PROTEIN vs MOISTURE: How To Build a Balanced Styling Routine for Healthy Curly Hair | All Hair Types

[@jasminesivels6242]

GIRL.... you talking about moisture overload, your description and the music in the back ground got my anxiety through the roof haha. Incredibly helpful video, you are awesome!

[@TheFitCurls]

Moisture overload makes me that anxious 🤣🤣🤣 thank you!!

[@rukhsanamurtaza9609]

Plz show some picture example of protein deficiency n moisture deficiency

[@bethanykearsley3611]

I have NEVER heard of needing protein for my hair and your description of protein deficiency is spot on! I cannot wait to figure this out! Thank you!!

[@emkn1479]

I assumed that my hair was low porosity because it’s not colored and rarely heat styled, but I’ve found that once I started using more regular protein-rich deep conditioning treatments my hair is looking and feeling so much better. It’s taken a long time to figure this out, so yes, patience is key. I’m guessing that simple environmental exposure and manipulation have wreaked their havoc over the years 🤷‍♀️ I never did any sorts of special treatments up until nearly a year ago. Thanks for the explanation!

[@TheFitCurls]

Happy to help! Not all high-porosity hair is porous due to damage - it's all about the shingling of those keratin molecules! I'm glad protein is helping your curls to thrive, and thank you for watching xxx

[@christinaobert5664]

This is hands down one of the best videos on this subject. Explaining the hair strand test and what it means and then what to do etc made it so easy to understand. Most of the other videos on this subject are just not helpful at all because they are more confusing then anything. So thank you!!! 👏 👏

[@jamiebowden4707]

I totally agree 150%!

[@TheFitCurls]

Oh my gosh this means so much to hear!! I’m so glad this was clear and helpful 💛💛💛

[@diananemoy7409]

1000%, have spent years watching endless videos, research on Google articles by pros and not a single has consicely helped im being as informative and without a doubt help me classify my hair as this awesome video. Its insane that the topic is just this ridiculous among finding the perfect product balance LOL!

[@paigenoel9190]

Started embracing my natural hair texture only a week ago -- definitely sounds like I'm over-moisturizing! Thanks for the helpful video. :) Can't wait to see where I am in a few weeks!

[@TheFitCurls]

It’s so easy to over-moisturize fine hair! Best of luck in your journey and keep me posted! xx

[@ALT-vz3jn]

Omg running my fingers up and down the hair shaft was the answer for me. I always thought I was low porosity because it takes a long time for my hair to get wet. My hair shaft is all bumpy, so now I know it’s high porosity. Thank you!! Very grateful! 🙏🏻❤️

[@TheFitCurls]

Yayyy for learning about our hair!! xx

[@jamiebowden4707]

The previous comment could not be more true! This was so helpful!!! All of the other videos I have watched regarding protein and moisture balance were SO confusing!!! You explained it so well! Thank you so much!!! And you are too cute and I'm so glad you're back! Good luck on your move!!! 🥰👍

[@TheFitCurls]

Oh wow, thank you so so much!! I put a lot of work and research into this video to make sure it was as clear as possible, so I’m glad it helped!!! xxx

[@sydneybriner8240]

You are now my favorite person. I have looked for information on this for a while. Thank you for looking out for us curly girls :)

[@bluejay4620]

Figuring out my hair's porosity has been so overwhelming, thanks for this sweet, informative, chill, funny vid! Much love! ❤

[@TheFitCurls]

I’m glad to help!! 💛

[@bluejay4620]

Also, your curls look great and you are in the process of moving?! Skills! 👏🏻❤

[@ALT-vz3jn]

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[@darabartosiewicz8133]

While looking for reviews for lus brand products that I want to buy for my niece, I came upon you and this super informative video! I don't have curly hair and it's also very grey, but I was wondering how much of what you say here can apply to myself? Your video is inspiring me to take a closer look at what I use and how my hair reacts. Thank you!

[@TheFitCurls]

All hair needs both protein and moisture, so you can absolutely apply the science here to your own hair! I’m so glad this was informative - thanks for watching!! xx

[@CupCaked]

Great overview of the protein/moisture issue. Great details!

[@senobiakhan9616]

Thank you Angela - Loved this video💜💜💜. It has helped me so much in understanding my hair more and how to help it along 💯💯💯

[@cwest496]

Thank you for posting this video! I now understand the difference in hair porosity and know it will be a game changer for me. Best description that I have ever listened too!

[@littlemissprickles]

Curl twins! Mine look like yours on a good day, but good days are rare! Can't wait to start getting more sophisticated by actually styling!

[@jenierime889]

As someone who went through higral vatigue I can say that cuting it off is NOT the only solution! I now have the hair I had before it was even "over moisturized" All I had to do was clarify alot and cut out all conditioner. And add LOTS OF PROTIEN! Only 6 months in and I can see new baby hairs and it's curls are coming back!

