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02-24-2013, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 12
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What's everyone's fAvorite protein treatments?
I've been wanting to buy a protein treatment but don't know where to start. I'm new to the forum and site so I haven't heard the news on popular ones. I'd prefer something cheaper too! My hair is super porous, dry/damaged, and barely curls. I have thick 3b hair with a coarse texture. Just this week ice started the CG method so I'd like to keep it silicone free as well please  any suggestions for this newbie?
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02-24-2013, 10:24 PM
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#2
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,120
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GELATIN!!! The gelatin PT makes my hair SO happy!!
I also like ion reconstructor, and adding CNPF to any treatment condish.
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2c/3a/3b, Fine/med, Dense, high porous, & normal elas.
Lo-poo - Renpure Keratin, SMR, Giovanni SaS
clarifying - mix Johnson's H2T with low poo
Co-wash - Suave Nats. clar. or coco.
RO - GVPCB, Ion Eff. Care, TN.
LI - SMR, Cure Care, or RO
Seal - MO or Jojoba
DT - + honey, ACV, & EVOO to SM masque & GVPCB
PT - Gelatin!, CNPF
Styling - FSG, AIF, BRHG, LALS/PS, GF curl spray gel, SM Souffle/Smoothie, LOOB
Oils - MO!, EVOO, jojoba, GSO, SM Elixer, EVCO, VO5 Hairdressing
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02-25-2013, 05:54 AM
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#3
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 2,261
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curl junkie repair me!! 
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3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity 
washing/cowashing, conditioning, leave in, protein tx: curl junkie products. styling:curl junkie conditioners only at times, cj pattern pusha, cj honey butta leave in, cj ciab, cccc, lalsg. cj aloe fix gel is my high dews/summer HG!! sealants - spiral solutions emollience butter, jane carter nourish & shine
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02-25-2013, 04:47 PM
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#4
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 804
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I love IAGirl's gelatin protein recipe.
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3B, fine, normal to low porosity
Modified CG since June 2010
HGs: FSG, anything with glycerin, Tresemme Naturals conditioner, Curls Like Us cloths, satin pillowcases.
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02-25-2013, 08:15 PM
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#5
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 24
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Mayonnaise treatment. I don't need a lot of protein as I have low porosity and thick strands, but when moisture doesn't seem to do the job, I put mayo in my hair for half an hour before I wash. The result? Shiny (not SUPER shiny) hair and less frizz.
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-2a/2b waist-length hair (ringlets in the front and canopy, straighter under-layer)
-Dense and thick strands
-Low porosity
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02-25-2013, 08:18 PM
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#6
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,005
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Question: Do you put mayo on clean hair before you wash or just on top of your already day old hair that has product in it? Also how much do you put in for your particular length?
(I really want to try a PT but I'm a little wary of overdoing it.)
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3A. Coarse/Porous/Medium-High Density/Semi-Arid Climate
CG since Nov. 2012.
Poos: SM Moisture Retention or Yucca Baobab (1x a wk), TJ Tea Tree Tingle (to clarify as needed)
Condish: TJ Tea Tree Tingle*, SM Restorative, Curl & Shine, + Yucca Baobab, Tresemme Naturals
Stylers: KCKT + KCCC**, FSG*, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie* + Curl & Style Milk, CJ Pattern Pusha
Sealers: Jojoba or grapeseed oil or smoothie*
* = HG 
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02-25-2013, 08:23 PM
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#7
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,764
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Nexus Emergencee. I buy it at Wal-Greens.
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Loose botticelli curls and waves
No silicones/no sulfates since March 2008
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02-25-2013, 08:24 PM
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#8
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,052
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CJ Repair Me. I know other popular ones are the Nexxus Emergencee and Joico K-Pak.
