Hair is primarily made of chains of amino acids and proteins called keratin, but poor maintenance, chemical treatments, over-styling, pulling from protective styles, excessive heat and environmental stressors like pollution, dirt and build-up can break up the chains and lead to brittle, dull and damaged hair strands.

Experts reveal the reason why your tresses need protein oil, reports Hindustan Times.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Khushboo Chadha, Ayurvedic Consultant at Ayouthveda, explained, “All hair needs both protein and moisture to stay healthy and strong. In fact, protein and moisture can't work well without each other. You need a strong protein structure in order for water molecules to bind with your strands and to keep the water locked inside. Protein strengthens and repairs the keratin, therefore giving hair structure and helping it grows longer and stronger.”

She said, “When you begin your search for a protein oil, look for brands whose oils are natural and organic and used only as often as your hair requires because too much protein can leave your hair stiff, thus leading to breakage, thus bringing you right back to where you started.”

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