WHAT IS PROTEIN OVERLOAD? SIGNS TO LOOK FOR & HOW TO FIX IT | The Glam Belle

[@GamingWithMus]

I'm still healing from my Aphogee treatment. It did however prompt me to do a lot of research, and for the first time I have identified my hair type lol. So, I have low porosity hair, fine hair, high density (although, I am starting to see the front of my hair becoming less dense at age 40) . I also did some more research and if you have already shared this information, forgive me for being repetitive. So low porosity hair loves heat because it raises the cuticles and the moisture can get to the actual hair shaft. So if using oils, warm them up, and when using deep conditioners, put on either a heated cap or just a plastic cap to keep in the heat your head naturally produces. I also learned that the whole rinse with cold water at the end of your shower thing does us no good lol. As for proteins, I read that the best types of proteins are hydrolyzed proteins. So hydrolyzed silk, wheat, soy, whatever it may be, are able to penetrate into the hair shaft. So it's not necessarily that anyone is protein sensitive, it's just that when you have low porosity hair, the protein sits on top of the hair, rather than getting under the cuticles to the hair shaft. So if you want to avoid breakage and protein overload, you can incorporate hydrolyzed proteins in your styling products. With that said, make sure you have some type of deep conditioning routine in your week to avoid making your hair dry and brittle. Again, balance is key. I've made so many of these mistakes and thought I just had to train my hair or force it to conform, but it was just a matter of not knowing what my hair type is. In retrospect, I now get why so many things used to work well for me and so many others did not, but it was just that I was so much younger and lacked the knowledge, and youtube and youtube gurus, to guide me. God bless the internet and people like you who do so much research for those of us who have such little time. Takes the guess work out of it. :)

[@patsyjohnson601]

Can I ask what shampoo and conditioner do you use I have same hair type you do ?I used deep conditioning but it got worse I believe it had to much protein in it? Thanks for any recommendations

[@ShootingStar466]

I have the same hair type, and I think what happened to me is all of the products I used to use, changed their formulas and I just carried on using them not understanding why my hair was so dry and breaking off. I used to use Joico way back in the day, and it was just the K-PAK line that had protein in it, but now it's in all of their products. I really miss some of the products I used to use back in the day. I think it's marketing, people equate protein with hair being 'strong' and many manufacturers have just gone too far with it!

[@jessicagalyon5840]

12 videos about it. And still don’t know if I need protein or moisture. I guess I need to check my old products & see if there is any

[@deborahcardin4706]

I agree with you. It seems that the symptoms of protein overload and moisture overload are the same.

[@SDWits]

Agreed. Wouldn't my hair break off/be brittle/dry if A) I have protein overload, OR if B) I don't have enough moisture? Since the symptoms overlap how am I to know which issue my hair has?

[@NikeegeeAD5]

I used clarifying shampoo and baking soda, no conditioner. When my hair was dry I put a castor oil and jojoba oil mask for 10hrs then washed it again with clarifying shampoo but outside. I did not wash it for 2 days and I'm someone who absolutely has to wash my hair everyday but I'm not risking it to be worse. If everything else I'm going to do goes good I'll update the rest of this comment ETA: 2 MORE DAYS OF OIL MASKS AND ABSOLUTELY NO MORE KERATIN PRODUCTS IN MY HAIR DID THE TRICK. 🥲 ALSO, STAYED AWAY FROM THE HAIR DRUER AS A STRAIGHTNER

[@NikeegeeAD5]

I definitely had protein overload 😞

[@jeffersoncrack7467]

@@NikeegeeAD5 how u fix it

[@rachelcross27]

Really appreciate this video!! There’s a lot of conflicting misinfo online ab this issue. It’s so nice to watch a video that goes in depth on this topic! A lot of hair products are caked w/too much protein.

[@pnut5084]

I found this video very helpful!! I always use moisturizing products and my hair always seems a bit dry. I use oils on my hair daily and I never get oily hair. If I use protein products, I get breakage. I never knew what moisture overload was like, and my hair is elastic, so I think I've been doing it right all this time. Thank you!!

[@stacybee8339]

Can you tell us which products you used. Everyone talks about protein overload and water fatigue but never mention the products that helped Them recover. Can you do a video regarding products from shampoo, deep conditioner, conditioner, leave in, cream, gel. That would be extremely helpful!

