Does My Hair Need Protein?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

SOME Common Ingredients/Keywords to look for Proteins in ingredient lists: Hydrolyzed, Keratin, Protein, Soy, Oat, Quinoa, Rice Gelatin, Collagen, Amino Acids, Silk Protein, Wheat Protein, Vegetable Protein

[@zourdoudaki]

I needed that, cheers!!!

[@CorenaGaroutte]

Honey, aloe, milk, yogurt, eggs, silk, nuts, ....... These can also be protein ingredients.

[@rachelbrownlie7142]

I actually looked up protein treatments, the best one is called ApHogee keratin 2 minute reconstructor (AMAZING!). I use this weekly, then every 6 weeks i use ApHogee 2 step protein treatment ( HIGHLY RECOMMEND!😍). I use a moisterising shamppo and conditioner - ausie brand, and ogx hair oil to keep the moisture and protein balance. My hair is so healthy now and have tighter curls! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Charley711away711]

I'm new to this, but the Woman to Woman spray doesn't mention any of the ingredients you have listed. A lot of oils though which would weigh down my fine and thin hair. Any other leave in /refresh suggestions? Can I dilute a protein/moisture deep conditioner with water and put it in a mister?

[@kawaiiheather5696]

A million likes for the puppy!

[@Angela-yt4ry]

This is the most informative curly hair video I’ve seen on protein treatments for curly hair!

[@cland1232]

I had grandkids by all weekend, so Monday I told hubby I had the flu and stayed in bed & watched Janelle videos all day and wow did my wavy hair turn our curly today! I stopped "raking thru"my hair, great tip!! Thanks!!

[@Sus27doc]

I came here because my hair stretched and bounced back, and wouldn’t break! I tried over and over, and it wouldn’t break. I thought it was a break test, and I had to figure out based on how it broke. But I think that means I am balanced! THANK YOU!

[@littleminna]

After 17 years of using the hot iron every week to straighten my hair, I'm now 6 months transitioning, but my hair still doesn't want to curl entirely, it's straight/wavy. I assumed that with all that heat damage I should be high porosity, but so far all the tests I've done like a hair in a bowl of water etc result low porosity. Plus my hair takes 4-5 hours to a air dry after washing. What I do know for sure is that my hair is medium-thick, it is definitely not thin, plus I've got a lot of hair, thick density. So the protein part I haven't really figured out yet. But this I do know for sure, I once a week deep condition with the Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor oil deep conditioner and my hair seems to love that. Best hair day the entire week! But then the curls don't last long, day 2 or 3 it's almost straight again. I have to admit though that when I first bought CG products, and I bought a lot, I didn't really give much thought to ingredients. Now looking at the ingredients listed, they all seem to have a lot of proteins in them and pretty high up in the list ha ha ha... I don't know if that's good or bad. But one thing I have figured out is this: I just started on a As I am gel and I've discovered that I've been scared of using too much product, since I've been experiencing product build up easily (like my hair feels stick and greasy easily) but on the other hand when I didn't use enough of this product my curls (which are more waves at the moment) wouldn't hold as long. But now when I used more of the gel I could at least get a 2nd day of wavy hair before it turns straight. Sounds a bit contradicting all doesn't it?

[@littleminna]

Cute dog by the way! Really cute

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Its not easy getting to the bottom of our hair needs. I've found that when my hair is super moisturized like borderline too much it lays flatter. Also when I have too much product. But that could also be from product build up. Do you ever clarify your hair? I personally find it important to do once a month or so to ensure my hair is free of other products and essentially a clean slate.

