Should LOW POROSITY hair types stay away from PROTEIN

Protein sensitivity is a term that seemed to pop-up out of nowhere. Is it a real thing? Should low porosity hair types stay away from protein treatments?
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[@sammaree7933]

This is one of the best channels on KZbin, you make rather complicated science easy to understand, that's hard to do and you nail it every time. Absolutely love your videos!

[@MissNolver]

I'm low porous, but I'm not afraid of protein treatments, nor do I have problems with protein treatments. I use them very frequently, as I make the protein treatments myself. I *always* deep-condition afterwards. This is the reason why I have maximum length retention.

[@Danigirlrocks101]

What protein treatments do you use?

[@YourVirgoBestie]

Same. It works for me

[@chocolat917]

This is simply the BEST explanation about the relationship between hair porosity and protein sensitivity. I know it’s not a one size fits all but my hates the most random ingredients

[@misswogdaily2344]

I'm 3C 4A hair and my hair can only take small amounts of protein. I put in protein conditioner about every six months and rinse it out within 2 minutes. I've learned my lesson from using protein

[@swtgirlcali]

Miss WOG Daily what protein conditioners. do you use?

[@TracyD2]

After much hemming and hawing I decided I’m normal porosity. 😂

[@GreenBeauty]

Tracy congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🤣

[@shay-in-her-20s]

Same 🤗

[@ChequessB]

Yes I been waiting on something like this, I have low porosity hair and your channel has helped me so much. I'm definitely going to share your channel with my family, we're all natural

[@ReminisceNaturals]

I’m high porosity, but still watch to expand my knowledge💖

[@summereligon9545]

I’m a low porosity and I’ve used a particular deep conditioner that contains proteins and my hair is STRONG! I do notice one or two of my hair strands looking “straight” like the curl pattern was disturbed but generally my hair feels stronger, I didn’t experience any breakage and my shedding was normal. My hair did feel a little coarse so I won’t be using the deep conditioner frequently. But I was under the impression that I have low porosity hair and should never use proteins, but I decided just to experiment on my hair to see first hand what are the effects and not just go with the internet hype. I appreciate this video and continue to bless us with great content.

[@narrington7453]

Hi Green Beauty! Can you please do a video on Olaplex? You always do the best, most scientific research and I think you could help a lot of us understand the benefits of using it. Also, how it works on high porosity and low porosity. Also the differences between Olaplex and protein. Thanks in advance if you decide to make the video. 😊

[@aprildenice4635]

So how often would you recommend protein treatments for low porosity hair? And would you recommend diy treatments like avocado and eggs? Or A store brought protein treatment?

[@brizzyy4343]

Exactly

[@joeroot9142]

Avocado and eggs. Work best on relax hair

[@fletcher373]

I am low porosity but my hair loves a good protein treatment once a month. I am just realizing that my hair needs a little more protein because of my deficiency. I have gotten back on my vitamins and plan to eat much healthier.

[@Michelles_Daughter]

Morning! Can you do a video on nape breakage and ways to grow that hair out? I’m STRUGGLING right now. I’ve tried vitamins, daily moisture etc 💜

[@naturallymiccrnbsn2838]

Oh wow! Yes!

[@GreenBeauty]

Michelle's Daughter Nape breakage is usually from physical damage. Either from the hair style your wearing putting too much tension on that sensitive area or perhaps that area is drying out from not wearing a head scarf at night or not moisturizing it. Take a closer look at everything you are doing or not doing that’s causing that area to be dry.

[@Michelles_Daughter]

GreenBeauty 💜

[@sorenadix6411]

Fermented rice water; see tutorials.

[@modernakasha]

I'm having the same issues.. but I'm starting a new nape regimen now!

[@miracleobioma2697]

I’m a high porosity, but I love watching to know more.

[@saharatopia]

Looking forward to that video because I'm low porosity and my hair is very protein sensitive. I haven't done a protein treatment in a long time. So two weeks ago I decided to do a protein treatment only because I'm constantly hearing of its importance. Big mistake!! The ends of my hair got very matted and I've gotten so many single strand knots which makes detangling a pain.

[@stashia3647]

Sorry to hear that sis might have to cut them off

[@lexussykes]

She's so right

[@lexussykes]

I know the ends of my hair take well to the protein.

[@truthprevail5667]

Yes! I noticed the more porous my hair (3mm curl diameter) became, the more manageable it got and accepting of protein treatment & temporary hair color. So I have been heat training to even my porosity. Thanks for sharing.