[@hardenzielig]

Hi STacy, you're right, a lot of people are talking about overloads, especially in CG groups. I've been around in a group like that, AND I've read and studied as well to find out what's really going on . (diy study) In my opinion a lot of groups/curly's are giving the followers a too "one-sided" advise on what to do and 'rules' to follow. Hair of a person with coarse virgin hair has total different needs rather than hair that's more 'fine' and colour treated for example... and it has almost nothing to do with curl pattern.. it has everything to do with the state and needs of the hair. That being said... a lot of people (not everybody of course) make the following mistake: the do too much for the hair while thinking it's good... too much conditioning agents in everything from shampoo (cowash) , leave-in, refresh, and then a mask that's may be too heavy or used too often, or using just hydrating products while the hair is not low porosity (because high porosity can absorb moisture easily itself) or not clarify enough temporarily or not correct.... and then they end up with a sort of 'hygral fatigue' and then they say 'use protein' because that will fix it.... Yes, that's correct, but actually they had to change their routine to provide coming to that point... but they go on just the way they did before. Hygral fatigue can be fixed with protein, but it's so much better to to prevent getting hygral fatigue by cutting down all those washes, rinses, conditioning agents etcetera.... Of course not for everybody but for the persons who struggle with this. And that's the same with proteïn overload... not all hair needs extra protein, especially not when it's virgin hair or a bit coarser hair ... but when someone has colour treated hair or hair that suffers from heat damage... thát type of hair needs and loves more protein. Not that you have to use all your products with protein, but when you have a few that contain protein it's fine.... but remember: by knowing this you can choose products for colour treated hair (while this type needs a bit more protein so it contains protein...of course take a look at the label and look for 'hydrolized x.. silk, keratin, wheat) or products for damaged hair, they contain also protein. On the other hand 'hydrating' products might contain less or even none.... there are exeptions but it'sa guid line.

[@Star-dj1kw]

Everyone says to tell if your hair is in protein overload look for stiff, dry, scratchy hair. Your hair will break easily. Isn’t that the same description of dry hair that needs moisture? How would I tell the difference?

[@shahrzadamineh4558]

I had the same problem till today I figured it out my hair is protein overload. First, my hair had wet frizz problem,so I thought my hair needs protein. 2weeks ago I’d started to make and apply diy protein hair mask( yoghurt +honey +olive oil) , yesterday was just the second time I applied the mask,but then my wet frizz hair started to get worse and my hair started to dry so fast even I applied much cream and oil. So today I realized my hair is protein overload and I think you should test protein mask or moisturizing mask to recognize which type you are like I’d done. Sorry for my English😅

[@sybyl1117]

Your hair cut looks amazing.

[@TheGlamBelle]

Thank you! It feels so good shorter :)

[@cecilbal08]

Wow😮 thank you so much! I think I was suffering moisture overload. My hair felt gummy when it was dry and it would tangle up so quickly and then when it was wet it felt so slimy. Thank you for explaining both. My hair is not curly but it does have a wave to it.

[@mirandariley5915]

This video was really helpful. You did a great job explaining it!

[@TheGlamBelle]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@redvamp28]

The Undo Goo Clarifying Shampoo says it formulated with plant-based proteins to help rebuild hair proteins that have been depleted from resin buildup but aren't we suppose to be avoiding protein right now?

[@grace12784]

How do you know if the 1/4” bits breaking off at the ends are protein damage or heat damage?

[@lucyna7412]

First-able everybody have to know what are proteins- everything what is called protein but also collagen, silk, keratin, amino acids. I had overprotein hair 3 times and unfortunately is very easy to get it. They are in everything. The best is to use deep moisture tritment. The best protein free live-in is AS I AM SO MUCH MOISTURE! and mask CAMILLE ROSE NATURALS ALGAE RENEW DEEP CONDITIONER. Gel Spiralicios- love them too 😉

[@syikinr4830]

My hair has all the symptoms of protein overload except for ease of breakage-it’s super strong

[@kifter4254]

Same. Did you find a fix

[@syikinr4830]

@@kifter4254 i tried using a deep conditioning hair mask with frizz control function (i use the orange kerastase nutritive mask), and it does seem to help

[@SDWits]

So what is the difference between under moisturized hair and hair that is protein overloaded? In both situations wouldn't they be brittle dry and breaking? I guess what I mean to say is can your hair be under-moisturized and not protein overloaded at the same time?

