Bouncing back from protein overload

[ceebee3]

So I'm trying to restore my moisture balance after abusing too much protein but it's still breaking. My hair loves protein but I took it too far.

I know that I need to get my moisture level back up but I'm just curious to know what you ladies have done.

We have so many quick fixes for moisture overload and I haven't seen anything that would stop breakage from protein overload.

Any tips?

Thanks!

 

[nymane]

I've never had protein overload but the first thing that comes to my mind is over night moisture DC + and lots of baggying

 

[longhairdreamzz]

Deep conditioning and lots of moisture.

 

[yodie]

My strands were such a mess that I couldn't bounce back. They were split all throughout the strand. I had to cut. If your strands aren't plit, then try steam treatments.

 

[LaidBak]

I've had protein overload many times. The only thing that brought me back was 'extreme DCing'. A good moisture only DC with lots of EVOO mixed in. Always with heat and left on for 45mins to an hour. I did this every three days until my hair was back to normal-- 2 to 3 weeks. I also moisturized and sealed with coconut oil each night. Have patience. It takes a while to undo the damage.
Good luck!

 

[sqzbly1908]

I would do a AO HSR on dry hair overnight...rinse in the morning follow up with Kenra MC every other day....