Tips for choosing the right protein hair product for your hair.

Written by on May 18, 2011

Protein in hair products

Protein is beneficial for fine hair and for damaged or porous hair, and is used in many deep conditioning treatments. But with so many different types of products that contain protein for hair, which one one do you choose?

  1. Look for hydrolyzed proteins in rinse-off products. These can penetrate hair and add strength and shine.
  2. Collagen is helpful in improving hair elasticity.
  3. Keratin is thought to be strengthening and improves manageability.
  4. Wheat protein adds strength and helps retain moisture.
  5. Soy protein and other plant proteins also have moisture-attracting (humectant) qualities.
  6. Silk protein tends to soften hair.

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One comment for “What’s the Best Protein for Hair?”

  1. asvillafana Says:
    May 18th, 2011 at 6:33 am

    But what if your hair is normal, or has high porosity and isn’t damaged, is it still okay to use products with protein such as silk, wheat, or soy?