s h a f t, holding the amino a c i d s in place. CO L L AGEN – I n shampoos a n d conditioners collagen is k n own for restor ing strength a n d f lexibilit y to the hair as we l l as increasing elasticit y. As a n oral supplement collag e n nour ishes the subcutane o u s t issue in the scalp.
O t h e r proteins include: Ve g e table protein (absor bs e a s i l y into the hair shaf t a n d doesn’t create build-up, l e aves hair shiny) and Animal p ro tein (coats the hair and l e aves build-up).
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OT H ER PR OTEINS
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K E R ATIN - Keratin is what hair i s m a de of. This is the strong e s t protein you will find i n h a ir produc ts. Keratin is a h e av y dut y pro tein that re s t r uc tures damaged hair a n d helps it stay strong and p l i a b le. I n hair produc ts you o f te n see it listed as one of t h e following ingredients: k e rat in or hydrol yzed keratin.