PLEASE RECOMMEND A GOOD PROTEIN TREATMENT FOR ME!

[Wolftrap]

I realized I use Keracare Humecto and that is a moisturizing treatment. I wanted a protein treatment. Can any recommend a good one for me? Also how necessary is it for this protein treatment? How often should you do one and can you do both a moisture treatment AND protein treatment at the same time?

 

[myco]

I'm a 4a also and I really like Keraphix mixed with or followed by the Humecto. I had been doing "test" deep conditions with some other things, but my hair was so dry and felt really brittle. Just two treatments with these two conditioners and I feel like I have a different head of hair from the previous treatments.

I wonder if mixing the two allows one to drag the other deeper into the hairshaft. I'm not sure if that's actually possible, but that's my theory. As an eternal PJ, I think that is going to be my new deep conditioning regimen. For now . . .

 

[moneychaser]

Emergencee, I haven't seen over 5 broken hairs since I relaxed (5 wks). I have been using it weekly since I just recieved my first relaxer after coloring.

EDT:
For weekly protein treatments I recommend dudley hair rebuilders /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Wolftrap]

Are protein treatmens necessary? This is really my big question.

 

[webby]

I love Nexxus KerapHix and Emergencee. I follow up with a deep moisturing conditioner after both. I had some serious shedding and it stopped instantly.

 

[moneychaser]

Protein treatments has kept my breakage at a minimal...
For me yes they are necessary, because my hair is permanently colored. I am relaxered, also and relaxers break down the protein bonds in hair, ekkkkkkk leaving it weak and susceptible to breakage.
Protein fills in the gaps on the cuticle=making it stronger

 

[Wolftrap]

I am thinking I am going to try Penetrait from Sebastian. My stylist used this on my hair a few times. I will see how this works out.

 

[myco]

I think they are for my hair, since it's relaxed. Especially as the hair gets older. I think it gives my hair more structure and "uuumph". That way it doesn't look as worn and thin on the ends as it gets longer. Also I think my hair can get "mushy" when using moisturizing conditioners that really bind to the hair. But I think consistently using a clarifying shampoo along with protein conditioners takes care of that.

 

[candibaby]

Nexxus Keraphix is the BEST EVER!
but Nexxus Phyto Organics Enphuse is a very close second /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Faith]

So, if one is using Keraphix which is a protein conditioner do they need Emergencee too? I jsut don't see why both are needed. Don't they do the same thing?

 

[myco]

I think Emergencee is more intense, while Keraphix would be on more of a maintenance level. I just have the Keraphix, since I don't have any breakage issues right now. (Knock on wood)

 

[LABETT]

Dudley's DRC is best protein treatment for my hair and I usually follow up with a moisturizing conditioner.
I use DRC every six weeks and it is very effective I will never be without this product.

 

[Poohbear]

Elasta QP Breakage Control Serum

I dont think they're necessary only because I never used a protein treatment before joining this forum and my hair grew long and strong anyway!

 

[bettydavis]

Aubrey Organics GPB. I will never use another deep conditioner again.... I don't even need to follow it up with anything, it's a very gentle protein treatment that leaves your hair soft AND stops breakage. I use it weekly when I'm not in braids. If I am, I dilute it and use it once every 2 weeks.

 

[candibaby]

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So, if one is using Keraphix which is a protein conditioner do they need Emergencee too? I jsut don't see why both are needed. Don't they do the same thing?

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Yes, except that Emergencee is way stronger and cannot be used nowhere near as often as Keraphix. If you're looking for a protein conditioner you might want to try Keraphix, but if you want an actual protein treatment to use only when you're having breakage problems, I'd say go with the Emergencee.

 

[Faith]

Hmmm, so I guess I will use the Aubrey GPB as my protein conditioner instead of buying more products and use Emergencee as my protein treatment since I didn't really like the aphogee one. Thanks all. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[northernbelle]

Kera Care makes the Protein Reconstructor. You may want to try it. I do not use it, but since you use the Humetco, I figured you may want to consider it.

My hair responds to Aubrey Organics GPB okay. The same for the Joico K-Pak.

I tend to allow my stylist to apply the protein treatments as needed.

northernbelle



northernbelle

 

[harigeek]

Hi Wolftrap - I've been using UBH Conditioner as a protein treatment twice a week since February and it has worked wonders for me. I am natural and my hair has gotten so much fuller since I started using UBH.

I wash with a regular shampoo and then apply the UBH. I sit under a hooded dryer for about 30 minutes. I do this about twice a week and I cannot believe what it's doing to my hair. The difference between the bottom of my hair and top is like night and day. The top is see-through and the bottom is not and in some parts I can't push my fingers through my hair without some effort.

So --- I highly recommend UBH Conditioner! But please remember to moisturise well with a water-based moisturiser after wards because it will make your hair hard.

It's worked for me and I hope it works for you!!!

 

[Erica78]

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Aubrey Organics GPB. I will never use another deep conditioner again.... I don't even need to follow it up with anything, it's a very gentle protein treatment that leaves your hair soft AND stops breakage.

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My vote is for GPB too /images/graemlins/up.gif

 

[RachelL]

I use GPB on a routine basis, but every six weeks I use Dudley's Hair Rebuilder. My hair always feels noticeably stronger after using this.

 

[Faith]

I have that Affirm reconstructor northernbelle (the 5 in 1???) it's ok. But, I think I'll save it for my step 4 of my relaxer process.

 

[northernbelle]

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I have that Affirm reconstructor northernbelle (the 5 in 1???) it's ok. But, I think I'll save it for my step 4 of my relaxer process.

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No; I don't believe it is the 5 in 1. It is a stand-alone reconstructor.

northernbelle

 

[MissB]

You are probably referring to the Keracare Super Reconstructor.

 

[northernbelle]

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You are probably referring to the Keracare Super Reconstructor.

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Yes, exactly. Thank you; I could not remember the name at the time I posted my remarks.

northernbelle

 

[Faith]

Oh, there's a Keracare product I don't know about? How did that one escape me? LOL! Thanks!

 

[northernbelle]

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Are protein treatmens necessary? This is really my big question.

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Yes, they are,especially if one's hair has been chemically altered some way, i.e. relaxer, curl, color.

I believe, however, that most over-use them, and/or do not really understand what proteins actually do to and for the hair.

My mother, for example, who is natural and presses her hair, may only need a protein treatment once every other month.

northernbelle