Who uses protein weekly? If so what are you using?

[RabiaElaine]

Hi ladies,

I'm just wondering if there are any ladies that use protein weekly and if they do what type of protein conditioner are you using?

Sorry if this has been done before, but the search engine wasn't working for me.

 

[OneInAMillion]

I always use some form of protein weekly. I've been using a light protein shampoo for the past couple of weeks (Frederick Fekkai's Protein Rx). My hair is always strong yet moisturized from this. I like to follow with a moisturizing conditioner.

About every 5 weeks or whenever I see breakage, or feel that my hair isn't quite as strong as I like, I'll use Dudley's DRC 28 for a heavy protein treatment.

I've found I don't need medium protein treatments or anything in between since I use a light protein fairly regularly and a heavy one almost every month.

 

[HighlyFavored1]

I prepoo with Aubrey's GPB for my weekly shampoo, I really like this stuff because it's helped to reduce the "mushiness" of my hair, which is prone to limpness. I also do an Emergencee treatment a week or two before and after each relaxer. Occasionally, I add a little Keraphix or BBD Stretch to my deep conditioner.

 

[HoneyDew]

I stopped using protein weekly and after amonth, my hair changed. It was not terrible but I could tell that is was not as strong or just that something was not right.

Now, I do them weekly and I switch up what Iuse. Sometimes I do henna and yogurt treatments alternating with K-pak, Aphogee Keratin or Emergencee.

My hair like weekly protein pre-poos using no heat but it is nice once a month to use heat with something like Emergencee.

Other than those times, my condtioner hardly even contain any protein.

 

[sweetwhispers]

For a few months i used to use the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor. I did not notice any adverse effects

 

[RabiaElaine]

I'm thinking about switching to using a light protein weekly and a heavier protein every 4-6 weeks, but nothing as heavy as Aphogee (that's too much for me I think).

I'm just wondering how many other ladies are able to use protein weekly with success. I would definitely follow with a moisturizing conditioner. I'm just a little concerned about trying to use a light protein conditioner while I have a weave in. I would have to be diligent about getting it rinsed out. Does anyone see this as a problem?

 

[CAPlush]

I use CPR every week. I also like ORS Replenish. I want to try Aubrey GPB and Aveda Damage Remedy as well. I think a weekly conditioner with protein is practically required if you have a relaxer. Can anyone here get by without it???

 

[pistachio]

joico k-pak reconstructor

 

[Babygurl]

I alternate my protein and moisture treatments...I wash my hair twice per week...so I'll use a moisturizing conditioner after the first wash and the next wash Ill use protein, I usually use something mild (Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum) unless its around relaxer time then Ill use a reconstructor. I believe this helps keep my moisture/protein balance in check.

 

[jasmin]

I do it weekly with a light protein (pre poo style).

Usually it's ORS mayo or Keraphix.

Others I use are Aubrey GPB or Motions CPR.

 

[Angelicus]

about every week or so with a mayonnaise mixture. It depends on how my hair feels.

 

[navsegda]

I don't do heavy protein treatments every week, but I do use products with protein in them every week. Motions Lavish Conditioning Shampoo has both silk and keratin proteins and my Chi Silk Infusion Reconstructing Complex has silk proteins (I use it everyday). When I deep condition once a week, I also use Hair Mayonnaise, which has egg protein in it. Now that I added the Chi Infra Shampoo and Treatment to my regimen, that's more protein for my hair on a weekly basis. None of the products I use make my hair hard, but I think that if you use too much protein it may have that effect.

 

[LocksOfLuV]

I use CPR every week. I also like ORS Replenish. I want to try Aubrey GPB and Aveda Damage Remedy as well. I think a weekly conditioner with protein is practically required if you have a relaxer. Can anyone here get by without it???

I never go with out some form of protein in my wash.

I prepoo with keraphix every other week. And the weeks between when I cowash, I use Aphogee Great Tea Keratin spray, mixed with my leave-in.

Every 3-4 weeks I use a harder protein such as Nexxus Emergencee or Essations hair Mender. Keeps my hair intensely strong, especially since I drown it in moisture daily and I baggie everynight!

 

[czyfaith77]

I favor Ultra Sheen Duo-Tex and I usually follow up with Silk Elements Moisturising Conditioner. The Duo Tex doesn't seem to like a heavy or light protein to me. For me it seems to do the same as Aphogee but without having to let it dry. A few weeks ago while traveling, my large bottle spilled in my bag (in the mix of baggage transfer at the airport). I didn't buy any for a while and thus did not use it (for about three weeks) I saw a big difference in my hair! I will not go without it again to say the least! My hair acted like a child had not been in the presence of his or her parents for a while. Totally showed out!

 

[prettywhitty]

I use the Aphoghee 2 min reconstructor weekly. Once or twice a month, I am going to start using ION reconstructor. The week after I relax, I use the deep Aphoghee treatment. I also deep condition with protein-Silk Elements Hair Mayo is really good. I am also going to try ORS hair Mayo since it has protien also. I can definitely tell a difference in my hair since I have been doing protein treatments.