[@TheFitCurls]

WOW thank you for sharing!!! I’m sure that has been quite a tough journey! xx

[@mollydog444]

Thank you for getting to the point without alot of bs.

[@diananemoy7409]

Thank you for this video. Even being an ingredient nazi and spending most of my life trying every combo of product for my hair which is exactly like yours I have comically and insanely yet to find the perfect protein or moisture balance even with all my efforts. Baffles me lol as always either I'm weighed down and over moisturized or more frizz and dryness than I already naturally have. Getting smooth defined plump frizz free curls like yours has always been my goal and how my hair was in my teens among a tighter curl before all my years of heat styling and straightening. Now my curls are never uniform and always have sections of just frizz or poof left behind even after scrunchig out casts etc which never leaves behind the great curls it does for most. I have no frizz and good definition with the cast looking a crunchy got mess only so totally backwards. Definitely will be trying more of your tips. Also I wish I could ever learn to cut my own hair, your cuts in all your videos are flawless and I cannot find a professional stylist no matter how much I have spent to properly cut my layers and hair like yours so it styles more easily! 😅🤗

[@SioLazer]

Maybe it's not a super common thing but I was hoping you'd talk a bit about how you personally manage avoiding getting over-moisturized or even if you've had hygral fatigue. I'm not a fitness professional but a fitness enthusiast and it's definitely an issue for me. The best I got is to take my hair down as soon as I can so it can start drying and to use a blow dryer as often as I can. Otherwise, my hair will stay damp all day.

[@TheFitCurls]

I hear you and you are on the right track! Post-exercise I will often just diffuse my root area for a few minutes to help it dry. I will make sure to address this in more detail soon though - being prone to moisture overload is a very real and rough struggle!

[@DebRoo11]

This video should be manditory for every girl on her 16th birthday lol soooo much gooood info. Im 43 and never heard any of this bf

[@sandyhamen5841]

Really great video. Yours are by far the most informative curl videos I’ve watched because you actually take the time to explain the why, not just the how AND you’re helping us all figure out what’s right for us as individuals. Thank!

[@corneliahall7669]

Thank you for these videos! I'm not sure whether my hair is lacking moisture or protein, since the strands stretch with no problem, but my hair is overall very dry and the curls get frizzy and don't form well. I think it is low porosity because I put a strand in a glass of water, and it didn't sink at all.

[@diananemoy7409]

I completely relate to the lifetime of confusion classifying my hair type haha. I have always assumed I was low porosity purely because my hair strand floats in a glass of water per tray tray but every time I have googled dozens of explanations and videos I am left more confused among many claim the water test isnt the only factor to check and so many same hair issues are shared on both low and high porosity. It truly makes it impossible for normal people to know 100% and come up with a game plan. This video has to be the most helpful I have yet to run across period and I am realizing I have always feared and avoided protein products per dreaded crunchy dried out hair when I used too many protein products in the past so I have stick with only lightweight moisture for years logically thinking that should solve all frizzy and dry by nature issues for most curly hair but it alone never gives me uniform definition and frizz free curls like Angela as I have the same hair type. Think the balance is adding in a weekly protein treatment weekly as opposed to my main styling products or something I use more often to not overload and hope that allows the moisturizing products to actually absorb into my hair instead of just sit on it as is the problem for most low porosity ladies it seems. You might have the same issue and yes I feel like we are all doing calculus and trying to solve the davinci code to get this elusive blanche for those of us with fussy hair all our lives. Nothing has stressed me more than my hair for decades and that even beats out work! 😅😅

[@susanmunro1683]

This is excellent info. Exact,y the resource I was looking for. Super helpful! Thank you!

[@yaeledmonds5158]

Hi Angela, We all have different areas of hair where the porosity is different, eg roots are lower porosity. How do you balance your hair as a whole?

[@TheFitCurls]

That is a great question! I target my treatments and products more heavily in the higher porosity areas of my hair, such as the front and top sections and the ends, which helps balance the whole head overall :)

[@myhusbandisbetterthandarcy9821]

Thank you for the info! I did not know how to determine porosity. Very helpful.

[@TheFitCurls]

Happy to help!!

[@genkestrel7254]

I love your videos so much. You're such an excellent presenter and teacher

[@AuntieMary17]

Angela, I work in an OR and have to wear a cotton hat for between 8 to 24 hours a day. This is BAD for my curls! Any suggestions?

[@tomarcrauswell5613]

I love this video It's so informative. Thank you!

[@TheFitCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@sunshine5129]

Thank you for this very informative video girl 🙏🏼

[@TheFitCurls]

Of course!!

