5 Foods In Your Kitchen That Are Great Hair Protein Treatments

Would you like to put an end to all the expensive hair care products that completely ruin your savings? Are you looking for alternative DIY protein treatment methods that will guarantee to keep your hair beautiful without the accompanying costs?

Creating a homemade protein treatment is an immensely popular idea, and there are a wide variety of kitchen items that you can whip up in the privacy of your home for strong and amazing hair. This is also a good way to stay safe against harmful chemicals and additives that are normally found in off-the-shelf protein treatment products.

The most popular kitchen items for protein treatment include raw egg, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil*, honey*, cornmeal or cornstarch, avocado, coconut oil*, and baking soda.

However, there is one other unconventional hair care item that is not necessarily found in the kitchen, but can act as a great haircare product – beer! So how do these ingredients set up to provide the best protein treatment for natural hair? Let’s look at a few:

Eggs

Eggs have been used as one of the most preferred hair protein treatment ingredients since ancient times. An egg consists of different parts that provide different benefits.

The yolk, for instance, contains large amounts of fats and proteins that can be used to nourish the hair for strength. The egg white, on the other hand, consists of several enzymes that remove excess oils* and kill off the bacteria for an overall healthy scalp.

You have to use eggs according to your hair type and haircare requirements. If you are treating oily hair, it would be ideal to use only the white part; however, if you are looking for the complete hair treatment, you need to use the entire egg.

Apply the mixture on to wet hair and leave it on for 20 minutes. Next, you want to rinse it off with cold water and finally shampoo for a thorough cleanse.

Typically, you have to repeat this treatment every month for the best results. If you are treating oily hair, egg whites can be applied on your hair every two weeks. You can also use eggs with other kitchen ingredients for maximum effectiveness.

Yogurt

Yogurt or sour cream may be used for dull hair that lacks shine and luster. When hair is exposed to the elements, pollution, chemicals, or even other factors, the hair is stripped of its moisture.

This leads to split ends and hair breakages. By applying yogurt, the lactic acid present in the curd will remove the dirt accumulated in the individual hair strands, which will have a thorough cleansing effect for the entire hair and scalp.

Yogurt also contains milk fat which acts as a moisturizer and provides the necessary protein treatment for the hair.

To perform the protein treatment, apply a half cup of yogurt to wet hair. Leave the yogurt on for about 30 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. You should also shampoo your hair for a deep cleanse, and you can try this treatment every week.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is another kitchen ingredient that is rich in fats and proteins that can help in hair growth and repair. Due to its natural egg content, mayonnaise is an excellent protein treatment for natural hair.

To apply mayonnaise on your hair, simply take a cupful of mayonnaise, or as required, and apply on to your hair. Make sure that you cover your entire scalp and coat your hair with a thick serving so that each strand is covered. Take a towel, dip it in warm water then wrap it around your hair and leave it on for 20 minutes. Remove the towel and rinse your hair with a mild shampoo. It is advised to follow this treatment once every month.

Avocado

Avocado oils are the only natural oils that closely resemble the properties of human oil and skin secretions. Avocado fruits contain an amazing compilation of fats, proteins, vitamins*, and natural oils that are light in texture and offer great health benefits for hair. Avocados are highly recommended to repair even the most damaged hair.

You can use avocados in two different ways. In the first method, you should smash up an avocado and reduce it into pulp form to massage deeply into your hair and scalp. Leave the pulp on for about 15 minutes and if possible, cover your hair with a warm towel. After 15 minutes, remove the towel and rinse off with a mild shampoo.

In the second method, you can mix avocado with other kitchen ingredients such as egg, olive oil*, or yogurt and mix them together into a paste form before applying it on to your hair. This will also work wonders for your hair, and will act as an amazing homemade protein treatment.

Coconut* Oil

Coconut* oil is a natural moisturizer, and has incredible nutritional value for haircare and hair repair. Coconut oil* is rich in vitamins*, fats, proteins, and anti-oxidants that act as hair protein treatment for healthy hair growth.

It also acts directly on the scalp to reduce scalp issues such as dandruff and dry scalp. Coconut oil* prevents hair breakage, frizz, and split ends, and is also effective in adding shine, luster, softness to individual hair strands.

Have you tried any of these products for your protein treatment?