You Still Need Protein for Protein Sensitive, Low Porosity Natural Hair! 💜 *Detailed Protein Video**

[@IydaChristopher]

Hey everyone! I pray that you and your loved ones are doing well! heart ❤️ Please share your thoughts and feedback with using different types of protein on your protein sensitive, low porosity natural hair! New hair routine coming soon but your girl is using protein a little more now than I used to mainly because I have been able to reach higher moisturization levels and retention in my hair which I explain in more detail in the video! xoxo 💋

[@cutenobi]

I’m now experimenting with Ayurvedic products which Ayurvedic ingredients act as protein.

[@IydaChristopher]

@@cutenobi that’s amazing! I was hesitant in trying out Ayurvedic ingredients because a lot of them are high in protein but fenugreek has the least amount of protein I believe than most of them and even then I have to be careful with how much I put on my hair but I really want to lean more to using natural hair ingredients! Keep me posted on your findings and thank you for sharing ♥️

[@cutenobi]

Iyda Michael I now have PTSD from fenugreek diy’s. Lol. My bra strap length hair fell out from fenugreek protein overload. I thought I was careful. Thankfully, I have recovered and have minimized diy’s and I am learning to listen to my hair. I will only buy Ayurvedic products that are already ready to use like brands such as Soultanicals and Negas Banda. But I still use that products sparingly.

[@tomasmehari3326]

Are u still using hair steamer

[@cutenobi]

@@tomasmehari3326 I bought a facial steamer a couple of months ago and I use it regularly only for hair. I use it for myself and my kids. It helps with detangling hair and helping the hair absorb the product. It’s best to get a facial steamer with an adjustable nozzle. Some KZbinrs recommend not to use the facial steamer on hair often. Now that my hair is hydrated, I use the facial steamer indirectly; it’s just on nearby just in case I need extra moisture.

[@inkasaraswati7625]

You're a gold mine for low porosity protein sensitive hair. I'm still figuring things out, especially since protein free products are extremely rare where I live, but thanks for the knowledge.

[@IydaChristopher]

Thank you so much for your kinds words, I really appreciate it and I am happy to assist! All you need to do is find a few protein free products and just keep using them until you retain enough moisture or have you ever considered creating your own protein free products or even DIYs 😁

[@inkasaraswati7625]

@@IydaChristopher I am in fact planning a DIY based on your video about oils for low porosity protein sensitive hair!

[@autobotdiva9268]

agreed. hydrolyzed wheat protein is safe. rosemary mint is low porosity best friend!

[@Sloppyjoey1]

Our hair is almost identical but I found that my secret weapon to slip in protein is to actually use a shampoo with protein. At first I thought it was counter-intuitive to use something stripping with protein but it dawned on me that the cleansing and rinsing process of shampooing could actually prevent too much protein deposit.

[@IydaChristopher]

Wow that is impressive, I really like that analysis and I’m gonna try it next! It’s funny because I avoid shampoos with protein the most because I’ve had some pretty bad experiences in the past where I noticed that I would get the worst protein overload from shampoos so I haven’t tried ever since and that was probably 2-3 years ago 🤭 but I think I have to revisit it because now that my hair needs a bit more protein than before, that might even be a shampoo/prepoo/protein treatment in one product 😀 after years of being natural, I’m all about simplifying my hair routine 😅☺️

[@Sloppyjoey1]

@@IydaChristopher I swear by it! You unintentionally gave me the idea too! You once said "I can only used Eco Styler a couple times before getting overload" and by trying Olaplex and fresh Aloe as prepoo's without overload. It instantly clicked in my head that protein's probably easier to manage at the cleansing steps hence Bond Curl / Olaplex etc. And since shampoo's are meant to clean and only leave trace ingredients behind I gave it a shot. I would bet my bottom dollar on the Design Essentials Almond & Avocado shampoo. I have Coarse 4A low porosity / protein sensitive Eritrean hair lol

[@anndeecosita3586]

Your hair looks gorgeous. I’m low porosity and protein sensitive. I only use protein when my hair tells me I need to. coconut oil and aloe vera tend to be problematic for my hair.

[@CactusLadyCreation]

This is so helpful!!!! I think my hair used to be REALLY protein sensitive when I lived in a colder climate and was using so many proteins in my hair products and had no idea that they even had proteins 😆. To top it off I was doing so many wash and gos and so my hair stayed the same length for years because of all of this. My hair was so hard and tough, and was really difficult to detangle. But, over the last couple of years- living in a warmer climate again, leaving my hair in a lot more protective styles, and using barely any protein in my hair care products - it has been growing so much! When you said your hair curl pattern was not as defined as it used to be - that's exactly what I've been experiencing lately! I'll have to try introducing a bit more proteins into my routine again. Thanks so much!

