When it comes to hair health, one of the most common misconceptions is that you need an abundance of protein to repair tresses damaged by chemical treatments and color changes. (The conversation on whether or not to use protein-rich products on your hair has, in fact, blown up within the beauty space since February, with numerous editors, influencers, and even doctors and scientists weighing in on the topic.) But if you ask most hair experts, they’ll tell you—too much of a good thing is right on the money in this case. Overusing protein-laden products such as bond builders and Keratin-rich masks can often be detrimental, leaving your hair rougher, more prone to damage, and unmistakably drab. “Dull hair is a very common condition I see with clients that use bond builders,” says the prominent New York City colorist Sharon Dorram. “Over time, these products build up and coat the hair. After shampooing and heat drying, the hair becomes crispy and brittle.”
In truth, your hair needs constant hydration more than anything. And, as you very well know, healing your hair takes time. To gain clarity on the protein overload debate, we consulted a handful of the most skilled and revered colorists and stylists on both coasts. Below, they’ve shared some necessary hair wisdom, along with their go-to picks to keep clients’ hair in its most stable and lustrous state—the most hydrating products that help remediate protein overload for hair.
Use an Effective Clarifying Shampoo
Sharon Dorram, Sally Hershberger Salon NYC
“Solving the protein overdose problem that we see often is easy to remedy, but it can take time,” Dorram, the veteran colorist who counts Julia Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, and Priyanka Chopra as clients, tells W. “The first step would be to use an excellent clarifying shampoo to remove accumulated protein buildup on hair. My constant, go-to recipe is always to shampoo first with Philip B Peppermint Avocado Shampoo. The hair becomes refreshed and…
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