how much protein do you use?

afrochick · 08-02-2011, 01:03 PM

I'm trying to figure out the best moisture/ protein balance for my routine.

Which of your products have protein and how often do you use them?

bliss611 · 08-04-2011, 08:04 AM

You just have to play around with using protein to find what works for your hair. I never thought I needed protein because I have medium texture, normal porosity, and haven't heat styled or did a chemical treatment in years. But I used a lot of protein for the last month and my hair looks much better than before.

Almost all my products currently have protein in them except for the stylers so I use protein almost daily. I do a hard PT once a week. My RO is protein heavy. My shampoo, co-wash, and LI also have some protein.

Products
Giovanni - almost all their products have soy protein

DermOrganic Intensive Mask - great protein RO but kinda pricey for a RO and smells medicinal. I plan to buy AO GPB conditioner instead when I run out of this one.

My favorite is Colorful Neutral Protein Filler. It's a liquid and very multi-purpose. You can add it to almost any product to give it a protein boost. I use it slightly diluted as a hard PT once a week.

If you want other product ideas, you should check out the protein craving board. The ladies there know of lots of options.

afrochick · 08-04-2011, 11:34 AM

thanks! that's really helpful. I just recovered from a protein overload. my hair is pretty ok in the moisture department but has lost a lot of its curl. i have seen a small improvement in the past three days because I have returned to using ecostyler and other protein products, but I am scared that I will overdo it again.

BekkaPoo · 08-04-2011, 11:54 AM

My hair also loves protein. Mane & Tail has protein in it, and I cowash with that. I also added some silk amino acids to my Garnier Sleek n Shine, and I think that's a protein. I use that as my leave in.

bliss611 · 08-04-2011, 12:54 PM

How about alternating your RO? One with protein and one moisturizing. That should perk up your curls regularly but still balance it out with the moisture.

kinkicurlyfyne · 08-10-2011, 12:01 AM

have any of you done a protein treatment without following up with a moisturizing treatment?!? my hair seems to feel great after rinsing out my egg/condish/EVOO mixture but not so much if I add a moisturizing DT...

Mcfrizzy · 08-10-2011, 12:16 AM

i use the same rinse out and dont dt after since my hair becomes poofy so i agree mine is the same as yours also ive heard great things about the ion effective care treatment which is cg ive heard its both a moisture and protein treatment so id like to try it its from sallys and you can get the small pack as a tryout so if you like it they have the 16 ounces one

kinkicurlyfyne · 08-10-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mcfrizzy

i use the same rinse out and dont dt after since my hair becomes poofy so i agree mine is the same as yours also ive heard great things about the ion effective care treatment which is cg ive heard its both a moisture and protein treatment so id like to try it its from sallys and you can get the small pack as a tryout so if you like it they have the 16 ounces one

Awesome... I was so scared to not follow up with a DT but my hair felt way better without one so I guess tomorrow I'll be trying that! That treatment sounds good too

wish I knew where a Sally's was lol

multiracialcurls89 · 08-10-2011, 11:38 AM

I use the Palmers Coconut Protein Pack DT once a week and my hair loves it, however if I use protein too much my hair starts to get that poofy/fluffy look

Butterfly_Curlz · 08-10-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kinkicurlyfyne

have any of you done a protein treatment without following up with a moisturizing treatment?!? my hair seems to feel great after rinsing out my egg/condish/EVOO mixture but not so much if I add a moisturizing DT...

When I was using my store bought PT (Soft-N-Free Olive oil & milk protein), I NEVER followed up w/a DT & my hair was absolutely fine.

However now that I started making my own (egg yolks, mayo & evoo) I don't take that risk. I do my PT as a pre-poo on dry hair, rinse w/cold water, wash w/SM shampoo, detangle w/SM condish & coconut oil, add a little more coconut oil to my entire head, sit under the dryer for 45mins, rinse & style. My hair was soft & manageable afterwards.

Now I've only done this once since I only do PT once a month, so don't take my word as gospel. Lol. I am however doing another homemade PT on Sunday so I will report bk w/the results I get.