Protein rich oils?

[Lisa-K]

I think my hair needs extra protein. Do you know of any natural oils that contain a lot of it? I heard avocado oil is great in that regard. What do you think?

[Obsidian]

pure oil of any kind doesn't contain protein. A whole, smashed avocado contains protein though and makes a nice hair mask, mix in a little coconut milk (the kind in a can) or plain yogurt and blend until smooth.

[Arctic]

Yes, oils don't contain proteins. Oils/fats are one basic food groups, others are protein and carbohydrates. Non of these groups, in pure form, contain the other groups. Oils, including avocado, are (when pure) 100% oil.

http://www.nutritionvalue.org/Oil,_avocado_nutritional_value.html

You can search any oils you are interested with words like:

[name of oil] nutritional value.

[Lisa-K]

Oh ok. I had no idea. Thanks Obsidian for the recipe! I'll try it out. :)
I guess I'm mainly looking for natural protein options.

[Bubble_Curl]

Gelatin is a natural protein option... it's not for everyone but it's an option:

http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/gelatin-hair-protein-treatment-faqs.html

Some oils help prevent protein loss, which may be what you're thinking of.

[Lisa-K]

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Some oils help prevent protein loss, which may be what you're thinking of.

Hmm. That sounds good too! Which oils would I be looking into then?

[bunneh.]

I believe I read somewhere Coconut oil is good for preventing protein loss and that's why many people also use it before bleaching to reduce damage.

[spidermom]

That's right, bunneh. If memory is correct, coconut oil is the best for preventing protein loss.

[Bubble_Curl]

bunneh and spidermom are accurate in that!

That same blog I linked to earlier has a lot of information on managing protein amounts for hair if you just play around and read some things on there that appeal to you.