[@walaaalmallahi9484]

I have low porosity hair as well, Your channel is the main like resource to me. Your videos are so informative I like the way you explain things! Keep going pretty

[@gladyswjsadvocacy4gapelimi225]

Excellent upload. I anticipated incorporating protein during the cleanse phase however the proteins in As I Am Long & Luxe hydrating poo proved much to strong. I had to clarify with heat and follow with Mielle no protein DC with heat to reset. I trust this helps fellow healthy low porosity viewers.

[@victoriasvibesss]

Yes!!! I can relate with the as I am products!

[@kimmcfadden7679]

Since I've stopped using products that contain protein (like Cantu's leave-in creamy moisturizer in the jar), my hair has gotten softer more moist & I have less single strand knots. At this point I probably won't use anything that contains protein because my hair doesn't get mushy with the regimen I'm using now. I was using aloe vera in my DIY refresher spray and once I took that out of the mix it's been a game changer! I know aloe vera is not a protein but it mimics a protein so it does not work for me but in the past I've used flaxseed is not a protein either but it mimics protein like properties but I haven't had any problem with that. I love the slip it gives my hair.

[@victoriasvibesss]

Yes!!! I've had a similar feeling with aloe in my hair and thought I was the only one!

[@joslinqubti94]

Finalllllllly !!!!!!! Somebody mentioned the reason why I am suffering with my hair !!!!!!!!!! a product is good for three times then it becomes soo bad !!!! how is that possible !!!!!!! ?????? now I knew the reason from you !!!!! Thanks sooo much sweet lyda !!! Love You

[@lucyloo8965]

Your videos are SO HELPFUL and i really appreciate more than words can describe how you get to the point and make your entire video about the title rather than random info or promoting other videos!!!! *virtual huggggg!!!! thanks girl!

[@mharakarmnx8526]

Try blending arugula with yogurt it's good for low porosity and I think u should start making ur own products u will help lots of people

[@islandview4385]

Thank you for being so intelligent 😊 and thank you for clarifying that. Very informative God bless you.

[@nadinengan4714]

Thanks sooo much for this video!!! This was really good and packed with so much knowledge! It has answered so many of my questions because I am struggling with moisture overload right now too, but I feel better prepared to try and fix it

[@spreadthemessage15]

Sooo helpful! Thank you. Your hair is so beautiful by the way 💓💓

[@FitBabe]

Just found your channel because of my current battle with protein overload! I’m trying to get my hair back to normal and I found this video to be super helpful. I’m now looking for really good protein free products though it can be a little tricky spotting ALL of the proteins and the different names they can be listed under.

[@iknow9894]

This is exactly what I needed to see. Everything I am using has protein. I need to find a balance. My hair needs to retain moisture.

[@IydaChristopher]

I’m happy to hear that! I find that most people need protein often and that’s why it’s in almost every product but luckily there are much more protein free options available out there in the natural hair care market to choose from! Check out my favorite protein free hair products to check out! ❤️

[@chiamakamicheal06]

Hi Iyda, thank you so much for your video(Natural hair types & tips), it has helped me a lot figure out my hair type and what my hair actually needs. It has helped me retain so much length. I have a 4C, Coarse, high density, low porous, protein sensitive hair type. I still have a hard time figuring out the right products to use because my hair is really protein sensitive. Coconut oil and aloe vera juice stiffens my hair even when in products and in the smallest amount. My Hair do not like oils and heavy butters. Please can you recommend a moisturizing deep conditioner and others products that will help moisturize and hydrate my hair. My hair is always kept hidden because it is dry and brittle. Thank you.

[@PreciousOne777]

I'm at my wits end with my hair when it comes to moisture. I realized my hair doesn't like aloe vera and products with coconut oil in it (recently figured out when I eliminated it my hair had more moisture).I can't find a rinse out conditioner without both of those... Now I just figured I will just go with my deep conditioner until I run across one that I can use. The long hours researching products was wearing me out! It likes light protein once a month, clay wash (clarify once a month), and no aloe vera or coconut oil... Why my hair have to be so special! lol

[@nourhammouri3961]

If you're looking for a moisturizing rinse-out conditioner, I would recommend the Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Conditioner. It doesn't make your hair as moisturized as a moisturizing deep conditioner would, but for a rinse-out conditioner, it's pretty good. If you're okay with using one with silicone, you can also try the Giovanni 2Chic Ultra-Moist Conditioner, but be sure to rinse out the silicone the next wash day with a clarifying shampoo/clay. I'm not sure if you're asking for light protein rinse-out conditioner suggestions, but if you are, I'm afraid I don't have any because I've never tried purchasing one after I saw how my hair reacts to protein, as well as aloe vera and coconut oil in the products (my hair HATES them). I suggest you include protein through treatments instead of during the conditioning stage of your wash day. These types of treatments have proteins that are small enough to penetrate the hair (like hydrolyzed proteins and amino acids), and it's unlikely you will find them in conditioners because most conditioners contain larger proteins and/or coconut oil and aloe vera. I've heard some great things about the APHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (contains smaller proteins your hair will be able to absorb + cheaper than many other brands). However, don't forget to use a moisturizing PROTEIN-FREE deep conditioner right after using it, if you decide to try it out; many people with low porosity and/or protein sensitive hair, don't do this step and complain about protein overload afterward. I hope this helps!

