Silk Amino Acids...how are you using it and how is it working?

I noticed we have alot of newbies. Just wanted to a bump an oldie but goodie. Along with evco and evoo I have declared my SAA HG status.
 
tallnomad said:
BlackIndia--I have issues with protein too, but so far, not with the silk amino acids. From what I've gathered from reading the threads dealing with silk aminos/silk protein, the general consensus is that most people have no adverse reactions, i.e. hard hair.

I LOVE silk amino acids. Just got a new big batch yesterday that should last me for some time. They are seriously my baby's daddy! I LOVE how my hair looks and feels with them.

My hair is very silky and uber moisturized. I mixed SAAs in some conditioner I used to twist my hair and then I mix it into jojoba oil to seal.
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After reading this thread, I am SERIOUSLY considering ordering SAA.:lick: I am currently using MT and wondering if using both would cause protein overload???.....:ohwell::ohwell:
 
I ordered SAA and argan oil and they arrived in two days. I can't wait to give the SAA a try in my pre poo and dc mixture!
 
SAA in my Dc conditioner with cotton seed oil and honey quat.Soft,strong,detangle hair
(Saa 2 caps,1 cap cotton seed oil,2 caps honey quat)

SAA in my leave-in moisturize soft hair (1-2 caps poured into leave-in)








Happy Hair Growing!
 
Nix08 said:
Going to look for SAA today - is this something that needs to be washed out?
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Some people do, some people don't.
Since it creates a protective barrier around the hair shaft, I use it right before I blowdry. My new recipe: Mane and Tail detangler+SAA (10:1).
I spray it on each section right before I blowdry since it serves a great heat protectant. Leaves my hair tangle free and silky!!
 
keyawarren said:
Some people do, some people don't.
Since it creates a protective barrier around the hair shaft, I use it right before I blowdry. My new recipe: Mane and Tail detangler+SAA (10:1).
I spray it on each section right before I blowdry since it serves a great heat protectant. Leaves my hair tangle free and silky!!
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Fantastic - that's what I was thinking to do with it - before my blow dry or flat iron. Thanks!
 
Update: Finally got my SAA - powdered form, I mixed it with my conditioner during my DC and then mixed a little with some Aloe Vera Juice and put it as my last layer of leave in before my heat protectant serum....LOVE IT! It actually does make your hair feel silky (I'm sorry - I didn't believe you ladies who had said that it does:perplexed). So here's my humble 2 cents - it is definately a keeper and worth considering.
 
has anyone tried putting the saa in perms?

i've heard some people do but am not sure of the amount used.

tia!
 
Thanks for bumping this thread. I was looking for it last night but the search function has gone kaput. I have been using the elasta qp H2 moisture sealing leave-in which contains hydrolysed silk protein and have been in moisture heaven ever since. I also spritzed it on my scalp, new growth and ends as part of the prep for my texlax yesterday and the results were really good. My hair was fully processed but it definitely retained a slight curl, which is exactly what I wanted.
 
grow said:
has anyone tried putting the saa in perms?

i've heard some people do but am not sure of the amount used.

tia!
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I used Chi Silk Infusion (have to use that thing up somehow) on my newgrowth and applied relaxer over it....wow my newly relaxed strands were blinging. Silky, smooth, just lovely. I imagine pure SAA would produce as good or better results.
 
I think I read of some people spritzing the SAA in their roots before the perm as well....I think I may try than when I next perm.
 
I used to either spritz my roots with the saa liquid
or apply the Chi Silk Infusion all over
then relaxed-

smooth & shiny!!!
 
i forgot all about my silk amino acids. i have 2 bottles of it that i haven't touched in a while, in fact... i haven't used it since i bc'ed. i used to use it in my deep conditioner, leave in and in my clear mascara. i haven't read the whole thread, so i'm not sure of the effect on natural hair, but i had great success before and i think i'd have mirrored success now... *off to go add saa to leave-ins
 
HoneyBuns said:
i forgot all about my silk amino acids. i have 2 bottles of it that i haven't touched in a while, in fact... i haven't used it since i bc'ed. i used to use it in my deep conditioner, leave in and in my clear mascara. i haven't read the whole thread, so i'm not sure of the effect on natural hair, but i had great success before and i think i'd have mirrored success now... *off to go add saa to leave-ins
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I still use SAA on my natural hair-
provides softness &helps with frizzies!!

Still lovin' it!!
 
keyawarren said:
Some people do, some people don't.
Since it creates a protective barrier around the hair shaft, I use it right before I blowdry. My new recipe: Mane and Tail detangler+SAA (10:1).
I spray it on each section right before I blowdry since it serves a great heat protectant. Leaves my hair tangle free and silky!!
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thanks so, so much for sharing this! I plan on placing my order for the saa this weekend and adding it to my homemade braid spray.
 
Nix08 said:
I think I read of some people spritzing the SAA in their roots before the perm as well....I think I may try than when I next perm.
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i put it on my scalp pre-touchup. it works like a charm. my friend JUST tried it and she loved it! (before i started doing this, i would burn easily)
 
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aww man! I'm gonna have to order some SAA for my DC's and mascara :). Gosh, this pj'ism is breaking my wallet! I've already maxed my product budget for September and it's only the 4th. This will be at the top of my October to-buy list...
 
LOL @ legallycurly, I know the feeling. I just spent a grip last night already. :-( The good news is I will get my SAA this week.
 
SAA have made a vast improvement with my hair! I've added about 2 Tbs to my Elasta QP H2 Leave in, I added about a cap full to my CHI Silk Infusion, my diluted Lotta Body wrap mix for when I wrap set my hair. I've added it to everything that I leave in....now one way I haven't used it but will try in a few weeks is to spray my hair with it (allowing to dry) prior to texlaxing it!
 
Just placed my order - SAA, Honeyquat and WHP. Can't wait. I'm going to be in need if silky hair- I'm taking out my sew in. Trying to come up with a go pre-poo/deep conditioner mix using my new ingredients mixed with maybe some conditioner (silk elements mega silk) and some oil (jojoba, hemp seed oil, evoo) with heat (under the dryer). Sound good, any suggestions?
 
Sounds good:) I add it to my pre poo, DC, Leave-in and daily M&S. Plus last night I added extra to my roots as I'm going to relax today:) You will actually notice a silky feel - it's nice:)
 
I just SAA and honeyquat to my dc. My hair felt soft while wet but I'm unsure about how my hair will fell since I'm still air drying my hair. I did add a little SAA and honeyquat to my knot today and it cause the oils to separate.
 
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