Click on the video below to watch my YouTube video on the protein moisture balance, answering your questions from Instagram Stories; and how I apply the Aphogee Protein Treatment. If anything, it often makes things worse! heat damage may have caused irreparable damage and you should moderate your expectations. Over moisturised hair will not be fixed with one protein treatment, it can often take weeks of several washes before you get the balance right again, so dont expect miracles or to nail your routine in one go. Thanks so much! Get 10% off Bounce Curl using code CURLMAVEN at all of the following distributors/online retailers: Now, lets switch to protein overload. x. Im loving your blog & videos! Once your hair is re-balanced, then you can re-introduce moisture or protein according to what your hair needs and responds well to. Each persons hair is different, so its important to get to know your own hair; how it feels, how it looks and what its telling you. I sleep on a silk pillow case but it still completely knots up at the back. I use protein rich conditioner every time I hit the shower and Im worried about protein overload. I also read some people dont do well with coconut which is in the cowash I have and I also have the asiam leave in that has coconut, but I dont use either of these daily. Im just starting CG and have super fine, wavy hair. Hi Jessie, from looking at your products and lineup, youre using a lot of moisturising products for someone who has an oily/greasy scalp. QUESTION: it seems as though I need a good chelating wash too would that be too much to do immediately before a rice water rinse following your modified technique? im going to take your recommendations with trying the rise water rinse and possibly a deep conditioner rich in protein. http://www.curlycailin.ie/contact. Thanks. It wasnt frizzy but it just had no volume, no definition. Then theres no guessing; my tips, opinions, recommendations and advice are complete. Totally lame. Because of this unique property, it tends to shine less than straight hair and does not feel as smooth as straight hair. Special promotion running for this product. thank you so much for this post and your blog! I think its a page I will come back to many a time! Hi Gabriella! I am 48 years old too but only 10% grey at the most. Is it hydral fatigue or lack of protien? Hi Hawa, thats not a question I can answer as everyones hair is different. And mine looks like yours toward the beginning of your journey. The bowl method and squish to condish are great ways of adding more water, moisture and hydration to the hair and your hair needs more protein. There are lots of different proteins: keratin, collagen, amino acids, vegetable, soy, corn, quinoa, wheat, silk, rice and whey. Should I switch them? It also feels dry and lacking shine but it doesnt feel crunchy or brittle. A fellow curly, Yep, sounds to me like youve gone from one extreme to the other and now your hair is over moisturized. My curls do tend to fall flat after day 2, but Im not sure if thats because Im in transition, doing something wrong, or the weather..its been 90-100% humidity with 70+ degree dew points daily the last few weeks and only part of my house has air conditioning. Any tipps and / or product recommendations (doesnt have to be Canto or OGX) on how to fix this? Hi Laura, I dont use or recommend Cantu or Shea Moisture, or the OGX either tbh. x. Any ideas would be so, so appreciated. To recover, You suggested washing the hair without conditioner. I use a shea moisture castor leave in and the manuka honey mask. Do you have any thoughts as to how to tell the difference between mushy hair and just soft/fine hair? How long? In order for your hair to be in a healthy, balanced state, you need to have the right protein moisture balance for your hair. I did clarify this past weekend and it still has frizz wet and dry. I clarified with kinky curly come clean and used to Kerastase nutritive mask( wheat protein) followed by Curl Junky moisture mask with not much results 4 days ago.. I have exhausted every Avenue of searching over the past few days to find out what is exactly wrong with my hair and how to correct it. When doing protein treatments such as gelatin or Aphogee, its important not to touch your hair. I dont use or recommend Cantu. A modern customized glycerin-infused moisturizer for severely dehydrated hair. My hair which is overprocessed from bleaching is extremely puffy, soft and frizzy and dry especially about I hour after air drying it dramatically starts to friz( it takes 7 hrs to dry). You can actually do my modified rice water treatment by mixing the gloop with Briogeo Dont Despair, Repair! I need a deep conditioner but dont know if I should go protein or not. But its not high up on the ingredients list, and its a necessary evil Im willing to compromise on when my hair is in a highly over-moisturised state. I didnt leave it on for too long mainly because I didnt have the time and also because i was worried about the moisture in it. Your YouTube video on this was great too. Natural textured hair is beautiful hair, but it also tends to lack moisture. Do you have too much protein? We do have hard water here. I love that you take the time to not only write about these things, but also interact with people in the comments. Hi, okay a few things here. I think Im over moisturized, but not sure. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. Current email address may be undeliverable, Text SAVE15 to 72559 for alerts & 15% off an online order, Enables very easy root lifting when styling with a styling pick, Allows great stretch to better reflect length of hair. Hi Michelle, well firstly products arent the answer to frizz. A small disclaimer here is that, although curls have a memory, it is possible that the heat damage may have caused irreparable damage and you should moderate your expectations. That Mielle deep conditioner doesnt seem to be a protein focused one, which is what you need. Protein, you may ask! iHerb.com I dont find the gelatin treatment strong at all, and never noticed much of a difference any time Ive used it either. At times it looks moisture overload and protein overload the other times. Im grateful for any help you can provide! It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. I have a post on how to maintain healthy hair when colouring, highlighting and bleaching here: https://curlmaven.ie/how-to-maintain-healthy-hair-when-colouring/, This was very helpful, thank you very much for putting all this time and effort to help others looking for solutions! Using a blender, of egg, avocado, olive oil and yogurt does absolutely phenomenal things to my hair. If its better, then continue and you can leave on for longer if you feel like your hair needs it. I love my curly hair and if it wasnt for this issue i would wear it down all the time and not put it up in a bun after investing so much time and money into products and drying time. Do you have any suggestions please? If I put several pieces together and pull they dont snap. Its the exact same with our hair. Using products, often cheap and with poor quality ingredients, that are full of heavy oils, butters and moisturising ingredients/agents. For a limited time only! It always felt rough and the strands felt uneven. If your hair looks limp, matte and dry, it needs moisture. It will overstretch and not return to its natural form. My content is not influenced by advertisers, affiliate partnerships, brands or PRs. The way I can tell Ive got my balance right, is I get consistent results. It also contains wax so its not CG friendly, you need to clarify your hair with a sulfate shampoo, as the wax will be stopping moisture and hydration and other products from penetrating your hair properly. If you do not have enough protein in your hair, you will notice that that your hair will look and feel brittle and fragile. When I shower it feels like straw no matter how much conditioner I slather. Like if I put a few drops of a neutral protein filler into a deep conditioner? Its about finding what form of protein your hair prefers. Recap remember that your hair literally is protein? Trusted Brands. Id love any help you can provide! Hi. On one hand, I really think my hair is suffering from moisture overload since it has no volume and I have no curl pattern in my roots and, in some parts of my hair, throughout all length. If youre unsure, just leave it on for 10-15 mins and rinse off and see what way your hair reacts and behaves. Does this make sense? Deep conditioner not sure what to choose, I tossed out my Shea Moisture, Would love to be able to go longer between washes without greasy scalp My hair is fine, its thin, its medium to high porosity I believe. I recommend booking in for a Curl Clinic, more info here: http://www.curlmaven.ie/services. Such as moisture, protein, and a balance of both, with product and routine recommendations. Hydrating Lotion. Its awesome! Protein will make your hair feel weird and stiff when you have the protein treatment in your hair depending on which one youre using, but once you rinse it out it should be fine again. On a good hair day I have 2b-3a curls. I think I have 2c-3a curls that at best will turn into ringlets but are usually, stretch out and stringy looking. You need to do regular protein treatments to re-balance the hair, and make sure that you dont over compensate on the moisture/deep condition otherwise youll just cancel out all the benefits of the protein. I have as well had results using those ingredients. Please allow 6-10 business days for your order to arrive. If youre like me, I want to learn all there is to know about something before I dive in and experiment with my hair. I also have lots of frizz in general and when wet. This indeed is a total game changer of a post! Can I ask, do you wash your hair standing up in the shower? I try to avoid glycerin due to humidity here and most glycerin products I use are also protein free. A sieve is just fine. Do you think my problem isnt solving easily because I entered a severe Hygral Fatigue state? I cant figure out what to do and there is no hair style that looks good because its only broken at the crown. hmm.that is strange. