Protein Treatments

So our hair has a moisture and protein balance that we need to maintain in order for our hair to be at its optimal balance.

Although our hair is 91% protein it still needs treatment due harsh ingredients that we place in it such as colour, chemicals and heat.

As well as, negative routines such as lack of proper hair care, environment exposure specifically the sun, and over manipulation.

The treatment fills in the gaps in the hair shaft with protein or amino acids to strengthen our brittle and dull hair.

All About Protein Treatments:

Each treatment differs because of their ingredients and main use.

The treatment places a protective barrier around the hair follicle or fills in the gaps of the hair shaft thus protecting the hair from further damage.

There are varying types of protein treatments such as:

Protein Packs: Used when there is little to no damage.

Light Protein: Used for slight damage and low porosity hair.

Deep Penetrating: Used for moderately damaged hair so as to bring back life, and luster to it.

Reconstructors: Used for severely damaged hair due to color, heat, or even relaxers.

Using Protein Treatment:

You want to ensure to follow the directions given with the protein product for optimal results.

Do not keep it in for longer than it should because your hair can become rigid and break.

Also, ensure to buy the treatment that your hair needs depending on its current condition.

What to Look For In Your Protein Treatments:

– Silk protein is known to soften the hair

– Wheat protein strengthens the hair shaft as well as helps it to retain moisture

– Hydrolyzed protein penetrates the hair shaft and fills in the gaps along it. Also, it enhances the shine of your curls.

– Soy protein has moisture attracting humectant qualities while strengthening the hair

– Keratin improves the manageability and strengthens the hair.  

How Do You Decide If You Need a Protein Treatment?

You decide when your hair limp, constantly shedding & breaking more than usual.

The treatment will fill in the protein that strengthens the hair shaft and reduce those effects.

Also, hair that has been chemically processed with relaxers and colors will need more protein treatments than others because their hair shaft has been broken down.

And, the protein will help to restore it and prevent further damage.

How Often To Do It?   

Protein treatments are not done so every week like how we wash our hair.

It is done once a month or every two months to maintain the strength and shine of your hair.

For low porosity gals light protein is used because their hair is protein sensitive.

And, once you color your hair using color becomes a part of your weekly hair regimen.

Protein is not something to be played with so ensure to do your proper research before starting a major protein treatment.

I wish you healthy curls, tresses, kinks, coils & curls (: