🧪 Moisture or Protein? How to Find Out What Your Hair Really Needs
Your hair feels dry, limp, or just... off – but you’re not sure whether it needs more moisture or more protein? 🤯
Totally understandable! Hair products promise “repair”, “moisture”, or “strength”, but let’s be real: sometimes it feels like you need a chemistry degree or a hairdressing license to figure it all out.
But don’t panic – no studying required. Wipes sweat off brow dramatically
Today we’ve got a simple hair check for you and your colorful mane that will help you find out whether your hair is thirsty or hungry. jumjumjumjumjum 😉💧🍽️
Why balance matters so much ⚖️
Your hair is made up mostly of keratin (protein) but it also needs moisture to stay soft, shiny, and elastic.
Don’t fall asleep – we know this sounds like school, but it’s way more fun, promise! 😅
If the balance between protein and moisture is off, your hair might become dull, brittle, or just completely unmanageable – even if you’re already using hair care.
Sure, you could just throw every product you own onto your rainbow hair and hope for the best… but there’s an easier (and cheaper 😅) way.
Let’s goooo 🚀
✅ The Headshot Hair Check: What does your hair actually need?
1. How does your hair feel?
Straw-like, dry, hard to detangle? → Probably needs moisture
Rubbery, limp, zero bounce? → Sounds like a protein deficiency
2. What happens when you stretch a strand? (Gently! No ripping please 😅)
It stretches a bit, then snaps suddenly? → Lacking moisture
It stretches like chewing gum and barely breaks? → Needs protein
3. How does your hair respond to products?
It drinks up conditioner but still feels dry? → Like a Swiftie chasing Eras Tour tickets or your algorithm craving more cat content. 😻
→ Yep, your hair wants moistureIt instantly feels stronger after using protein-rich products (like wheat protein)? → Definitely protein needed
4. What does your hair look like?
Dull, frizzy, flyaways galore? → Moisture, please!
Brittle, split ends, impossible to style? → Time for protein
What to do if your hair needs...
💧 … Moisture?
➡️ Go for hydrating ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin, panthenol, or hyaluronic acid
➡️ Use leave-in conditioners and hair masks regularly
➡️ Avoid harsh heat and sulfates – they dry out your hair even more
👉 Check out our blog post on hair that’s craving moisture
🧬 … Protein?
➡️ Look for products with hydrolyzed plant proteins (like rice, soy, or wheat)
➡️ Try natural DIY treatments – for example: rice water 💧
👉 Our blog post on the magic of rice water for weak hair
➡️ Use our Color Masks with olive plant stem cells – perfect if you're coloring!
👉 To the nourishing Color Masks
👉 And here's our guide to protein-deficient hair
Balance is everything ⚖️
Like pretty much everything in life, balance is key.
Too much moisture = soft, but limp and lifeless hair
Too much protein = stiff, breakage-prone hair
Take it slow. Alternate products or use hybrid treatments, and pay attention to how your hair reacts.
Is it angry? Does it wave a tiny fist? Go limp and sad? Or does it suddenly shine, bounce, and develop superhero powers? 😄
Listen to your hair 💬
Your hair tells you what it needs – through texture, appearance, and behavior.
Once you understand what it's asking for, your haircare routine becomes super easy – and your colorful mane will thank you for it! ✨