Healthy hair needs a balance of moisture and protein – but how can you tell what your hair needs? Find out in the video below...
Stretch a strand of your hair downward and see how far it extends before breaking to determine whether your hair needs more moisture or protein.
Balanced Hair: If the strand stretches a little, then returns to its original length without breaking, your hair is balanced.
If this is the case, continue using steps 1-5.
Protein Deficient: If the strand keeps stretching without breaking, your hair is likely protein deficient.
Use steps 1-5 as normal. Step 3 (Feed Treatment) will provide your hair with a protein boost, restoring strength and reducing elasticity.
Moisture Deficient: If the strand stretches very little before breaking (feeling dry, brittle, and straw-like), your hair is moisture deficient.
In this case, skip Step 3 (Feed Treatment) for the next couple of washes, as you don’t need more protein.
Instead, allow the Repair Conditioner to soak into your hair for a couple of minutes before rinsing off. This will help rehydrate dry and brittle strands.
Note: Your moisture/protein balance will change over time, so it’s a good idea to perform this test every month.