I wondered if I could beg some help from you though, and Im so sorry for the long comment but Im roughly 3 months into CGM and am really struggling to work out if my hair wants protein or moisture or if it still isnt through the transition phase yet. So glad I found your blog when I googled over moisturized curly hair. The Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. Suggestions very appreciated. Make sure you always follow up with a good conditioner, or deep conditioner after doing a protein treatment, especially a strong one. http://www.curlycailin.ie/contact. For a limited time only! Get 10% off Bounce Curl using code CURLMAVEN at all of the following distributors/online retailers: Now, lets switch to protein overload. Looking forward to watching your next IGTV live! Stop using Shea Moisture and Cantu I dont recommend those products at all. Some people may need to do a protein treatment once a week (which I would advise as a maximum), others can go once a month, or longer. Yesterday I shampooed with no poo and only used CJ moisture mask and its about the same. Few symptoms of my hair include: Love your posts as always. Although our collection will provide your hair with protein, for long lasting protein restoration to your curls, it is best to address protein deficiency in your hair through your diet. On wash day it looked pretty good but a couple of hours later all the curls had gone. A fellow curly, Yep, sounds to me like youve gone from one extreme to the other and now your hair is over moisturized. The wet frizz and pulled out curls were the description I needed to sort this out. So on the whole it sounds like your hair is slightly over moisturised and is lacking in protein. x. Boucleme and Jessicurl are my favourite protein-free lines of products. Its important to maintain that protein moisture balance. I have medium density fine 2a/2c hair with highlighted ends. If youre low on iron, you dont take one tablet and then your iron levels are right back up to where they need to be. Many peoples curls start further down the hair shaft, thats totally normal. http://www.curlycailin.ie/contact. xoxo. Washing every two to three days, doing some modified rice water treatments, done some washes with clarifying shampoo, switched my shampoo and conditioner but now for the past month or so Ive started shedding like crazy! The reason why your hair is snapping is because grey hair often tends to be more dry and coarse. That means my hair is actually dry and NEEDS protein, not that its over-moisturized, right? Your hair is most likely over moisturized if its getting softer and more frizzy. But it doesnt feel soft and limp, it feels dry (even my stylist says it feels dry). Any help or advice would be really appreciated! Now, my hair is flat, frizzy and dull. Does that help/make sense? As I Am So Much Moisture! No problems there. But you said your hair feels dry and you have breakage. 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! 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. Opt for our Leave-in Conditioner and Styling Serum. Prices, promotions, styles and availability may vary by store & online. If it were me and my hair was reacting differently, I would treat the different sections differently. Do you think I should continue treating moisture overload? Try to avoid your washing your hair every other day, at least at the moment. I hate this stuff. Totally lame. I have a major issue with wet frizz as soon as I rinse out my conditioner but then once my hair is fully dry my frizz feels dry, not like the soft over moisturized frizz you described. from getting into the hair shaft. Whenever i spray water on hairs while refresh, they end up being lot more frizzy and less defined. In addition, because of the uneven cuticles, it also allows moisture to escape more easily, leaving your curly hair prone to dryness. It does not need more moisture, thats where the problem is. So Id recommend clarifying first, and then doing a moisturising deep conditioning treatment. Thank you for the time you spent on this and for sharing! Will have to moisturize it a lot this week Thanks again for your time to share your experience with us! What else do you think I could do? Im not terribly interested in paying like 40 dollars to have stuff shipped from America.) What seems to happen to so many people once they start the curly girl journey, myself included. Make sure you deep condition after each time. Whenever I read descriptions of over-moisturized hair, I think that seems like my hair, especially with how it feels. Despite going many days since washing your hair, it still wont feel dry, or like its lacking moisture or needs hydration. I think Im over moisturized, but not sure. And it had no curl whatsoever! And combining it with a thermal heat cap (I sell them on my Etsy shop) to help it really penetrate the hair shaft. Im confused about my porosity but I think its low like yours. Rub a small amount on the hair following your Leave-In Conditioner application, then style with Twist Creams, Gels and Jellies. Its early in my hair transition and I realize that this takes time, but I want to make sure Im staying healthy along my journey! Thank you SO much for your help. I am still very confused on what stage my hair is in. deep conditioner. Ive got lots more videos planned and coming your way soon! Thank you for this info!! Have to disagree with your opinion on the homemade protein/moisturizing masks. Hi Hannah, your hair definitely sounds like its over-moisturized and you need to do regular protein treatments. Hi Lisa, part of the problem here is the products youre using. You may find that simply clarifying will greatly help your hair. Then theres no guessing; my tips, opinions, recommendations and