Today, I did a full protein treatment using the Aphogee 2-Step (I even blended it into a frothy consistency for easier application). Upon rinsing, my hair felt fabulous; and I had less than average shedding and a scant amount of breakage (three hairs...three). I love it! I DC'ed with NG Herbal, which gave me silky soft and moisturized hair. I'm going to try and keep this goody goodness going by using balancing DCs over the next few weeks.
Protein Queens: Challenge
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NaturallyATLPCH
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Dcing now with SSI Restore and Repair Mask
charmtreese
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My hair loves protein!!
Hair (type, length, porosity, density): 4b, 17-18 inches, normal high porosity, medium
What kind of proteins will you be using? Egg, keratin, silk
What products containing protein will you be using? Homemade hair mayo pre-poo, Aphogee two minute, CHI Silk infusion leave-in, CHI Keratin Mist
How often will you use it? Every two weeks
If you currently have a protein rich regimen, how do you feel it has benefitted you? Hair is stronger and more resilient
Hair (type, length, porosity, density): 4b, 17-18 inches, normal high porosity, medium
What kind of proteins will you be using? Egg, keratin, silk
What products containing protein will you be using? Homemade hair mayo pre-poo, Aphogee two minute, CHI Silk infusion leave-in, CHI Keratin Mist
How often will you use it? Every two weeks
If you currently have a protein rich regimen, how do you feel it has benefitted you? Hair is stronger and more resilient
Today, I DC'ed with ORS Hair Mayo for 45 minutes with heat because I wanted a quick in and out session. After rinsing, my hair was soft and moist with a snag of strength. I also had minimal shedding and barely any breakage ( couple of hairs). I'm really enjoying this new hair change that loves protein.
I Am So Blessed
I'm easy going.
I use protein in my conditioner every two weeks which is every wash day. I put some keratin and wheat protein.
I Am So Blessed
I'm easy going.
@shortdub78 Oh! You asked why! I can't read lol.
I use protein only for precautionary measures lol. My hair is just so moisturized all the time i just do it to keep a balance.
I use protein only for precautionary measures lol. My hair is just so moisturized all the time i just do it to keep a balance.
Evolving78
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I figured that was your reason! Good to keep the balance!
mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
Protein helps fine hair stay strong and helps to fill in those missing segments in the shaft of the hair.
Here is one of my favorite articles about how protein helps your hair: http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/more-about-protein.html
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Sarenzo's Quinoa & Bamboo Protein Treatment under dryer
NaturallyATLPCH
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Think I'm going to use Aphogee Step 1 on wash day tomorrow.
discodumpling
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DC ing with Sally's ION Repair under the dryer for an hr right now. So far so good with weekly doses of moderate protein treatments. It's my intention to use the hard stuff (or what is hard for MY hair) once every 4-6 weeks. ...maybe next week.
NaturallyATLPCH
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Did Aphogee Step 1. For some reaon this time around, the smell was not strong at all. It was present but I didn't gag. Doing a moisture DC under the dryer with APB's Peach Hibiscus DC for 30 minutes.
CoilyArielBrowe
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I'm currently wearing marley twists so I haven't been able to deep condition with any protein. I do try to use a leave-in with protein once a week. I'm currently alternating between Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea and Alikay Lemongrass. I have also been using xcel-21 on my scalp and realized it has protein in it ( Hydrolyzed Keratin and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein ) so I might try using on my length.
IDareT'sHair
PJ Rehabilitation Center
Cathy Howse Ultra Black Hair (balancer)
Aggie
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Explain the bolded @keranikki. What was your experience like and how did your hair feel once you were done? Did you do the entire 3 steps or just one? If one step, which step was that? Thanks
Nichelle_jb
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Used Komaza care as my protein treatment.
NaturallyATLPCH
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Thursday I used Redken's Anti-Snap leave in. At first I was like, hmmm, the application is not so cool but it made my hair so soft during styling. Plus I like that the smell is light and does not clash with the hair creams I use.
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
I used step #3 in the Olaplex system. The first time I used it, I used it incorrectly. You are supposed to put it on unwashed hair, but I used it after I shampooed. When done this way, it felt like I did a hard protein treatment.
This time I followed the directions and my hair didn’t feel any different. My hair felt like I just wet it after a week of soaking in Shea butter; which in actuality my hair was soaking in Shea butter all week. My hair did not feel stronger at all.
Next week I’ll try it the other way again, except I will not clarify.
Aggie
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Okay thanks for the explanation.
imaginary
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But it's not a protein treatment, it's a chemical treatment. I dont think you should expect it to make your hair feel stronger based on what the creators said.
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Ohhhhhh, that explains a bit, lol. I guess I will go back to using Aphogee as my protein. I will keep the rest of my Olaplex for my next color treatment in April/May.
charmtreese
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I have fine strands that need the extra protein, to help my hair stay strong and to hold onto moisture longer.
Evolving78
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Thanks! Do you use a lot of moisture? Is your hair very dense?
charmtreese
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I wash my hair once every two weeks. My hair normally stays moist up to 7 days after washing and DC'ing (I also baggy nightly). During week two I replenish my hair by using a spray moisturizer and sealing with oil/grease nightly and baggying. I wouldn't say I use a lot of moisture, however I think that since my hair is normally in twist and since I baggy nightly, I've created an environment where my hair can stay moisturized without frequent washing and DC'ing. I would say I have normal/medium density hair.
Finding that balance with fine kinky hair can be hard. But, I've noticed the more protein I use on wash day the better.
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