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If you are protein-sensitive but your hair is lacking in strength you have other options! Protein is not the only strengthening show in town. Tannins have a similar strengthening effect on hair. Tannins are astringent compounds that bind to proteins, amino acids and alkaloids - helping to regulate growth and deterioration. As with any strengthening treatment, you still have to maintain your moisture balance so follow up any such treatment with a moisturizing deep conditioner. Many teas and plants contain tannins. Black teas are loaded with strengthening tannins. For this treatment steep 1/4 cup organic black tea in 2 cups hot water overnight. Use it as a rinse just before applying a moisturizing deep conditioner. Henna is also loaded with tannins. Try a paste of water and colorless henna, or Cassia Obovata, applied to hair for 1 hour to strengthen. Follow with a moisturizing deep conditioner. Cassia can be obtained at Indian markets or online. Pantene has a product line with Cassia called Nature Fusion.
If you are protein-sensitive but your hair is lacking in strength you have other options! Protein is not the only strengthening show in town. Tannins have a similar strengthening effect on hair. Tannins are astringent compounds that bind to proteins, amino acids and alkaloids - helping to regulate growth and deterioration. As with any strengthening treatment, you still have to maintain your moisture balance so follow up any such treatment with a moisturizing deep conditioner. Many teas and plants contain tannins. Black teas are loaded with strengthening tannins. For this treatment steep 1/4 cup organic black tea in 2 cups hot water overnight. Use it as a rinse just before applying a moisturizing deep conditioner. Henna is also loaded with tannins. Try a paste of water and colorless henna, or Cassia Obovata, applied to hair for 1 hour to strengthen. Follow with a moisturizing deep conditioner. Cassia can be obtained at Indian markets or online. Pantene has a product line with Cassia called Nature Fusion.
