Achieve a Natural Balance for Healthy Hair!
14th Aug 2023
It’s the accessory we wear every day, and the most genuine form of self expression and our individual personality, but how well do we really know how to care for our hair and what healthy hair really looks/feels like?
At De Lorenzo, we are committed to fusing science and nature so that your hair not only looks and feels fabulous on the outside, but it’s being pampered on the ‘inside’.
So, we developed a unique concept called the Four Natural Balances to not only inform us of what makes our hair ‘work’, but to develop products and science that address each of the Four Natural Balances so you can choose the correct products for your hair type and condition, and really understand hair care.
These balances are:
- 1.Protein – Strength
- 2.Moisture – Manageability
- 3.Natural Oils (Sebum) Protection
- 4.pH Balance – Acid mantle of the hair and skin
Foundation Balance - Protein
Our hair is made up of 97% keratin protein, so it’s no wonder Protein is our Foundation Balance. Hair loses protein when the structure of the hair is damaged – think using the wrong products, excessive use of heat styling tools or the impact of other environmental factors - and this can result in your hair feeling brittle, lack lustre, finer than usual, and just plain blah.
De Lorenzo’s Protein Complex will not only fill, seal and strengthen your damaged hair, it will help it to start emanating its WOW factor again by restoring its strength!
Complementary Balances
- Moisture
We now know our hair is comprised of 97% keratin, so the other 3% is the moisture content (including very small amounts of trace elements, minerals and lipids) – and moisture is the #1 internal lubricant for your hair. When hair is moisturised it naturally just feels healthier and more luxurious – and we all love a good hair!
The moisture content of our hair can vary, however if you have the correct moisture balance you’re giving your hair more elasticity, and it’s more manageable and pliable.
- Natural Oils (Sebum)
Just like we exfoliate, cleanse, tone and moisturise our skin to protect it and keep it in tip top condition, our hair & scalp also requires TLC.
Sebum, produced by the sebaceous glands, is nature’s own protector and the external lubricant of the hair. While you’ve been adjusting your hair care routine to guarantee less damage and more moisture retention, sebum will act as your hair’s own superhero!
It will help protect the hair and skin from external elements, sealing in moisture, reducing friction wear and increasing sheen, so your hair will be gloriously glossy!
- pH Balance
As we move onto the 3rd complementary balance of pH Balance it’s a little bit more scientific! Our pH balance is referred to as our Acid Mantle which provides protection from bacteria and other nasties, and closes the cuticle.
Our skin naturally produces perspiration and sebum and these two make up our Natural Acid Mantle. If there is an imbalance in the pH – maybe you’ve been exercising excessively or you’ve neglected to wash your hair for a little while longer than usual - our skin can become irritated, itchy and flaky, and damage to the hair shaft can be an inevitability.
The ideal pH for hair & skin is between 4.5 & 5.5, and as such (and for your convenience!) all De Lorenzo home hair care products have been acid balanced to this pH and what we call ‘Acid Buffered’ so they can maintain this pH whilst on the hair!
DE LORENZO PHILOSOPHY KITS
Taking into account the science behind the Four Natural Balances, De Lorenzo has delved deeper to create their own Philosophy Kits consisting of the Essential Treatments and Prescriptive Solutions ranges, with each containing 6 of our travel-sized products.
Essential Treatments and Prescriptive Solutions are colour safe and 100% sulfate, paraben and petrochemical-free.
There are 4 variants to suit the different hair types including Moisture Balance Revive, Moisture Balance Intense, Control Revive and Control Intense.
As every person has their own unique hair care needs, our philosophy is ‘individual care for individual hair’. Each tailor-made haircare kit is based on addressing the Four Natural Balances, and each kit combination at the correct levels ensures healthy, conditioned hair. Simply follow the kit directions for a specialised treatment prescribed just for you!
Here’s what each of our gorgeous Philosophy Kits contain – which one is for you?
Philosophy Kit Moisture Balance
Suitable for normal to dry, slightly damaged and coloured hair
Moisture Balance Shampoo 60ml
Moisture Balance Conditioner 60ml
Revive Moisture Repair 60ml
Essential Treatments Oil Balance 40g
Essential Treatments Protein Complex 50ml
Essential Treatments Equilibrium Hair Masque 30g
Philosophy Kit Moisture Balance Intense
Suitable for coarse, dry, damaged and coloured hair
Moisture Balance Shampoo 60ml
Moisture Balance Intense Conditioner 60ml
Intense Moisture Repair 60ml
Essential Treatments Oil Balance 40g
Essential Treatments Protein Complex 50ml
Essential Treatments Equilibrium Hair Masque 30g
Philosophy Kit Control Revive
Suitable for oily, fine, limp and coloured hair
Control Shampoo 60ml
Control Revive Conditioner 60ml
Revive Moisture Repair 60ml
Essential Treatments Oil Balance 40g
Essential Treatments Protein Complex 50ml
Essential Treatments Equilibrium Hair Masque 30g
Philosophy Kit Control Intense
Suitable for very oily, fine, limp and coloured hair
Control Shampoo 60ml
Control Intense Conditioner 60ml
Revive Moisture Repair 60ml
Essential Treatments Oil Balance 40g
Essential Treatments Protein Complex 50ml
Essential Treatments Equilibrium Hair Masque 30g
At De Lorenzo, we realise the importance of maintaining the correct pH balance for the hair and scalp. All of our at-home haircare products are pH balanced and buffered, making the entire range safe for coloured or chemically treated hair. Think of ‘pH balanced and buffered’ as colour safe assurance!