Meaning ❉ Photoprotective pigment, predominantly melanin, acts as hair’s intrinsic shield against the sun’s gentle touch, yet potent rays. Within textured hair, especially strands of Black and mixed heritage, the abundant presence of eumelanin bestows a natural defense, a biochemical fortitude that quietly guards delicate protein structures from environmental stress. This understanding allows one to appreciate the quiet strength residing within each coil and curl.
