Fine hair and protein sensitive?

Cuban-curl-E · 11-18-2011, 07:20 PM

Can one have fine hair and be protein sensitive? I did a PT (IAgirl's gelatin one) and my hair was curlier, soft and shiny. I started using protein rich products (LI, gel) as recommended after my curl analysis and my hair is hard, dry and crunchy. I also have more frizz.

Are there any fine haired curlies with protein sensitivity?

Jas76 · 11-18-2011, 09:08 PM

Even if you are protein craving you can OD on protein, I've found. So it may not be a sensitivity, just that you are getting a little too much. Or you aren't getting enough moisture to balance it. That's probably even more likely. Are you doing DT's, too? Sometimes I have to follow my PT with a DT right away.

Cuban-curl-E · 11-19-2011, 01:04 PM

I think you are definitely right about the balance. It's such a thin line! If I overdo the moisture, curls droop. Overdo the protein, straw!!

I washed, did a mild DT and used lots of LI and my hair is much better for it. I also didn't use any protein stylers today (a little in the LI). Maybe I just can't use protein stylers too often?

My question now is if my naked hair is already fairly shiny and healthy (low porosity) , are the PTs and DTs necessary or just overkill? Am I just making the build up worse?

frizzinfla · 12-01-2011, 10:09 AM

I have fine 3b curls and was told that my hair should like protein. However, after a couple of years, I think my hair needed a protein break. My hair started to feel like straw, got knotty, was frizzy and my curls were limp. I had been using a conditioner with protein as well as gel with lots of sea proteins. I switched my products so that only my co-wash contained protein -- everything else is protein-free and my hair is much happier. My current line-up:
Low poo - Mop C Hydrating (once a week)
Co-wash - Renpure Organics body & shine (green bottle) conditioner
Conditioner - Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine NEW FORMULA with no cones
Leave-in conditioner - Garnier Sleek & Shine
Gel - Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Gel

Good luck!

Cuban-curl-E · 12-28-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frizzinfla

I have fine 3b curls and was told that my hair should like protein. However, after a couple of years, I think my hair needed a protein break. My hair started to feel like straw, got knotty, was frizzy and my curls were limp. I had been using a conditioner with protein as well as gel with lots of sea proteins. I switched my products so that only my co-wash contained protein -- everything else is protein-free and my hair is much happier. My current line-up:
Low poo - Mop C Hydrating (once a week)
Co-wash - Renpure Organics body & shine (green bottle) conditioner
Conditioner - Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine NEW FORMULA with no cones
Leave-in conditioner - Garnier Sleek & Shine
Gel - Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Gel

Good luck!

I meant to respond to this a while back! It's nice to know I'm not the only fine haired curly that has some sensitivity to protein.

FrizzinFla, we actually have a lot in common -- 3a/b curls, fine texture, low porosity in South Florida! Do you mind if I PM you? You may be my hair twin!!

frizzinfla · 01-01-2012, 12:33 PM

Cuban-curl-E. Sounds great!!!

ladybug8412 · 06-29-2012, 09:24 PM

I have fine hair with high porosity (both of which typically love protein), but my hair seems to hate it!