[@littleminna]

@@JannelleOShaughnessyThank you for replying. I honestly don't strictly co-wash only, once a week I use a sulfate free shampoo. But every now and then, like once every 4-6 weeks I admit I do use a shampoo with sulfate, just to make sure. But there might be something to what you say maybe the products I use are too much or too heavy for me. I use Shea Moisture products and someone did say something like that once before to me. Hmm, I'll have to try something else to know the difference, right?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Mon Soymon I’ll bet it’s the Shea butter! Shea is so heavy, it weighs my hair down like crazy even when only using a small amount! Check out my last video on my favorite products, all are really lightweight!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@littleminna]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy Thanks. I'm going to have a look at that. I just have to try different things, like I said in the beginning I just bought a whole bunch of products without even thinking about ingredients

[@autumn3499]

Thanks for the clearly explained test. My hair stretches sooooo crazy and I didn't know thats what that meant. I've only been curly girl a month so its a learning curve.

[@lyzettevega1234]

Thanks for educating me...still learning what to do with my wavy hair!

[@dannmtf7521]

Hi, I just found your video (very helpful) but I still have a question, can hair need protein AND moisture at the same time ? I have damaged hair because of chemical treatments, and with what you describe it seems that I need both.. Are there products that do both please ? Thanks, really appreciate your content 😊

[@beckahcruz7463]

LOVED this video! When I bleach damaged my hair from sun-in (so dumb 🤦) my hair would stretch and stretch forever and I had no idea what to do about it. Now I know I needed protein! Your explanation was a million times helpful!

[@gracebrozka2919]

okay i have no idea how i have JUST discovered your channel after being on my curly journey for 2 years now but SHIIIITTT. i almost regret it because my wallet is about to suffer. but you make me really excited and hopeful to get my curls back!! i've yet to find a low porosity curly/wavy gal so all my videos i watch are all women with way different hair types. im low porosity and a 2b/2c wavy/curly so i've been watching your videos nonstop today lmao. thank youuuuuu and im so excited to try some of your recommended products!

[@Jasminexoxx]

Grace Brozka same here!!! My hair was blonde and the blonde is all gone and I’m still struggling with my curls. I have 2c/3a hair and my hair has not been curling and it’s been brittle and dry. I’ve just learned I have low porosity hair and I’m so glad I’ve found her!

[@zoebrown2348]

Name him noodle 😍

[@Zara_Brown]

Needed this video badly. No matter how many videos ive seen, I still don't really know if i have high or low porosity hair, so can't wait for that video. I kinda have stringy stretched curls in places and some that are also kinda hard and dry with breakage so... ahhh. Water also completely beads on my hair yet its color treated and dry. My hair doesnt know what it is. I'll figure it out eventually im sure x

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I'm still putting that video together but if water is beading up on your hair its likely normal or low porosity. Also, does it take a long time to dry. If yes=low porosity if no=high porosity! Also, have you clarified recently? Sometimes buildup/hard water build up can act the same way!

[@hibahahaha1790]

@Sarah beyler I have the same thing with a really dry scalp

[@SwedishTourist]

I mean, I know my hair needs moisture, that's for sure. When I do the hair strand test my hair snaps easily, I've read that it might also have a protein overload... How do I know if I should use proteins or not? I'm going to explain; My hair hasn't looked good in a looong time. My hair is very fine (scandinavian) and hightlighted, so it's probably medium/high porosity in the ends. Closer to my scalp it's probably low/medium porosity. I've been washing my hair with a schampoo that has dried it out, and since my hair is fine+bleached I suppose it could have also stripped protein out from the core. My logic therefore tells me that my hair would need both moisture AND protein because of the 1) lack of moisture 2) thin core of the strands 3) the schampoo might have stripped out proteins Or am I wrong? But then, my hair products have contained a little protein, so it could potentially be protein overloaded - but how do I know?

[@carlizzl6390]

When my hair is wet it feels like you describe a lack of protein but once it‘s dry it feels like it‘s a lack of m oisture :(

[@deborahmartin7188]

I needed this video so much. I will be doing the test today. I have high porosity hair but i am transitioning so that is expected. I have been trying to understand the protein issues with hair but just haven't understood it. You explained it so well. Thank you so much.

[@TotallyKayla]

I need to find a video like this for girls with wavy hair... This was such an informative video!

