Just verifing...does "cotton hair" mean i need more protein?

[eyunka]

If would it also be a good idea if i did protein treatments before touching up?

 

[*Muffin*]

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think the term "cotton hair" refers to needing a protein treatment. I think it refers to a particular texture of hair, particularly the 4b hair range since their hair is billowy and cottony in texture. Hopefully someone else will come in and let me know if I'm right or not, .

P.S. You should do a strand test the week before a touch-up. If it seems like your hair breaks easily then do a protein treatment. If your hair strands seem strong it might not be necessary.

 

[heyfranz]

Yes, cotton hair as far as i know, refers to hair type like mine. I am 4b and when natural, my hair feels and looks like "cotton" when in an afro

 

[tatiana]

The finer and thinner one's hair is the more protein one may need; the coarser and thicker the hair the more moisture one may need.

"Cotton hair" can be fine or coarse.

Disclaimer: Fine and thin refers to people who naturally have fine and thin hair not people who used to have thick hair but became thin to bad hair care practices.

 

[prospurr4]

I agree with the ladies who say "cotton hair" refers to hair type.

My hair is mostly 4b, but the center-back section in "cottony" (maybe 4c, IDK). It's also the most resistant to relaxers.