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel, if you havent already. We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb. It has gotten shinier lately though. Which means moisture is KEY for beautiful, shiny, frizz-free curls. I take my responsibilities as a blogger and author of this site very seriously and always research and test out products before writing about them. ). The great thing about this test is that anyone can do it and it is super simple. The rest of my hair is just past my shoulders. I realize that I have over moisturized hair will use the RWR and try this. What seems to happen to so many people once they start the curly girl journey, myself included. Very helpful info. Recently, anything Ive used that didnt have protein in it after using something with protein in an attempt to balance my hair just made it worse. Sorry, there was a problem adding this item to cart. Using products throughout your cleansing, conditioning and styling routine that dont contain any protein. It also contains royal jelly, a natural substance collected from queen honey bees, known for moisturizing hair and rejuvenating the scalp. One question please- Im a straight haired girl.. any ideas on how I can figure out the protein/ moisture need of the moment for my hair, since the holding a curl test is not quite applicable for me? Like you, spraying my hair with water, or conditioner/gel and water results in the same thing, I have to fully wet my hair for a refresh. I did your modified rice water treatment and had my best wash day yet! I have fine long naturally wavy/curly 2b/c hair that is highlighted light blonde. It didnt work out. Thank you for the easy-to-understand information! It would seem to need protein/over moisturized but the stand test snaps immediately with no stretch which would go along with protein overload?i usually do the stand test on dry hair which has not been immediately shampooed so Im not sure if that makes a difference. Im not terribly interested in paying like 40 dollars to have stuff shipped from America.) I may be wrong, but my personal theory is that looser curl patterns tend to be more prone to moisture overload, and tighter curl patterns tend to be more prone to protein overload. I honestly thought gelatin was a potent protein treatment but I cant say it worked. Again, thank you so much! Does this sound like over-moisturized hair? It all depends on your hair. I also have lots of the wet frizz you mentioned. is a glycerin-rich formula, enhanced with natural botanical extracts, providing deep hydration and incredible softness. Flat frizzy and dull is usually a sign you need to clarify your hair. Im not too sure if I have a protein or moisture overload as after Ive washed it and its wet I have gorgeous curly waves but then as it dries it starts to feel very dry and frizzy and then by morning, its all over the place and I have some curls, waves, straight sections, some limp and some bushy then just frizz everywhere! Also, to recover, I either have been using a gel with protein or a conditioner with protein. I skip leave ins, creams, I go longer without washing, I diffuse. Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo is my long-time favourite. I wash my hair once a week and always do a wash-and-go. If thats something youre interested in, please fill out this form, and Ill get back to you via email with all of the details. I discovered within the last 1-2 months that I have what seems like type 2a-2b hair with long-term potential for 2b-2c if I can find the right products and achieve some consistency. Am going to introduce the briogeo deep conditioner instead of boucleme into the modified rice water treatment as you mentioned it has more protein in and will work my way up from there! Top Tip: Dont wash, refresh or wet your hair daily. And what kind of products are you using? Just like a healthy food diet, youve got to have a healthy balance for your hair too. Hi Gabriella, thanks for replying <3 I then put together a routine and recommend products to suit your hairs needs, your budget and any other requirements you have. Its best used sparingly, especially if you work hard to achieve a coily/curly defined texture via twist-outs, knot-outs and wash n go defining methods. I recommend booking in for a 1:1 Curl Clinic. Flash drying or wet frizz while rinsing out the conditioner. Usually Ill use my Denman brush to help clump my curls back together, but when my hair is in a severely over-moisturised state, even this doesnt work! Hopefully your curls will bounce back in a couple of washes. Figuring out what to use after Deva has been my Covid unemployment project and youve become my go to keep me sane during this horrible year. Leaving deep conditioning treatments in your hair for too long, or overnight. Since going curly for a few months, my hair has gotten softer even the frizz. Or wait until curls recover & then deep con. Hope that helps x, Yesterday I had little time so after having read this post washed with Phyto Kratine shampoo and used Hairfinity Mask as a conditioner. So Ive been doing CGM for about 8 months. Keep out of reach of children. Keep in mind that after application, you will need a Twist Cream or Gel to define and hold your coil pattern. When hair is dehydrated, it looks dull, feels rough, is difficult to style and resists efforts to define the coil pattern. Natural textured hair is beautiful hair, but it also tends to lack moisture. totally appreciate them, Aww thank you Sara! Im having some confusion. For extra moisture, apply prior to using As I Am styling products. I feel like thats what I need to get straight before styling. Hi Sarah, theres a lot going on here, and a lot to get through. The proteins are the building blocks of your hair; they give strands strength and structure. Your hair feels like you cannot get enough moisture to soak up into your hair. Tell-tale signs to look out for that SCREAM your curls need moisture . Im confused about my porosity but I think its low like yours. Just want to point out that