[@sillyblindharper1]

Thank you! The learning curve seems steep some days but I got one lovely, fat, honest curl yesterday. I credit you for it!

[@brianaalcantara1304]

Thank you so much for this! You break it down so well for us beginner curlies ♥️

[@donnahall4040]

Love your personality and your knowledge of curly hair. You have taught me do much. Thanks for sharing all 🥰

[@suzylove6502]

I love your hair. i had curls like that when i was twelve, and now my hair is barely wavy. just kinda looks like a bad case of bedhead. :(

[@skateata1]

Mine too

[@rachellep2581]

If your interested in figuring out your curl pattern you should research and try out the curly girl method. I'm shocked only a month and a week in and my curls have sprung up so much. I literally cant wait to see how much curlier my hair will become. I thought I had frizzy wavey curls my whole life, meanwhile I'm now sporting a head full of ringlets. It's hard for curls to clump and appear in your hair when we are using harsh shampoos, conditioners and products. They just coat our hair weigh it down and cause curls to turn to friz. Also heat and curls dont mix flat irons blow drying and over manipulating the hair can also cause you to loose curl pattern. Anyways I hope this helps. You might be sitting right now with the hair of your dreams and not even know it.

[@suzylove6502]

@@rachellep2581 lol, I've actually been on the curly girl method for several months now. I think I started about a month or so after I posted this. My hair gets really curly now and I don't use any heat styling unless absolutely necessary (and in that case, I use heat protectant). It's really great! :)

[@rachellep2581]

@@suzylove6502 yay!, im so happy to hear this. I had a feeling you were curly lol. Also their are allot of rules with the CGM as you know. I wanted to mention that if your scalp gets itchy or doesnt feel clean. Then I recommend you using a sulfate shampoo once a month and follow with a deep conditioner. I am a hairstylist and the only thing I see wrong with the CGM is that hair flurishes while scalp goes to hell with build up. Our scalp is getting too much oil, product and moisture. This in end causes blocked hair follicules that equal hair loss 😱. In my experience my scalp went crazy third week in. I tried vinegar rinse and etc nothing natural worked. I feel allot of people are putting up with scalp issues because their hair looks good and they dont want to break any rules. However a unhealthy scalp equals unhealthy hair. In end it is so uncomfortable is itchy and has bumps. This is just the beginning of a bad thing and it will effect your hair and how it looks with time. I Hope this helps I was really hesitant to use sulfate again then I remembered everything I was taught about scalp health in school. I washed with it and instantly felt better, I had no itch. Also those weird sore bumps dried and disappeared so fast. I havent had scalp problems scense thankfully 🙌🏼😊

[@rachellep2581]

You might know all of this. I just wanted to put it out there because I have been reading about scalp problems everywhere with the CGM. I dont want people to get discouraged or the wrong ideas and give up on their curly health lol it's all about balance🤗

[@sabrasanwal4711]

This is SO helpful! Thanks for always bringing your warm personality and clear explanations. I also appreciate seeing examples of products you like. Thanks, Jannelle!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

So welcome!

[@roselinunez6391]

Love love love this video!!! Great example on how to measure protein vs moisture need with a strand! 💙💙💙

[@TheVIVIZZZ]

Suuuuuuper helpful. I started with the cg method something like 3 months ago and the protein vs moisture thing always gets me. Thank you so much!

[@anyatay007]

Couldn’t find this in one of your videos or I totally could have missed it. How do you deal with day 2 and 3 day hair? Products? Tips and tricks? Super helpful video by the way!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I DO have a refresh tutorial! It’s one of my first videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGmwnHePndKhZq8

[@elizhope]

Your hair always looks amazing but im not sure ive ever seen it with such perfect ringlets like that all over the bottom! Did you change your routine?

[@Improviknit]

elizhope I agree! Those curls are amazing! 😍

[@livelovehula8268]

Dang! More ringlets than ever before!! I wanna know, too, if it’s a new product or more frequent protein trtmnts? What’s the scoop?

