protein Cream:
"I’m very picky when it comes to hair care. i’ve tried a billion different products. i use this protein cream as a conditioner in the shower and then add a bit extra once i’m styling as a leave-in. i’m gonna be honest, i was super skeptical at first but it is SO worth it. my curls feel more moisturized, moveable, and they last longer between washes!! def buy this product. it’s one i’ll buy again once i run out :)"
"I love this stuff so much. I have highlighted fine hair and the protein in this cream helps with definition and it is not too moisturizing for my fine hair. Reordered!!"
"This is the best protein cream!! My curls just love it! I can’t stop reaching for this one! A must have for me! Fantastic!"
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