Weekly Protein: Yay or Nay?

[Ms. Plain Jane]

Last night I went to the salon and got a relatively unexpected trim.

My hair is growing nicely, but I had a couple of split ends and my split ends had a couple of split ends. Yeah- not good!

I think the culprit is a lack of protein, as my staple products are moisturizing products.

My questions are:

1) Do you do weekly protein treatments?
2) Does your hair get too used protein treatments, thus making them ineffective somewhere down the line?

Any additional comments regarding this would be appreciated. TIA!

 

[WhipEffectz1]

I use a mild portein ORS or Keraphix every week.

 

[gymfreak336]

I use a mild protein weekly too. I just started back doing it more often and it has helped me alot. I use motions silk protein, keraphix, marc anthony reconstructor or elasta qp breakage control serum once a week.

 

[MuslimahTresses]

I use a mild portein ORS or Keraphix every week.

Do follow the ORS with another conditioner?

 

[WhipEffectz1]

Humectress or either some cheap conditioner like suave.

 

[Windsy]

I use a mild protein weekly too. I just started back doing it more often and it has helped me alot. I use motions silk protein, keraphix, marc anthony reconstructor or elasta qp breakage control serum once a week.

Gym, is this mild? I just invested into this this weekend and I LOVE IT!!!! I just didn't think I could use it every week.

 

[sareca]

I found a new reconstructor and I'm going to start using it every week. I currently use light protein every day.

 

[prospurr4]

Last night I went to the salon and got a relatively unexpected trim.

My hair is growing nicely, but I had a couple of split ends and my split ends had a couple of split ends. Yeah- not good!

I think the culprit is a lack of protein, as my staple products are moisturizing products.

My questions are:

1) Do you do weekly protein treatments?
2) Does your hair get too used protein treatments, thus making them ineffective somewhere down the line?

Any additional comments regarding this would be appreciated. TIA!

I do protein treatments every 12-13 weeks, which is at relaxer time. If I use protein more frequently, I go into overload, even if I follow up with a moisturizing conditionier. I guess my hair does not require much protein at all to be strong...probably because I have lots of protein in my diet.

Regarding split ends, I haven't noticed any in over a year, since I decided to:

• Stop brushing my hair
• Comb my hair only when wet
• Be gentle when handling and detangling
• Moisturize my ends daily
• Totally give up direct heat

Hope this helps.

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

I found a new reconstructor and I'm going to start using it every week. I currently use light protein every day.

What's the name of this reconstructor?

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

I do protein treatments every 12-13 weeks, which is at relaxer time. If I use protein more frequently, I go into overload, even if I follow up with a moisturizing conditionier. I guess my hair does not require much protein at all to be strong...probably because I have lots of protein in my diet.

Regarding split ends, I haven't noticed any in over a year, since I decided to:

• Stop brushing my hair
• Comb my hair only when wet
• Be gentle when handling and detangling
• Moisturize my ends daily
• Totally give up direct heat

Hope this helps.

Thanks! I am going to try to avoid brushing my hair and see what happens. My hair isn't long enough to do any thing else that you listed, lol.

 

[Nanyanika]

I agree with the other ladies, I prefer to use a mild protein weekly to keep my hair elastic and to prevent future splits, my favourites are ORS Replenish pak and motions silk protein.

 

[meaganita]

I've been dealing with a bit breakage/shedding lately. Nothing too dramatic, but enough for me to start weekly protein.

 

[Energee]

It's a definite NAY for me. I can't do protein too often. My hair does not like it or really need it I guess (I eat a lot of protein normally and take a great hair ,skin and nail multi) and I try to only use it the week prior to my retouch and the week after (washing twice per week). Otherwise I just do moisture or something w/ very light protein and moisture balance.

 

[Brownie518]

I use protein weekly, usually QP Breakage Control or Ion Keratin Rebuilder reconstructor. Most days I apply some sort of light protein to my hair.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Nope, I only use protein when I see more breakage than usual. My hair usually needs moisture more than protein.

 

[gymfreak336]

Gym, is this mild? I just invested into this this weekend and I LOVE IT!!!! I just didn't think I could use it every week.

Its mild to me. I think the CPR is stronger. I only use it for 3-4 minutes in the shower anyway. When I want to use it for stronger purposes I use it with a shower cap for 15 minutes with heat.

 

[northernbelle]

At the moment, I do a protein treatment every third shampoo. I shampoo and condition every three to four days.

 

[gymfreak336]

I agree with the other ladies, I prefer to use a mild protein weekly to keep my hair elastic and to prevent future splits, my favourites are ORS Replenish pak and motions silk protein.

I love your bun Den.

 

[Legend]

Weekly protein is a "must" for me. I go with the ORS Replenishing Pack, MNT, ApHogee, and sometimes KerapHix (though I stopped buying it so I could use up the rest of my products.)

If my hair is in need of more protein, I regularly use TIGI Bed Head Chocolate Head or Nexxus Emergencee. These really help to fortify the hair.

 

[nisha2004]

i guess i use some sort of protein weekly...just my lacio lacio for my weekly rollersets...does that count?

 

[AwesomelyNappy]

I use a mild portein ORS or Keraphix every week.

Me too....

 

[seymone]

Sorry to hijack thread but Den 1, your bun is too cute..

 

[sareca]

What's the name of this reconstructor?

IC Fantasia 1-minute High Potency Reconstructor. I leave it for 5 minute with heat.

 

[morehairplease]

I do protein treatments every 12-13 weeks, which is at relaxer time. If I use protein more frequently, I go into overload, even if I follow up with a moisturizing conditionier. I guess my hair does not require much protein at all to be strong...probably because I have lots of protein in my diet.

Regarding split ends, I haven't noticed any in over a year, since I decided to:

• Stop brushing my hair
• Comb my hair only when wet
• Be gentle when handling and detangling
• Moisturize my ends daily
• Totally give up direct heat

Hope this helps.

thanks for sharing this sweetie!

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

IC Fantasia 1-minute High Potency Reconstructor. I leave it for 5 minute with heat.

I have this! Maybe I should use it more often and leave it on for longer than 1-2 minutes! LOL

 

[Ms. Plain Jane]

I use protein weekly, usually QP Breakage Control or Ion Keratin Rebuilder reconstructor. Most days I apply some sort of light protein to my hair.

I have the Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum, but I have never used it! How do you like it? Is it a light, mild, or heavy protein treatment?