Protein Moisture Balance for Natural Hair [Infographic]
Written by Kyommmmm, Posted in Hair Knowledge, Hair Regimen
While discussing the benefits of deep conditioning earlier this week, I mentioned protein moisture balance as being important for natural hair care.
Have you had the battle of deep conditioners before? You cannot decide whether your next purchase will be a fortifying (protein) deep conditioner or a hydrating (moisture) deep conditioner… If you’ve had that fight before, I’m here to tell you that you need both, but you do not necessarily need to buy them… A lot of it is in your kitchen already.
Moisture Deep Conditioners
- Homemade: Banana, avocado, honey, palm oil, glycerine, aloe vera, coconut milk, olive oil
- Store-bought: Hydrating, nourishing, softening, moisturizing, extreme moisture, intense conditioning
Protein Deep Conditioners
- Homemade: Egg, mayonnaise, plain or greek yoghurt
- Store-bought: Replenishing, repair, deep treatment, restorative, hair masque, placenta/soy/hydrolyzed wheat protein
I hope that this infographic can help break it down further so it’s even easier for us regular naturalistas.
Protein Moisture Balance for Hair
Inspired by : Audrey – Science of Black Hair and Nicky – Green Beauty.
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I agree it is the best! Thanks for reading and your fun comment 🙂
Can I do a mixture n get both. E.g. Avocado +banana n throw in a couple of eggs??
Hi Faith, yes you can… for bananas and avocado that tend to be stringy, you’re best blending & sieving or using pureed versions (baby food) so they do not leave particles in the hair. Eggs and mayo – start with a small amount… Some people are protein sensitive – loading both eggs and mayo in one mix may not work out just right. Also, with eggs, do not introduce heat, or the egg will cook in the hair 🙂
Can you do a mixture to get both say avocado +banana n you throw in a couple of eggs or mayo