[@jeaneb]

thank you for such a thorough & informative video! i love the LUS curly styler but it lacks protein & my hair likes protein.. i forgot that keratin is a protein & i have the it's a 10 with keratin. gonna try a combo of those 2. ☺️🤞

[@terriangutman8377]

This was amazing 🤩

[@TheFitCurls]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed! 💛

[@alineparadis8444]

Amazing video, all the information that I needed. Thanks

[@TheFitCurls]

Glad I could help!! 💛

[@SuperDflower]

Can you lack both? My single strand breaks very easily but my hair feels pretty soft and I’m losing my curls easily. I’m very confused

[@TheFitCurls]

You can absolutely need both! Try a protein-rich deep conditioner :)

[@SuperDflower]

@@TheFitCurls That’s really nice of you to reply to me. I did try a protein pack and it did seem to help. I’m wondering if you would ever do a video where you talk about the products that you use in a given week or a given month regarding 13 moisture balance. I’m wondering if I’m better off with protein in my shampoo and conditioner not so much in my styling products. There must be a difference because of the way the different products affect your hair. Do you have an opinion about this? I would say that I have been using the bounce curl gel and Wale really like the way defines my curls it seems to dry my hair out. I’m not sure if it’s getting flash drive because of the aloe or what. Anyhow, any input is greatly appreciated. This is all very mysterious

[@ALT-vz3jn]

@@SuperDflower not Angela 😆 but my hair can’t stand protein in my styling products. When I use a protein shampoo and deep conditioner it looks great, but when I use styling products with protein in them my curls are lifeless, brittle and lose their shine.

[@addyfloyd814]

I think I might have protein overload - what deep condition mask for moisture (without protein) do you recommend?

[@TheFitCurls]

Hi there! Curlsmith has some great protein-free and super moisturizing hair masks that can help rebalance your protein overloaded hair. I also have a whole list of product recommendations in the blog post linked in the description box!

[@addyfloyd814]

@@TheFitCurls You are awesome thank you, I will check it out. This transition phase is not easy... but with your help and knowledge it is better!

[@free2bkittenforever]

I mixed my protein conditioner with my moisturizing conditioner. That's my balance hack lol

[@TaylorssAmazingg]

Should I be avoiding Glycerin in hair products? Specially looking at Mop Top's curly hair custard. The 2nd ingredient is gylcerin...

[@paigecooke4088]

my hair has become stringy and limp lately. I did the stretch test and it broke immediately but after a lot of research, I think I’m “normal” porosity. That leaves me very confused as to what to do next, please help!

[@ALT-vz3jn]

If your hair broke from the stretch test you need protein...

[@irkabla880]

To me it sounds like your hair needs hydration, at least that is what my hair looked like after protein overload.

[@blondieishere1]

I couldn't find the post on the protein and moisture products

[@lizrogiani8894]

Loved this video & your shirt!

[@sarangcrochets9583]

Im pretty confused. I tried the stretch test thingy and I pulled, and it kinda stretched then when one end was let go, it got all like coily idk if that made sense I hope it did. Im not sure what I need my hair feels soft when styled but later on feels very dry. I get a lot of frizz near the top of my head . Also it’s been Looking very dull sense my last wash day idk if that’s normal

[@christy8618]

Thank you for this info!!!!!!!!

[@rukhsanamurtaza9609]

Plz give examples of hdrofatigue n protein over load in video form n pic form it would helps lot

[@jasminprufer2450]

Great Video 💪🏻😊

[@TheFitCurls]

Thank you 🙌

[@gueracabrera8903]

You have the most perfect teeth I've ever seen. 😁

[@TheFitCurls]

Hurray, the braces were worth it!! 😆 thank you!

[@angelamonahan2573]

Hey Angela, I tried to watch your new "Autumn Routine" video, but it says its *private* so its blocked. ??🤷‍♀️??

[@TheFitCurls]

It’s going live at 3pm today! KZbin is being glitchy 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@angelamonahan2573]

@@TheFitCurls Ohhh. Ok, cool! (Phew!) And thanks for responding!! 💜

[@rachelswenson4727]

What happens if my hair doesn’t stretch ~at all~ but doesn’t snap/break either?

[@TheFitCurls]

Try the stretch test when your hair is wet - all hair should have some elasticity to it! Beyond that, I would say consult your hair stylist :)

[@samanthamaria2120]

Hey I have 2c hair any affordable products anyone would recommend x

[@sherilynschneider]

Giovanni - on Amazon

[@emkn1479]

GVP Conditioning Balm and Zotos All About Curls products at Sally’s.

[@LauraLea40]

To confusing

[@Lisagj27]

Awesome tips as usual!!! Thank you!!

[@TheFitCurls]

My pleasure - thank you for watching!! xxx

[@Lisagj27]

@@TheFitCurls I saw you mention a "steam refresh"? Do you have a video for that?

[@TheFitCurls]

Tomorrow 3pm 😘