wondering if maybe my hair hates protein

[archel]

So, in order to try and stop the rampant breakage I bought some stuff from Rusk called Cure, a spray in protein treatment that you rinse out and then condition afterwards. It has no cones or anything nasty in it so I thought I'd give it a go. My hair feels a tad rougher when I use it. I'm not sure if I'm getting any strengthening out of it. It was only $3 at Marshall's, should I swap or chuck it or maybe use it less often or something?

Perhaps protein is not the key to strengthening in my case? :confused:

[Mairéad]

I think the wavier and curlier hair types tend to not like a lot of protein. I've always felt that there was no need to put protein in my hair unless it absolutely needed it. I haven't had a gummy feeling to my hair in about 3 years, hence, I haven't used protein in 3 years. And, my hair doesn't even rebel against protein. It just doesn't need it.

Even if one uses protein treatments, it shouldn't be frequently.

[archel]

Ya know, I should probably swap it to someone who's hair really needs the protein. I got such a good deal on it and it's a nice product for someone who actually needs it, I bet! I am going to stick to the deep moisture treatments and ditch the protein and see how that goes.

[Alvrodul]

Maybe, maybe not - does your hair have enough moisture? If it doesn't, that could cause it to react badly to the protein - your aim should be to achieve the proper balance between moisture and protein.
Then again, your hair may not like protein.
Or it may not like that particular product.

[archel]

The length of my hair is always super thirsty. Perhaps I should only use the protein once a week right before my SMT? Then I would hopefully have enough moisture and the protein could maybe work better. Hrm...still experimenting for the perfect regimen.

[spidermom]

I've heard that it's good practice to follow a protein treatment with a moisture treatment. I get deep treatments a couple of times a year with Joico KPak Reconstructor; it provides both protein and moisture. It makes my hair smooth and shiny like glass.

[archel]

Ok, I'll try it that way before I give up on it. Thanks!!

[jojo]

I have wavy hair my hair likes protein but only every couple of months. I too have thirsty hair as my hair is on the dry side of normal, which again is normal in wavy/curly types.

[Sundial]

My hair breaks when I get too much protein. I didn't realize that protein was at the top of the conditioner I happened to be using at that time and I only realized there was something wrong when I started finding broken bits of hair everywhere.

Your hair could just be lacking in moisture. I think hair that lacks protein tend to stretch when wet. Too much protein could cause a buildup and make your hair seem velcroey.