Protein overload

[Schakiaw]

So I post a thread earlier and Im hearing Im a have protein overload .. So what can I do to stop the breaking from the protein overload and retain my length back because my hair is breaking off
So bad..I use some cantu she butter Daily moisturizer today and it seem to stop a little bit .. Should I just use more moisturizer daily

 

[Prettymetty]

Clarify your hair and use a moisturizing deep conditioner. Try alternating protein and moisture at each wash

 

[Leesh]

No protein at all for at least 6 weeks.

Clarify, then do moisture DCs frequently to balance it out.

 

[DarkJoy]

Product suggestions ladies?

I'd recommend Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta. Expensive but it nourishes damaged hair well.

 

[Kentmane]

So I post a thread earlier and Im hearing Im a have protein overload .. So what can I do to stop the breaking from the protein overload and retain my length back because my hair is breaking off
So bad..I use some cantu she butter Daily moisturizer today and it seem to stop a little bit .. Should I just use more moisturiser daily

Hi Schakiaw,

Something that help was full head baggying (aka GHE) overnight for 2 days helped me.

 

[mzteaze]

Just my two cents, I wouldn't assume protein overload based on your other thread.

Try doing a moisturizing treatment first like the Chicoro's pre-poo treatment (aloe Vera gel and a mix of oils first) and/OR using a nice deep moisture DC first, see if that fixes the issue then adjust your Reggie based on the results. Incremental adjustments can help you nail down the root cause better than drastic changes IMHO.

 

[JaneBond007]

Clarifying dry hair? Maybe use whichever moisturizing conditioner you have in stock after regular shampooing and steam that in over a plastic cap with a wet, hot towel.

 

[Schakiaw]

Product suggestions ladies?

I'd recommend Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta. Expensive but it nourishes damaged hair well.

The shampoo ?

 

[PinkSunshine77]

So I post a thread earlier and Im hearing Im a have protein overload .. So what can I do to stop the breaking from the protein overload and retain my length back because my hair is breaking off
So bad..I use some cantu she butter Daily moisturizer today and it seem to stop a little bit .. Should I just use more moisturizer daily

Cantu Shea butter is a protein moisturizer! Stop using that crap!
You need to add moisture that doesn't have Protein in it. I use WN (Wave Nouveau) Finishing Mist

 

[divachyk]

Adding salt to your conditioner helps with protein overload. I have a blog post about this topic if you're interested.

 

[DarkJoy]

The shampoo ?

no, the rosa mosqueta conditioner

 

[Schakiaw]

I really don't understand how it could possibly be a protein overload when I only got one protein treatment which was 2 weeks ago .. I will clarify and DC it tomorrow .. I thought maybe the dye was breaking off my hair and that I need a protein treatment

 

[Schakiaw]

And after clarifying the hair should I get
A protein treatment or no because isn't the clarifying gonna leave it dry ?

 

[mzteaze]

And after clarifying the hair should I get
A protein treatment or no because isn't the clarifying gonna leave it dry ?

Yes after a clarifying shampoo you will need to follow up with a good deep conditioner treatment. Preferably something with moisture.