Wash Day with New Protein Treatment..An Egg!
Monday, August 25, 2008This past weekend I noticed a couple broken hairs while finger combing my hair. It wasn't many broken hairs but enough to make me realize that I'm in need of a stronger protein treatment. Plus, I relaxed approx. 1 wk ago, so its time for a protein treatment. I usually use Aphogee 2 min 1x a month. After doing more research on it, a protein treatment should be left on the hair for 15-20mins in length as opposed to 2 mins. Plus when I used ApHogee, my breakage wouldn't stop completely...there were still a couple broken hairs after the treatment. I didn't want to use this again.
With that being said, I remembered Traycee's protein treatment where she uses an egg, a cheap conditioner, leaves it on for 15 minutes. I was attracted to that since it seemed so simple and easy. With my mix, I used 1 egg, Aussie Moist conditioner (put enough to cover the entire egg in the bowl) and 3 tsp of EVOO.
This mix can be runny so be careful while applying. I left it on for 15 mins with a plastic cap (no heat), rinsed and followed up with my DPR/AtOne Mix for 30mins w/ heat (lovess it).
As my hair was air drying it felt sooooooo soft, noticeably thicker, very poofy and I had more waves in my hair than normal. Once my hair was dry, I moisturized and sealed, no broken hairs in my hand, nothing!! My hair felt much stronger and was retaining moisture evern better than before. I was so happy. After that I styled my hair & went out. I will be doing this treatment 1-2x/month now.
♥ Sunshyne
14 comments
your hair is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOoh, your hair turned out so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCome over to the light side, girl.. forget commercial conditioners..you're living proof that an egg is a sufficient for a protein treatment.
I've been using egg, conditioner and EVOO for a while now and the results are always gorgeous
good job....glad the treatment worked out 4 u...i 2 have been wanting 2 try that biolage conditioning balm...but i shall wait 4 ur review cuz ive bought enuff crap 2 last me a dam lifetime...
ReplyDeleteDo you know if there is such a thing as too much protein? I recently transitioned to a natural and my hair is really long and I condition with Aveda reconstructor just for strength.
ReplyDeleteMy hair seemed to be falling out (but I think its becasue I dont comb every day like I used to with a relaxer so what I am seeing is normal hair loss)
Well I used the egg, mayo, olive oil mixture. I washed out my hair and it felt hard!! So I had to put my regular conditioner in afterwards...Which made my hair soft again.
Is there such thing as too much protien?
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Your hair air-dried very nicely! How long did it take?
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks great!
ReplyDeletewow! you've made a load of progress! your hair grows so fast! it looks marvelous! keep up the great work!
ReplyDelete@ Carmisha - Thanks hun
ReplyDelete@ Nykol - Girl you should have told me about this sooner..still no broken hairs and its Friday! I love it
@ 2 BOSSAY - I will do that review for you, no problem =]
@ Cocodiva - Yes there is a thing called "protein overload". Its best to use a protein conditioner when needed (like if your hair feels very mushy, limp or your experiencing breakage). Its a good thing you followed up with a moisturizing conditioner after the protein. Its necessary! Thanks for the link, I'll check it out =]
@ Ms.S - thanks hun, it took about 3 hrs to dry completely.
@ Tiff & Margarida - thanks ladies!! Im so grateful :-)
How did you style your hair after airdrying? Like did you use any heat at all? It looks really good:) I like the puffiness and thickness:) I've started using eggs(thanks to traycee and the egg challenge on LHCF-thanks irresistible)and so far I like it. Keep up the good work:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Quenquen! Normally after a wash I just air dry and then bun. On this particular day I used heat in the front for the curl.
ReplyDeleteKeep in touch
what does DPR/ATONE mean
ReplyDeletethank you!
Hi Ladies,
ReplyDeleteI am very excited about trying this treatment today. Thanks so much for the tip. I like the idea of leaving the protein treatment on more than a couple minutes without it getting rock hard. I will re-post and put my .02 in about how it turns out.
If my hair is severly breaking (Probably from lack of protein) should I use this egg treatment every week? Or is it too much.
ReplyDeleteDid you use just the yolk of the egg or including the whites?
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