[@eudoh21]

Iriowen Wallace ooooo I would love to hear more of your method. How are your curls doing? Have you lost all or just some of your curls? Are you experiencing any breakage?

[@truthprevail5667]

Ekaete Udoh Oh! My curls elongated, no more single strand knots, no breakage, awesome flexibility & malleability. 😀 I always use Argan oil as heat protectant, wash/style every two weeks, monthly clarifying shampoo & bi monthly rice water treatment. Not to forget I massage with tea tree scalp oil every other night. I stay off doing wash n gos (to prevent knots) & only wear single strand braids/twists/cornrows.

[@eudoh21]

Iriowen Wallace thank you for answering back! I have a couple more questions because I’m actually quite interested: - are you training by blow drying or flat ironing, - do you wear it in the straight or do you go straight into the braids and twist like you said, and - do you notice your retaining length?

[@truthprevail5667]

Ekaete Udoh You’re welcome! I blow dry only with a nozzle attached facing the direction of my cuticles so as to lay them down (I learnt it from green beauty). I don’t flatiron because it’s work (for me) trying to wrap it every night. I blowing dry each sections before I do single braid or twist, on days when I wear wigs (without combs) I put them in cornrows. Since my major concern is preventing breakage to retain length, I always seal hair & ends with a moisturizing oil blend.

[@Nghilifa]

I think my hair is at the "extreme end" of the low porosity side of that chart. I can shower, moisturize and seal it with some kind of oil (usually shea butter) , and I can STILL feel the oil in my hair the day after, sometimes two days after (even when I use lighter oils, such as jojoba etc) . My hair also takes several hours to dry after showering it too..

[@naturallymiccrnbsn2838]

RickyboyH Same here 🥴

[@Nghilifa]

@@rastagal62 Thanks for the heads up 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@ghiblifiend]

When I started learning about my hair and even up until last year I never heard about protein treatments and had always used moisturising deep conditioner. And I've never had any issues cuz I realised with some of the products I had such as my leave ins had different types of hydrolysed proteins in them lol. But I am going to be incorporating some protein treatments in my hair probably about once a month at first and if I need to do it more often I will! :)

[@sherribryant7934]

Thanks for finally addressing this. I’m medium/low porosity and density hair. But my hair has never been so strong as I saw your channel about the importance of a real protein treatment. I love using your hydrolyzed protein treat. It stopped the breakage also. If start to I use a protein deep conditioner can I still do my protein treatment once a month?

[@lynylyn316]

Is there benefit to doing treatments on just the ends of generally low porosity hair?

[@paulacunningham7956]

Flishybrond great question

[@truthprevail5667]

Yes! Your ends are always more porous than the base & mid strand.

[@GreenBeauty]

Flishybrond Absolutely, you don’t always have to slather treatments on the whole length of your hair. Always focusing your ends b/c healthy ends means length retention. They are the oldest and most porous part of you hair.

[@xinat613]

Short, informative and straight to the point. Just how I like it

[@negracaribena]

I’m low porosity and my hair loves protein 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@JaneDoane]

Me too ! 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@necabibi3558]

Mine too loves protein, but fine stand low po hair tends to except protein better then thick strand Low po. So I'm guessing that's why mine loves protein anyway. And maybe the type of protein i use too.

[@MissNolver]

Same here 🙂

[@ThatGirlJD]

@@necabibi3558 My low porosity fine hair doesn't like protein. The only time I didn't end up with hard hair after using protein was when I got a professional keratin treatment.

[@privacywanted434]

@@ThatGirlJD Low Porosity fine hair needs and loves protein treatments BUT the size of the proteins are very important when you're fine texture. Only proteins with smaller molecules (anything hydrolyzed, gelatin, henna, cassia...) will work for you. If your hair isn't accepting many proteins, I'm sure your hair also doesn't like coconut oil (oil with bigger molecules). When you're low po, people assume you have coarse hair so sometimes the hair guidance is inaccurate for us fine textured girls.

[@sfdwil]

Love your videos. They are very informative with no extra theatrics. Thank you for your professionalism.

[@ayiciamurray9079]

Tried a protein conditioner and it felt like I almost committed hair suicide 🤦 Im definitely protein sensitive

[@Fffv_ghvh]

What did u do to recover

[@bithidas8625]

So true

[@shan1xxx]

Same

[@cocoliwise]

Same

[@jelenamiokovic5658]

hey, I hope you don't mind me asking, but I am just wondering what your credentials are, as I'm beyond amazed at the information you share and the quality of your videos? Thank you honestly for doing all this! 💕

[@hellokitty2552]

I'm low po and my hair snaps way too easily. What should I do?

