Hi,
I' ve been reading a bit about 18 MEA, a lipid which is bound to the hair cuticle, and how it protects the cuticle and give the hair its "slip". I also found out about how almost 80% of this lipid that makes your hair appear shiny and healthy can be removed from a person's hair through dyeing. Now, I used to dye my hair and I've noticed the difference between my new hair (undyed) and the dyed parts (even right up to the line where I stopped dyeing- which is just below my shoulder line) and I was wondering whether there was any way I could replenish my hair with 18 MEA. Are there any hair products out there that could do this? Would putting 18 MEA back on to my hair actually work? Or would I need to bind it back to my hair (obviously, that would be impossible)? Are there any oils out there that have 18 MEA in it? Could you please explain how 18 MEA works?
I would appreciate any help or information about 18 MEA I could get ! The internet is good, but not detailed enough about it. - Although I did find a hair product called Croda that claims to replenish the lost 18 MEA in your hair.
Thanks!