So, after I use a protein reconstruction treatment . . .

[Glib Gurl]

. . . I should follow up with a conditioner? Is using just a leave-in okay?

(Sorry, I'm still new to all this.)

Thanks,

GG

 

[CAPlush]

I find it helps to balance out the protein. It couldn't hurt, give it a try and see if you like it!

 

[bravenewgirl87]

For the love of christ, DEEP CONDITION!!!! You'r hair will break if you don't.

 

[Mom23]

Hi GG,
I usually don't use another conditioner after my reconstructor. I use Giovanii Direct leave-in and that balances my hair out. How does your hair feel? If it feels a bit rough and tangled to you, you may want to use another conditioner. Hope this helps.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

For the love of christ, DEEP CONDITION!!!! You'r hair will break if you don't.

Depending on the strength of the protein, you could follow with a moisturizing DC or you could rinse and use a moisturizing leave-in.

 

[curlcomplexity]

For the love of christ, DEEP CONDITION!!!! You'r hair will break if you don't.

I was just about to say the same thing, i kid you not! Please deep condition, maybe you could apply the leave in and then put a plastic cap or bag over it? You can even use your regular conditioner. Either sit under a dryer for 15 mins or leave it on w/o heat for 30 -45 mins.

 

[Wildchild453]

It really depends on how strong your protein was but the best precaution is to do a DC

 

[Ayeshia]

what reconstructer are you using...it depends for me. If I use AO GPB I dont have to follow up...nor do I have to follow up with Apoghee 2 minute Keratin Reconstructor or ORS. maybe cuz Im natural? who knows.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Yikes - there are some strong opinions on this! I used a J-Pak reconstructor. After leaving it on for five minutes, I rinsed it out and then towel dried. Spritzed with a leave-in conditioner and then my usual moisturizers (water-based, followed by oil-based). So far, so good . . . don't notice a difference in my hair (for good or bad, but it's only the first treatment, so . . . .). Not sure when I will do it again . . . probably week after next.

 

[EMJazzy]

If I were you I'd deep condition with a moisturizing conditioner...the last time I used a protein reconstrutor and didn't dc afterward I saw broken pieces of hair thruout the week. I haven't made that mistake anymore.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Hmm . . .can you give a few examples of a moisturizing DC? I use motions-brand products . . . .

 

[janeemat]

Yes, you definitely need to use a moisturizing deep cond.

 

[gn1g]

You have to feel your hair to answer your question. If my hair feels hard, brittle and difficult to manage then I need a super moisturizer.

Some proteins are the devil to balance.

 

[bravenewgirl87]

You can use cholesterol. Mix it with 2TBSP of honey, coconut milk/cream/oil, and, jojoba oil, and whatever carrier oil you have at home. Also, Motions have a deep conditioner--> Motions Moisture Plus DC.