Hi everyone i'm new and have a question

[libertysince05]

Hi everyone,

So after lurking for months ( actually all of 2), your advice has convinced me that i deserve and can/must grow my hair waist length ( if only as an inspiration to other BW i know).... as a thank you to all of you i decided to join the forum (keep it alive by having actual paying members and all that).
I've been natural for 5 years, brought on by desire to shave my hair off and the fact that it came off with the water (kinda like when you rinse hair removal cream) at my last attempt at a relaxer. I like my natural hair and dont plan to change it anytime soon...

Now my question is:
Has anyone noticed a texture change after using a protein treatment?
I used one( Apoghee 2 step) for the 1st time 8 weeks ago and noticed that i had more defined curls and clumps, then i used it again last week and its even more pronounced (i'm a 4 something).

Anyway sorry for the long post, thanks for the past advice i actually used protein and bought a bone comb after reading about it here and i'm glad i did.
Thanks for looking into this post.

 

[Akemi]

Welcome!!

To answer your question, I've noticed a texture change after using the Redken Extreme CAT protein treatment and after using the Aphogee 2 step. Just like you, my curls were more defined and bouncy.

 

[KurlyNinja]

First of all, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!

To answer your question, when I first started using protein, (I used Aphogee 2 step first then switched later to Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea) I did notice that my new growth "popped" more. I guess because the strands were stronger the natural curl was able to come through more defined. But I have no idea.

HHJ

 

[NEWYORK20004]

Welcome, i too have noticed a proper balance of protein and moisture can really help define your curls.

 

[ryanshope]

Yes, I don't use protein often, but when I do a treatment my coils are always springier(is that a word).

Good luck with ur hair growth!!

 

[libertysince05]

thanks everyone...i was wondering if this was normal, glad to find out it is.

 

[libertysince05]

First of all, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!

To answer your question, when I first started using protein, (I used Aphogee 2 step first then switched later to Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea) I did notice that my new growth "popped" more. I guess because the strands were stronger the natural curl was able to come through more defined. But I have no idea.

HHJ

thank you.
was there a particular reason why you changed from the aphogee 2 step to the keratin & grren tea?

 

[KurlyNinja]

thank you.
was there a particular reason why you changed from the aphogee 2 step to the keratin & grren tea?

I've noticed my hair likes protein. and aphogee 2 step is a hard protein which can't be done very often. And since I've only been doing this whole hair care thing since March, I didn't want to guess at how often my hair could take such a harsh protein treatment and total mess up the protein/moisture balance in my hair. So I decided to go with the lighter protein - Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea. I use that weekly on top of my Deep Condish that way I can use protein often without the horrible side effects of dry, brittle hair.