Mild protein treatment recommendations?

[Glib Gurl]

Hey Y'all

I am getting relaxed this afternoon (and I'm soooo excited - it was gettin' really THICK up in there!) and I plan to do a clarifying shampoo tomorrow just to make sure all the chemical is out. The consensus is that I should also do a mild protein treatment . . . I'm just wondering what brands/types of conditioners fit the bill?

Would ORS replenishing pak work?

Thanks in advance!

Glib

 

[lana]

I just feel like you're going to strip your hair (with the clarifying shampoo) and then harden it with the protein conditioner and then that leads to hair that breaks easily and has limited elasticity.

Why not consider trying a moisture, moisture wash this week and a protein, moisture wash next week?

You probaby already do this, but I self texlax and to insure that I get all the relaxer out, I use my neutralizing shampoo several times and I also use a neutralizing conditioner.

I just can't see any reason to clarify at this point....clarifying is generally for product build up.

 

[pmichael52172]

Listen to Lana!

As for the mild protein, I used Aphogee 2 min. Reconstructer - weekly (it's safe to do it that often) until my breakage stopped.

I tried ORS and it SUUUUCKED! But that's my hair. Some hate it too and others love it. Try it and see.

 

[luvmesumhair]

I think that if you use the neutrilzing shampoo properly you should be fine. I would not clarify afterwards. The ORS mild protein is not going to make your hair hard. It never made mine hard. In fact, it came with the ORS relaxer and I have been using it ever since after a relaxer.

what relaxer are you using?

 

[gymfreak336]

I just feel like you're going to strip your hair (with the clarifying shampoo) and then harden it with the protein conditioner and then that leads to hair that breaks easily and has limited elasticity.

Why not consider trying a moisture, moisture wash this week and a protein, moisture wash next week?

You probaby already do this, but I self texlax and to insure that I get all the relaxer out, I use my neutralizing shampoo several times and I also use a neutralizing conditioner.

I just can't see any reason to clarify at this point....clarifying is generally for product build up.

I agree.

For mild protein I like

Nexxus keraphix
Elasta qp breakage control serum
Aubrey Organics GPB
Aphogee 2 min reconstructor packets
Smooth and shine silk infusion reconstructor-comes in packets at walgreens or the dollar general; My newest love

 

[lollyoo]

ORS replenishing is my fav for light protein, the collagen will give elasticity.
I will also say dont clarify, if you want you can to the acv rinse, as the acid will neutralise excess alkaline

 

[long2short2_?]

you could do and acv rinse to make sure all the relaxer is out.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Well I use Nexxus Aloe Rid to clarify . . . that should be gentle enough right? *scratching head*

I will probably just follow up with the ORS replenishing pak since I already own it. LOL! Or I might get the keraphix since I love Nexxus products.

Thanks ladies!

 

[chicacanella]

I think I will be using this very soon Aphogee 2 min Reconstructor.

 

[mrsjohnson75]

I think that if you use the neutrilzing shampoo properly you should be fine. I would not clarify afterwards. The ORS mild protein is not going to make your hair hard. It never made mine hard. In fact, it came with the ORS relaxer and I have been using it ever since after a relaxer.

what relaxer are you using?

I agree.... you shouldn't need to use the clarify poo and ORS is very mild and makes my hair very soft.

 

[Glib Gurl]

What if I just co-wash after my relaxer . . . maybe do a co-wash (using ORS) and then rollerset using heat? *thinking*

UPDATED TO ADD

I just went through some PMs with my big sis (Nvybeauty!!!) and she recommended using ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, which neutralizing qualities, after a relaxer. So I think I'll just do that.

thanks ladies!

 

[Leslie_C]

What if I just co-wash after my relaxer . . . maybe do a co-wash (using ORS) and then rollerset using heat? *thinking*

UPDATED TO ADD

I just went through some PMs with my big sis (Nvybeauty!!!) and she recommended using ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, which neutralizing qualities, after a relaxer. So I think I'll just do that.

thanks ladies!

Thats what I use too. I think Im going to start using it regularly as a first shampoo and follow with a moisturizing one since I have hard water.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Thats what I use too. I think Im going to start using it regularly as a first shampoo and follow with a moisturizing one since I have hard water.

How does it work for you?

 

[curlcomplexity]

I alternate between ApHogee's @ minute and Aubrey's Organics GPB for a mild protein conditioner.

 

[ChoxlatChix]

I agree.

For mild protein I like

Nexxus keraphix
Elasta qp breakage control serum
Aubrey Organics GPB
Aphogee 2 min reconstructor packets
Smooth and shine silk infusion reconstructor-comes in packets at walgreens or the dollar general; My newest love

I co-sign with these two. I use the Elasta QP more often but like them both

 

[gymfreak336]

I co-sign with these two. I use the Elasta QP more often but like them both

The elasta qp lasts a long time for me and I also like the gel feel of it.

 

[ChoxlatChix]

The elasta qp lasts a long time for me and I also like the gel feel of it.

Now that is the God to honest truth. It def lasts and the gel is a nice touch. Keeps it from being so runny. It seems you don't have to use so much either.

 

[Allandra]

Aubrey Organics GPB