Protein...internal and external

[LongHairDreams]

Ok, I've been wondering this. I eat a lot of protein (internal) so when I put protein on my hair (external) it doesn't like it. So, if someone eats enough protein is there a need to put it on the hair erplexed? TIA

 

[Anancy]

Bumping because i wouldn't know.

But i do have a question. What are you eating and how much are you eating that makes it enough protein?

Im trying to increase my protein intake, problem is i don't eat a lot of meat.

 

[LongHairDreams]

I eat fresh fruits and veg, cereal, brown rice, chicken breasts, fish, eggs, nuts, cheese, cottage cheese, whole wheat bread....ect

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

Ohhhhh gooood question!!!!

I'm gonna this thread up for ya. I wanna know the answer too!!
Somebody please help!!

 

[MonPetite]

YES. How much depends on the person. Permit me to explain.

If you eat a great deal of protein, you'll grow thicker, stronger hair. However, after that hair comes out it is exposed to wind, water, styling products, heat, manipulation, the sun's rays, etc. Unlike skin, which gets more protein from what you eat to rebuild and heal...hair does not. It is dead. So this hair, though it is thick and strong thanks to you eating "right" as it was being grown, so to speak, is now weaker than it was when it resided in your hair follicle. Multiply the abuse it sustains by years and you now have weak hair, though it had a healthy start.

Here is where topical protein comes in. It repairs the damage caused by external factors that no amount of protein in the diet can completely ward off.

Now, the healthier the diet and the less you do to your hair (low to no heat, lo-manipulation), hair type, and the care it receives (DCs, daily moisture, protein treatments) combine to decide how much protein you need to give it topically.

Some need little, others need much. If you relax it will be mandatory, though how much varies with the factors above.

With naturals it varies as well. Some like hard protein monthly, some like things like yogurt weekly, others just use products with protein, etc.

Relaxed, natural, texlaxed, colored or not our hair will need a topical protein of some kind because of daily wear and tear that will affect hair of the healthiest diet source.

How much, when, and how strong a protein are the true questions to be asked.

HTH.

 

[Ivonnovi]

Littlegoldlamb, Thank you. I found your response very informative; as I've just started "topical" protien treatments.

 

[MonPetite]

Littlegoldlamb, Thank you. I found your response very informative; as I've just started "topical" protien treatments.

YAY! Glad to help! I have protein treatment reviews in my Sally's folder in my fotki.

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

YES. How much depends on the person. Permit me to explain.

If you eat a great deal of protein, you'll grow thicker, stronger hair. However, after that hair comes out it is exposed to wind, water, styling products, heat, manipulation, the sun's rays, etc. Unlike skin, which gets more protein from what you eat to rebuild and heal...hair does not. It is dead. So this hair, though it is thick and strong thanks to you eating "right" as it was being grown, so to speak, is now weaker than it was when it resided in your hair follicle. Multiply the abuse it sustains by years and you now have weak hair, though it had a healthy start.

Here is where topical protein comes in. It repairs the damage caused by external factors that no amount of protein in the diet can completely ward off.

Now, the healthier the diet and the less you do to your hair (low to no heat, lo-manipulation), hair type, and the care it receives (DCs, daily moisture, protein treatments) combine to decide how much protein you need to give it topically.

Some need little, others need much. If you relax it will be mandatory, though how much varies with the factors above.

With naturals it varies as well. Some like hard protein monthly, some like things like yogurt weekly, others just use products with protein, etc.

Relaxed, natural, texlaxed, colored or not our hair will need a topical protein of some kind because of daily wear and tear that will affect hair of the healthiest diet source.

How much, when, and how strong a protein are the true questions to be asked.

HTH.

Wow!!! I like that response! Definitely makes perfect sense!! Thanks so much littlegoldlamb!

 

[ajacks]

YES. How much depends on the person. Permit me to explain.

If you eat a great deal of protein, you'll grow thicker, stronger hair. However, after that hair comes out it is exposed to wind, water, styling products, heat, manipulation, the sun's rays, etc. Unlike skin, which gets more protein from what you eat to rebuild and heal...hair does not. It is dead. So this hair, though it is thick and strong thanks to you eating "right" as it was being grown, so to speak, is now weaker than it was when it resided in your hair follicle. Multiply the abuse it sustains by years and you now have weak hair, though it had a healthy start.

Here is where topical protein comes in. It repairs the damage caused by external factors that no amount of protein in the diet can completely ward off.

Now, the healthier the diet and the less you do to your hair (low to no heat, lo-manipulation), hair type, and the care it receives (DCs, daily moisture, protein treatments) combine to decide how much protein you need to give it topically.

Some need little, others need much. If you relax it will be mandatory, though how much varies with the factors above.

With naturals it varies as well. Some like hard protein monthly, some like things like yogurt weekly, others just use products with protein, etc.

Relaxed, natural, texlaxed, colored or not our hair will need a topical protein of some kind because of daily wear and tear that will affect hair of the healthiest diet source.

How much, when, and how strong a protein are the true questions to be asked.

HTH.

Thanks for the explanation. I've been wondering this myself.

 

[LongHairDreams]

Thanks littlegoldlamb. ok, so can Aphogee pro-vit leave-in conditioner be used as a protein or should I use something else?