[@michellebeckham6402]

I sometimes have areas of my hair that actually feel too soft (I mean it feels healthy to the touch & not bad) but I’ll see this on some pieces of hair that are underneath more in the back of head, but as I have my hair all forward I’ll touch the strands and they actually are on the straighter side. I always think maybe it’s having too much moisture. I don’t follow the CGM, and wash my hair every other day. I just can’t get it to look like you curly girls on here who look fabulous on day 5 or 6.

[@TheGlamBelle]

I would do the strand test to test for elasticity. If it’s pretty normal and you still feel like it’s too soft then you might need a product with more hold :)

[@J-rz9ch]

I can't seem to find a good balance. My hair is either brittle from overloaded with protein or looks thing, frizzy and lifeless from too much moisture. Any tips to help are greatly appreciated!

[@MeeraRaju1111]

Thank you so much!!! I had no idea this was even a thing until I started researching. I thought a had a vitamin deficiency but after months of taking vitamins, nothing worked. My hair was dry,brittle and snapping off if tiny pieces. I purchased a natural protein free ayuverdic herbal wash, an acv Ayurvedic rinse and a non protein mask and my hair just bounced back after a few weeks😮.

[@TheGlamBelle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ZewLYT]

Can someone help me? I think I have protein overload but my hair doesn't break.

[@YFL.111]

This video is so helpful. My hair looks terrible super dry and it looks like I have dreadlocks But I did the breakage test and my hair did not break at all But it looks very messy and dry as your before but way worse I believe I may have this Maybe my hair has this but its extra thick and doesnt break?

[@briannainscoe8807]

How often should we use the clarifying shampoo and deep conditioner?

[@Natureluvr1987]

Can’t over bleached hair cause the same things? Parts of my hair break right off but other parts have elasticity. I bleached the crap out of my hair then started using protein treatments. My hair stills gummy when wet but it’s so dry and brittle and breaking when it’s dry. So annoying 😩

[@angelacrowder6127]

Hi Brandi, I absolutely enjoyed your video. Great information thank you so much for sharing. Have a beautiful day and weekend!! 💖

[@TheGlamBelle]

Thank you so very much!!! You do the same :)

[@kawaiiheather5696]

You are just so pretty and I know you dont bring it up in every video but your faith is inspirational. Did you have the mymanebio hair analysis done? Just wondering if we have similar hair types.

[@TheGlamBelle]

Awww thank you so much! That means a lot!!! I haven’t had a hair analysis done but I’d love to do that!

[@kawaiiheather5696]

@@TheGlamBelle you should get it done!!! I bet it would bring so much value to your hair routine and I love that it supports women. Have a great day 💛

[@nanciutay5620]

Wonderful video with great information. Much appreciation 😊

[@cuppajoylady]

I had a perm in January and it's only NOW just getting less dry... though still frizzy. My hair is so thin & fine. What drugstore products would you recommend for me?

[@BoundlessEyes]

You weren't asking me, but I would mix the yolk of an egg with a mashed avocado and leave on for an hour covered with a plastic bag / saran wrap.

[@lisahanlon2927]

Your hair looks amazing

[@user-yg4bd3kj6s]

hello. My experience was similar, i bleached my hair which already had moderade damage to it, and then i went overboard with protein treatments, and i got protein overload and my hair is literally breaking off and i really dont want to cut it. I have some questions. Is there some kind of pre-poo treatment to help get rid of protein overload? I ve been using olaplex no0 and no3 (technically they said that it s not a protein treatment but i see my hair getting worsw from it) so i stopped. I got a clarifying shampoo and some masks. How long should i focus on moisture and when should i start integrating protein again? I heard that apple cidre vinegar helps get rid of protein overload, and also pinnaple juice, what do you think i should do?

[@rosierosegirl5165]

Great video. Good information and very clear. Thank you!

[@sarahraedougherty1610]

What products were you using that you believe lead to your protein overload?? Not sure if you already covered that

[@lucyna7412]

Check your products ingredients. Everything what is called protein, collagen, keratin , silk, amino acids is proteins. If you use them every wash day you can easily over-protein your hair.

[@roxisalas211]

You sound like you know what you’re talking about... I do have a question... when you’re going through the process of protein overload recovery, are you suppose to be using a clarifying shampoo every time you wash your hair, I’m asking cause you said that I need to wash my hair more often. Or should I just be using a gentler shampoo with no protein?