[@naturallymiccrnbsn2838]

ky ky Rotating weekly with herbal hot oil treatment and moisturizing deep conditioning. Refresh your hair daily or every other day with Green Beauty spritz.

[@ernasheree01]

If it's dry, you'll want to look at how often you're clarifying or using sulfate shampoo. I'm very low po and need to use sulfates with every wash or I'll get build-up making it dry and easy to break.

[@truthprevail5667]

Erna Atkins That makes a lot of sense. 👍

[@MamaEzi]

Needs moisture. Read the science of black hair

[@autobotdiva9268]

get some oil on them strands LCO method asap. it takes time but eventually it will get stronger.

[@Kiannamonroeee]

So glad there's a sale because I needed some more balancing spritz! Is there a discount code to use ? Thank you so much!🥰♥️

[@TracyD2]

Kianna B I was just looking for one myself

[@Kiannamonroeee]

@@TracyD2 there has to be a code but think she forgot to mention it because everything is normal priced

[@TracyD2]

Kianna B blackbeauty19 worked for me. I read another comment that mentioned it and it worked. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@GreenBeauty]

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[@adjoaaj7593]

Can’t wait to try the green beauty real protein treatment

[@bratzpigmentsandglam8938]

I’ve been asking this question for forever!!! Thank you❤️💕

[@GreenBeauty]

Hope it helped 💚

[@bratzpigmentsandglam8938]

Yes thanks love! Once I learn how to test it, I’ll be all set💜

[@jeangriffin2536]

I am going to give my hair protein treatment. Because I have haven't had any protein treatment for a number of years. I have started looking after my hair since locked down. My hair has grown a lot and I don't have a lot of brakage. I listened to my hair and what it wants.

[@ElegantPaws01]

The unspoken elephant in the room is that low porosity has the easiest time of retaining length. No one ever mentions that.

[@isi.4800]

I'm pretty sure that's medium porosity. She's addressed this in a previous video actually.

[@stephaniemorris9143]

As a hi po natural, my hair is fragile and prone to breakage. So, I it makes sense that medium and lo po hair retains length better. As long as they are nurturing their hair appropriately.

[@MyDaybyLori]

Oh my goodness!! I finally caught your video as soon as it dropped!!!🙏🏾

[@YourVirgoBestie]

Idk I can do Protein but maybe it's the types I use. I use Keratin, Hydrolized Wheat and I pretty much have no breakage or anything

[@eduns123]

Wait, you didn’t mention which proteins are smaller?

[@Viviolau]

I’d be curious for how this interacts with hair strand thickness. Though I am low porosity, since I have fine strands I feel like I need protein more often because it’s easier to damage my hair.

[@GreenBeauty]

Viviolay -Violet great observation. How thick each individual hair stand is does effect its fragility. Porosity is not just about having flat cuticle layers ... it’s also about the amount of cuticle layers you have (ie. ‘Thickness’) that’s why I made the Complete Hair Type Chart that way. There are different types of Low Porosity naturals, we don’t all fit into one box

[@ilzejoy9875]

What does your hair wash routine look like now since you only have 12 washes a year. How do you spread your deep cleansing, protein treatments, clay washes etc.

[@Phayrone]

Can you please do a video on how to avoid the flakes? I don’t like to wear my hair out because I have yet to find a product that does not leave white product flakes on my hair. I would love to stop wearing wigs but am tired of my hair looking dirty.

[@GreenBeauty]

Try swapping out creams (with emulsifiers) with natural oils. Oils won’t leave flacks. Just make sure to make your hair a little damp first before using the oil.

[@Phayrone]

GreenBeauty THANK YOU! I will try it out.

[@lisaeleanor8559]

I'm lopo and I don't think I've ever had any issues with protein. How do u know the issues?

[@missj3434]

Lisa Eleanor Hopefully u don’t ever have to find out. Too much protein can make ur hair feel like straw & no amount of conditioning, oiling, greasing helps. It can even make ur hair break off from being so dry. You can still use all those things for temp. moisture but the only thing that really helps is time.

[@pauladuncan1729]

My hair is bone dry later or the next day. I had to stop using coconut oil.

