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2011 Ceramides Challenge
Want improved moisture/protein balance? Manage porosity? Shinier hair? Stronger more manageable hair? Fortify you hair against heat/chemical services?
Whether you are relaxed, texlaxed, permed, natural, use diect heat, indirect heat, low heat, no heat, color treated, highlighted, no color; Everyone can benefit from ceramides.
This is a continuation of Reecie's Ceramides challenge in 2010. I had such great results last year from using ceramides consistently; I really want to keep this going Plus, I'm a challenge junkie
What are ceramides?
Ceramides are fatty molecules that naturally occur in the hair fiber. They are the "glue' of the hair fiber that hold all of the layers together.
How do ceramides benefit hair?
Ceramides form a seal on the cuticle layer, limiting the loss of protein molecules from the hair shaft; protecting the fiber against normal wear and tear from manipulation (washing & styling), UV rays, heat and chemical services; like dye, relaxers etc. This seal also helps to keep the cuticle flat and tightly packed; they fill in gaps in the cuticle, giving shine and keeping porosity low. Over time, hair loses ceramide molecules. From heat and chemical but also just from the hair istself aging. Older and/or damaged hair contains less ceramide than newer/healthier hair. So it makes sense to incorporate ceramides to maintain hair health.
*Note: Ceramides help limit the loss of protein and help strengthen the hair fiber. However they are not proteins, nor can they replace protein in your reggie. (Some people have found they need less protein though)
Where can I find ceramides?
There are plant oils and extracts that contain plant ceramides. They function much the same as those found in our own hair. Many hair products also contain natural and synthetic ceramides
(See post #2 for a list of oils and products containing ceramides)
Challenge Rules:
1. Use a ceramide containing product at least once a week
2. Check in once a week and let us know how its going for you.
3. Share your reviews on products you have tried, as well as any ceramide info you may stumble upon.
***Join the challenge at any time by answering the following questions:***
What ceramide oils/products will you be using?
How will you be using them? (pre-poo, shampoo, DC, leave-in, sealing etc)
How often will you be using them?
What ceramide oils/products will you be using?
How will you be using them? (pre-poo, shampoo, DC, leave-in, sealing etc)
How often will you be using them?
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