How does henna compare to protein?

[samanthathebrave]

Does henna work similarly to a plant-based protein treatment? What are the benefits of protein vs. henna?

 

[samanthathebrave]

Please?

 

[Duff]

I wanna know this too! I've come back to the realization that my hair loves protein (I cant believe that I stop doing this) after I use Motions CPR overnight. I just might need to use henna regularly.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

For me, it feels like a light protein treatment. It makes my hair feel thicker as well.

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[beautyaddict1913]

Everyone is going to have a different experience and opinion of course but the primary difference that I have noticed is that I reap the strengthening benefits of henna with long term use over time, and the strengthening benefits that I receive from a protein treatment are immediate. I henna once per month, use a light protein once per month, and use a heavier protein once per month, so henna does not replace protein for me!

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Everyone is going to have a different experience and opinion of course but the primary difference that I have noticed is that I reap the strengthening benefits of henna with long term use over time, and the strengthening benefits that I receive from a protein treatment are immediate. I henna once per month, use a light protein once per month, and use a heavier protein once per month, so henna does not replace protein for me!

ITA, I still use AO GPB condition for added protein in between henna treatments, which I do every 2-3 months to maintain my color.

 

[BlueNile]

Henna can feel like a protein treatment but it's not. It does give strength, elasticity and shine but it's not protein. I still use MegaTek, but even still it doesn't make my hair feel as strong as a henna treatment

 

[Maayen]

Everyone is going to have a different experience and opinion of course but the primary difference that I have noticed is that I reap the strengthening benefits of henna with long term use over time, and the strengthening benefits that I receive from a protein treatment are immediate. I henna once per month, use a light protein once per month, and use a heavier protein once per month, so henna does not replace protein for me!

Great - thanks for this.

 

[Tiye]

I've used henna for years. I don't use much protein except for the small amounts in some regular conditioners and occasional experiments with other veggie protein treatments. Because I use henna I haven't had a need for protein conditioners. If you don't use henna or don't use it very often then you should use protein for deep conditioning.

 

[demlew]

samanthathebrave - I'm relaxed and my hair doesn't generally like protein, but it handles henna very well. The results are similar. I henna once or twice a month. I use AO GPB if I don't want to henna.