youre promoting the Innersense Hydrating Masque as a protein-free hydration treatment and its really not. Im thoroughly confused about my routine though. In addition, because of the uneven cuticles, it also allows moisture to escape more easily, leaving your curly hair prone to dryness. Thats great that it works for you, I dont know anyone else who has results like that from those ingredients, other than shine. Gel Depends, but some days, no gel at all (tried Aussie Freeze, Curl Keeper Original, and LA Looks blue) As I recommend in that rice water post, and throughout posts on my blog. I didnt do it on this day when I used the Aphogee Protein Treatment, I just let the regular conditioner sit in my hair for a few minutes while I washed my body etc in the shower. When your hair is not in balance, like in food, here are some tell-tale signs your hair gives you. ), NaturallyCurly Rewards Terms and Conditions, Enables very easy root lifting when styling with a styling pick, Allows great stretch to better reflect length of hair. Lori. Step 3: Test out your hairs elasticity by stretching out the strand and wait for the results. They do free shipping to South Africa, and you can get 20% off your order using code CURLYCAILINLF. Techniques such as the bowl method for ultimate hydration, wet plopping, squish to condish, and rake wet scrunch check out YouTube and Instagram for demos and explanations of all these techniques. I didnt get hardly any hold. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. If you have very sensitive skin or scalp, then be extra careful and check the ingredients list before purchasing or using on your skin, scalp or hair. It is easier than you think and all that is required is a healthy balance of moisture and protein. deep conditioner. Ive definitely struggling for over a month with over moisturized hair from leaving a deep conditioner on longer than my fine thin hair could handle. This was extremely helpful! events & services announcements! Just recently subscribed and Im going through some of your posts on here (loving them all of course lol). I have really fine hair and am finding that both the float test and stretch test might not be accurate. I feel like I need to start over and I dont know where to start. See above for information on disulfide bridges. Canada, Sign up to receive promotions, exclusive offers and new products. I am having this same issue, my hair at my crown has broken off to around 2 inches long! First of all, not everyones curl pattern starts from the root. One thing I have noticed about my hair when it needs protein is that it forms these super clumps. I offer 1:1 Curl Clinics, theyrea 30 min consultation via video where we go through all the products youre using and the issues youre experiencing. And combining it with a thermal heat cap (I sell them on my Etsy shop) to help it really penetrate the hair shaft. Cleanse with one of the As I Am cleansers and apply As I Am Leave-In Conditioner. Im in need of some help I have both, symptoms of over moisturised hair and protein overload. Occasionally it feels gloriously soft and almost non-existent because it feels so light, but most days it feels rough and a bit course. Hello, I know this post is over a year old but just wanted to know how often we would need protein treatment? very dry, wiry and straw-like, feels like i cannot get enough moisture to soak up into my hair. Im going to do a more detailed post on Hygral Fatigue soon. Be the first to get promo offers straight to your inbox, Your email address will be used to send you Health Newsletters and emails about iHerbs products, services, sales, and special offers. Im new to the curly girl community and was wondering: is it possible to experience both moisture overload and protein overload at the same time (not just in different sections of hair, but throughout)? A few months ago I started the CGM method. it doesnt snap This might make a difference for some folks in their efforts so I figured I should let you know. Discourage shrinkage. http://www.curlycailin.ie/contact, I really need some help! Thank you Gabriella, this is so helpful!! I dont use or recommend Shea Moisture. Cleanser As I Am Co Wash or Clarifying (Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo) OrCheck out my YouTube channelfor more washdays and tutorials. I felt like I was breaking my hair doing it. Apply to palms and distribute throughout either damp or dry hair. I just want my hair to look nice. I think you should switch out the As I Am Co Wash for a lo poo, and a lighter conditioner such as Hairfinity Balanced Moisture Conditioner. Make sure you always follow up with a good conditioner, or deep conditioner after doing a protein treatment, especially a strong one. Hi had my hair in my usual plait had left my hair for some time and went unravel my hair my hair became sticky greasy and damp too much moisture is there any shampoo from boots to dry my hair back to normal Thank you for your time, A good low lathering cleanser should work for this, or you can clarify using Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo, available from Look Fantastic with 15% off using my code, CURLYCAILINLF, Hey Gabriella! 