Halso, Ow Often Do You Do A Hard Protein [relaxed Ladies]

[summerof1990]

I notice a lot of breakage and I think I may try aphogee 2 step .
I don't really do Hard protein because my hair rarely needs it because it wasn't breaking before.

I apply green tea from aphogee on it stops the breakage for a short period.

I haven't had a hard protein in ....several months.
Also, My hair is mushy while wet.

My moisture levels are great.
The only protein I use are in my deep conditioner from ORS and the green tea and aloe vera juice.
Those are not hard proteins but those are proteins.

 

[Prettymetty]

When I was relaxed I did a hard protein once a month. I used Nexxus Emergencee (I still use it occasionally).

 

[Aireen]

When I used to use hard protein it would be 1x/6-8 weeks. Now I use conditioners with protein in them (usually in the first 5 ingredients) whenever I feel like I have excess breakage – basically at random.

 

[shtow]

Never

I just use treatments that have moisture and some protein.

 

[Honi]

I use a reconstructor immediately after a touch up with Ion reconstructor (it's vegan so I guess it's not hard). After that I use it every week until I feel my hair has enough strength. Over time I assess based on how my hair feels.

 

[nymane]

I use Aphogee 2-step every 4-6 weeks; I have issues with moisture overload/mushy hair so staying on top of my protein game is crucial to prevent breakage.

 

[ajargon02]

I notice a lot of breakage and I think I may try aphogee 2 step .
I don't really do Hard protein because my hair rarely needs it because it wasn't breaking before.

I apply green tea from aphogee on it stops the breakage for a short period.

I haven't had a hard protein in ....several months.
Also, My hair is mushy while wet.

My moisture levels are great.
The only protein I use are in my deep conditioner from ORS and the green tea and aloe vera juice.
Those are not hard proteins but those are proteins.

When the hair is mushy that's moisture overload and that can contribute to breakage as well. I use the 2step every other month as needed, but usually once every 2-3 months since I have color now. I am not relaxed though. Hth

 

[CityGirl]

I'm relaxed and for a long time I thought protein ON my hair was what was needed. But it wasn't. What I learned was I needed the protein in my diet. I started doing protein shakes after my workouts and noticed the difference. I started having a protein shake daily whether I worked out or not. It changed everything for me. I condition wash daily and apply a small amount of leave in conditioner followed by coconut oil. This regimen has changed EVERYTHING for me. No breakage at all. Protein in my body was what I needed. Heavy protein on my hair just made things worse. It took me a while but I finally got it right. Try it. See what happens.

 

[divachyk]

Never hard, always medium to mild -- If I have breakage, I'll use a medium protein weekly until the breakage stops. If just doing maintenance, I'll use a milder protein at whatever interval my hair desires. Hard proteins over protein treat my hair.

I like:
Komaza Protein Strengthener
Ion Effective Care
Aubrey Organics GBP
Joico Kpak