 

[carmella25]

I just apply an egg in my queen helne cholesterol deep conditioner with mayo, oils, and honey.

 

[princesslocks]

I use protein Emergencee bi weekly and I use a light protein weekly.

 

[seemegrow]

I use either duo tex or eqp breakage control serum. Both are real light and keep my hair strong. I can see a major difference using the protein, since i've only been doing this since October.

 

[gymfreak336]

I like to use the elasta qp breakage control serum weekly or smooth n shine repair packs.

 

[Arcadian]

I use keraphix weekly. I guess if you want to include ORS paks I use those pretty much weekly too. My hair seems to really enjoy the protien (though it don't like Aveda DR!!)

-A

 

[Ayeshia]

Well I have not been doing protein treatmetns for some time...but I think my hair needs one right about now. Im getting breakage...not a lot...but enough to where something needs to be done. I was about to try the Apoghee Keratin Reconstructor (not the strong Apoghee), but then I forgot that I had the Elucence Moisture Breakage Repair treatment stashed away. Its a really mild protein made with plant polysaccharides which is great considering that Im a natural and finally cut all of the highlights out of my hair, so its no need to have a hardcore treatment. The only downfall is that it is a "foamy" type of treatment and give no slip whatsoever. So I will use up that and then try the Apoghee. The elucence worked GREAT but Im trying to limit my online shopping.

 

[star]

I use some sort of protein each week. If I use a moisturizing conditioner I will use a protein leave in.

 

[Brownsis]

I use a light protein once a week (MOTIONS CPR)
I've never used a heavy protein conditioner. I would like to, but I haven't found a heavy protein treatment, here we don't have products like Aphogee or Nexxus...

 

[Allandra]

I use protein about once a month or so.

 

[RabiaElaine]

So I did a prepoo protein treatment with Smooth and Shine Critical repair in the jar. I let it sit in my hair for 45 minutes with a wet hot towel covered by plastic shower cap. I then washed and then I used a moisturizing conditioner for about 45 minutes. My hair came out nice, both strong and moisturized.

I think I'm going to do a protein pre-poo with each wash and then a moisturizing conditioner. I'll do a heavier protein (maybe emergencee or I'll use my Affirm 5 in 1) 1x per month. I think that should keep my hair strong and moisturized.

 

[adw425]

My hair loves protein. I have a protein-rich mix of three Mill Creek conditioners – Keratin, Jojoba and Biotin (with keratin and cysteine…) Cabellina del Caballo mane and tail conditioner (with keratin and panthenol) two Tresemme conditioners (Anti-breakage and Silk Protein), Duo Tex (collagen) and pure aloe vera gel ( polysaccharides). I use this weekly, but once a month, I saturate my hair with Duo Tex only first and then put this on top of it. On Wednesdays, I mix an egg in with my Africa's Best Organics mayonaisse as part of my CO wash. Although not really necessary because my hair is never hard afterwards, I follow with my moisture mix or, like last night, just my Nature's Gate Rainwater Sea Kelp and Aloe conditioner.

 

[Lebiya]

Does the ORS replenishing packs contain Protein?

…I was always curious about this because I usually use it after my Aphogee Protein Treatment for a DC so I don’t want a protein overload.

I will also start using the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor every 2 weeks in between the Hardcore Aphogee protein treatments. Is this too much? I’d really appreciate responses

 

[CAPlush]

Does the ORS replenishing packs contain Protein?

…I was always curious about this because I usually use it after my Aphogee Protein Treatment for a DC so I don’t want a protein overload.

I will also start using the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor every 2 weeks in between the Hardcore Aphogee protein treatments. Is this too much? I’d really appreciate responses

The 5th ingredient in ORS Replenish is Hydrolyzed Collagen, which is a protein. There is also Amino silk acid and aloe vera gel, which I suspect adds to the protein content.

Hardcore Aphogee treatments should be used only every 4-6 weeks. You should only use more often if your hair is severely damaged.

 

[Lebiya]

Is it safe to use as a DC after a Aphogee protein treatment?

BTW, how do you know what a product has protein in it?

 

[CAPlush]

Is it safe to use as a DC after a Aphogee protein treatment?

BTW, how do you know what a product has protein in it?

If it softens and balances your hair, then it's probably fine. Most people here use a protein-free moisture conditioner after Aphogee. Neutrogena Triple Moisture and Elasta QP DPR11 are examples.

To know if a product has protein, you have to read the ingredients. There are only so many proteins that bond well to the hair, so many products tend to use the same proteins. Collagen, keratin, silk protein, wheat protein, milk protein, animal protein, and plant proteins are pretty common. Just start reading the labels, you'll get the hang of it. Also, proteins are made of amino acids, so anything that says "amino acid" is usually protein-like ingredient.