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

[RabiaElaine]

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?

I'm not an Aphogee expert but I think it's best to use a super moisturizing conditioner after Aphogee.

 

[brooklyngal73]

I use some form of protein weekly/every 2 weeks. I usually make my own pre-shampoo mixture which contains:

coconut milk powder, water, ORS mayo, rosemary EO, Aveda DR treatment coconut oil, LeKair shea cholestral. Everything except for the EO (5-7 drops) I use aprox. 1 1/2 tbsp.

So far, so good...

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.

 

[Kiadodie]

I also use the Aphoghee 2 min reconstructor weekly and condition right after.

Then I use the heavy Aphoghee every 6 weeks.

My hair has improved greatly because of this

 

[Cayenne0622]

I'm glad I popped into this thread. I just started doing a protein conditioner as my prepoo last week. I believe I found out doing that in someone's regimen but I can't remember who. I do Aubrey GPB or MillCreek Keratin as my prepoo then I shampoo with Nizoral and then deep condition with DPR11 (and some oils etc) or a cholesterol conditioner with some extras.

 

[Cayenne0622]

I use some form of protein weekly/every 2 weeks. I usually make my own pre-shampoo mixture which contains:

coconut milk powder, water, ORS mayo, rosemary EO, Aveda DR treatment coconut oil, LeKair shea cholestral. Everything except for the EO (5-7 drops) I use aprox. 1 1/2 tbsp.

So far, so good...

I just purchased the Lekair Shea Cholesterol this week and I have it on my hair right now with some peppermint oil and a dollop of Nexxus Humectress. It smells really good. I hope its a keeper for me because I haven't done anything with cholesterol in a longgg time.
Sorry for temporarily jackin the thread.

 

[EMJazzy]

I don't know if this qualifies as a protein conditioner but I've been using Fantasia IC Deep Penetrating Creme Moisturizer every week with great success...after applying it I put on one of my plastic caps (which doubles as my daily baggie) and sit under the dryer for 1 hour, after rinsing that out I apply J/A/S/O/N Natural Sea Kelp Moisterizing conditioner and leave that on for a few hours (no heat)...after rinsing that out my hair feels absolutely awesome I've been doing this every week for the past few weeks and I'm really loving the results...NO BREAKAGE....prior to switching my regimen around I was still seeing some breakage and at the time I was only doing protein treatments maybe once a month....my hair is thriving off of the weekly treatments!

 

[thefineprint]

I use Aphogee Intensive Keratin Reconstructor about once every other week (sometimes weekly) after I shampoo. I follow it with a deep condition. I love this stuff because it leaves my hair feeling so soft - not stripped at all. I also use Nexxus Keraphix for protein

 

[Miss*Tress]

ORS Hair Mayonnaise every week or at least every wash day.

 

[brooklyngal73]

Yes, LeKair shea smells sooo good, and if you use it for con washes, add a bit of water and it "lathers".

I just purchased the Lekair Shea Cholesterol this week and I have it on my hair right now with some peppermint oil and a dollop of Nexxus Humectress. It smells really good. I hope its a keeper for me because I haven't done anything with cholesterol in a longgg time.
Sorry for temporarily jackin the thread.

 

[Ambitious1013]

I use Aubrey Organics GPB weekly then I follow up with Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

I use Aubrey Organics GPB weekly then I follow up with Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner.

Love those products!!

ETA: I use some type of protein 2-3x a month, whether in the form of henna + yogurt, Aubrey's GPB, or a dollop of Aphogee 2 min recon. mixed with a moisturizing condish.

 

[neonbright]

I use ORS Replenishing pack after every wash, I only use a heavy protein when needed. Then I use Elasta QP Beakage Control or if it is really bad I use Aphogee...

 

[janeemat]

I use Aveda Damage Remedy, Keraphix or Redken Deep Fuel weekly. I always follow with good moisturizing cond. I think if you have a relaxer, weekly proteins are a must. I use Aphogee the week before a relaxer and two weeks after.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

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 agree! Protein

 

[AtlantaJJ]

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 agree! Protein is

 

[RabiaElaine]

I agree! Protein is

You know as much as I have learned about hair, I am only now realizing that a light weekly protein maybe one of the most important factors for retaining my length. The longer our hair grows, the older our ends are, the more care/maintenance they need to keep them strong.

Obviously too much of anything can be bad, so we have to make sure that we don't overload on it, however I think if we keep a balance between moisture and protein our hair will really benefit!