[@nadinesherry4767]

I wanna know too! Prettiest hair we've ever seen on you! Also, I love love love your more natural makeup. You are naturally beautiful and sometimes your deep colored eyeshadows are distracting.

[@thegreengaming4858]

Me too!!! Gorgeous!!!

[@josi_o]

Yeees 😍😍😍

[@zjunegirl1862]

An advice? I have signs of both. My hair is shiny, limp and won't hold a curl, but if I pull a dry Piece it instantly snaps. While it's wet, it bounces nicely and doesn't break

[@my2cents49]

gummy and sticky would make me think it's time for a good chelating shampoo to get hair products and hard water build-up off

[@zynaj1406]

I didn't know what is going on with my hair. Thank you for saving my hair... Keep it up please. And you are sweet

[@tammiehammett5054]

I think this is my problem. When I was using Henna my hair was SO curly and now that I'm using a chemical dye it's just not as curly.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Ive heard henna does wonders for curls! What made you switch?!

[@tammiehammett5054]

I wanted a lighter red and of course it only deposits color and it was getting quite dark but very pretty. I'm 45 and really pale and it left me looking a bit harsh. So thickening and curl enhancing though. I used Light Mountain Henna off Amazon and loved it. So inexpensive too!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Tammie Hammett ahhh that makes sense! I’ve considered trying it for the thickening benefits! Especially in the winter! How long before you noticed fading?

[@tammiehammett5054]

This stuff does NOT fade. It has to grow out. I used it almost a year monthly because it made it so thick. So good for your hair if you do well with protein. It's a time consuming process though but if you're always freaked at putting chemicals on your head this is a wonderful option.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Tammie Hammett I’ve hesitated because I am a lazy curly and because I love my grays lol. Kind of glad now knowing I’d have to grow it out. What a wonderful option though!!!!

[@madebydevrie820]

I don’t have curly hair, but I have very fine apparently low porosity hair. I can NEVER keep a curl long. I use heat once a month. My hair has no volume and very straight. I’m trying to grow it waist length. Several questions: 1. Is rice water good for my hair? 2. What can u use to thicken it up? 3. How often should I deep condition?

[@ruthmisich5404]

When i used to dye/bleach my hair alot there was one time when i bleached it twice in one sitting(dont ever do that) and it was soooo mushy. But it was crunchy too, it felt like Doritos.

[@janedoonan9576]

I struggle with finding a good balance between protein and moisture. This video was so helpful!

[@mollygrabiel606]

I hope you do the video about the high porosity hair Bc I now finally know why my hair looks so weird and not as good as it did a year ago. I also don’t know like what are good affordable must haves for curly hair. I need to get educated. Also I love your channel it is my favorite curly hair channel!!

[@courtneyjanisch8348]

Great video! I’m new to the CGM! But not to dog mom life lol! 😂 I also have an English bulldog and the shedding is real!

[@CurlySusie]

Puppy looks like a Wallace to me lol

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

It’s been considered 😂

[@likewoahhxo]

How can you tell if a product has a small, medium, or large amount of protein? I’d love to see a video not just on your favorite stylers that contain protein but maybe what ingredients to look out for when looking for products with a lot of protein - or at times maybe when you’re trying to avoid protein just what ingredients to keep an eye on. Loved this video!! I’ve been learning lately that my hair is really in need of protein and not sure if it’s because I’ve already used coconut oil and it’s just overly moisturized so your video came at the perfect time for me. Loved it!

[@livismith5007]

Nicole Sweiss all you need to do is see where on the ingredients list the protein is. If it's in the first few lines, it's high in protein, if it's in the middle of the list, it's medium. Any lower than that, it's relatively low.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Livi nailed it! Where they are located on the ingredient list and also if there is more than one protein listed is the best guide!

[@livismith5007]

Jannelle O'Shaughnessy Engels I didn't even think about more than 1 protein being listed, good point!

[@emruss6]

I finally understand the stretch test!!!! Thank you!!!