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I occasionally use a protein enriched shampoo and my hair is nice and soft. However this morning I tried a protein enriched pre -wash treatment. After washing my hair is dry. It's not breaking its just dry. I put in some leave in conditioner and some oil to see if that helps. My hair is not curly it's wavy. I wonder if I just need to avoid that product? Can anyone help please thanks 😁.

[@emilygreenwald8553]

Hi! Can you share what shampoo/conditioner you use when you have “balanced” hair?

[@Someone-jf8uw]

What about ingredients that mimic protein, like coconut and aloe vera?? I have low porosity, fine dense hair and my hair is terribly dry due to protein overload. I bought online new products without any protein and i cant wait for them to arrive, but they have coconut extract and aloe vera on the ingredients. Im afraid i have protein sensitive hair and it will be bad for my hair... But its impossible to find a product without protein, coconut and aloe vera here in brasil....

[@terriadcock2328]

Hey Brandi, thanks so much for all your help with my curly girl journey, it means more to me than you’ll know>>>I was surely on a roller coaster ride! Question? I’m looking for a new diffusing blow dryer, any recommendations?

[@TheGlamBelle]

This journey is definitely a roller coaster ride! Haha so my fave is the dyson... I didn’t want to like it but I do!!! So much! Haha

[@lucyna7412]

to much proteins makes that they are overbuild on hairs . it makes them rough and stiff, they loose elasticity that's why they break easily. It is simple chemistry, not big science. Thank you for this video 😘

[@patsyjohnson601]

Can I ask what you used to get your hair balanced ? Thanks

[@simonelelchuk7251]

What is your current blowdryer of choice?

[@rachaelquayle6502]

How long do you go protein free for?

[@Ro-fx7sj]

I had my hair colored and bleach, and my hair is so dry and my curls are frizzy and lost some curl. Will these products help revive my curls?

[@redvamp28]

Can I use Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo to Clarify my hair is that good enought?

[@wearelegion1163]

It’s what I use. I absolutely love it. Neutrogena just came out with several new shampoo/conditioners.

[@leilatehrani6194]

Hey Brandi. Cool video but Cantù curl cream actually has protein in it. :) It has silk aminoacids and hidrolized silk.

[@ddtuss2585]

But it is also very moisturizing, it is balanced.

[@mobutter2879]

Redken has better products.

[@annaburns5382]

Spoken from a lady who knows from experience! Thanks for your video. I personally question whether protein in shampoo or conditioner has any benefit at all since it all gets rinsed out. I get good results with protein free poo and conditioner and using a styler with a bit of protein. If I have a styler that I like that has no protein, I might add a few drops of hydrolyzed quinoa or oat or rice proein. My hair is baby fine and closed cuticle so less is more for my hair type.

[@redvamp28]

What protein free poo and conditioner do you use?

[@annaburns5382]

I just tried Jessicurls products and I likem them. I'm not married to them. I change around.

[@mirandajackson511]

@@annaburns5382 what is a good protein styler pleaze?

[@TheGlamBelle]

These are great tips!! Thanks for sharing!

[@annaburns5382]

@@mirandajackson511 The one that i just recently used that I like was TreLuxe Hi Def Curl Enhancer Styling Gel, but there are a lot of stylers with protein out there! It worked well with the JessieCurl poo and conditioner. You need to familiarize yourself with ingredients in products, and what they do. It takes a little time.

[@TheSevimuzun]

Wow! Thank you!

[@dr.julianataylor4312]

Thanks- I healed from Aphogee- then I went for Olaplex same thing- nw frizzy and dry again..

[@myphone9831]

olaplex isn’t a protein treatment it’s a bond builder

[@claudiacasimiro1072]

Hi Brandi, could you tell which products you use for your hair with No protein?! I found that is hard to find any without protein at all. Thank you

[@CJbrieflittlecandle]

I’m not Brandi but here are some I use: kinky curly knot today, kinky curly curling custard, gvp conditioning balm, Harry’s sculpting gel, Aussie instant freeze gel, as I am coconut cowash, as I am classic leave-in, jessicurl deep conditioning treatment, Shea moisture deep treatment masque, Aussie miracle curls curl refresher

[@claudiacasimiro1072]

@@CJbrieflittlecandle thank you so much CJ, this is really helpful, I really appreciate it, will be checking all these products. Do you use protein free products for, lets say, a week and then the next week with protein? or for a month?