advice are complete. As I Am So Much Moisture! We focus so much on moisture and hydration, because were told thats what curly hair needs, what it lacks. Its easy to get caught up in the hype on Instagram and curly Facebook groups of various protein treatments, and the benefits from doing them. All the heat and pressure is beating down on the crown and down the back of your head, pulling out the curl pattern back there, making it softer and looser. My hair loves Bounce Curl cleansers, which contain protein use code CURLMAVEN for 10% off all products on the Bounce Curl site, or for those outside of the USA you can use the same discount code at The Clean Beauty Edit. I use Maui hair mask as a deep conditioner and oxg argan oil conditioner. All curls are so different and unique that it is important that you find a routine and combination that works for you. My hair doesnt break and is naturally shiny, but I seem to have a lot of wet and dry frizz on top. And regular deep conditioning will help tweak the balance, depending on what your hair needs more of. It almost looks greasy which is weird because my hair is usually dry and frizzy. Im currently having a hard time reading my hair and it seems like every strand need something else. I have really fine hair and am finding that both the float test and stretch test might not be accurate. This post is amazing it helped me diagnose my both dry but also frizzy haireveryone keeps saying add moisture but I really need PROTEIN! Should I deep condition with Hairfinity Mask and no leave-in on my next wash? Hair that has been bleached, highlighted or chemically treated is often dry, but also lacking in protein. Protein forstrength and moisture forsoftness. again thank you for you honest opinions! I also have lots of frizz in general and when wet. 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. I think my hair needs moisture. I use Curl Junkie rehab moisturizing treatment every time I wash 3-4 days as a pre poo, Deva low poo, Curl Junkie moisturizer again for 5 minutes Andy I leave a little in followed by Kinky Curly leave in, custard and spiral gel. Hope that helps. Required fields are marked *. If thats something youre interested in, please fill out this form, and Ill get back to you via email with all of the details. The wet frizz, dry hair and breakage is all signs that you need to deep condition, and would benefit from using heat too. This is easily rectified. ), 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. Distribute a small amount of So Much Moisture throughout hair. Ill definitely take your recommendations I may try the LMG approach too. Every three months I use a deep conditioner. I live in South Africa so unfortunately we dont have access to the range of products that you do. Yes for Curl clinic!!! Right now I have almost completely lost all curl because it is recovering from bleach. (And hurray for products and links that are possible to get a hold of in Europe! Im having some confusion. x. Sign up to the Curl Maven Collective If I put several pieces together and pull they dont snap. Thanks so much for this post, theres so much information in here and Im so grateful to you for sharing it. Also available in my Amazon Shop! But they dont seem to work or make a difference. Check this post out for more info and tips on that> https://curlmaven.ie/how-to-beat-halo-frizz/ Hope that helps!xoxo. Thanks, 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. Just reading along and i also have fine 2b waves and thought my hair type would need protein and lots of it. I sleep on a silk pillow case but it still completely knots up at the back. im going to take your recommendations with trying the rise water rinse and possibly a deep conditioner rich in protein. Is there a way of managing protein levels for now by just doing rice treatment regularly (if so how often?) Regular clarifying is essential to healthy hair and scalp, and you need a chelating shampoo if you live in a hard water area, or swim in the ocean or pool. 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. Top Tip: Dont wash, refresh or wet your hair daily. Balanced, nothing extreme. And it loves a good chalating or clarifying. Im in about month 5 of CGM, and my hair is not as good as it used to be. Im assuming you kind of have a cycle you typically follow, with minor changes as needed? Thanks for the helpful info! Do you use the step 2 of the treatment or you rather use deep conditioning afterwards? Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, erythrobic acid, citric acid, royal jelly, glucose, lavender flower extract, phenoxyethanol, equisetum arvense extract, urtica dioica (nettle) extract, sage leaf extract, grape fruit seed extract, cetyle alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, sodium chloride, lactoperoxidase, glucose oxidase, fragrance/parfum (limonene), dimethyl stearamine. just so I dont keep having to spend more and more money up front and wait for some products to run out or at least spread the cost over different months? It has quinoa in it. We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb. When its time to rinse it out, let the warm-hot water soften your hair before you touch it, and massage the treatment out of your hair. It all depends on your hair. Please refresh the page and try again. I feel like I need to start over and I dont know where to start. The main reason is you need your hair to soak up and hold lots of moisture. if your email address is correct or enter a new one. I use my own deep conditioning treatments that are silicone free for after. So Much Moisture!TMis a glycerin-rich formula, enhanced with natural botanical extracts, providing deep hydration and incredible softness. Does this make sense? But balancing it makes SO much more sense. But that is because it is too light to break the surface tension of the water. Or wait until curls recover & then deep con. It gives dry hair the moisture it craves and tremendous softness that youll have to feel to believe! But hair needs a balance or protein and moisture. Thank you, your email has been submitted. Just want to point out that youre promoting the Innersense Hydrating Masque as a protein-free hydration treatment and its really not. Hope that helps. Selected quantity exceeds what is currently available. It effectively addresses the needs of dehydrated hair. Im struggling to find a good protein/moisture balance within my routine. Ive been so frustrated with my hair that Ive been ready to completely give up on my curly girl routine! Do I stick with a balanced like hairfinity after recovery? But Im also not sure if my hair just feels so soft because its super fine! Thank you for all of the time you spend working to help other curly haired people! Im seriously depressed about the amount of hair that has caused thinning. Hi Helen, Ive not heard of that product or brand before. I have 3C hair and (mostly) low porosity. I recommend booking in for a Curl Clinic, more info here: http://www.curlmaven.ie/services. Hydrating Lotion, 8 fl oz (237 ml). Hi Karoline, it sounds to me like protein overload. I have been trying to figure out this protein/moisture balance and just dont get it because my hair has symproms of both moisture and protein overload. In general it is a bit more limp. As it dries into a hard, solid cast; touching, agitating, or brushing the hair will cause it to break and snap. So you need to focus more on moisture right now. not sure. Thank you so much for this blog, it is so helpful and informative. 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. hmmfrom what youve said it sounds like your symptoms are more like moisture overload than protein.. really? When I shower it feels like straw no matter how much conditioner I slather. Now its the trek back to balanced hair and now I know that my hair type also needs lots of moisture, its actually very thirsty. Again thank you for taking the time out to explain everything and for helping x. Hi. Hi, I am still confused about my hair porosity and whether my hair loves protein/moisture. Hydration and Softness You Have to Feel to Believe! It doesnt hold a curl at all, and my ends stayed bent at a 90 degrees angle after plopping for 30 mintes and seemed super dry. . Hello!! Have a look at our post on the best way to use our Intensive Mask! This is my go to page when i need the reminder of the protein/moisture balance. Created with Thoughtful Care for your Hair. I just have one follow-up question! Im sure I left out some info. Curly hair is hard. 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. Hi! I currently need a shampoo for regular use that cleans my scalp but doesnt wreck everything else. Hiya, using a protein DC after Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo is fine, its what I do all the time. I think its a page I will come back to many a time! Just check the box below to access the site: Make sure that JavaScript and cookies are enabled in your browser, or check if any browser plugins are preventing them from loading. I sell Curly Cailn Heat Caps which are great for this and will help with the issues your experiencing. Although I dont add salt to any of my products, I know some of the styling products from Jessicurl which I love contain salt so its very similar. I have multiple curl patterns in my hair but when I start getting large clumps of curls, especially on multi-day hair, I know its time for a protein treatment. Healthy Rewards. The reason they dont work, is because the molecules are too big to penetrate the hair shaft. 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.. Theyrea 30 min consultation via video where we go through all the products youre using and the issues youre experiencing. As I said at the start of the post, our hair is made of protein! Hi Gabriella, I am in serious need of some help. Ive realised all my products are protein free. This video was very informative. Hope that helps. When my hair dries it becomes really dry and brittle. Guess time will tell! Hope that helps x. IM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS POST! If youre experiencing protein overload, youll notice most, if not all of them, contain protein. We are currently experiencing longer than normal shipping delays. It may take a few goes for your hair to be able to truly breath again. Is this helping me keep a balance in regards to the moisture/ protein balance. If you do not have enough protein in your hair, you will notice that that your hair will look and feel brittle and fragile. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. I think Ive been scared of too much protein making my hair flat, because when I first started cgm, it seems like all I heard was, condition, condition, condition! Once your hair is re-balanced, then you can re-introduce moisture or protein according to what your hair needs and responds well to. Im also very prone to dry scalp in winter. One bottle lasts me almost 2 years! I will check out your protein/moisture balance line up to build my next product line xx. 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. For extra moisture, apply prior to using As I Am styling products. So for example, I would clarify my hair, and then use a protein deep conditioning mask on the bottom half which is experiencing moisture overload, and a protein free, moisturising conditioner/deep conditioner on the top half. If your hair is over moisturised, youll probably find most of your products, if not all of them, dont contain any protein. 