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❤ DEAR TRESSBUZZ ❤ THIS WEEK'S BURNING QUESTION Dear Tressbuzz,    I keep reading about protein/moisture balance but it seems confusing to me.  What exactly is that?  -Fossella Dear Fossella,   Protein/moisture balance simply refers to maintaining a balance between strength and moisture in your hair.  It is one of the most important aspects of length retention in African American hair.  Hair is protein.  Many of the things we do to our hair - relaxers, extreme heat tools, poor diet, etc. - can lead to the breakdown of hair's internal protein structure.  Maintaining protein levels in hair can be done by refraining from or limiting damaging processes and by incorporating a scheduled protein treatment.  Remember, however, no amount of protein treatments are going to do a thing if you are regularly doing more damage than good.  Moisture levels must be maintained in Black hair above all else.  Our hair's tendency toward dryness and brittleness must be addressed on a regular basis.  This can be done through the incorporation of a water-based moisturizer applied as needed.  Remember, water is moisture.  Silicone and grease are not moisture.  I often use straight water sealed with oil as my moisturizer.  Once moisture levels are adequately established then strength through protein can be incorporated periodically.  This is where the balancing act comes in as protein overload can lead to hard/brittle/breaking hair.  A rule of thumb is to start protein at once a month then add or subtract as needed.  To keep an eagle eye on the amount of proteins you are getting check your products against my HIDDEN PROTEINS list.  Hair in protein overload (hard/brittle) or moisture overload (stretchy) is not balanced so if you find yourself in one of these conditions clarify the hair and take steps in the opposite direction ASAP.  You might also like....... GET THIS LOOK IN STYLE/TECH... A BLACK WOMAN'S HAIR IN BLOG LAND... PANTENE RELAXED & NATURAL IN REVIEWS... FOOT LOOSE IN HOT TIPS... STUFF WE LOVE - THIS MONTH'S TRESSY AWARDS Becca Beach Tint in 'Raspberry' e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeliner in 'Midnight' ◄◄  ★WINNER:    Jason WU Spring/Summer 2013 | Becca Beach Tint Sophisticated polish.  Glowing skin.  Defined lip.  Strong brow.  Take it to the streets with Becca Beach Tint in Strawberry or Papaya. ★ HONORABLE MENTION:  e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeliner How can they do it for this price?!  Deep indelible color payoff and a formula that stays put through workout, dining, clubbing.  Included angled brush makes application goof-proof and flawless.  Get it! tressbuzz recommends: fun sites to check out K.I.S.S.   ❤ Black Hair Information ❤ Naturally Curly  ❤   TaysNotebook Hairlista ❤ Black Hair Planet ❤ Buildable Beauty ❤ Long Hair Care Forum We can’t do this alone! TressBuzz.com gives deepest heartfelt thanks to our donors and invites you to join our supporters who help keep this website running and the content coming. Any amount helps! Thanks from the bottom of our hearts!

SEARCH TRESSBUZZ.COM THE POLLING BOOTH LAST MONTH'S POLL RESULTS: HOW OFTEN DO YOU SWITCH UP YOUR STYLE? 33% Say they change their style frequently. 50% say occasionally for a little spice. 17% Say never - same style since high school! __________ Tressbuzz video feature |Work Hair:  Middle-part bun. |Purchased pure argan oil at Andaluz. |Scalp massage with peppermint oil/water mist. |Using up all old products after moving to new house. |Really missing V05 Silky Experiences - have to find a source around here. |Workout hair:  High ponytail with running hat.

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