Does Your Damaged Hair Need Protein or Moisture? Here's How to Tell

Does your hair need protein or moisture? There are a few clear signs you can look for to determine the best treatment for your damaged strands.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Richard Thomas

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Were cracking the hair code on this one.

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Nailing down ahair routinecan feel a bit like solving a mystery.

What better way to crack the case than by enlisting some hair care experts?

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Were diving into everything you should probably know ahead.

How Can You Tell if Your Hair Needs Protein?

Another sign is that its super staticky.

Honestly most hair needs moisture, unless you’ve got unusuallyoily hair, Pelusi says.