Can you do a protein and moisture treatment at the same time?

Follow up protein treatments with a moisturizing leave-in. Make sure that all products in your routine have moisturizing ingredients while trying to add moisture to your curls. Look for conditioners that pack in both moisture and protein to balance the scale and keep your curls rocking.

Does my hair need protein moisture or both?

So how can you tell if you need moisture or protein? The simplest option is to take a wet or dry strand of hair and gently stretch it. If it barely stretches and snaps, you need more moisture and might have too much protein. Also, if you brush your hair and strands fall out, you need protein.

How do you balance protein and moisture hair?

If your hair has too much protein, take the following steps:

1. Clarify your hair.
2. Deep condition with heat once or twice a week (depending on the severity of your particular problem).
3. Moisturize your hair daily, focusing on your ends.
4. Avoid using products that provide excess protein to the hair (such as hair gels).

Can you do a protein treatment and deep conditioner at the same time?

Protein treatments are meant to restore the health of the hair. As far as application, use a protein treatment the same way you would a deep conditioner. Just make sure not to use them at the same time and alternate protein treatments with deep conditioners every week.

What should I do to my hair after protein treatment?

Keeping up with moisture Sometimes, even after following your protein treatment with a moisturizing deep conditioner, your hair may not feel as soft as you are used to. This will remedy itself within a few days when your ideal protein/moisture balance is reached. Just continue to moisturize your hair daily.

Does frizzy hair need moisture or protein?

Take an inch of your hair and stretch it, if it doesn’t stretch or breaks, feels dry and rough, it is brittle/damaged and needs moisture treatment. If the hair stretches far and does not return and/or breaks, feels mushy, gummy or cotton candy-like, your hair needs protein.

How do I know if my hair needs a protein treatment?

Hair that is stringy, flat, or limp is a definite sign that your hair needs a protein treatment. Normally, hair should be pretty durable and full, so when it starts to droop, take notice. By adding protein back into the hair, you can revitalize your strands and get them to a healthier state.

How do I know if my hair needs moisture or hydration?

How can I tell if my hair needs protein?

How do you balance protein and moisture in low porosity hair?

For the naturals who are not protein sensitive, instituting protein every 30 days strikes a nice balance between strong, soft hair. If you have moderately healthy low porosity hair using protein once a month and deep conditioning for moisture the rest of your wash days that month is usually sufficient.

Do I need to deep condition my hair after a protein treatment?

When applying a deep protein treatment, you must be sure to apply a deep moisturizing product after. Naturalistas who do not favor silicones of any kind may opt for a moisturizing deep conditioner to protect the hair from undesirable side effects of using them.

How do you treat over moisturized hair?

Change your hair products and washing routine If your hair is over-moisturized, it’s a good idea to minimize your use of shampoos and conditioners designed to moisturize your hair. You may want to reduce your hair washing frequency to avoid stripping your hair of its natural protective oils.