[@CJbrieflittlecandle]

@@claudiacasimiro1072 I mix it up. One wash I use a conditioner with protein so my stylers don’t need so much protein and the next wash my conditioner is protein free so I like stylers with protein in them. I’m just sort of experimenting. I’m also growing out my natural gray so that has complicated things a bit.

[@claudiacasimiro1072]

@@CJbrieflittlecandle perfect, thank you so much for your tips. Trying to understand my curly hair all my life a nd there is always something new 😁. Once again thank you🙌

[@CJbrieflittlecandle]

@@claudiacasimiro1072 I know hair is frustrating. At least mine is. Anything we can do to help each other, right!?!

[@MC-yp5rk]

I have to wash my hair every 2 days. Can I deep condition every two days if in protein overload??

[@seretgomez-ryan1600]

How do you keep your hair dry in the shower between washes? So many videos talk about between washes and yet no one explains how to not get it wet when showering.

[@samiralakhoirdi6145]

Shower cap

[@rawansafwat4329]

Is it possible to have protein over load in some areas in your hair and also moisture overload in other??

[@wndamia9527]

When you said pre poo oil did you use it in every hair wash?

[@Andihollywood71]

What is the name of the Indian hair oil you are referring to?

[@Rebel_Vamp1r3]

I'm curious abouthow the PH of the shampoo is higher, since normally hair lies more on the acidic side, what is it for? :)

[@amandawilson890]

Alkaline shampoos are clarifying, they cause the cuticle to open so anything stuck between the cuticle and cortex can be washed away. Acidic hair products close the cuticle back up, which is why people do the apple cider vinegar rinse after treatments sometimes.

[@Rebel_Vamp1r3]

@@amandawilson890 ohhh ok! Now it makes sense, thank you :)

[@Nico-c3c]

I never use products with protein because they dry my hair out and make it brittle! I think this is because I eat a lot of protein so my hair doesn't need extra.

[@jobuffolino631]

Thanks for the info. You mentioned Shea Moisture, which product were you referring to? I started my transition in April-May; curls are coming in; frizz drives me nuts. Need to work on the top of my strands to curl. So it starts wave, then I get my ringlets. Appreciate your thoughts.😃

[@TheGlamBelle]

I love the shes moisture power protein treatment when my hair is LACKING protein or has too much moisture :)

[@Ari-ge5cp]

@@TheGlamBelle Absolutely!!! Best hair mask ever!!!!

[@stacybutton985]

What is the oil you use on your scalp? I can't seem to catch the name. Thank you

[@TheGlamBelle]

Are you taking about what I scrunch with and shake out the roots? I typically use the LUS oil. I LOVE it!!!

[@ck4786]

What about using avocado as a pre-poo oil?

[@yeseniamoralesalvira308]

Thank you for sharing! ✨💞

[@AwakenedOne447]

What was the name of that oil?? Darkshana??

[@tammycanton1152]

Love your lips what lipstick do you use?....love this video💕

[@janeentotten3378]

Great video your hair so cute short love it

[@spacecharms6203]

I really need some help.. I did castor oil & avocado mask. But even before I did it my hair felt so rough and it had alot of split ends. It was never like this before. Is this protein overload?

[@monikam8096]

Great video

[@Katherine_xs]

I think I have protein and moisture overload seriously

[@ArtiSingh-si1ww]

What kind of hair cut you have

[@myphone9831]

deva cut

[@henarkotb5871]

the Cantu contains protein it has silk amino acids

[@ArtiSingh-si1ww]

Which oil you in hair name oil

[@mizcolombiana890]

Any other way to clarify?

[@TheGlamBelle]

There’s lots of ways to clarify but if you have protein overload you don’t want anything that will be too striping or drying to the hair

[@eryngirton6376]

Is protein an ingredient that is called just that when you look at it, or does it have other names like the silicone, etc do?

[@TheGlamBelle]

Sami answered this perfect 👌🏼

[@alanalmada8919]

Antigen phase?? I think you mean Anagen…🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@patricialamb7311]

Please it is important to slow down, your go to fast and do not show the products or explain them. What moisture shampoo did you use.