There should always be a perfect balance in our hair between moisture and protein. It is often hard to determine just how to achieve that perfect balance and the best way to maintain it is to listen to our hair. If your hair is limp, mushy and overly moist it needs protein, and if it dry, hard, and easily breaking then it most likely needs protein.
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Proteins keep hair healthy, strong and protected from manipulation, heat, the elements and even cleansing our hair. Our hair is made up of a hard protein called keratin and keratin is an essential component to hair, but there are other types we can find benefit. You may have heard of a Keratin Treatment and how they temporarily keep hair straight but there are other uses for proteins.
Did you know there are more than one type of protein that can be used on our hair? There are several types that give hair different benefits so let’s share the most popular types:
Animal Protein – Repairs damage to the outer layers of the hair.
Collagen Protein – Increases the elasticity of the hair.
Silk Protein – Tends to soften the hair.
Vegetable Protein – Can absorb more easily without leaving a build-up on the hair shaft and can attract moisture.
Wheat Protein – A moisturizing as well as strengthening protein. Also aids in maintaining moisture levels.
This Affordable Amazon Fashion Brand Has The Best Quality Bodysuits For Every Shape—& TikTok Fashion Creators Love Them
Amazon carries plenty of Reoria bodysuits that flatter a range of body types—and even TikTok fashion creators approve.
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Ever since bodysuits became a regular in the fashion scene, it’s been a game changer for curvy women like myself. Okay, to be fair it’s been a game changer for every body type: Petite, slim, athletic, curvy–you name it. Just like the best shapewear, bodysuits hug our bodies in all the right places without ever riding up. They’re the most comfortable fashion staple to date (aside from loungewear, obviously) and you can’t convince me otherwise.
As a staple in my capsule wardrobe, I’ve made it my personal mission to own a bodysuit in every color and style. Sleeveless one shoulder bodysuit for summer bar crawls? Button up tank top bodysuit for casual spring days? I want them all. But as much as I love my Abercrombie and Skims bodysuits, I have an Amazon budget most of the time. After some serious Amazon fashion hunting and TikTok scrolling, I discovered the holy grail of Amazon bodysuits.
The Amazon fashion brand behind the cult-followed bodysuits is Reoria. I first stumbled across Reoria while shopping for summer bodysuits a couple summers ago, and I’ve been stocking up on a new one each season since. If you’re familiar with Amazon fashion creator, Kristin Taenzer, you know I’m not alone in my love for Reoria. I was a fan long before I discovered Kristin, but it’s worth noting they’ve developed a following among TikTok fashion creators, too.
Why are they so loved? Every single one of Reoria’s buttery smooth bodysuits is double lined (a huge win for big busted girlies). Did I mention you can go braless without the nips showing? I still like to wear nipple covers (just in case it gets cold, ya know?), but seriously, these are the only Amazon bodysuits I care to own. Sizes range from small to 2XL, and every bodysuit is available in a rainbow of chic colors. As if it could get better, they’re just around $25. You’ll see why I’m stocking up on every style and color after trying these beauties for yourself.
Here are my favorite Reoria bodysuits, all of which boast thousands of enthusiastic reviews from fellow Amazon fashion girlies.
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Reoria High Neck Racerback Bodysuit
Ah yes, the high neck bodysuit that started it all. One wear of this buttery smooth beauty and I was hooked. I have the brown colorway (which is more of a rust orange) and it’s one of the few pieces that got me through hot New York summer commutes to the office.
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Reoria One-Shoulder Cutout Bodysuit
Smoothing yet body-conforming, this sleeveless bodysuit offers an elevated take on the one-shoulder tank. This number goes from brunch to the bars no problem.
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Reoria Criss-Cross Halter Neck Bodysuit
Another elevated take on a true classic (the halter top), this criss-cross bodysuit is equal parts spicy and supportive. Bonus: It has a revealing–but not too revealing–back.
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Reoria Square Neck Sleeveless Bodysuit
You’ll want every color after trying on this soft bodysuit with full-coverage straps. It cinches at the bust and waist, and is the most versatile bodysuit on this list.
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Reoria Double-Lined Long Sleeve Bodysuit
Is it really a bodysuit roundup without a long sleeve option? The scoop neck on this long sleeve beauty is ideal for all chest sizes while the double-lined fabric makes it safe to go braless. The hardest part is choosing your favorite hue.
Milder applications of proteins would be in the shampoos and conditioners and can be used weekly. Where you would find stronger amounts would be in Protein treatments and shouldn’t be used as often. They should state on the products to be used every six to eight weeks but as savvy consumers, checking out the labels to ensure you are not overloading your hair with proteins is necessary.
Well, everyone can use a dose of protein from time to time and that even goes for protein sensitive naturals. They just don’t realize that there are different types and may be sensitive to just one and may want to try others to find a better choice for their tresses.
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So, now let’s see who needs just a regular weekly treatment or who may need a more intense six to eight week treatment. If you do any of these things to your hair:
Color
Relax
Texturize
Heat style
You may need to have the more intense treatments. All the above mentioned can be damaging to your hair but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try them (of course we don’t promote relaxers!). This just means you will need to rebuild the weakened hair with protein treatments monthly or bi-monthly. Using the weaker ones can also be used but try not to overload your use of proteins as too much usage can cause breakage and brittle strands.
If you are not hard on your hair, than much milder ones on a monthly basis may be all you need or using the more intense treatments a few times a year. Your hair will even let you know if it’s lacking in protein by showing hygral fatigue:
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Hygral fatigue is what happens when the cuticle swells and contracts excessively, which is caused by the constant reapplication of water to the hair after it has dried. Since the cuticle is not designed to open and close this frequently, it causes the strand to weaken and eventually break. Some practices that may cause over-hydration are the maximum hydration method (MHM), overnight conditioning, re-wetting the hair each day, not using products that contain protein, etc. Seriously Natural
Proteins are necessary in our hair care routine. The bottom line is we need to be good to our hair and adding some sort of protein into your routine is a good idea. Try one and see how your hair fares and I would LOVE for you to share your faves below!
Sabrina
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