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. But Ive found some really good info in your post, it seems like yours is the only one Ive found that can actually describe my hairs symptoms accurately, so thank you! You can do a few things: option 1: add the modified rice water treatment into your regular conditioner and use it weekly. 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 am also goong to keep searching through your blog for any more insights, theres so much information here! I know another hair product!but its a protein that you add to your conditioner. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel, if you havent already. And build Curl Maven as a brand and all Ive got planned. This was extremely helpful! Tell-tale signs to look out for that SCREAM Your curls need protein . I was thinking about adding it to my favorite glycerin free products during humid summers. Now that Ive checked all my products, they seem to all be moisturizing, with little to no protein! It may not work for your hair type but it gives me so much volume, thick curls etc. In event of contact, flush with water. Im interested in knowing, for example, when you are using cowash vs. BounceCurl clarifying, when you are using a conditioner with protein vs. without, and when you deep condition with protein vs. without. Hydrating Lotion. Threw all my Cantu in the trash after reading a few of your articles today.) Im definitely going through a trial-and-error search for the best products/methods for my hair type, but my waves are now tending to fall flat within hours to day 2 (which wasnt the an issue at first). Im still trying to figure out my hair type but I think its between 2B and 2C. It sounds like you need to clarify your hair using something like Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo, and follow up with a protein deep conditioner see products suggested or click here for my modified rice water treatment: https://curlmaven.ie/my-rice-water-rinse-routine-results/ Then see this post for halo frizz, because the causes of that are often not what you think: https://curlmaven.ie/how-to-beat-halo-frizz/ And then the products youre using arent great. Also, the one thing (and only thing so far) that helped bring my curls back was indeed an eggwhite and mayo homemade mask! And my name is Ana, Anaan was my mistake in wrinting fast Sorry, Really aprecciate your work, kind regards. Because of this I have been taking your product advice and its been working out really well (thanks so much for the codes, btw). There are lots of different proteins: keratin, collagen, amino acids, vegetable, soy, corn, quinoa, wheat, silk, rice and whey. With curls, moderation is the name of the game and over moisturising also has its own drawbacks. And what products are you using? Gabrielle, I feel like Ive been searching for this information since I was a little girl! OrCheck out my YouTube channelfor more washdays and tutorials. Flat frizzy and dull is usually a sign you need to clarify your hair. (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. This is probably weird but I think the front of my hair bits that actually frame my face seem to to be fairly balanced with protein and moisture though I do have frizz from glycerin I think. It contains Glycerin with literally absorbs moisture into your hair from the world around you and helps to hydratethe disulfide bridges and smooth down the cuticles. Protein moisture balance is my nemesis right now. On a good hair day I have 2b-3a curls. May be used daily to refresh style and alleviate dryness. afros, pony puffs, frohawks, etc. If thats something youre interested in, please fill out this form, and Ill get back to you via email with all of the details. The email address entered may be incorrect or incomplete. came out and I quit it all. I use protein rich conditioner every time I hit the shower and Im worried about protein overload. To recover, You suggested washing the hair without conditioner. Recently Ive noticed a significant increase in shedding and can tell a difference in the amount of hair I have Please help! Ive got a few posts on my favourite products, how to build a product routine and discount codes etc on the blog so take the time to check those out. 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. http://www.curlycailin.ie/contact. Its just as important as moisture. I decided to try CG and I bought a trial kit of the DevaCurl products. See our price match guarantee. I dont have time to spend hours on my hair. xoxo. Right now I dont have any protein in my routine. 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 After a week, I started using a rinse out conditioner again because I just couldnt detangle without one. But if youre concerned, you should go and see your doctor. The result was better so I guess my hair right now needs protein. x. Im loving your blog & videos! Your email address will not be published. Then I stumbled across a youtube-video and eventually ended up here, and now Im pretty certain its because of moisture overload and no clarifying. I have been trying to rehab my curls for a few months. To permanently change your account setting, go to, As a reminder, you can update you preferred country or language anytime in, Customers received free or partially free orders in 2021, As I Am, So Much Moisture! Hi Gabriella, And Ive tried it three different times, three different ways, and didnt noticed any difference or improvement in my hair. Its where Im most active, interacting and engaging with people, replying to DMs, and run giveaways and competitions. So in an attempt to give my hair a protein boost i did a gelatin treatment and i cant say that I have noticed a difference.
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