The results of the poll seem to indicate that most of us need to use some form of protein on a weekly basis....thanks ladies for finally getting this through my head!

 

[MzOptimistic]

I use some form of light protein weekly. I do not have a heavy protein but I'm looking for one...anywho...I wash and deep condition every 3 days and I rototate between a moisturizing conditioner and a protein condtioner. For example: Monday, I wash with keracare detangling shampoo and deep condition with keracare humecto. Thursday I wash with CON shampoo and then deep condition with motion CPR. Sunday I wash with CON shampoo and then deep condition with CON conditioner. Wednesday I wash with Aubrey Organics blue Camoille shampoo and deep condition with AO GPB....and so on.... It's definitely working for me and my hair is soooo healthy

 

[Catina72]

Me too! I use protein every week on wash day. During the summer, I washed 2x per week and alternated between protein or moisturizing in my deep conditioning with the heat cap. Now, I pre-poo on dry hair either UBH deep conditioner, Silk Elements cholesterol, or Organics Hair mayo and then poo and follow with a moisturizing conditioner. My hair loves this routine. I may try an egg soon too because that sounds gross and interesting!

 

[toniy]

I use Mane N tail conditioner everyday. Is that considered protein? I dont have severe breakage or mushiness anymore.

 

[RabiaElaine]

I use some form of light protein weekly. I do not have a heavy protein but I'm looking for one...anywho...I wash and deep condition every 3 days and I rototate between a moisturizing conditioner and a protein condtioner. For example: Monday, I wash with keracare detangling shampoo and deep condition with keracare humecto. Thursday I wash with CON shampoo and then deep condition with motion CPR. Sunday I wash with CON shampoo and then deep condition with CON conditioner. Wednesday I wash with Aubrey Organics blue Camoille shampoo and deep condition with AO GPB....and so on.... It's definitely working for me and my hair is soooo healthy

That's an interesting regimen! But it's definitely working for you. I think when my hair is out it needs to be washed and conditioned more than 1x per week otherwise it starts to shed/break for some reason like it is now.

 

[chayil0427]

I use ApHogee Intensive Keratin once a week as a prepoo. Seems to be just the right amount of protien ... I notice a huge difference in the stregnth of my hair when I use it.

Chayil

 

[KiSseS03]

I voted 1x per week, although I haven't used protein since I've been natural. When I was relaxed I washed 2x per week and alternated with moisturizing conditioners and mild protein (Motions CPR).

 

[Meli]

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

What's the name of the light protein that you use weekly?

 

[Meli]

I voted 1x per week, although I haven't used protein since I've been natural. When I was relaxed I washed 2x per week and alternated with moisturizing conditioners and mild protein (Motions CPR).

I am natural. I have not been using protein treatments. Recently, I noticed a bit of breaking....Can naturals do protein treatments weekly and if yes, which ones?

 

[Bosslady1]

I use a light protein every week (con or mnt) and a heavy protein every 6 weeks. (ORS hair mayonnaise but changing it to aphogee)

I also use a reconstructor once a month.

 

[Meli]

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.

How do you apply the protein?...With regard to pre poo style, are you saying that on wash day...you apply the Organic Replenishing Stimulator or Keraphix first (under the dryer?), then you shampoo and then condition? So basically you are using the protein as a pre-shampoo?

 

[RainbowCurls]

Good thread.
I probably use protein every 2 weeks on avergage. But I think I'll up it to 'always weekly' and see how that goes. I've never had breakage due to protein overload but have had breakage due to not using protein soon enough.

 

[amwcah]

I for the most part go by the texture of my hair when wet. When my hair is wet, I can more easily determine whether I need more protein or moisture. However, I do use the ApHogee, ION, and Silk Elements lines. I apply an ApHogee treatment one week after a relaxer to rebuild my hair from the chemical treatment of a relaxer. I also use the ApHogee Reconstructor as needed. I apply the ION Balanced Cleansing Shampoo once a month to restore the balance of my hair and deep cleanse it. When I'm not using one of these special treatments, I use SE Shampoo. I always follow with SE Intense Conditioning Mayo and Leave-in Moisturizing Treatment.

 

[Maestradiva77]

Aubrey GPB once a month as a prepoo.

 

[mch5683]

I'm so glad I came upon this thread. Previously I had been using UBH conditioner after my wash. I wash every three days. Recently I'm out of the UBH and not sure if I want to re-order so I'm looking for another protein conditioner. I notice my hair has become much stronger since incorporating protein/henna. I use aphogee every six weeks only.