To better care for your hair, it's essential to understand its structure and the key elements that ensure its strength and shine. Hair is made up of several layers, but it's at the heart of the fiber that the internal bonds of keratin are located, particularly disulfide bonds. These play a fundamental role in hair health.

What are disulfide bridges?

Think of a hair as a ladder. The overall structure of the hair represents the ladder's rungs, while the rungs symbolize the disulfide bonds. These disulfide bonds are chemical bonds that hold the keratin chains together, providing strength, elasticity, and resistance to the hair fiber. If the rungs of this ladder break or weaken, the ladder loses its stability and eventually collapses. This is exactly what happens when the disulfide bonds in your hair are damaged: the hair fiber becomes brittle, dull, and prone to breakage.

What weakens disulfide bonds?

Several factors can degrade these essential connections:

• Chemical treatments : Coloring, bleaching, perming or straightening modify the internal structure of the hair and break many disulfide bridges.
• Heating appliances : Regular use of straighteners, curling irons or hair dryers can damage the hair fiber through thermal damage.
• Mechanical damage : Aggressive brushing, elastic bands that are too tight or hairstyles that are too tight weaken the hair.
• External aggressions : Pollution, UV rays and even unsuitable hair products contribute to degrading the internal bonds of keratin.

Innovative solutions to repair damaged hair

Fortunately, it is now possible to repair damaged hair without immediately resorting to scissors. At LAO Care , experts in scalp and hair health, we have developed a unique solution on the natural care market: INTENSE PROTEIN BONDING . This regenerating treatment is the first 100% natural Bond Repair, designed for damaged and weakened hair.

How does INTENSE PROTEIN BONDING work?

The INTENSE PROTEIN BONDING treatment works thanks to our patented active ingredient, PEPTICARE , which creates a biochemical action at the heart of the hair fiber. This process rebuilds hair proteins and regenerates up to 73% of disulfide bonds from the first application.

This treatment includes three products that work together. Here's the three-step protocol for optimal regeneration:

1. Double Cleanse : Use the Regenerating Shampoo by activating it in your hands before applying it to the crown of your head, temples, and back of your scalp. This prepares the hair fiber and gently cleanses it.
2. Deep Treatment : Apply the regenerating mask to the lengths and ends. Leave on for 5 to 20 minutes for deep repair.
3. Leave-in treatment : Finish with the treatment cream, which you apply to damp hair. Adjust the quantities according to your hair's porosity: 1 to 2 pumps for high porosity, and half a pump for low porosity.

LAO's additional tip: if you're not used to 100% natural hair care, we recommend clarifying your hair before starting your LAO Care treatment. The goal of clarifying your hair is to remove excess silicones and oils that have built up on your hair and are blocking your natural hair care.

The right actions to preserve the health of your hair

Beyond care, adopting the right daily habits is essential to protect your hair:

• Choose silk elastics or wide scrunchies to avoid breaking the hair fiber.
• Use a silk pillowcase or silk bonnet to reduce friction during the night.
• Regularly moisturize your lengths with natural oils like coconut or argan oil to maintain their shine.
• Limit the use of heating appliances and always apply a heat protectant when using them.

With the right hair care routine , natural treatments and the right actions, you can restore your hair and give it back all its strength and shine. Trust LAO Care , your partner for healthy hair.