Fabric of hair Investigates: The Skinification of Hair, Part 2
Ceramides🧡💛🧡💛
What are ceramides are and why they are important to your hair's health?
Ceramides are a type of lipid and a natural component of hair, found in the cuticle, the outermost layer that protects and provides strength to the hair shaft.
The cuticle is composed of a number of dead cells that overlap each other resembling roof shingles. Ceramides bind these “scales” of the cuticle together and in the case of healthy hair; result in smooth, silky strands.
In damaged hair, however, the ceramides are absent, which results in dull, coarse and dry strands.
Though ceramides occur naturally in the hair, overuse of chemical treatments, excessive use of heat appliances and over-cleansing in time depletes ceramides and leads to raised cuticles.
Ceramides keep the hair cuticle flat, helping to smooth hair, enhance shine and allow hair to endure wear and tear over time. They promote elasticity and moisture retention, and aid in strengthening hair.
Ceramides are most beneficial to chemically treated hair including coloring, bleaching and relaxing.
Incorporating products with natural oils that contain ceramides into your regimen will help to keep the condition of your hair in check. Even if your hair looks and feels great, adding treatments with ceramides can only elevate your hair health.
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