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Hydration vs. Moisturization
What does it mean to have hydrated hair and why is it so important?
When it comes to picking products, many consumers miss the mark on βhydration.β Most think moisture hydration are the same thing.
What is the difference between hydration and moisture?
Hydration is the process of applying water to the hair and involves penetrating the hair strand.
It is meant to increase the absorption of water in your hair follicles, and increasing the amount of water in your hair.
The increased level of hydration makes your hair soft, bouncy, and strong, as opposed to dry, frizzy, and brittle.
Moisturization is the process of locking water or hydration in the hair shaft, which is focused on the surface of the hair strand.
This can be done with any product, process, or tool that will slow down water evaporating or leaving the hair.
So while hydration is about moisture absorption, moisturization is about moisture retention.
This means hydrators will normally contain humectants while moisturizers contain sealants or anti-humectants.
You need to both hydrate and moisturize in order to keep your hair from getting dry.
How do I hydrate my hair?
To hydrate your hair and increase the water that gets absorbed in your hair, you'll need a humectant. Humectants carry and attract water.
Note: Popular humectants in haircare products are glycerin and honey.
How do I moisturize my hair?
Once you've hydrated your hair with a water or humectant-based product, you need something to seal in that moisture.
Note: The most popular anti-humectants and sealants are natural oils and butters, which lock moisture into your hair and keep your hair moisturized throughout the day. πππππ
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