CurlyBEE8

I'm in need of getting my curls back, so i'm going to try a protein treatment. any good ones? and what stores can i find them

u-smooth

Here's a good article on protein treatments with suggestions Hairstyle and Flat Iron Tips and Tools: Protein: The Secret to Healthy Hair. You need to determine how much protein your hair needs and then you can decide what treatment would be best for your hair.

curlyev

Sally Beauty Supply sells a generic of K-PAK by Joico. It is called GVP Reconstructing Conditioner: Compare to Joico K-PAK. It works really well and is WAY cheaper. I used a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo before I did it. After the treatment I followed with a deep conditioner.

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danyel02

I also like Roux Mendex 233, which is also available at Sally's. Soft strong hair and enough slip to detangle with.

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Type: 3c/4a Fine Texture
CG since 2008 but natural hair all my life
Holy Grail
C/O- Tresmme Naturals, V05 SC, Garnier 3x & PC, HEHH
R/O- YTCa, EO Coconut
Rinses: ACV, EVOO, Coconut Oil
Leave in - YTCu, LC Replenishing Mask
D/T- AOHSR, AOWC, AOGPB, MHC Papaya
Sylers- KCCC, Eco Styler OO, DB Twisting Cream, CURLS Milkshake & WC! CD Honey Mimosa.
Oils - GS and CO

danyel02

Sorry, Double posted!

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Type: 3c/4a Fine Texture
CG since 2008 but natural hair all my life
Holy Grail
C/O- Tresmme Naturals, V05 SC, Garnier 3x & PC, HEHH
R/O- YTCa, EO Coconut
Rinses: ACV, EVOO, Coconut Oil
Leave in - YTCu, LC Replenishing Mask
D/T- AOHSR, AOWC, AOGPB, MHC Papaya
Sylers- KCCC, Eco Styler OO, DB Twisting Cream, CURLS Milkshake & WC! CD Honey Mimosa.
Oils - GS and CO

juanab

You probably need to determine your hair's texture. Fine hair generally needs more or stronger protein than medium or coarse hair.

My hair is medium textured and I use Spiral Solutions Repairing Protein treatment and Deeply Decadent Moisturizing Treatment once a month.

HTH

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Last Relaxer: July 2010

texture - medium/fine, porosity - low/normal, elasticity - normal, co-wash - tresemme naturals moisture, leave-in - tresemme naturals moisture gel - SM souffle, vatika oil, QB BRBC, shealoe butter

crimsonshedemon

I use
from sally's beauty supply
Ion Effective Care Treatment
GVP KPak
Colorful Neutral Protein Filler
Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor
Aphogee 2 step is a serious protein treatment.


Aubrey Organics Glycogen Protein Balancing Conditioner is a protein conditioner too.
The texture of your hair determines how much protein your hair can handle. Fine damaged hair usually needs a ton of protein.

WurlyLox

Highly recommend Spiral Solutions Repairing Protein Treatment. I almost always use it as my rinse-out conditioner, I often use about a dime's worth as a leave-in, and I regularly use it as an actual treatment, usually leaving it on longer than it says.

My hair much prefers it to K-pak (real or knock-off), Nexxus Emergencee, or AOGPB (my favorite before SSRT). I like that I don't have to condition or DT afterward unless I just want to - it's moisturizing enough for me on its on.

My 2c/3a hair's medium fine, medium thick, pretty low porosity and in excellent condition.

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Current Rotation: Aim2Health Shampoo & TheraCream; CJDF, CJCCCC lite; Spiral Sols. Protein Trtmt, Firm Hold Gel, & Deeply Decadent Cond.; Yes to Carrots Cond., KCCC, AOMM, Giovanni LA Hold Hair Spritz

HG Method: Super Soaker-ing + Smasters-ing, momentary USD diffusing then CHS clamps or duckbill clips & air dry . . . pineappling gives 2+ extra days

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curvesncurls

+1 for SS Repair Treatment! I just did my very first PT this morning (who woulda thought I could OC within 3 weeks of going CG!?) with the SS PRT. My roots were crunchy and my hair was so tangly and undefinted. I'd been wearing it in a bun for the last 3 days waiting for my various protein samples from KathyMack to arrive. Finally got them and SO worth the wait. I washed with CJ Gentle Cleansing Shampoo then did the PRT and used my VO5 to add a little moisture back in. I didn't DT because (1) I only left the PT in while I finished my shower routine, and (2) I use a lot of products that are heavy on moisture already. When I got out of the shower I raked my leave-in through my hair, used my KCCC for the first time and topped that with BRHG. Pixiecurl'd, added a touch of CJ CIAB, air-dried, and BAM! Gorgeous curls and clumps again! Even my "signature curl" is back to it's true form (it's my one and only clump that always twists into a "DNA strand" helix no matter what I do- I was so sad when I lost that due to OC-ing). I'll be trying the CJ Repair Me next and am hoping for similar magic but so far the SS PRT is working wonders from my 2a strands all the way through to my 3a's. Love it!

UP Lisa

So which protein treatment would you suggest for baby fine hair?

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2b. Dark Golden Blond. Very fine texture. Medium thickness. Thrilled to find waves!!!

CurlyCoilyMe

Made a homemade protein treatment the other day, and really liked it.

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mixedcurl

That's a great recipe! I didn't have some of the things at home and had to modify it. So I used:

1 egg
1/3 cup coconut milk
half an avocado
2 tbs coconut oil
2 tbs olive oil
1 tbs honey

blend until smooth and left it on my hair for 30 minutes, no heat (the egg would coagulate).
I rinsed it with a cleansing conditioner and styled.

Good stuff!