The best protein conditioner combines proteins of varying molecular weights to tackle three distinct issues related to follicle development and health – strength, shine and repair.
Wheat, rice and corn – together with silk – are able to penetrate the shaft and cuticle to varying degrees. Each provide unique benefits. Proteins that gently coat the follicle shaft add shine and luster to dull or drab locks, while those that infuse deeper provide immediate and long-lasting strength building and repair –reducing breakingand aiding in reducing split-ends, snapping and tearing, as well as improving healthy growth.
Others help lock-in moisture and hydration improving flexibility, elasticity and offering fuller styles with more volume.
Hair that is extremely dry and damaged tends to be more brittle and is more prone to breaking easily. This is essentially because damaged hair signifies that the cuticle of the hair is chipped or cracked.
In severely damaged hair, the cuticle could even be completely worn off, causing the hair to become weak and brittle.
Some of the factors that cause hair to become damaged and break easily include:
- Over exposure to the sun
- Washing hair too frequently
- Combing or brushing hair too vigorously
- Over use of styling products such as dyeing, perming lotions and straighteners
- Excessive use of heating appliances such as curling irons, straightening irons and blow dryers
- Exposure to the chlorine in swimming pools or even swimming in salt water
- Hereditary
In certain instances it is possible to reduce the damage done to your hair by wearing a hat when going out in the sun and by wearing a swimming cap before diving into the water for a swim.
There are also certain products available that are especially formulated to make the hair stronger, softer and less brittle. These products contain a blend of ingredients that help strengthen the follicle, coat the cuticle and repair split ends. Protein conditioners are most effective as they help hydrate and strengthen the hair, making it less brittle and less prone to snapping and breaking.
A protein conditioner that contains a combination of wheat, rice and corn proteins helps strengthen the follicles and improve root health. This gives the hair better body and shine while reducing split ends and breaking. When added to conditioners, amino acid will help to rebuild each strand of hair so that it grows as healthy as possible
Can Breaking be Stopped?
When your hair is infused with protein it becomes much stronger and also more manageable. The stronger your hair is and the more manageable it is, the less breakage you are likely to see. Protein conditioners for breaking hair are easily available and are a far more viable option than getting regular salon treatments for breaking hair.