[@ermatrix]

This video was super useful. I have high porosity hair but i though I needed moisture, so I've been using very moisturizing products for months and now is... Weir. It is soft but it doesn't look healthy.

[@lindenproud958]

This has nothing to do with hair but what nail Polish are you wearing on this video? I love the colour. X

[@haticenurtopkara2924]

OMG that’s what I need I didnt know what the hell is going on with my hair thank you so much

[@lauras627]

I get it now! I’m on week 2 of curly girl method and I need protein. Thank you!

[@emilyrosenzweig9946]

Loooove that nail color -- what is it?!! Is it true that thin / fine hair is more likely to need / benefit from protein?

[@shoshanafox727]

Nice video. Would flaxseed gel work as a protein treatment?

[@leeannestrella4270]

Amazing explanation!!! I was always confused with other explanations about when I needed protein or moisture but yours was so clear and simple to understand. Thank you for this video! 💕🤗🙌🏼👏🏼

[@tb3174]

Love your nail polish in this video!

[@lindamathews1020]

very helpful info...i've never used protein treatments bc i got scared off when i heard some people's hair got really messed up from using Aphogee Protein Treatments...it made me feel like they were all harmful...so maybe i'll try one of the products with protein in it rather than just a straight up protein treatment...

[@CurlyTemple19]

You're the first person I youtube I've seen with the same hair as me! Thanks for all the help you've given me! Love the puppers!

[@izabelazakrzewska9136]

All those mentioned hair sensations are so unfamiliar to me I don't even know what to look/touch for... maybe because English isn't my first language. I guess I'm just gonna go by the instinct and visual effects.

[@myselfme767]

My hair is low porosity, it streches out and snaps, but at the same time it breaks while it's dry, I find hair everywhere, some from the root some not.

[@treehugnhipi3765]

This is exactly what I needed! I definitely need protein for my curly mop. Thank you so much! And you are adorable! ✌🏼️😇

[@ItalianCurls]

You have the same exact hair texture that I have. Totally following!

[@alinavargas4518]

@lina330 protein always confuses me!! Do I need it do I not! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jetlagandlovinit]

Hi Janellee! I have two questions: 1. You have mentioned Olaplex 3 in previous videos - where does that product fall in terms of how much protein it offers? 2. What are key words to look for in the ingredients list to determine if a product is offering protein?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Olaplex doesn't technically have protein, it has aloe which contains amino acids. I give a disclaimer regarding olaplaex and protein because amino acids/aloe behave like most proteins for many curlies. And if you get technical are kind of a protein in themselves but thats another story. The aloe is very low on the ingredient list but because it is not a conditioning treatment the signs are more obvious to show up. I will be pinning a quick protein guide to the top of the comments shortly because i got that question a few times. Take a look when you can!

[@kamilawright4811]

So Olaplex has to be use no that often? I have the professional kit so I use #1 and #2 weekly. I just bleach my hair it snaps very easy so I need is moisture right? Any suggestions? Thanks

[@dolly2959]

he is so adorable & sweet.. he got those puppy eyes

[@plantaflowers]

Love this! Thank you! Bringin' the curls back!

[@taliaaronson9263]

Hello! I am new to the curly hair community, after 24 years on earth I am finally trying to figure out my hair! My hair is perpetually dry (feels like straw) and my curls are stretched out, but it's not mushy. Can anyone help, does this mean protein or moister or both are needed?

[@lindsayjayne2169]

ThankYOU for this, oh so helpful visual, now I get it!! 😊 Love your energy!

[@priyasharma-tz8zi]

Thanks so much Janelle for all the information and the videos regarding maintaining the curls! It's very informative and encouraging....I have finally decided to stop ironing my hair and leave it as natural. Thanks again.... Keep doing good work like this.. very motivating 😄🤗🤗

[@chiarad7633]

So, I have high porosity and damaged hair (I’m on 2nd cgm month). Prior my hair stretches forever; now I used protein treatment, and it breacks immediatly. So what have I to do by now? Stop protein products, and only add moisture? But I’m not sure how

[@lauraburke9772]

Have you ever heard of L.U.S. curl products. I just bought them trying to repair my hair. They helped a little bit but ifs still struggling. Just wondering what your thoughts are on the product. I think my hair might need protien. So glad to have found your channel.