[@impeccablyfitt3939]

Greetings, I’m a coy but quiet long time subscriber. I’ve been yearning to get the real protein treatment. However I just didn’t feel well versed in how to utilize it in my regimen, how often to utilize it during my wash day, the correct measurements, and if my strands could handle a robust protein. However you just educated me. I’m anxiously awaiting the next video of the protein testing method and then you gave a discount! It’s ordered! Forever a true fan of your channel maybe because science is my forte, passion, pastime, and profession! More videos please!! I’ll go back and revisit some of your previous videos. Swift question? What’s your hair regimen in regards to doing black tea rinses, onion juice, rice water, protein treatments, or any of the other natural hair methods? I’m not trying to mimic your process but just need a visual guideline. Thankfully I’m finally embracing and loving my hair. Your channel has been a prime positive component that helped me get to this point. I’m No longer dreading wash days smile. Thanks abundantly for your content!!!!

[@naturallymiccrnbsn2838]

Impeccably Fit T I love her Real protein treatment. I use it once a month on my low porosity hair. It isn’t too strong and doesn’t dry my hair out. It gives you directions on the bottle on how to use it in what situation. For example, for a low porosity treatment I mix 3 tablespoons real protein in one cup conditioner.

[@impeccablyfitt3939]

Naturally Micc thanks so very much. I’m excited to try it. I went back and watched some of her previous videos and she said it makes your hair soft as well.

[@janetyeboah8264]

I tried your amla oil and it's the best I have lesser sheding Used it as pre poo Gonna try the bentonite clay today Wanted to also try the Acv rinse today too Buh I'm confused on how to use it with my deep conditioner

[@divinelion4443]

I love your videos! Can we talk about scalp exfoliation? Is it necessary? Detrimental? Thank you!

[@rikki3545]

can you please make an updated video on dry scalp/dandruff and how to treat it on natural hair

[@autobotdiva9268]

head and shoulders almond line. works wonders for my son

[@simmonedavis98]

Omg, thank you!! Because I have been looking and reading all over about protein treatments and rice water for low porosity hair and they all say that if you have low porosity hair, you should only use rice water once a month or every 6-8 weeks. So, by the science of you video, does that mean I can use rice water as much as once a week or once every two weeks?

[@Tiazz.]

Wow never been so early for a video ! So informative: I *need* your content ! New subbie here !

[@paulacunningham7956]

Another great video I live for these posts, thank u.Oh I have a question what do u think about this new detangling brush.. it does work well but you’re opinion means a lot.

[@goldenpineapples8133]

Can I use a regular conditioner as a leave in?

[@thebuild.podcast]

What are your thoughts on keratin treatments? If you've already done a video could you link it. I'd love to hear your opinion

[@alishamaria9431]

I would love to try the Real protein treatment and the hot oil treatment. Is there a discount code? Thank you for all the information.💕

[@rdejlee9288]

I have the real protein treatment and that is by far the BEST out there...I mean hands down🤗....I have been using it for 2yrs now...Honestly I won't ever use anything else but I never tried the oil...

[@Kkaypalmer]

@greenbeauty what would you say I’d the difference between your REAL protein treatment and other deep conditioners that make have protein in them? Why is yours better

[@MsPisces314]

I've had my Green Beauty real protein that I bought awhile ago and kept stored in the refrigerator for a little over a year...how do I know when it's gone bad?

[@TheTjoy910]

Can you do a video about scratching your scalp to remove dry skin/ dandruff/ etc?

[@2damecuteUK]

I was just on the website with my basket 🧺 and you have a Black Friday sale. 🙌🏾lol

[@ernasheree01]

I don't see the sale. Has her site changed?

[@2damecuteUK]

Erna Atkins she stated there a Black Friday sale in the video. You can click the link to her website in the video info or on her page.

[@bebechocolateinbarcelona-a5034]

Have you ever consider doing a video to compare coconut vs fractionated coconut oil. Since the fractionated version is not solid.

[@l.patrick3155]

Good one!

[@amazedbylove]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

[@danielalutina4918]

How can I balance protein in a schedule having low porosity?

[@faizamusa7374]

I have been experiencing breakage for a long time and I have actually always thought it was normal until recently when my hair started breaking a lot more frequently than before. I am low porosity and my regular leave in conditioner and deep conditioner contained a lot of hydrolyzed proteins somewhere in the middle of the ingredient list. Have I been overloading my hair with protein and I wasn't aware?

[@shanicebrown838]

Thank you so much!

