What's Cookin': Vegetarian Protein Treatment for Hair
One word. Beer. See the end of the post for store-bought vegetarian protein products! ©Science-y Hair Blog 2013 I have been wracking my brain for a homemade vegetarian protein treatment which would give "I want to see a change right now" results like my gelatin protein treatment recipe , and which you can find locally and easily. I tried commercial hydrolyzed proteins at varying levels, but they just did not pack the punch I was looking for. When I use a protein treatment, I want my hair to feel different - to be bouncier and shinier. I'm looking for instantaneous gratification! Hydrolyzed protein, whether hydrolyzed by heating with acid or by fermentation, is the form of protein which is the most useful to your hair. Gelatin is hydrolyzed collagen, an animal protein. Soy sauce is hydrolyzed soy protein, but did not impress me much - though I admit fear of using it on my entire head because I have light-colored hair and don't like the smell very much except in cooki...