[@musicandart78]

Very helpful!! I have the same hair!! Very lowP. I'm going to check this protein test! My fav products are devacurl!

[@maureenbouey]

Really helpful video! Love your pup(s) being included too :) xo Oh, and meant to ask if you've ever tried rice water?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I have not. I avoid my kitchen at most costs haha but one of these days i'll make it!

[@katebowes1]

When I stretched mine out and let go it shrunk into like a knot looking thing what on earth does that mean helpppp 😂 xxx

[@midnightmarket]

These signs all seems to be more on the extreme side of protein requirement. What if your hair isn't that damaged but it still needs a bit of a boost? What are some more subtle signs?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Less definition, curls or stretched out more then normal!

[@melissapeters2046]

Hi! just found your videos! loving them! I have a question, once in a while after using a product for a while my hair will suddenly stop liking it. For example I had a good slip with a conditioner for a while and then one day I used it and my hair became really tangled and stiff and I had to stop using it. Have you ever had this? Is this a protein overload? Thanks!

[@doitbetter7687]

Thank you! Recently I wandered how can I understand that I need to use mask. 😀 You gave me the answer! 👌🏻

[@KimberlyTheZebraFish]

How can I tell if it’s stretching or not? I pull and it snaps pretty quick....I think it stretches a little bit first but I can’t tell if it bounces back? I have very fine natural blonde hair and it’s extremely hard to see (think like half the diameter of a transparent fishing line...lol). I have been doing some masks with protein and moisture. Any suggestions on how to tell if your hair is crunchy from lack of moisture or protein overload?

[@shilpageorge]

Wow! This is pretty much what I've been looking for. The whole protein vs moisture question! Thanks so much for covering. @shilpasojan

[@kmadsen65]

Olaplex & DC Deep Sea Repair are my favorites for my color treated hair

[@rachelbrownlie7142]

Hi, i love your videos! Im really struggling with my hair protein test. I took a strand (fine like yours), stretched it and waited for it to shrink back, it did very quickly, but only the part where it was stretched. It sprung super curly (like you would do when you run scissors along paper). Although, it didnt look healthy when it did. It was more like a zig-zag scribble and smooth at the ends..? Im confused what this means. I know im not explaining it right, but i hope you understand what i mean lol. It looks really weak though. In your video, you explained in the protein test, if you strech it then it slowly shrinks back- perfect balance. If you stretch it, it doesnt shrink back or it snaps, then you need protein. So you can understand how im confused lol. X

[@thankyou3100]

Same problem here

[@nikkiwilkins7911]

Mine snapped and did the same

[@gracef4621]

what a great video!!! thanks so much for the help.

[@yasminafoale6429]

good job there with the video, i found the same. when i do rice water rinses it feels like its too much protein for me and leaves my hair stringy but when I use bounce curl for styling i get the best results :)

[@MK-ih6wp]

rice water rinse??

[@wearelegion1163]

Have you tried using a DIY gelatin protein treatment? Supposedly it’s like using the Aphogee protein treatment. Just make sure to do a deep conditioning afterwards. There are a lot of videos on it, but I’ve not tried it yet since I just did a different protein treatment, but I’m going to try it next.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

We Are Legion I haven’t personally tried it but have heard excellent things as well. I tend to lean towards the lazier side of hair care 😂 so getting to diys doesn’t always happen

[@katergil]

