how do you balance protein & mositure?

[beautydefined]

Whats the best way for everyone to balance protein and moisture esp. whilw cowashing in warm weather?

 

[butterfly_wings]

I do DC's every week and a protein leave in spray every other day or twice a week

 

[havilland]

My hair loves protein. So I use a mild protein as my regular conditioner weekly. I deep condition with a moisturizing condish once a month or whenever I need it.

I also use moisturizing leave in with each wash.

Whenever I do a moisturizing condish, I use chi keratin leave in Which is protein spray.

 

[beans4reezy]

What worked for me was always mixing a reconstructor with a moisturizing DC. Mostly I would mix Aphogee 2 Min Recon with something or ORS Mayo with something. Worked like a charm for me. I DC'd once a week faithfully.

It's also important to pay attention to your hair because last summer I was cowashing like a mad woman with moisture only and I felt my hair become smushy, in these instances, I gave my hair exactly what it needed at the time; straight protein. It's a balancing act, but you work with your hair and you will find what works best for you.

 

[beautydefined]

I'm thinking of using Aussie Moist as my cowasher, Mane n tail as my reg condish, HE LTR as a leave in and I'm not sure what as a dc (mild protein maybe)?
I know everyones hair is different but does this sound balanced?

 

[Nameless]

I'm thinking of mixing my Aphogee 2 min with my Silk Elements DC and DCing with heat on dry hair for an hour, then washing. Is that a good idea or would the protein be in my hair for too long? I normally put Aphogee in my hair for 2 minutes without heat.

 

[taz007]

I will begin co-washing for the summer as well. What I intend to do is cowash with a ceramide laden conditioner, DC with the Joico Reconstructor and use the Joico Reconstructing leave it.

This routine will definitely reduce the likelihood of over moisturization.

 

[sharifeh]

I will begin co-washing for the summer as well. What I intend to do is cowash with a ceramide laded conditioner, DC with the Joico Reconstructor and use the Joico Reconstructing leave it.

This routine will definitely reduce the likelihood of over moisturization.

which reconstructor?

this one?

or this one?

 

[SouthernStunner]

I will rotate my cowash condish. I plan on cowashing everyday so moisture one day protein the next. I will dc 2x per week moisture one day and protein the next time.

 

[NitaChantell]

I co-wash my hair everyday and moisturize it everyday, so everytime I DC [one or twice a week] it's with protein. I also have a few protein leave ins that I use occasionally.

 

[Truth]

I've overcome my moisture overload finally.... so to keep the balance I plan to use a light protein conditoner weekly..dc weekly (try to with every wash) use infusim every other day..

 

[kyla]

This is a great post! Thanks for posting just in time for the summer months!

 

[beautydefined]

I think it all depends on everyone individual hair and paying attention to what it needs. mushy= too much moisture.. hard=too much protein. Looks like its time for trial & errror.. ----> can i get a texture twin?