Many people think that when they have dry, damaged hair, they only need a moisturizing treatment to address the issue. In most cases, it’s actually due to protein deficiency.

Here at Studio 36 Organics we are dedicated to choosing the correct organic treatment for your specific hair needs…

Protein and How It Affects the Hair

Our hair is primarily made up of chains of amino acids and proteins called keratin. Think of the hair as a building with keratin as the bricks. Because of overstyling, chemical treatments, and environmental stressors, keratins become worn out, creating gaps in the hair which eventually leads to damage and breakage.

Below are some of the signs your hair is in dire need of protein.

Hair looks limp and stringy.

Is your hair not as full and bouncy as it use to be? Dull and limp hair is a sign of protein deficiency. Most people think there hair needs additional styling product to bring it back to life, but this practice actually further compromises the health of the hair. Layering more products on already weak hair will weigh it down, causing it to look stringy.

Hair has low elasticity.

Perform the wet test. Take about 10 strands of your hair and spray some water on them. Make sure to hold them tight then gently pull the hair. If the hair stretches and bounces back to its normal length without breaking, it means the hair is healthy. If it stretches and doesn’t return or stretches and breaks, then chances are your hair is missing protein.

Hair has been colored recently.

Hair color, bleach, and treatments contain chemicals that alter the bonds of the hair, leading to damage. These chemicals elevate the pH of the hair and causes the cuticles to rise. The longer the cuticles are raised up, the longer the cortex of the hair is exposed and, therefore, makes the hair more susceptible to protein loss and breakage.

There’s increased shedding and breakage.

We normally lose up to 100 strands a day. But if you are losing more hair that doesn’t come from the root, then it is a protein issue and needs to be addressed immediately.

Note: increased hair loss could be caused by many things: a hormonal imbalance, vitamin deficiencies, stress, auto-immune disorders, medications, chemotherapy and more.

It’s important to thoroughly consult and analyze the scalp and hair before deciding a lack of protein is the culprit.

Hair feels gummy.

Does the hair feel mushy and sticky? This could mean the client’s hair’s support system is weak and has been over-moisturized, causing the texture to change and feel funny. Or worse, the hair has suffered from far too much lightening, causing it to feel like bubblegum.

Here at Studio 36 Organics we use only the safest, organic treatments giving the best results for your specific hair needs.

Here are a few of our customized organic hair treatments for these situations above…..

Rebuilding is our deep regenerative organic treatment, which supplies hair fibers with the essential components: biomimetic vegetable proteins/keratin; lipids, trace elements and minerals that supply strength, softness, resistance and repairs the hair cuticles.

Silk ‘n Glow is our nutritious treatment transforming hairs synergy by restructuring, nourishing and silkening with these active organic ingredients. Biodynamic Oats, organic Cupuaçu butter and ethical Brazilian Nut makes for soft and shiny hair.

Moisture Pack

Replenishes dry hair with optimal hydration and lipid levels using biodynamic hazel, organic honey, fair trade Murumuru butter, and macadamia oil leaving the hair intensely silky, soft and shiny while preventing split ends.