@We Are Legion - I just did one yesterday! I've never done a protein mask and have spent so many years trying to avoid protein so it took me AGES to understand that my hair was over conditioned. It felt so soft and smooth, which are words many natural curlies use as words to describe their goals when they have coarse and high porosity hair. My hair was badly needing protein so I used a whole packet of unflavored gelatin (ended up being about 1 3/4 TBS) in about a cup of distilled water with 1/2 tap of apple cider vinegar. Squirted it on damp clarified hair with the moisture squeezed out, applying in sections. Just dribbled it on in cooled liquid form because I couldn't wait longer. Left it on just a few minutes, maybe 3-4. Never felt particularly hard but felt almost waxy or slightly straw-like but rinsed out pretty easily. Used Deva One Condition to co-wash the ends and left it on as a normal condish, not a deep condish. Styled as usual with a leave-in with protein I only use sometimes, but no additional protein. Curls are much healthier, firmer, a bit tighter, curling further up the shaft, and the frizz looks more even around my hair in a good-for-volume kind of way rather than a hair-is-shattered-all-over type way. Most importantly my curls definitely stayed stronger all day, and sort of lasted overnight. Will try a treatment again in a few weeks to see how it helps! Now I know the signs of over conditioning and have learned the importance of researching the same topic in lots of different settings because there really are so many different curly needs and approaches that it might take you hearing the same idea in lot of different contexts to fully understand what your situation may be.

[@Larea81]

This was SO HELPFUL! Thank you 💙

[@TheBlackThirst]

Congratulations on 30k! I fell upon this video and had to instantly follow you! Thank you for such informative videos 👏 @black_thirst

[@romasplace1]

Thank you useful content. Now could you help with dry frizzy hormonal hair and adding just moisture no protein!? X

[@lindsayhickman3896]

I love love love your channel. I am just beginning my curly hair journey and love all your tips. Unrelated to hair but I love your nail color. Would you mind sharing what color that is and if they are the dipping powder color. Thank you.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Thank you so much for the love. I LOVE having you here. My nails are gel polish that I picked out at the salon!

[@sarangcrochets9583]

Im so confused. Im pretty sure my hair is balanced because when I do the stretch test it stretches a little then when I let go it like curls up. But when I wet it it feels very like gummy and wierd. I’ve used moisture masks to try to see if it helps but it doesn’t. Also my hair is pretty frizzy and has no definition it’s mostly just waves now :( It was a lot more curly a few months ago

[@hannerose7683]

I think you should call him Froyo ☺️

[@demiii4847]

thank you sooo much I think I finally know it lmao. Mine stretches a bit then snaps, so I think I need protein? I had extreme protein overload 3 years ago due to leaving an extreme protein treatment on my hair overnight and since then I stopped using protein I was too scared to even use 1 product with protein in it. I only used moisture on my hair and it grew so long and healthy (it was down to my butt) but last year I got a balayage at the salon and since then my hair got so damaged it got thin on the ends, feels very dry even though I deep condition every wash, It broke off and my hair just became shorter and shorter because it was breaking, now the front pieces are collar bone length. I guess I'm going to try a protein treatment, I'm really scared after the protein overload but it's been 3 years and after the bleaching and heat styling I think my hair needs it.

[@sheryzarasheed8336]

Thank you for explaining this! I was wondering what all this meant!

[@AEW0416]

Great video. This helped a lot. Thank you.

[@roseparscal7374]

I have been using a protein based shampoo/conditioner from LOMA and feel it has made my hair super soft yet the ends dry super quick and my roots take forever. Now is that a good thing or should I use less protein?

[@fabulousbear8543]

ADOREABLE NAIL POLISH COLOR!!!!

[@moebia8560]

your puppy! oh my goodness 💜💜💜

[@malinsae]

Awesome video! Explanes soooo much 😅 thank you for this!

[@gemmasimmons511]

I think you should call your new pup teddy

[@bbates6448]

if your hair feels really clean and silky right after a wash day ..... is that the "mushy" texture you were talking about when having too much protein?

[@kathrynwatts6901]

Automatic thumbs up for sweet puppies!!

[@toniapedd]

💗💗🐶🐾🥰Love the pups and the info!!

