Protein Queens: Challenge

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I used APB Bamboo Strengthening mask. Very balancing for my hair.

 

[PJaye]

Today, I used a good stand-by that never fails - Silicon Mix Pearl. I received soft, moisturized and balanced hair for my efforts.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

This weekend will probably use:
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor (under dryer)

 

[Aggie]

I'll be using Hairveda Methi Sativa Tea Conditioner (for strength) mixed in with NG Rose Clay Deep Moisturizing Conditioner

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Under the Dryer now with:
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor

 

[Nichelle_jb]

I used Annabelle's Perfect Blend Keratin Protein Treatment.

 

[Aggie]

I used my Curly Proverbz Henna Tea Rinse on my hair this evening and sealed it in with some Shea Butter blend. The henna tea really makes the hair feel very strong, almost hard like, but the shea butter softens it and makes it wonderfully manageable again. A really nice combo .

 

[keranikki]

I will use Aphogee 2-step today. My hair is overdue.

Edit 1: Protein treatment completed. My hair, especially my ends, feel so much better.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I used Annabelle's Perfect Blend Keratin Protein Treatment.

@Nichelle_jb
I bought this yesterday.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

So I picked up:
APB Keratin
Joico K-Pak Reconstructor

For this Challenge

In my Stash:
APB's Not Easily Broken
APB's Bamboo & Algae
Hydratherma Naturals Amino Protein
Claudie's Protein Renew, Claudie's Reconstructor
Hairveda's Methi-Set
Curl Junkie Repair Me, Deep Fix Banana & Hibiscus
Curl Junkie Strengthening
L'anza Reconstructor
Nex.xus Emergencee
SSI's Fortifying, Okra Winfrey
Creme & Coco's Spun Sugar
Cathy Howse UBH (Balancer)

So, I have a few Protein Conditioners/DC'ers to work with. I know I am missing a few too.

 

[LavenderMint]

Okay, I’ve been lurking the thread for aminute but I know this is what my hair likes so I’m just gonna hop on in.

Hair (type, length, porosity, density)
4ab, high porosity, medium density, shoulder length

What kind of proteins will you be using?
Whatever hydrolyzed proteins I can get my hands on. Most likely: keratin, wheat, soy. If henna counts, then henna too.

What products containing protein will you be using?
Aphogee 2-minute, Aphogee pro-v leave in, Green Beauty Real Protein Treatment, Redken Anti-Snap, Mielle Organics Babassu Mint dc, Colorful, 1 bottle of Aubrey GPB, & hydrolyzed wheat protein from Making Cosmetics. I’m unclear on the efficacy of the protein in Deva Curl no-poos but I have that to use up.

How often will you use it?
Weekly wash day, possibly in between for moisturizing and resealing.

If you currently have a protein rich regimen, how do you feel it has benefitted you?
Looking at my stash, I had a few things in there already that I was using but my inconsistency makes it hard to pinpoint any results.
I like how my hair felt after my first henna treatment in December, the Mielle Organics dc makes my hair feel wonderful and I had a brief flirt with CNP but I haven’t been consistent with anything.

My goal is to strengthen my hair & have the added accountability of joining a group to help increase my consistent use of beneficial products & practices.

 

[LavenderMint]

Today is wash day:
1-Aussie MoistShampoo- my hair needs a good, deep cleaning
2- DevaCurl Decadence conditioner w/CNP added & 10minutes under hot cap
3- oil rinse (new to my regimen)
4- Oyin Hair Dew
5- twist and clip ala Kimmaytube and Shea on my ends.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Today I used Redken's Anti-Snap leave in for my protein punch

 

[Aggie]

I used my Curly Proverbz Henna Tea Rinse on my hair this evening and sealed it in with some Shea Butter blend. The henna tea really makes the hair feel very strong, almost hard like, but the shea butter softens it and makes it wonderfully manageable again. A really nice combo .

Repeated this same regimen tonight. My hair is still surprisingly soft.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Ti.gi Dum.b Blonde Reconstructor is another one I will be using during this challenge.

 

[Aggie]

I used my Curly Proverbz Henna Tea Rinse on my hair this evening and sealed it in with some Shea Butter blend. The henna tea really makes the hair feel very strong, almost hard like, but the shea butter softens it and makes it wonderfully manageable again. A really nice combo .

Another Repeat tonight. I really love this combination. It is working so well on my hair.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Waiting on:
APB Keratin DC'er (Amber Romance)
Jo.ico K-Pak

 

[PJaye]

Today, on a whim, I reached for the ORS Replenishing Conditioner. I forgot how good this stuff is - the slip and how well it balances my hair. It's an oldie, but a goodie.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Tomorrow will use:
Hydratherma Naturals Silk Amino Protein DC'er (under Dryer)

 

[imaginary]

Restocked on aphogee provitamin leave-in. My hair always responds well to this.

 

[Aggie]

I used up the last bit of my diy henna tea rinse on my hair last night, no chasers. My hair was super strong today so I had to finally immerse it in SSI Marula Hemp Hair Cream and Shea butter to seal. It feels a lot better tonight .

 

[Aggie]

Today I used Redken's Anti-Snap leave in for my protein punch

Oooh I just remember I have 2 bottles of this in my stash. Maybe I should use that until I make another batch of henna tea.

 

[CoilyArielBrowe]

I took my marley twist down yesterday and wash today. I knew I wanted to do a protein treatment and my hair felt soft when I took it down. It's been about two months since I did a strong protein treatment( aphogee step 1) and thought I should do something strong again since I'm still recovering from some heat damage. However after I washed my hair felt a little dry so I chose ORS Hair Mayonnaise. I think I'll continue to use more balancing protein conditioners and see how my hair works.

 

[Nichelle_jb]

I used Claudie's Renew Protein Conditioner.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hydratherma Naturals Amino Protein DC'er (under dryer)

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Oooh I just remember I have 2 bottles of this in my stash. Maybe I should use that until I make another batch of henna tea.

Yes this stuff surprised me. Going on I was like, what is this doing, no slip, it just went on. But as I styled my hair, my sections got softer and more pliable.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Not sure which DC I will use tomorrow, maybe I will use the SSI Restore Mask.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I took my marley twist down yesterday and wash today. I knew I wanted to do a protein treatment and my hair felt soft when I took it down. It's been about two months since I did a strong protein treatment( aphogee step 1) and thought I should do something strong again since I'm still recovering from some heat damage. However after I washed my hair felt a little dry so I chose ORS Hair Mayonnaise. I think I'll continue to use more balancing protein conditioners and see how my hair works.

Balancing protein conditioners have been working well for my hair.

 

[discodumpling]

After a short hiatus I'm back on my protein grind. Over the past few weeks I've been experiencing breakage and shedding like I just had a baby! I need a hard protein treatment but I used Hask Keratin Protein mask today...cause that' s what I had available in my stash.
I swear I heard my hair sigh in relief after my hour long DC under the dryer.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I had a tad bit of NEB conditioner so I will be mixing it with APB Bamboo and Algae strengthening mask to use it up.
I will use SSI Restore and Repair mask next wash day.