Naturals what protein treatments are you using?
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melissa-bee
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I probably do not do protein treatments often enough. I generally only do them before and after my braid installs but I do use ors repplenishing every other week, does this count? When I do manage to do a protein treatment, my mixture is: 1 egg, a tsp salt, castor oil and a cheapie conditioner. I leave this on overnight and my hair is wayyyyy thicker, stronger and shinier. I'm definitely going to do one this week
lesedi , why do you use salt? is it table salt or sea salt and what does it do?
lesedi
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Justkiya started a thread on how adding salt to dc mixes ups the moisturising capabilities of the treatment, and it really works. I use normal table salt and I add it to all my DC's- it makes my hair extra buttery and soft.I forgot the science behind it but there is a scientific theorem and formula to explain it. Give it a go!
lesedi
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melissa-bee
here is the original thread
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=262381&highlight=justkiya+salt
here is the original thread
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=262381&highlight=justkiya+salt
fivetimestwo
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I've tried quite a few protein treatments (I'm color treated so its a MUST) and I keep going back to my Sally's knockoff of Joico kpak reconstrutor. I like it better than aphogee 2 minute and it's much easier to work with than the Duo Tex. I do like the duo tex because it's cheap and lasts forever, but it's a super strong protein for me and I try to avoid if possible.
When I''m outta my bootleg kpak I will sometimes pre-poo with coconut oil, which is supposed to mimick the effects of protein.
When I''m outta my bootleg kpak I will sometimes pre-poo with coconut oil, which is supposed to mimick the effects of protein.
ChanelNo5
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You gave me this idea and I tried it last Sunday.
I knew I definitely needed a good dose of protein because I was rocking a 3 week old press. But I was dreading wash day and the extra hopping in and out of the shower a protein treatment would take. And I knew that AO GPB was a deep conditioner that could be used on dry hair but I don't remember it being as strong as I like. So I thought the egg might really give me the instant strengthening results that say something like UBH conditioner would.
So I mixed 2 eggs, AO GB, and a little safflower/olive oil and a applied it to dry hair. Application was easy obviously because my hair was already straight. I let it sit under a plastic cap for about 2 hours. I then shampooed with CON and DC with Joico moisture recovery balm. I really like the results. My strands feel smooth and my hair is still moist today. I can't really gauge how much stronger my hair is though.
I am going to try this next week. We'll see if I'm singing the same tune when I start off with kinky hair.
guyanesesista
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MrsHaseeb
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I use Elasta QP Soy Oyl. Its a very light protein and that's all I need since I'm doing rollersets and not blow drying and flat ironing. If I were still blow drying and flat ironing weekly I would use either Duo Tex or Millcreek Botanicals Keratin conditioner.
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hair4romheaven
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jhcprincess
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I use Cathy Howse's recipie: mane and tail, olive oil, and coconut oil
nappytherapy
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I use Greek yogurt (plain) mixed with ACV and lavender essential oil
This leaves my hair strong, detangled and shiny, the best ever
This leaves my hair strong, detangled and shiny, the best ever
winona
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Lately I have been adding strong proteins(Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum or Duo Tex) in moisturizing conditioners(CJ or homemade) biweekly and a strong protein(Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum, Duo Tex or Dudley) followed by very moisturizing conditioner(CJ, homemade, or dominican) every 2 months. For the longest time I thought I was protein sensitive but I was just protein overloaded. Every since I have balance my protein with a good moisturizer I have had no problems.
I just bought some Elasta QP Soy OYL Deep Conditioner from Sallys in the store and used it today and I can finally say I have found my deep conditioner I love it! I will say a little goes a long way I used a bit too much so I was in the shower longer than I like but so far so good and this stuff doesn't have to sit long on the hair 15min so I like it!
LadyD
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I use this when I steam. Is this a protein conditioner? I thought it was for moisture.
This is for both is it says it is a protein, oil and omega 3&6 I was told this is a "lighter" protein conditioner. All I know is I say it for 5.99 on sale and reg. price is 7.99 at Sallys liked the size 32oz and I was sold. Let me say this again touching my hair right now and I really really like it
. It does have mineral oil and such in its ingredients but...that don't bother me 5.99!
theNaturalWonders
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this past weekend i used plain greek yogurt, 1 ripe banana, and some olive oil and my hair was very defined and shiny when i rinsed it out. loved it! will be using this from now on.
RayRayFurious
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I use ORS Hair Mayo, Elasta QP Soyoil, & various cholesterols from Lustrasilk (I don't consider the Lustrasilk to be that strong, though).
BrownSkin2
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I use Joico K-pac. It's working well for me so far.
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