[@Strawberries017]

Does your hair porosity change as you get older? On the scale can you go further towards one or the other? I feel like my mom's hair is getting thinner as well as weaker with all the manipulation she does throughout the week. She has low porosity hair like me. Do you think she needs to add protein into her hair?

[@GreenBeauty]

Hair generally gets thinner and sparser as you age. So, the porosity May also increase. Protein treatments will definitely come in handy

[@Strawberries017]

@@GreenBeauty Thank you! I will let my mom know!

[@ndutakatuta4060]

can we do a protein treatment and deep condition at the same time, if so which comes first ?

[@Icookiebizzle09]

Hi green beauty please help me! My hair hates proteins any kind of proteins in conditioners or masks ! Can my hair grow without protein ? Can henna replace protein treatments ?

[@sassyfro7954]

I have low porosity hair and protein is the Devil for my hair. I have to carefully read every ingredient label on products to make sure they do not contain protein or the protein is very far down the list. Otherwise, my hair will be a dry, brittle, mess!!

[@autobotdiva9268]

same here. GIOVANNI, NEUTROGENA, SHEA MOISTURE LO-PO, OLAPLEX works wonders. i hate that lo-po have expensive leave in, but what can you do?

[@Oddsawesome]

If you blow dry and/or flatiron a lot then the more protein you will need to use.

[@kenesa]

If I put the real protein treatment in a leave in conditioner would I be able to leave it in without rinsing it until next wash day?

[@solapesonubi8692]

What type of conditioner do you add to your protein treatment for low porosity?

[@pauladuncan1729]

I'm low porosity and protein sensitive.

[@beautyfull.y.f.e7665]

I swear I click this video super fast!!!!

[@melissa5053]

Can you make a video about the benefits of cassia obovata ?

[@bettythomas8660]

Its all to do with the products? My product of choice use to be TresSemme Trespac Protein treatment which they no longer make. Since then my hair has gone downhill 😕😢😧😭😭😭😭😭 and I can't find a close replacement😢

[@ashleybrooks5820]

How do i know my protein treatment worked? I have high porosity

[@donnachesser21]

Now I hear this. Thanks

[@politereminder6284]

I am high porosity, but my hair hates large proteins. I can only tolerate hydrolysed protein

[@memesimone9690]

I can tell when my deep conditioner has some protein in it. Signed hi po waist length.

[@lucinainyene4107]

I wish their was more info available on how to substantially thicken your hair vs make it just appear thicker temporarily. There has just got to be a way...

[@l.patrick3155]

I got that from doing black rice & regular rice deep conditioning hair masks (with heat), & also rice milk & rice water rinses. Scalp massages & hot oil treatments helped, too. That's my 2 bits.. 😘

[@lucinainyene4107]

L. Patrick thank you so much for replying and the great info. Will began immediately. 🙏🏾

[@katrinabaker9752]

The onion treatment

[@katrinabaker9752]

Oh I didn't know your hair was thin. I tried green beauty onion treatment and it thickened my hair but my hair is not thin.

[@preciousosatohanmwen4602]

I Love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️you help me alot

[@mariammohammed4]

Thank you

[@aviyel5006]

Thanks

[@ireneifereohia8525]

Thanks for your wonderful video as always 😘🙏❤

[@amcgee0668]

Thanks🌼

[@ernasheree01]

Did I miss the sale? lol I'm on the site and don't see it. Not even in checkout.

[@Anna-ij3je]

Who else references green beauty before trying ANYTHING with your hair?...🤔🤣🤣🤣 (My hair has been shedding ALOT and splitting , I needed to find out if I should do a protein treatment)

[@swisdom9117]

Did u ddo it?

[@lemotama7414]

Please I need your help with this question: In testing for porosity, after leaving the hair strand in water for some minutes (10 - 20 mins), should I attempt to poke...push the strand so it sinks? I REALLY need your reply.

[@gentlestormwyatt]

No need to do anything. If your hair is high in porosity, it will sink on its own.

[@lemozutama6283]

Thank you so much for the helpful reply

[@kittothekat427]

I’m low porosity and I lose about a medium to large ball of hair when I detangle even if I finger detangle ... I’m trying to figure out if that’s just my normal amount of shedding or if it’s a problem

[@sharonstanley9936]

kit to the kat you may need protein. Also get your iron checked. That can definitely cause shedding. Or you need a moisturizing treatment. Hope this helps ❤️

[@babygmoney1755]

How to know what work for your head

[@hunnybee_]

Baby Ğ Moneÿ 17 honestly, trial and error love. 🤷🏽‍♀️ you gotta find out what your hair likes & what it doesn’t.

