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Wheat Protein for Hair

The Benefits of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein to Strengthen Hair

Our skin, hair, and nails are composed of a natural protein called ‘keratin’, which keeps them strong and protects them from damage. However, the use of harsh, chemical-laden hair care products such as Professional shampoo and conditioners and heat styling without precaution, among other factors, can affect the keratin in your hair. This can lead to dryness, reduced elasticity, and excessive hair shedding or breakage. But, fret not! If you are looking to literally nip this issue in the bud, it’s time you look at the benefits of hydrolyzed wheat protein for your hair.

While hydrolyzed wheat protein does not substitute keratin, it can certainly make a significant difference in the way your hair looks and feels. Using it regularly can help keep your locks fuller and thicker. Before we move ahead and learn about the various benefits of hydrolyzed wheat protein, let’s take a quick glance at what it really is and where it is obtained from?

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein for Hair

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein is a brown-coloured liquid derived from wheat germ. In order to penetrate the hair shafts and strengthen your locks from within, wheat proteins need to undergo a process known as hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction in which the protein molecules break down into smaller fragments with lower molecular weights, making it easier for your hair to absorb them.

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Below, we are going to have a look at some of the major benefits of hydrolyzed wheat germ protein for hair:

Benefits of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein for Hair

1) Increases Hair Elasticity

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein increases the elasticity of your hair by controlling the loss of moisture from your strands. This, in turn, improves the flexibility of your hair and helps strengthen your locks. Applying haircare products enriched with the goodness of hydrolyzed wheat protein can keep your locks healthy and reduce breakage. To this effect, you can consider applying the Godrej Professional Keracare Recharge Conditioner to your damp, shampooed hair. This sulphate-free conditioner contains acai oil and wheat protein to moisturise your hair, control frizz, and add extra sheen to your dull tresses.

2) Repairs Damage

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Hydrolyzed wheat protein is well-known for its strengthening properties and its ability to replenish the void of keratin with its cystine content. Moreover, hydrolyzed wheat protein prevents further weakening of your hair strands, which makes it an excellent choice for reviving damaged or chemically treated hair. Therefore, you must look for haircare products enriched with wheat proteins. You can consider restoring your chemically treated hair with the Godrej Professional Keracare Hair Repair Mask, which is enriched with the goodness of hydrolyzed wheat protein to repair damage and grapeseed oil for hair growth.

3) Adds Volume To Your Hair

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Your hair shafts swell up with moisture after absorbing hydrolyzed wheat proteins, which gives them a fuller and bouncier appearance. Thus, hydrolyzed wheat proteins add volume to your hair, while also forming a glossy, silky film on the surface of your hair. If you are dealing with hair thinning or dry and damaged hair, opting for a hair treatment comprising hydrolyzed wheat protein can prove to be your saving grace.

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Now that you are well-aware of the major benefits of hydrolyzed wheat protein for your hair, you must consider adding products enriched with this super-ingredient to your haircare regimen. However, make sure that you control your use of hair shampoo and conditioners as over-washing can damage your hair to a certain extent. For best results, you must wash your hair twice or thrice a week with cold or lukewarm water to sport the smooth and supple tresses you have always longed for.

For this and various other hair woes, check the wide range of Godrej Professional haircare products on our store, now!

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