Eggs & Mayonnaise DON’T Work As A Natural Protein Treatment

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Many women know and love the egg and mayonnaise treatment because it’s easy, affordable, and it’s a way to get a quick dose of protein. But did you know that the protein in your eggs and mayo don’t work like that?“The protein in eggs are too large to fit into the hair shaft.”

The protein in eggs has amino acids that are too large to fit into the hair shaft and bond properly. Mayonnaise possesses a lot of lubricating oils so if you’ve tried this treatment you’ve probably experienced softer hair, but the benefits of the eggs in mayonnaise are lost on your hair as they too have not been hydrolized. Proteins must by hydrolyzed or broken down so that the amino acids will be small enough to fit, bond, and provide the hair with strength through temporarily repairing the hair.

What is Hydrolysis?

Hydrolysis is the decomposition that changes a compound into other smaller compounds by taking up the elements of water. In other words, the compound has undergone a chemical breakdown due to a reaction with water, which is conducted by cosmetic chemist in a lab. By hydrolyzing the protein it becomes small enough to fill into the cracks of your hair’s shaft.

THE BENEFITS OF HYDROLIZED KERATIN PROTEIN

90% of your hair is keratin protein. The protein we consume aids in creating keratin protein for your skin and hair, and once the hair emerges from its follicle what you consume no longer affects its appearance. Here’s where we see the damage as a result of our manipulation from styling, maintenance, heat usage, sun exposure, weather elements, and dyes. We can temporarily replace that chipped away keratin using hair products containing the smaller, hydrolyzed proteins that absorb into the hair’s cortex and fills in those chipped spaces.

Keratin is the strongest protein found in hair products and it will strengthen all layers of the hair in the cuticle, cortex, and medulla. Hydrolyzed protein is important because it penetrates the hair shaft and reduces the breakage. Due to the moisture binding capabilities of hydrolyzed keratin protein, your hair’s moisture content increases and restores your hair’s body, luster, and manageability.
Common hydrolyzed proteins:

• Hydrolyzed wheat protein (most popular in hair products)
• Hydrolyzed oat protein
• Hydrolyzed silk protein
• Hydrolyzed soy protein
• Hydrolyzed quinoa
• Hydrolyzed collagen

A lot of these hydrolyzed proteins are found in protein treatments and deep conditioners. Although they are great for your hair, you don’t want to use them too often as too much protein can make your hair brittle and break. Products with hydrolyzed protein can be incorporated into your regimen about once a month (or less if you don’t do a lot of damage to your tresses).

Some Products with Hydrolyzed Proteins: 

1. Aphogee 2 minute Reconstructor
2. Aphogee Curlific Texture Treatment
3. Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment
4. The Manechoice Green Tea & Carrot Deep Strengthening & Restore Mask Treatment
5. Curly Hair Solutions Pure Silk Protein Deep Moisturizing Treatment
6. Palmer’s Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Protein PackDo you use protein treatment? Which ones and how often do you use them?

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Reference: Sabrina Perkins