Too Much Protein
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MrsJaiDiva
Embracing the Light
The one time I did have protein overload, I didn't freak out or anything....I just didn't use protein for two weeks, and continued on with my regular co-cleansing reggie. It corrected itself pretty easily. Now I just use it weekly, and that's just fine for me.
MrsJaiDiva
Embracing the Light
Just keep your moisture high, and let it balance itself out. It should be fine in a week. Then just space out your protein a little better. I learned that 2x's a week is too much, but weekly is just right. If you only need it once a month, don't do more than that....when its regular, you don't have to do anything extra.
My hair became extra soft and mushy when I left Motions Protein Treatment on my hair overnight and when I consistently used Emergencia leave in conditioner with protein. In fact, if I leave Toque Magico Emergencia Conditioner in too long, it will happen, also.
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Me too.
But to counter protein overload use something heavy on moisture and only use protein-free products.
crazytrish75
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NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
No more overnight deep conditioning, and I think you need a stronger protein treatment to correct this. Too much protein will not result in soft, mushy hair.
I agree with @InBloom, sounds like too much moisture. Are you baggying while leaving the protein in overnight? perhaps its too light of a protein...
When I did the Motions overnight, I used a plastic cap. Other times, I have steamed or wore a wash and go in hot weather.
TamaraShaniece
Ayurvedic Life
I have tried Motion's Protein Conditioner and it has left my hair moisturized. I've also used a protein leave-in which left my hair moisturized as well. While some conditioners says Protein on it..it doesn't actually make your hair hard and strong. I think you have a moisture overload.
hothair
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Sounds like moisture overload. Too much protein would have your her feeling hard and stringy. If you have infusium or aphogee tea tree spray, apply and it should help immediately.
Though you used a "protein" conditioner, depending on how you dc it (shower cap for long periods) your hair may end up overmoisturisred anyway.
Though you used a "protein" conditioner, depending on how you dc it (shower cap for long periods) your hair may end up overmoisturisred anyway.
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