PEH balance

PEH balance is called as a keyword for hair care, it's the biggest tool to improve hair condition - a three-step method that will solve all your hair problems. See how it works !!

PEH balance is a one of my the most important hair rule: see here

This is a more complicated topic, with a lot of theory, if you ready, feel free to read.

1. PROTEINS

They are made of amino acids, which are also building a hair. Their role is to increase the hair's resistance to external damage, fill the defects formed and regenerate.

+ When we properly use protein-based cosmetics; our hair is visibly thicker, stronger and rebuild and full of volume.

• deficiency = dull hair, no valium

• excess = dry hair, rough, frizzy, prone to knotting, brittle, difficult to style

Examples of proteins:

Macromolecular Proteins - they work on the surface, protect the hair with film and moisturize (they bind with water that does not evaporate):

- Wheat Protein

- Milk Protein

- Silk

- Oat Protein

- Corn Protein

- Soy Protein

- Elastin

- Collagen

- Egg yolk

Hydrolyzed Proteins - they are smaller particles of divided protein (due to hydrolysis) that are able to repair hair defects:

- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

- Hydrolized Keratin

- Hydrolyzed Milk Protein

- Hydrolyzed Casein

- Hydrolyzed silk

- Hydrolyzed Elastin

- Hydrolized Collagen

Amino acids - the smallest molecules, they penetrate even deeper than hydrolysed proteins:

- Cysteine

- Arginine

Good advise:

Some hair types love proteins, some not (the majority of hight porosity hair don't like them), still it is recommended to use it at least once in a month. (I'm using them every 3/4 times I wash my hair)

Determine the frequency of using them by yourself. Try to use different kinds of proteins and different frequency of using them. For best results keep proteins on hair at least 20-30min so they can be able to absorb the hair.

To not excess proteins always use them in a combination with humectants!

2. Humecants

This substances are responsible for moisturizing the hair. They have the ability to bind with water, thanks to humectants water getting stored on the hair cuticle. Their role is to moisturize.

+ When we properly use humectant-based cosmetics, our hair are moisturized, soft and elastic.

• deficiency = dull hair, greasy

• excess = dry, frizzy hair, rough, prone to knotting

Examples of humectants:

- Glycerin - Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice - Urea - Hyaluronic Acid - panthenol - honey - flaxseed gel

Remember :

The effects of humectants depends on humidity and temperature. Humid air is attracted by humectants inside the hair. Dry air causes water to be extracted by humectants into dry air so hair may become dry and frizzy.

To let humectants work on the hair and provide hydration we need emollients!

3. Emollients

They create a layer on the surface of the hair that allows moisture retention, protect the hair from damage. Do not allow water to evaporate from the cuticle. Thanks to them, the hair does not frize. Their rule is lubrication.

+ When we properly use emollient-based cosmetics, our hair is smooth, soft, shiny and moisturized.

• deficiency = too light, dry, rough hair.

• excess = heavy hair, greasy, no volume

Examples of emollients:

- natural oils and butters (e.g. argan oil and shea butter) - fatty alcohols (e.g. Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol) - paraffin (Paraffinum Liquidum, Mineral Oil) - waxes (e.g. lanolin, bee wax) - silicons

Good advice:

It's very important to choose oils adapted to the porosity of your hair. For the best results oil your hair systematically at least once a week.

SPECIALLY FOR YOU: A great tool "How to recognise what your hair needs?" :

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Greetings,

- Karolina