Essential Proteins for Summer Hair

Key Takeaways

• Summer Hair Protection: Sun, salt, and chlorine can damage hair by depleting its natural proteins, making products with protective ingredients essential during warmer months.
• Targeted Protein Solutions: Specific proteins address different hair concerns; elastin protein helps maintain color, while almond protein is used to control frizz by repelling humidity.
• Deep Hydration from Natural Sources: Ingredients like marula oil and green caviar offer deep, silicone-free moisture to combat dehydration, which is especially important for curly or coarse hair types.
• Repairing Damaged Hair: Formulations with black rice and keratin protein work to visibly heal and strengthen severely damaged hair, replenishing proteins lost from bleaching or heat styling.

Protective ingredient 1: Proteins for Hair

NEXXUS PROTEINFUSION blends are engineered to replenish specific proteins lost to damage. Our protein science identifies the exact amino acids depleted by stressors like chemical coloring. For instance, the Color Assure range is infused with elastin protein and quinoa to counteract proteins lost during the process. Protein care also extends to styling. The Weightless Style range features a PROTEINLOCK system to form a protective barrier. For frizz control, the Ultralight Smooth range uses almond protein to repel humidity, while The Prep & Protect Leave-In Spray detangles and adds shine with hyaluronic acid.

Protective ingredient 2: Marula oil for hair

While many 'wonder oils' use silicone ('dimethicone') for temporary shine, marula oil offers lasting benefits. Curly hair is especially prone to damage and dehydration due to its raised cuticle structure. We use marula oil in our Curl Define range because its essential fatty acids deeply moisturize coarse hair. It's blended with silk protein, which is rich in the glycine and serine amino acids vital for curly hair health. For lightweight nourishment, our Maxximum Finishing Mist incorporates sweet almond oil, promoting long-term manageability.

Protective ingredient 3: Natural hydrators

Sun, styling heat, salt water, and chlorine all contribute to hair dehydration by causing moisture to evaporate from the hair's cortex. Dehydrated hair is difficult to style and lacks shine. The key is to replenish moisture without weighing hair down. Our solution begins in the shower with the Therappe Ultimate Moisture Shampoo and Humectress Ultimate Moisture Conditioner. This duo provides daily moisture replenishment with a PROTEINFUSION blend of elastin protein and green caviar, a powerhouse of vitamins and proteins that restores shine and suppleness.

Protective ingredient 4: Black rice for hair

Rice water, rich in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, has been used for centuries to strengthen hair by replenishing lost proteins. We harness the power of black rice in our Keraphix system, which includes the Damage Healing Shampoo, Conditioner, and Treatment Masque. This system combines black rice with keratin protein to visibly heal extremely damaged strands from within. This clinically-proven protein blend is ideal for hair damaged by bleaching, heat styling, or split ends.

Choose the Right Protein Ingredients for Your Hair

Protecting your hair from summer damage and daily stressors comes down to using products with the right ingredients. Whether you need to replenish proteins lost from coloring, control frizz in high humidity, deeply moisturize curly hair, or repair severe damage, there is a scientifically-backed solution. By understanding the roles of ingredients like elastin protein, marula oil, and black rice, you can select the targeted care your hair needs to stay strong, hydrated, and healthy.