Who uses protein weekly? If so what are you using?

[snillohsss]

I use Aphogee 2 min - weekly

Ovation - daily

 

[stephluvshair]

I use 2 eggs, mayo, mane and tail conditoner and olive oil weekly as a prepoo...my hair is thicker, fluffier strong and soft (have been doin this for 4 months and I love it) no protein overload becuz I use a moisturizing shampoo and deep conditioner

 

[yaya24]

aphoghee 2 min mixed with other "stuff" weekly. Henna 1x a month

 

[asubeauty]

Right now I only use protien weekly, but I've noticed more breakage, especially sinced I'm transitioning. I'm going to start using my protein weekly. Right now I'm using Silicon Mix Proteina de Perla.

 

[Dommo]

I use nexxus emergencee every week or week 1/2 followed by a moisturizing conditioner. I love it especially because i no longer get relaxers; it keeps my hair strong at the demarcation line.

 

[SpiritJunkie]

This is a ritual i can not give up. i use protein weekly. right now joico k-pak and see a big dif.

i got compliments on how healthy my hairs lookin and i have eliminated breakage too!

I find the immediate effects of k-pak vs aphogee 2 min.

 

[poookie]

every time i moisturize my hair, it's with a protein-based conditioner.

i like coloresse's (Sally's knockoff of PureOlogy) leave-in spray for damaged hair; it's got keratin protein in it; i'll use that every day to moisturize my hair.

1x per week = DC w/ a natural conditioner + an egg
1x every 2 weeks = aphogee 2 min. reconstructor
1x every month = aphogee 2 step hardcore protein treatment

it may seem like a lot, but my hair strands are the width of thin spider webs- if i don't do protein this often, they get mushy, weak, & will snap.

 

[WaistLengthDreams]

I use ORS Hair Mayo with every wash. My hair just doesn't feel the same without it.

 

[Giselle685]

Why have some of you ladies chosen to use it weekly?

I know the strong treatments should not be used weekly.

I would think that by adding protein each week you would make your hair brittle. Let me know! Cause someone may get me into this regimen.

 

[beans4reezy]

I use Aphogee 2 Min Recontrutor step weekly. Sometimes I use it mixed with a moisturizing conditioner, sometimes I follow it up with the moisture.

 

[Highly Favored8]

Just started 2 weeks ago- I use to use Aphogee every 6 -8 weeks

Now thank you ** GymFreak**

I have been using Dudley DRC 2x now. One time last week and the week b/f last. So far so good.

 

[Giselle685]

Why have some of you ladies chosen to use it weekly?

I know the strong treatments should not be used weekly.

I would think that by adding protein each week you would make your hair brittle. Let me know! Cause someone may get me into this regimen.

somebody? *urkel voice*

 

[SherylsTresses]

Every other week, I'll use one of the following as a prepoo on dry hair (depending on my stash):

• ORS Hair Mayo and an egg
• Protein conditioner
• An egg and a moisturizing conditioner -- NEVER a protein conditioner as I tried this past weekend, and my hair is still in recovery mode

 

[sunnieb]

Motions CPR protein reconstructor 1x weekly.

 

[chebaby]

i use protein weekly. i go back and forth between AO GPB, joico k pak DPR, and ORS mayo. im purchasing FF protein treatment this weekend and i hope i like it lol.

i ahve fine hair so i always need protein. my hair loves protein. im also thinking about using a leave in with a tiny bit of protein in it.

 

[senznme]

Usually, I use Aphogee 2 min 1X a week as a pre-poo on dry hair. I found that my hair doesn't really love too much protein.

 

[Jetblackhair]

Why have some of you ladies chosen to use it weekly?

I know the strong treatments should not be used weekly.

I would think that by adding protein each week you would make your hair brittle. Let me know! Cause someone may get me into this regimen.

I use protein on a weekly basis because my hair is very fine and I need the protein coating for strength. My hair is prone to breakage if I don't use protein every week.

I don't consider my protein treatments to be as strong as the Aphogee 2 step treatment.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Voted Weekly. I am currently using Mega-Tek, (scalp only) so I try to minimize the use of alot of protein treatments. When I do use Protein Treatments, it is either Joico K-Pak, Nexxus Emergencee, Nexxus Keraphix, AO GPB, Giovanni Nutra-Fix, Sebastians Penetraitt, Tigi Dumb Blonde, SheScentIt Fortifying Mask or Treasurers Perfect Blend.

But I always, always, always DC with Moisture after the Application of any Protein Treatment.

I am still using Protein/Reconstructors weekly. These are still some of the ones I use, but I've also incorporated others.

I follow the directions and don't leave them on for hours. It's been a lifesaver for my hair and helps to keep it built up prior to Relaxing.

 

[Nonie]

I use either GPB or Emergencée once a week.

 

[darlingdiva]

I alternate between AO GPB & Aphogee 2-minute once a week.

 

[ConstantlyDynamic]

i have to create a protein regimen. i was my hair every week so i'm thinking that i might use the aubrey gpb shampoo and then once or twice a month do a harder protein like dudley"s? or do a light/medium one like aphogee 2-min? i'm not sure. i guess i'm just confused about how helpful that shampoo would be because it seems like most people on this forum use the conditioner as a DC

 

[africanqueen456]

I alternate my protein and moisture treatments...I wash my hair twice per week...so I'll use a moisturizing conditioner after the first wash and the next wash Ill use protein, I usually use something mild (Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum) unless its around relaxer time then Ill use a reconstructor. I believe this helps keep my moisture/protein balance in check.

I do this same now that I am transitioning protein seems to make my hair happy..but when I was relaxed I didnt need as much even though that sounds crazy

 

[$inna-$pice]

I tend to use some type of protein product every week, mostly ORS Hair Mayonnaise since it also has wheat germ oil. Lately I've been mixing an egg in my conditioner if I need a harder protein and I realized that it works just as well as the Aphogee 2 Step at stopping my breakage!

 

[KittyMeowMeow]

AO GPB. Definite staple for me. The first time I used it I was like, oh, *this* is how my hair is supposed to feel. Major HIH with this!

In addition to making my hair stronger, it softens and moisturizes too. I've left a bit in after rinsing most out, and it works great! It's a thick cream - a little goes a long way! Nice scent, too.

 

[yodie]

I'm late to the "I need protein..." but, I'll be using Nexxus Aloxxi Polymedic Emergency Rconstructor every two weeks. Just realizing that the lack of protein is why my strands are always so thin and easily break. I'll also use AO GPB.

So, protein every other week and ceramides each week.

 

[sheba1]

I use aphogee 2 minute once a week after shampoo and porosity control.

 

[Solitude]

I use one of my products from the Aveda Damage Remedy line at least weekly - either the Poo, Con, Mask, or the leave-in

 

[EclecticMaybe]

I currently use AO GPB. The only reason I'm only using that one right now is because I have a tendency to be a PJ so I'm determined to finish that bottle before I buy more. So far - so good, but I'm itching to try another product - maybe the Joico line

 

[Solitude]

somebody? *urkel voice*

Everyone is pretty much using mild protein treatments are moisturizing products that have protein in them.

The products I use have a gentle quinoa protein. I also like silk proteins to help detangle or keratin to strengthen. I don't use any hardcore proteins...you're right about those strong treatments being too much to use weekly.

I did an egg treatment and it made my hair a little "tough." I'm not sure where I went wrong...

 

[MSLONG]

I've been using Redken's Cat Protein Reconstructing Treatment!
I absolutely love it.