How often should I use protein?

[ShiShiPooPoo]

I need to incorporate protein into my hair regime but am clueless on how often to do this. How often should I do it? Should I alternate a strong protein treatment (ie. Aphogee hard stuff) with a softer protein? I need to streamline my regime. So far I have:

Shampoo: Once a week

Silicon Mix
Surge Power Wash (not real thrilled about this product but need to use it up)
Jamaican Mango and Lime Tingling poo (removes buildup)

Conditioner:

Silicon Mix
Tropical Canela Cinnamon

Leave in:
Surge 14
Surge Moisture Aide (not very moisturizing at all)

Protein: (Here is where I don't know how often to use)
Elasta Breakage Control Serum

Anything I should add/remove? All suggestions welcomed!

 

[caribeandiva]

here's my rule for protein:

hard protein: every 6 weeks and after chemical services
mild and light proteins: every 2 weeks or less if you want.

always follow protein by a moisturizing conditioner

 

[Artemis]

I don't have a set schedule that I use protein. I just sort of feel my hair and let the wet assessment dictate what I use. Sistaslick explains this best in her "Breakage 101" thread. You should try searching for it, or check out the stickies at the top of the board.

I'd link to it, but I'm hungry and a/b to go to the store