{"id":3525,"date":"2022-02-16T12:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=3525"},"modified":"2022-03-09T11:53:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T16:53:31","slug":"hyaluronic-acid-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/hyaluronic-acid-hair","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid for Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

What is hyaluronic acid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It turns out that we have it in our own body\u2014hyaluronic acid<\/a> is naturally found in our skin, eyes, and connective tissue. \u201cHyaluronic acid is a high molecular weight glycosaminoglycan that is produced naturally in your skin\u2019s connective tissue,\u201d explains Sheilagh Maguiness, MD, Pediatric Dermatologist and Co-Founder of Stryke Club<\/a>. \u201cIt is a hygroscopic molecule; that means it binds and holds onto water really well\u2014it can bind up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. Hyaluronic acid is a very popular ingredient in skincare and acts as a humectant.\u201d<\/p>

Since it\u2019s the stuff that keeps skin plump and hydrated, it makes sense that hyaluronic acid is commonly used in injectable facial fillers. It can pump up thin lips, volumize hollow cheeks, and literally fill in wrinkles and creases for several months at a time. In skincare and hair products, hyaluronic acid is a gel-like molecule, typically derived from sugars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does hyaluronic acid help your hair?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Haircare brands have started to harness hyaluronic acid\u2019s insane moisture-binding abilities. \u201cHyaluronic acid for the benefit of hair was spurred on by a viral TikTok video in the summer of 2021,\u201d Dr. Maguiness says. \u201cThough there are no clinical trials that I could find that directly prove the benefits of hyaluronic acid for hair, it actually really makes sense that it could provide a safe way to add extra moisture to both the hair and the scalp. Since hyaluronic acid draws in water, it could help as a humectant when applied to damp hair. Since the viral video in August of 2021, there has been even more interest in adding this ingredient to hair products.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

When applied topically to damp hair, hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge. It soaks up outside moisture and holds it in, making hair strands more hydrated, elastic, and overall healthier. It\u2019s an especially good ingredient for hair that\u2019s extremely dry and damaged. This hair type tends to be more porous (think full of holes like Swiss cheese) and has an especially hard time holding onto its moisture. Hyaluronic acid fills in these holes so hair can receive\u2014and hang on to\u2014water. Why is that important? For one, hydrated hair just looks healthier, but it\u2019s also more resilient. It\u2019s able to better withstand everyday stress inflicted by combing, brushing and heat styling.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

While hyaluronic acid is a strand superstar, researchers have found that it works even better when it gets a little help from its friend collagen, a protein found in our bodies that\u2019s also essential for healthy skin and hair. Together they work synergistically to help repair hair\u2019s core while nourishing hair\u2019s outer layer. Prose products combine hyaluronic acid with a vegan form of collagen<\/a> (derived from the acacia tree), along with lilac<\/a> for intense hydration and repair.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can hyaluronic acid reduce frizz?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yep! \u201cIt is possible (but not scientifically proven) that this high molecular weight humectant can attract enough water to benefit, and even help repair, a dry or frayed hair shaft by smoothing out the cuticle,\u201d Dr. Maguiness says. \u201cIn this way it might help with the look and feel of the hair, as well as frizziness.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

That surge of moisture it delivers means it can also help plump up hair for a fuller appearance. \u201cHyaluronic acid for hair may improve the look and feel of your strands by adding extra moisture to frayed ends,\u201d Dr. Maguiness says. And when applied directly to the scalp, it can help hydrate it, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does hyaluronic acid have benefits for all hair types?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, I do think it could benefit all hair types,\u201d Dr. Maguiness says. \u201cThough if you tend to have an oilier scalp and hair without much damage, you may not need this ingredient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best way to apply hyaluronic acid for hair?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get the maximum benefit from hyaluronic acid for your hair, apply it to damp locks. \u201cYou can use it as a serum before blow-drying, or layer it by using a leave-in conditioner after application to seal it in and add even more moisture,\u201d suggests Dr. Maguiness. Depending on your specific hair needs and goals, hyaluronic acid will be infused into your Prose pre-shampoo hair<\/a> and scalp mask<\/a>, shampoo<\/a>, conditioner<\/a>, leave-in<\/a>, and curl cream<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What types of hair products with hyaluronic acid are best?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Expect to see a lot more products with the ingredient coming very soon. \u201cSince the benefits of hyaluronic acid for hair are only just emerging, there\u2019s no need to spend a lot of money on a fancy or expensive brand to try it for yourself,\u201d Dr. Maguiness says. \u201cI anticipate that personal and haircare brands will be likely to jump on this trend, and that we will see more products for hair including hyaluronic acid in their ingredient list in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrap up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hyaluronic acid for hair can transform dry, damaged strands by capitalizing on the moisture your hair is already receiving on a weekly basis. One of the easiest ways to incorporate this superstar ingredient into your haircare routine is to use products that have hyaluronic acid in their formulas. Explore Prose\u2019s range of haircare products<\/a> that, depending on your hair needs, will contain hyaluronic acid. <\/p>\n\n\n

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