Protein Treaments/Clarifying How Often is Neccessary???

[nyc_beauty]

Hello ladies,

I would like to know your thoughts on Clarifiers and Protein Treatments:

1.) How often do you clarify?
2.) How soon do you clarify before and after a relaxer?
3.) How often do you use protein treatments?
4.) How soon do you use protein treatments before and after a relaxer?

I would like to learn to rotate these products more effectively in my regimen...

Thanks

 

[candibaby]

1. I don't have a set schedule for clarifying, I've done it twice in the past 7 months.
2. I only clarify when I feel like my hair really needs it.. which isn't often.
3. I use a protein conditioner once a week, I do protein treatments once every 2 months.
4. I use use a protein treatment the last wash before my relaxer, and protein conditioners after getting a relaxer.

 

[ballet_bun]

4.) How soon do you use protein treatments before and after a relaxer?

-- Actually, I use a " hardcore" protein treatment after I wash out the relaxer. I have a lot of luck doing this when using no-lye relaxers. My hair seems to respond to it well.

 

[nyc_beauty]

can candibaby or anyone else tell me the difference between a protein treatment and protein conditioners (also provide some examples as well). I may have these confused.

 

[candibaby]

A protein conditioner IMO is like a "reconstructor".
A protein treatment is a hardcore treatment that is pure protein (or mostly protein).

PC's: Nexxus Keraphix, Aubrey GPB, Joico K-Pak..
PT's: Nexxus Emergencee, Aphogee..

 

[Angelicus]

I clarify every time I use a protein or moisturizing conditioner. My steps include using a clarifying shampoo or diluted vinegar rinse after washing out my mayonnaise, which I use as a protein treatment.

After a relaxer, I usually clarify within the same week, then use a protein conditioner because relaxers really weaken the hair.

Most people do protein treatments monthly, but my hair needs them every week! I use mayonnaise and eggs as my protein pretreatment. My protein conditioners are not hardcore so they are safe to use weekly. My favorites are ORS Hair Mayonnaise & Miss Key 10 en 1 Super Conditioner.

4.) I try to do a protein treatment a week before and a week after relaxing. My hair needs a protein treatment (not hardcore) immediately after relaxing.