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Medium texture, normal porosity, normal elasticity, very weak waves.
shampoo: Redken Fresh Curls
rinse out: CJ CR, TN
jellies: UFD's CM, KCCC
gels: CJ CQ, BRHG
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02-25-2013, 08:50 PM
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#9
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 24
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I just put it on day old hair. Sometimes I detangle with olive oil first before applying the mayo. I use about 4 tablespoons for my thick dense head of waist length hair. Some people just saturate it completely until its goopy, but I use just enough to coat the length (not the roots). I wash it out with conditioner after letting it sit under a shower cap for half an hour.
If you don't want to overdo it, don't leave it in longer than 30 minutes.
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-2a/2b waist-length hair (ringlets in the front and canopy, straighter under-layer)
-Dense and thick strands
-Low porosity
Last edited by TartNTangy; 02-25-2013 at 08:52 PM.
Reason: I forgot to mention that I've heard different brands of mayo yield different results. I use Best Foods Real Mayo.
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02-25-2013, 09:12 PM
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#10
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 60
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I love Colorful Neutral Protein Filler (Sally's) at a 1:1 ratio with distilled water. It really gives my hair the "teeth" it needs to support my waves. I use it in a spray bottle right after I wash my hair OUT of the shower. I spray it in, then add my LI and style as usual.
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CG Journey Start Date: 08.21.12
F/M texture, Med Density, Normal Porosity, Hennindigo
Current Routine (Still working out the kinks):
Low-Poo: SMMR, OMAO CO-Wash: IEC, VO5VMT, TNRV Rinse Out: DLOO, Renpure Red, GVPCB LI: KCKT, CCC
PT: NPF Styler: AG:RC, KCCC, LALNC, FSG Gel: BRHG, HESMU, AIF
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02-25-2013, 09:17 PM
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#11
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 12
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Do y'all use just regular gelatin from the cooking aisle or from somewhere else? Is there a certain way you mix and do it? Same goes with the mayo. It's not from the cooking aisle is it??
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02-25-2013, 09:19 PM
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#12
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 24
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As weird as it may sounds, yeah its from the cooking aisle.
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-2a/2b waist-length hair (ringlets in the front and canopy, straighter under-layer)
-Dense and thick strands
-Low porosity
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02-25-2013, 09:42 PM
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#13
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,005
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I may try this tomorrow. I'll stop by the supermarket and get some mayonnaise then. My hair's thick too and just over the backstrap (longest layers) so maybe two tbsp for me! Thanks for your help.
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3A. Coarse/Porous/Medium-High Density/Semi-Arid Climate
CG since Nov. 2012.
Poos: SM Moisture Retention or Yucca Baobab (1x a wk), TJ Tea Tree Tingle (to clarify as needed)
Condish: TJ Tea Tree Tingle*, SM Restorative, Curl & Shine, + Yucca Baobab, Tresemme Naturals
Stylers: KCKT + KCCC**, FSG*, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie* + Curl & Style Milk, CJ Pattern Pusha
Sealers: Jojoba or grapeseed oil or smoothie*
* = HG
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02-25-2013, 09:47 PM
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#14
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 138
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Motions CPR for a cheapie. Ayurvedic powders: neem brahmi amla maka are great. Una's protein treatment and Shescentit's Okra reconstructor.
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02-25-2013, 09:49 PM
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#15
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 138
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This def won't work if you're on a budget!!!! Steeeeep $
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02-26-2013, 12:19 PM
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#16
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,824
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Nexus Emergencee and Aphogee 2 Minute Keratin Conditioner are my favs.
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02-26-2013, 02:04 PM
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#17
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
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I went CG in January of this year, and lately may hair was just limp, and felt almost like it was over-producted no matter what I did. Was ok when it was wet, had curls but once it went completely dry it was horrible - really limp and lifeless. So last night I did the Gelatin PT - IAgirls recipe, OMG what a difference!!!!
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02-26-2013, 02:14 PM
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#18
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 12
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This may sound like a newbie question, which is ok since I am lol but what's the La girl recipe?? I've seen it mentioned several times now
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02-26-2013, 02:17 PM
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#19
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
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02-26-2013, 07:54 PM
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#20
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 131
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Apohgee.
Sent from my ADR6350 using CurlTalk App
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