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Again thank you for taking the time out to explain everything and for helping x. Hi. I decided to try CG and I bought a trial kit of the DevaCurl products. Do you use the step 2 of the treatment or you rather use deep conditioning afterwards? I started my curly journey back on October and at first was seeing amazing results. Ive found your blogs so informative and I now feel like I have a better understanding of what I should do. Its the best one I have ever found dealing with protein/ moisture balance. It makes your hair soft but strong! But they also have lots of moisturising ingredients too, to avoid drying out the hair. I know I need to use chelating shampoo because I have hard NYC water and have mistakenly used heavy Shea products for a long time. Often appearing dull and lacking shine, and frizzy. It may take a few goes for your hair to be able to truly breath again. I just ordered rice from the grocery store. I use Maui hair mask as a deep conditioner and oxg argan oil conditioner. My question is, should I even bother putting styling products, untill my hair is not balanced? Your email address will not be published. See this post for more details: https://curlmaven.ie/my-rice-water-rinse-routine-results/ Hope that helps xoxo. I sure am enjoying your blog posts on an intimate level. (Ive also occasionally used a little of a Cantu-curl cream I have, which never really worked out but I wanted it to so I kept trying. So I have mostly 2C (with some 3A curls at the bottom) hair, probably medium to high porosity, and I went completely wild on the moisturising part when I first started learning about the CGM 4-5 months ago. Regular deep conditioning with a protein-free mask will make a huge difference to re-balancing your hairs protein and moisture. ), Pump into palms and gently massage throughout clean, conditioned hair. I use it once a week. Tell-tale signs to look out for that SCREAM Your curls need protein . So now Ive bought the Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Threat Shampoo, Smooth as Silk Conditioner and the Weightless Leave in, as well as Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave-In, and hopefully that will help me get my protein-moisture-balance more back on track: using the Tea Tree Triple Threat as a clarifying shampoo and then having both a conditioner and leave-in with proteins so I can switch my routine up depending on what my hair needs. I never color treated or straightened my hair to begin with so my hair was fairly healthy but I was using product that was NOT CG approved and caused build up. You hair will be fuller, extend more to its actual length, and be oh-so-easy to pick and lift at the roots. Thanks as always! x, Hi Gabriella, thank you so much for the reply. One bottle lasts me almost 2 years! When hair is dehydrated, it looks dull, feels rough, is difficult to style and resists efforts to define the coil pattern. Could you help diagnose me? Now that Ive checked all my products, they seem to all be moisturizing, with little to no protein! You explain things very well. I offer 1:1 Curl Clinics, theyrea 30 min consultation via video where we go through all the products youre using and the issues your experiencing. You need to change up your routine, and introduce some protein-free products to get the balance right. 1. Theres a post here on how to build a curly girl routine: https://curlmaven.ie/how-to-build-a-curly-girl-hair-routine/ Alternatively, theyrea 30 min consultation via video where we go through all the products youre using and the issues youre experiencing. Still lame, limp, soft hair. This page has some awesome information that I desperately need.. I believe Im in moisture overload. came out and I quit it all. Symptoms include brittle hair that snaps and breaks very easily. Its definitely not excess of moisture because the wet strands snap without streching when I try, although (fortunately) it doesnt break by itself or feel superdry. I have a feeling my hair doesnt like protein because it always feels dry or like I sprayed a bunch of hairspray all over the top layer of my hair, with lots of frizz. http://www.curlycailin.ie/contact. LMK and hopefully Ill be able to help you a little more. I tried the light blue Shea Moisture treatment yesterday afternoon. To add volume to hairstyle, apply to root area and gently lift with styling pick. Ive never used or had any experience with Neutral Protein Filler so cant give any advice on that Im afraid. I say stop listening to what everyone is telling you to do, and try it out for yourself. Can be re-applied daily or whenever needed. I dont know whats wrong with my hair. Hi Becky, everyone has different curl patterns on their head, thats completely normal, so dont worry about that! Id also ask what products youre using, as if the quality isnt good or they are cheap, poor quality ingredients, its going to factor in the health (or lack thereof) your hair. As I Am So Much Moisture! The excess hair shedding can often be a sign of over moisturised hair. I styled it with a little protein rich leave-in and some gel, diffused it and got THE most beautiful defined, shiny curls.. that lasted about an hour and then all fell out. Your blog is amazing, Im so glad I stumbled across it, and your hair is absolutely gorgeous! Any advice on adding a few drops of Aphogee to my normal conditioner? Is it appropriate to use now or would it add to the moisture overload problem? Let me know in the comments if you agree with this theory or find it to be true or untrue Id love to know your thoughts! 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