Hydrolyzed vegetable protein

[Fbmb]

I have a question about hydrolyzed vegetable protein in hair products. I’ve been using Redken All Soft conditioner for a long time, assuming it’s safe. I have long hair so I want to use gluten-free products because my hair gets in my mouth sometimes. But recently I read that hydrolyzed vegetable protein can come from wheat and that it should be avoided - and my conditioner contains this ingredient. Does anyone have any insight into this? 

[cyclinglady]

I do not think it is an issue, but I prefer to purchase from companies that disclose all their ingredients and their sources (even non-food items).  I think it would be unlikely that you could get a gluten exposure from dried hair that lands in your mouth in a breezy day.   Be careful when rinsing though — you could swallow it.    I use Kirkland shampoo as it states it is gluten free and I use Cantu products which are also labeled gluten free and are designed for curly or wavy hair and smell heavenly.  

https://www.beyondceliac.org/answers-from-a-dietitian/Answer/1392/postid--12730/

[Ranchers Wife]

My feeling is in agreement with Cycling Lady,  that getting glutened from your hair products is unlikely... but not impossible.

I gave away some shampoo that contained wheat protein when I began with Gluten Free at a Celiac (zero tolerance) standard.

It's not hard to find hair products that are labeled gluten free, it will just maybe take a bit for you to find something that you really like, labeled gluten free.

Maybe your hairdresser could help you, with some samples? Or a little bit of a product in a little glass jar, labeled. 

Incidentally, I have always avoided hydrolyzed vegetable protein, it can be corn, soy, wheat, whatever. It is a potent source of Umami (kind of a zinginess) in processed foods. It's used as a substitute for MSG. Both MSG and hydrolyzed vegetable protein are big migraine triggers for me, and a lot of other people that are prone to migraines.