From providing a deep cleanse to repairing strands from the root, here's why you need to be using amino acids in your haircare routine.
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All products on this page have been selected by the editorial team, however Stylist may make commission on some products purchased through affiliate links in this article From tackling greasiness to repairing the structure of the hair cuticle – here’s why you need to be adding amino acids into your haircare routine.that often teeter into greasy territory. If you’re plagued by the same problem, I have a solution for you:, but it can do a world of good for your hair, too.
Its unique selling point is that it not only helps repair hair’s protein bonds that may break due to damage, but also does so without weighing the hair down. Not only that, but it helps smooth the hair cuticle, resulting in a glossier finish and can help delay your colour from fading by creating a barrier around your strands. Amino acids tick a lot of our hair care boxes.
A mix of amino and fatty acids works to make sure your hair isn’t stripped, despite offering a thorough cleanse to banish any product residue and grease from the scalp. Prepare for bouncy, soft hair. If I could bottle up the scent of L’Oréal Professionnel’s Absolut Repair Molecular range, I would spritz it daily.
This leave-in mask leaves your strands smelling incredible, as well as offering a resilient defence against heat damage and works to detangle and nourish frazzled ends, all thanks to the amino acid-rich formula. Get all the moisture and repairing qualities of a hair mask, without any heaviness, thanks to this hydrating balm. The amino acid complex helps restore your to leave you with stronger, healthier strands.
Combining the cleansing powder of a shampoo and the shine of a hair gloss, this features amino acid-derived humectants to draw moisture into your strands, while vitamin B5 and a cocktail of cranberry, watermelon and lychee extracts help lock-in hydration. It’s essentially your daily electrolyte sachet, but in haircare format.
This viral elixir harnesses the power of honey, coconut and almond oil and combines them with antioxidants and amino acids to provide heat protection, as well as 72 hours of hydration, all in one bottle. Featuring Augustinus Bader’s unique blend of gold-standard amino acids, vitamins and peptides, as well as rich moringa oil and a black oat complex , this shampoo ensures stronger strands from the root and clean hair, too.
If you don’t have the time to wait for a hair mask to soak in, this rinse-free formula simply needs to be spritzed onto towel-dry hair to get to work. Thanks to amino acids, antioxidants and chia-derived peptides, this restores fragile, brittle strands to their former glory. Expect to see added shine and smoothness, while it also protects your head from heat damage.
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