[@monicasantos8233]

I love your videos Jannelle. But I have to say it bugs the heck out of me that people take the time to watch videos and respond and click subscribe and hit the bell and then there are no responses from to the comments - especially the ones with very specific questions. As of today 11/6/18 @ 2:16 pm et there are no replies to peoples comments/questions. (oops there is one from 3 days that Bennieis a cute dog name) . It's not just you it happens a lot with people who do youtube videos....sorry for venting, but I do think it's a legit vent. :) still love your videos and your wealth of info :)

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I was actually live chatting about 30 minutes before the premier of this video, during the video and was keeping up with comments for the first few hours. I just about always get back to comments on all of my social media platforms but it is not always possible for me to get back to them immediately! I'm sorry you've had a poor experience on other channels.

[@monicaharrison7795]

Your curls are perfect 😍

[@noeme2587]

Hey! At fist I want to say that the video is really helpful, thanks! But I always struggle to find a really good protein treatment because I live in Germany and all of the products that you mention like devacurl, bouncecurl etc. are really hard get here. And even if I want to order something online or even at amazon the shipping costs are horrendous because it comes from the USA... But I really like to do a rice rinse from time to time because it’s really easy. Do you know any other “protein Diy’s”?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Rice water rinses are the best DIY protein. Next option could be an oatmeal rinse but I’m not positive that the molecules are able to penetrate the hair shaft. Regardless it doesn’t have to be product specific, just find whatever product type you want with proteins in it and try it out!

[@tonkabohne]

Leinsamengel!

[@marylincherie1806]

Diy: Gelatinekur, Reisrinse, oder extra Seiden- oder Weitenproteine zu deinen Produkten dazumischen. In Stores e.g. Balea Professional oil repair schwerelos condi or/and mask

[@VivCrepsley]

Es gibt farbloses Henna. Das ist eine natürliche Proteinquelle und viele Produkte, die super sind und die man nicht überall findet, gibt es bei myhairshop.nl und gtworld.de // da gibt es auch Shea Moisture, DevaCurl und all diese bekannten Curly Girl Method Marken. (:

[@QBMJ]

Bestelle auf Zara Beauty!! Seit ich diese Seite kenne, benutze ich nurnoch Bouncecurl, Devacurl, Camille Rose,... Die haben so viel! Das hat meine Haare nochmal so verändert, weil die Produkte so viel besser als die deutschen sind, das ist nicht vergleichbar! Außerdem gibt es auch auf Lookfantastic noch einiges :)

[@anonymouspenguinn]

sooo i have straight hair underneath my curls sooo do i need protein??

[@katergil]

Do you usually avoid proteins until you need them? I don't know if I've ever heard you explicitly say!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I typically go back and forth. I tend to wash every 5 to 7 days and will do one washday with more moisture based and the next using proteins. I don’t explicitly stick to that but it seems to be my pattern.

[@aprilc.3697]

Yeah my hair really is dried out and needs moisture, especially since I just had highlights done last weekend 😱. I’m sorry I did this already since my texture is even coarser now!😢. Have you tried the Rawkyn deep conditioning treatments? They have a new one with green tea and has protein. My hair doesn’t stretch and snaps and breaks. I’m a little confused since I think my hair is high porosity so I need moisture and protein?

[@barigell]

Hi Jannelle, first time commenter-we are hair twins! One subject I can’t seem to find info about: detangling. Maybe it’s because I’m in transition or simply need more protein, but my hair is often knotted, matted, stringy and stretched out. My hair currently requires 30min of detangling prior to washing, so I’ve been doing that dry, pre-shower...otherwise it just continues to knot and matt. Is detangling a nightmare for all curries? Just me?

[@TTheDarkness97]

How do I now I've over done portein?? I'm not really sure what's happening to my hair... I'm not sure if I need protein or I've over done it or I have to change my routine again, but lately it doesn't look as good as other days

[@jayme5872]

How do you know which products have protein in them? Which ingredients should I be looking for ! 🤗💕