Protein/Moisture Balance

OMG. I didn't know there was so much chemistry behind my hair.  I always knew that moisture was important for my hair (although I failed to keep my hair moisturized on a consistent basis before the beginning of this month), but I didn't realize the importance of protein on my hair.  I learned that too much moisture can cause my hair to be very soft and mushy like fine baby hair, which can lead to breakage.  To counteract that, a protein treatment can be used to strengthen the hair back to its normal state.  However, too much protein can make the hair very hard and brittle, which, too, can lead to hair breakage.  This is where moisture will come in handy to help counteract that.  Also, too little moisture and too little protein can cause breakage. So, there must be a balance between the two to ensure your hair is both strong, moisturized, and elastic. (I think I am understanding this correctly...::shrugs::)

I am still learning more about this balance but at least am aware on some probable causes for hair breakage.  Honestly, I haven't done a protein treatment or a deep conditioning in a very hot minute because I didn't really understand the purpose of doing these two things.  Now that I have been reading about other women's routines, I might consider incorporating protein treatments and deep conditionings to my regimen if necessary.

However, I think I am going to do a protein treatment on May 1st when I take my braids out.  But first, I need to find some good natural products to use for the treatment. I know some women use eggs and mayo for their protein treatments so I might use these myself since I don't really want to have to spend money on something when I have stuff already in my kitchen.  I am not entirely sure but I think you are supposed to deep condition after the protein treatment to help rebalance your hair but I need to look up some more information. I just wanted to jot down what I have been looking up lately.  I really want to perfect my regimen so I can stick with it for the long run (if that is even possible). I know hair acts differently in the winter because of dryness and summer because of heat and humidity.

AHHHHH, there is so much to this hair journey!!!  Hopefully it won't be so overwhelming once I get the information pat down and find out what works best for my hair.

Here is a video I want to use as a reference:


Another video explaining the moisture/protein balance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODoekkLrbIo&feature=related