How to correct a protein overload?

[StarScream35]

Chelate or Clarify?????

 

[virtuenow]

What exactly did you do to get a protein overload. Moisturizing deep conditioner should help... but not just one, you should probably do them on your next few washes.

 

[amwcah]

What exactly did you do to get a protein overload. Moisturizing deep conditioner should help... but not just one, you should probably do them on your next few washes.

I agree. Also, chelating is for removing mineral deposits and clarifying for product build up. Therefore, I don't think you need either one of those unless the protein overload was caused by a protein based moisturizer.

 

[StarScream35]

virtuenow

amwcah

The overload was caused by a protein based conditioner. Everything was fine for a while and then I washed my hair last night and now it's hard, brittle and dry. I tried to find a moisturizing conditioner but even things that say they are moisturizing always have some form of protein in them. Any suggestions?

 

[Nubenap22]

do a homemade recipe!

 

[ReignLocks]

amwcah, how do you know when there is mineral buildup on the hair?

 

[virtuenow]

I'm not sure protein can be removed so to speak, b/c its attached to the hair and bonded in the hair. Besides, clarifying shampoo would be hair homicide if your hair is anything like mine! What protein did you use? Did you follow w/a moisturizing conditioner? I find AO HSR to be very moist.

 

[Evolving78]

i added a tsp of salt to my conditioner. it made it soft. i had to cut out using anything with protein in it for a month. you could also add castile soap to your conditioner. dc overnight. AO HSR has protein in as well. Tresemme Naturals is protein free. are u relaxed OP? if so when will you touch up again? relaxing will break that down too. it took months for my hair to get back normal. i don't use cream moisturizers either. they coated my hair and created a barrier for moisture to get in. i use liquid moisturizers now. stay away from products with coconut oil in them too until you can get your hair back normal.

 

[amwcah]

ReignLocks

As stated by Sistaslick on SBH Forum,

"Mineral buildup results in hair that is excessively dry & straw-like despite conditioning, faded colors (for color-treated folks especially), and even some brassy weird tones on natural hair colors. Breakage occurs pretty easily. If you water lathers poorly in general w/ soap and shampoos, your water is hard and you could be in need of a chelating shampoo." http://blackhairscience.com/forum/s...elate-or-clarify&highlight=mineral+build+hair

Brighteyes35

You will need to do a moisturizing treatment. Yes, depending on what you use some will still have protein; or like previously stated you can make your own. Also, be patient because it may take several washes before your hair improves.

 

[divachyk]

OP, a few things that helped me in the past --

Refrain from using protein products

Clarify - removed all product from the hair and helped me to start over with a clean slate as best as I could

Moisture - baggied the hair overnight and DC multiple times per week

Low manipulation - go low manipulation while dealing with overload to minimize breakage opportunity

TU - thankfully, my TU came around and I actually delayed it as I was trying to get the hair on track before going to the salon. I eventually admitted defeat, went to the salon and thankfully, the relaxer reset my hair's balance.

 

[Seamonster]

baggy works great, adding oil and glycerin will work faster. Komaza olive or KBB LL have always ended my protein overloads in one shot on natural hair.

 

[Krystle~Hime]

an overniight DC with molasses and honey

 

[vtoodler]

TU - thankfully, my TU came around and I actually delayed it as I was trying to get the hair on track before going to the salon. I eventually admitted defeat, went to the salon and thankfully, the relaxer reset my hair's balance.

How does a touchup reset the hair's balance?

 

[Evolving78]

How does a touchup reset the hair's balance?

it breaks down the bonds of the hair. protein fills holes in the hair strands.

 

[gn1g]

Seamonster what is Komaza olive or KBB LL and where can it be purchased?

Nubenap22 do you have a recipe for a homemade moisturizing conditioner?

 

[vtoodler]

it breaks down the bonds of the hair. protein fills holes in the hair strands.

Does it also affect moisture levels?

 

[Seamonster]

gn1g
Komaza is a haircare brand, and it is purchased online; Olive Deep conditioner
KBB stands for Karen's Body Beautiful; Hair care line and LL is the product Luscious Locks

Both of these products are normally too moisturizing for permed hair; because the protein bonds have been broken down my the chemical process. But if you have built your protein bonds up to the point of protein overload, they have instantly corrected my protein overload issues on numerous occasions.

 

[gn1g]

Seamonster those products sound wonderful. Have you tried Kenra and if so how do these compara to Kenra?

 

[BadMamaJama]

This happened to me recently after I decided to dc with Mane N Tail conditioner. I dc'd with oil and Pantene R&N Breakage Defense conditioner with olive oil. Then I used Keracare humecto. I used BedHead Urban Antidotes conditioner level 2 when I washed it out. My hair still felt hard. I went out and got some Queen Helene cholesterol and dc'd with that overnight. That did the trick. I'm sure the other conditioners probably had something to do with it, but Cholesterol was the one that brought me back.

I've been using it do dc my hair a couple of times a week and it does wonders for my hair. It's old school and it has mineral oil in it, but it's good stuff.

 

[empressri]

an overniight DC with molasses and honey

the only reason I'm going to say no to this, is because honey has a sort of natural alcohol in it that can actually make your hair hard.

When I think of protein overload, I think of dry, stiff strands.

Moisturizing treatments, something with no protein.

With that said, if you're going the homemade route, avoid eggs, avocado...hmmm banana might be safe.

If you're going the store bought route, make sure there are no proteins in the treatment.

Or you can just avoid protein for the next few weeks, month or whatever, until your hair is back to normal.

 

[DaiseeDay]

the only reason I'm going to say no to this, is because honey has a sort of natural alcohol in it that can actually make your hair hard.

When I think of protein overload, I think of dry, stiff strands.

Moisturizing treatments, something with no protein.

With that said, if you're going the homemade route, avoid eggs, avocado...hmmm banana might be safe.

If you're going the store bought route, make sure there are no proteins in the treatment.

Or you can just avoid protein for the next few weeks, month or whatever, until your hair is back to normal.

Apply a humectant conditioner (Nexxus Humectress or Suave Professionals Humectant) and take a long steamy shower.

Honey is a good humectant for me, but at the same time my hair loves protein, so...

 

[Seamonster]

gn1g I haven't heard of Kenra.

 

[StarScream35]

Thanks ladies! Problem solved. I ended up deep conditioning with a moisturizing condition for a few days and that did the trick!

 

[virtuenow]

Thanks for the update, glad your hair is doing better! What did you use (for future reference), and did you clarify first?

 

[StarScream35]

Thanks for the update, glad your hair is doing better! What did you use (for future reference), and did you clarify first?

I used Baba De Caracol conditioner.

 

[hillytmj]

If it's not wash day for you yet, I would moisturize, seal and baggy overnight. That will instantly replenish your moisture. While youre waiting for your next wash day, PS your hair daily and repeat the first sentence as needed. When wash day rolls around again, use a moisturizing DC and you should be back to normal.