PEH care, the key to beautiful hair

More and more attention is being paid to hair - and rightly so! Many women dream of having beautiful, well-groomed hair. In addition to a proper diet, rich in micro- and macroelements, the cosmetics we use are also very important. It is becoming increasingly fashionable to use natural cosmetics without silicones or artificial additives.

PEH - proteins, emollients and humectants

PEH-based care is nothing more than a carefully selected combination of proteins, emollients and humectants, which, when used skilfully (depending on the hair type), yield amazing results.

P for protein care

Proteins are known as the building blocks of hair. They are nothing more than "bricks" of sorts that form the structure of the hair, giving it volume and filling it out. Proteins have the ability to temporarily fill in micro-damage in the hair structure, making it stronger. They can be divided into macromolecular, hydrolysed and so-called free amino acids.

High-molecular-weight proteins

Large-moleculeproteins are unable to penetrate deep into the hair - they are deposited on the surface of the hair, forming a kind of microfilm. This type of protein smooths and shines the hair and can make it look as if it has been keratinised.

Large-moleculeproteins include, for example, milk proteins, silk proteins, gelatine, keratin, collagen and yolk.

Low-molecular proteins

Low-molecular-weightproteins are hydrolysed so that their specific structure can penetrate deep into the hair, strengthening it .Hydrolysed proteins include hydrolysed milk, hydrolysed silk, hydrolysed soya or hydrolysed keratin.

Amino acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are able to penetrate deeply into the hair and therefore remain in the hair for a longer period of time than, for example, low-molecular-weight (hydrolysed) proteins. Amino acids in cosmetics are, for example, arginine or l-cysteine.

Too much is not enough, so do not overdose on proteins

Proteins can be overdone! If hair receives too much protein, it becomes stiff, limp and dull. It will feel dry and brittle to the touch. It is then necessary to balance hair nutrition by using humectants or emollients. Hair that has received too much protein should be washed with a clarifying shampoo. After cleansing, it is a good idea to invest in an emollient conditioner to restore the hair's balance. In some cases, wet oiling of the hair or the use of humectant masks may be necessary. The key is really what kind of hair you have. Highly porous, low-porous or medium-porous hair needs slightly different care to allow it to shine.