Let's face it, many of us are scared of protein! We feel that protein in the "enemy", we will get "protein overload", it will cause more breakage, its bad for you etc. etc.The truth is, protein is great for our hair, especially if you have relaxed hair. Relaxed hair, as opposed to natural hair, needs a proper balance of both moisture and protein in order to maintain good health. Protein gives our hair body and thickness, while moisture gives our hair elasticity and softness.
Remember, when we get relaxers, the protein content in our hair is almost completely stripped away !!! The chemicals in relaxers relaxes the curls simultaneously making the hair more weak and fragile. That's why it's highly recommend that we do a protein treatment before and after a relaxer to replenish and strengthen the protein loss we just encountered during the relaxing process.
Believe it or not, you can use a light protein treatment in your regimen once a week or biweekly without going into protein overload, if you use a moisturizing treatment afterward. Rule of thumb: Always backup your protein with a moisturizing conditioner to return softness and moisture back into the hair.
How do you feel about protein in your regimen? Are you scared of it too? Or do you welcome it with open arms?
♥ Sunshyne