First, let’s get one thing straight: your hair isn’t alive. I know, I know—it feels personal, like a betrayal from a trusted friend. But those strands are actually dead protein fibers, like a sweater you’re stuck wearing 24/7. They can’t hydrate themselves from the inside out; they rely on your scalp’s natural oils (sebum) to slide down the shaft like a tiny, greasy firefighter.
The problem is that sebum is a lazy commuter. It works great for people with straight hair, where oils can glide from root to tip in a few hours. But if you have curly, wavy, or coarse hair, your oils get stuck in traffic jams near your scalp. Your ends? They’re left stranded in the desert, screaming for a drink. It’s like the world’s worst Uber ride: the driver never makes it to the destination.
