WHAT ARE THE NOTABLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO CONCEPTS?
One might often think that hydration and repair are the same thing. However, to understand which aspect to focus on to optimize your hair care routine, it's important to grasp the difference between the two.
Firstly, hydration refers to everything related to your hair's ability to retain water. Hydrated hair is easy to style; it's supple and shiny.
As for repair, it involves your hair's ability to regenerate after suffering damage. This damage could result from excessive use of heat tools, chemical treatments, overexposure to UV rays, or aging of the hair fiber.
It's crucial to understand that while hydration can help prevent potential future damage by keeping your hair supple and less prone to breakage, it doesn't repair damaged hair. On the other hand, repair can help strengthen damaged hair, but it doesn't necessarily fulfill the same criteria as hydration. While understanding the difference between the two concepts, it's important to incorporate both hydration and repair into your hair care routine to keep your hair healthy.
Here are some signs indicating your hair needs hydration:
DRYNESS
Dry, lackluster hair or a rough texture indicates dryness.
BRITTLE HAIR
Brittle hair indicates a lack of moisture, meaning it has a low ability to retain water.
FRIZZ
Dehydrated hair tends to be "frizzy" as its cuticle lifts to allow moisture penetration.
LACK OF ELASTICITY
If hair doesn't return to its original shape after being stretched, it needs hydration.
Here are some signs indicating your hair needs repair:
SPLIT ENDS
The hair shaft is split or forked.
HAIR POROSITY
If hair absorbs water quickly but releases it at the same rate, it needs repair.
LACK OF SHINE
Damaged hair can lose its luster, shine, and appear dull.
Generally, hair in need of repair also needs hydration. It's important to note that no product can truly "repair" split ends except for a haircut, but certain products can help strengthen the hair and prevent further damage.
Here are our favorite products that can help with hair hydration:
Shu Uemura urban moisture mask; perfect for those struggling with hair dryness, this premium treatment is a must-have. Its rich formula provides deep hydration, protecting your hair from urban aggressions. With natural ingredients, it leaves hair soft, supple, and shiny, suitable for all hair types. Use it once or twice a week to transform dry strands into a radiant, healthy mane.
Kérastase Nutritive Night Serum; the miracle solution for intensely nourishing your hair while you sleep. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula quickly absorbs, working all night to revitalize dry and damaged hair. Rich in essential nutrients, it leaves your hair soft, shiny, and easy to style upon waking up. Perfect for all hair types, this serum is a must-have for an effective nighttime hair care routine.
Kérastase Nutri-Supplements Ends Serum; a targeted treatment specially designed to revive dry and damaged ends. Thanks to its concentrated formula rich in essential nutrients, this serum provides intense hydration and repairs split ends. It seals in moisture, strengthens the hair fiber, and adds shine without weighing down the hair. Perfect for daily use, this serum is the secret to perfectly cared-for hair from root to tip.
Here are our favorite products that can help with hair repair:
Kérastase Therapist Serum; an excellent repairing product from the "Resistance" range. It's specifically designed for very damaged hair.
This double-action anti-breakage serum fuses upon application to create a lightweight yet powerful repair solution for the hair. In addition to repairing and providing flexibility to the hair, the therapy serum also offers thermal protection up to 230 degrees, which is ideal if you regularly use heat styling tools.
Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Mask; an intensive treatment designed to help restore and repair very damaged hair. It's part of Shu Uemura's Ultimate Reset line, which also includes specific shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair.
This hair mask uses Shu Uemura's main ingredient, rice seed oil, known for its protective and moisturizing properties. It's a traditional ingredient used for centuries in Japan for its multiple benefits. Rice seed oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which help strengthen the hair.
In addition to rice seed oil, the Ultimate Reset Mask also contains a Unique Restoration Complex that helps repair the internal structure of the hair. This strengthens the hair from the inside, leaving it soft, smooth, and more resistant to breakage.
Finally, K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask; which is extremely popular for its ability to significantly repair hair damage.
This hair care mask uses a patented technology called K18Peptide™ bioactive peptide. This technology is the result of biotechnology research and targets keratin bonds (k18) in the hair. These bonds are often broken by coloring, bleaching, perms, chemical straightening, and even regular use of heat tools.
The K18 formula is designed to repair these broken bonds, thereby strengthening the internal structure of the hair. Results are often visible after the first use and continue to improve with repeated use. In just 4 minutes, the K18 mask promises to reset, repair, and replenish your hair, bringing it back to its closest possible state of youth and health.
In conclusion, understanding the difference between repairing and hydrating your hair is essential for choosing the right products and care routines. If you have any questions or would like personalized advice tailored to your specific hair needs, feel free to book a consultation appointment at Pinklablonde Club. Your stylist will be happy to accompany you on your journey to healthy hair.