[@monicanadine]

Does anyone have tips to reverse the effects of protein overload? I have low porosity hair, and did a protein treatment. Now my hair is hard 😢. I used a clay wash and used a moisturizing deep conditioner, but it still feel dry. I’ve been misting with water frequently and sealing, but don’t know what else to do 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@theabundantmama]

Have you tried a moisturizing deep conditioner?

[@naturallymiccrnbsn2838]

Kiss My Coils I went through the same thing and it took me several wash days for it to correct. I just followed my regular regimen, making sure there was no protein in my items. I especially didn’t miss a moisturizing deep conditioning.

[@monicanadine]

marschild baby hey, yes I should clarify that in my comment. I was trying to keep it as short as I could 😂

[@monicanadine]

Naturally Micc Thank you so much! I read that somewhere before, but wasn’t sure. Just happy to know it’s been tried and tested. It’s been only one wash cycle, so I’ll keep at it and continue to pamper her back to health. Good to know there’s light at the end of the tunnel 🤗

[@shadevrutaal]

😔 i forgot to add the code.

[@crystalv7945]

My 3yr old has low porosity hair..i cant use any styling products with protein makes her hair hard and brittle..also coconut oil and aloe vera dry her hair out also so she must be low low porosity

[@autobotdiva9268]

she on my spectrum lol, me and coconut oil is like fighting a sister from another mother. learned the hard way. now i have good products and working wonders.

[@crystalv7945]

@@autobotdiva9268 whats your regimen?

[@autobotdiva9268]

@@crystalv7945 2-3x a week using the LCO method. Its a lot of work but i do it. I warm up my leave in conditioner. Ive had to learn to switch products for wintertime. Oil on scalp.

[@crystalv7945]

@@autobotdiva9268 yes we do the lcp method also i have been using the shea moisture low porosity leave in and grapeseed oil...is it true you should use products high in glycerin during the colder months? If so im going to have to switch products also

[@autobotdiva9268]

@@crystalv7945 ol school neutrogena triple moisture and giovanni doesnt have protein. thats one of my go-to for summer. hope this helps

[@Nana-zk9sz]

I think just limit it......1 a month....or even 2 a month

[@keiyamcmorris9271]

Are ur products in UK yet?

[@Kay0.3]

Went on ig, I think the discount code is Blackbeauty19

[@TracyD2]

Kay03 ok think you. I’m going to try it. 🙏🏽

[@lb4397]

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[@GreenBeauty]

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[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

I'm still struggling to identify my hair porosity so I've settled with medium... However, I have just finished the first phase of an experiment to determine what was causing my fine hair strands to fuse together and my hair to fall out in huge chunks after deep conditioning. This began happening a year ago. And...it was protein. I was using a shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioners and leave in with keratin and my hair could not take it. I would detangle my hair after pre-pooing and very little hair shed/breakage. After gentle shampooing, some hair shed, nothing worrying. Always after deep conditioning I would have thick clumps of hair in the bath and while styling (protective - actual) my hair following washing. It was frightening. It was easy for me to overdo it on the protein because I never use shampoos and conditioners from the same line, and after discovering I had two brands of conditioner without protein, I checked the ingredients for the matching shampoo online and they did have protein, it dawned on me that the two are actually formulated so that your hair isn't getting too much, to work together. The way my hair was reacting after the deep conditioner which had keratin and wheat protein, was the biggest indicator. My hair was okay up until then, but I see now with one shampoo, my hair was not reacting well. I've found that using a leave in with keratin will provoke (fuse) my hair strands. This wash day (today) I used one conditioner with wheat protein as a co-wash following using bentonite clay to detox, left it on for the 5 minutes recommended (not black girl 5 mins = 30mins😁 ) and ZERO hair strand fusing, ZERO knots, respectable hair shedding given first wash in 3 weeks (lazy) and experimenting with castor oil on my fine hair. My other experiments involved protein-free shampoo (clarifying because of the castor oil) and protein-free conditioner and protein free leave ins/moisturisers between washes, again no hair strand fusing and respectable hair shedding. I'm still investigating to understand my hair protein tolerance levels, type of protein etc but this progress feels wonderful.

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

Try the quiz on naturallycurly.com . It will help you a lot

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

@@uberhaute_naturalz84 Thank you so much, I'll definitely do the quiz.

[@uberhaute_naturalz84]

@@wordsbymaribeja1470 you're welcome