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Consuming protein is one form of treatment for the hair. Hair is made up keratin, collagen and elastin; each is a form of protein. When these proteins lose their connectivity, hair starts to weaken and sheds. Supplying the body with enough protein is a good way to ensure that the hair gets the nutrients it needs to stay strong.
Protein can be found in fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, and meats. Try a spinach and cheese omelet for breakfast, chicken salad sandwich with fruit for lunch and grilled chicken with 2 vegetable sides for dinner. Drinking protein shakes is also a valid way to get protein in your diet. Consuming protein not only helps the hair, it also benefits nails and skin and the body's organs. -
Using a protein treatment on your hair works in three different ways: it strengthens the hair, repairs the outer layer, and promotes new growth. Protein treatments support and add to the keratin protein that is already found in the hair. This adds elasticity and strength to the hair that helps with shedding and breakage.
Doing a protein treatment is fairly simple. Thoroughly clean the hair with a clarifying shampoo. This will remove any buildup that accumulated from using other products. To get the best out of the treatment, try saturating wet or dry hair and let it sit for about 20 minutes. For better results, cover the head with a plastic cap or wet towel. You can also sit under a hooded dryer to help the treatment work.
There are several protein treatments on the market. Not all hair is made equally; what works great for some people's hair may make your hair unmanageable. Try out a couple of them before sticking with the one that works best with your hair. That is why there are different types of protein treatments: hydrolyzed human hair keratin, hydrolyzed keratin protein, silk, animal, vegetable, wheat, and collagen protein. The most potent protein is the hydrolyzed human hair keratin that is found in products such as Joico Moisturizer Conditioner and Dudley's DRC 28.
