Protein vs. Moisture vs. Bond: Which Does Your Hair Need?
The Quick Tests
Elasticity Stretch Test (on a shed strand)
- Snaps fast, feels rough → Protein + Bond
- Stretches then stays gummy → Moisture + Bond
- Stretches and springs back → Balanced
Touch & Visual Cues
- Fluffy, frays easily, breaks when brushed: Protein support needed.
- Mushy when wet, frizzy/flat when dry: Moisture deficit.
- Post-bleach/heat, sudden brittleness: Add bond repair first.
What Each Family Does
- Protein (keratin/amino acids): Fills weak spots, improves snap strength.
- Moisture (humectants/emollients): Replumps with hydration and slip.
- Shop: Conditioners (hydration) + Glow Trio Bundle (care set)
- Bond Repair: Reconnects internal bonds after chemical/thermal stress.
- Shop: SOS Repair System
The Routine Builder
If you need Protein + Bond (brittle/snap-prone):
- Bond treatment (weekly) → 2) Protein-rich conditioner (1–2×/wk) → 3) Serum to seal.
If you need Moisture + Bond (gummy/tangled when wet):
- Bond treatment (weekly) → 2) Hydrating conditioner or mask (2×/wk) → 3) Leave-in daily.
If you’re Balanced (normal stretch/recovery):
Alternate protein and moisture weekly; protect daily; clarify 1×/mo.
- Shop: K. Fiber Shampoo/Conditioner, Purifier Micelar 12-in-1, Professional Shampoos (clarifying)
Avoid the Pendulum Problem
Too much protein = stiff/dull; too much moisture = limp/gummy. Track how your hair feels, then adjust frequency—not just product type.
Find your formula—SOS Repair System for bonds, K. Fiber shampoo for strength, Hydrating Conditioners for softness, Purifier Micelar 12-in-1 for daily defense.