[@PreciousOne777]

@@nourhammouri3961 Thanks for the suggestions, but my hair is protein sensitive too. ...and silicones dry it out. Yeah I know... I found something that works, but the shipping is super slow. I've got a solution for that!😉

[@IydaChristopher]

I agree with Nour Hammouri 100% below! ❤️

[@IydaChristopher]

Great job at explaining! Thank you! 😊

[@debbieventimiglia2216]

Try a shampoo and conditioner with hydraulonic acid in it, it made my long wavy hair so bouncey, it holds 100 times it's weight in moisture

[@simonex5572]

Many Black people think they have low porosity hair based on a strand test that really test the density on a basic level.I remember buying all these moisture products that did nothing for my hair.I then changed to products that is supposedly for high porosity and my hair thrived. Our hair is made up of protein as well .Many Black women had a bad natural hair because they allowed people to tell them that protein is the enemy.

[@kimyattacollins5004]

Do you still use the fenugreek powder paste for your protein treatments?

[@LaToyaSimone]

Thank you for this! Still learning about protein. I guess how I am taking care of my hair is working because I’m a bit under brastrap length. I try to keep products that work for me and if my hair doesn’t feel right the moment I put it on my hair, I donate the products to family lol so far so good

[@shantricest.julian2751]

Hey Iyda!!! Our hair is exactly the same!. LOL! I know I say that all the time, but it's true! I've gone through the exact same trials and errors and I mean EXACTLY! Except 1.. my hair loves aloe.. LOL!. Your advice is right on point with everything I've experienced as well. Keep posting these videos, they are soo accurate! Have an awesome week! 😉

[@IydaChristopher]

You are so awesome Shantrice! Your comments always confirm that I am on point and on the right track! ♥️ Your comments always brighten my day, thank you for being you! God Bless.

[@misslori9725]

Would you say protein treatments are good for people that use how dryers or heat brushes?

[@tejackson5225]

Thank you. Very good vid.

[@Cocochantelle]

I appreciate this video. My hair is proteins sensitive as well but it’s in this weird spot where I can’t tell if it needs moisture or protein. I usually use the aphogee 2 minute keratin conditioner for my protein treatment bc it’s minimal protein. But lately that hasn’t been making my hair feel the way it normally does. I’m thinking maybe I need a stronger protein treatment like you said. Do you have any recommendations of stronger ones you like?

[@IydaChristopher]

Thank you! I like the TGIN Miracle RepaiRx Curl Protein Reconstructor because it's stronger than the other light protein treatments but not too strong where it will make your hair feel hard and/or dry! And I also like making a fenugreek paste to add to a moisturizing deep conditioner which turns into a great protein treatment as well. ( I can't use the fenugreek paste on it's own because it has too much protein in it and I immediately get protein overload). I have some videos on it if you want more details, hope this helps! ❤️

[@specialkd5365]

Had a similar story except I didn't stop using protein, after my protein overload was resolved, I started back using a protein moisture balance conditioner once a month. I haven't had to really do a full protein treatment.

[@IydaChristopher]

Wow that's awesome, thanks for sharing! Do you mind sharing the name of the protein moisture balance conditioner you use? I agree I would rather do that than incorporate protein treatments! ❤️

[@specialkd5365]

@@IydaChristopher Miche Beauty Protein/Moisture Balance DC

[@larimarfondeur7847]

what about doing a formaldehyde free keratin treatment?

[@victoriasvibesss]

Wow, I've never related so much to everyone in a comment section in my life.

[@heesoxulah642]

Hii , İyda want ti ask you , I have same hair texture like you so I want to buy the co wash of purify me Aunt Jackie's.just want to know your thoughts about it?make sure before I get it

[@IydaChristopher]

Hello Nima! I don’t cowash my hair so that’s why I haven’t had the chance to try it out, however, I would highly recommend you give it a try because it may work well for your hair if your hair typically likes cowashes! I am a huge fan of Aunt Jackie’s products and love their shampoo, conditioners, gels, butters, foams and stylers ❤️ Keep me posted if you try it out 😁

[@francinemaultsby4727]

Can you show what protein products you use

[@IydaChristopher]

I definitely will be doing my favorite products with protein video very soon but I do have videos on my channel sharing my my favorite protein treatments for now ❤️

[@IydaChristopher]

But to be honest I don’t have much and I’m still trying out some products but I can also do a short quick video of a few products soon ❤️

[@amysonny1557]

BEAUTIFUL HAIRE

[@nikkik3263]

Coconut oil doesn't work for me either

[@aradikas8811]

Actually even tho i have low porosity hair, i still couldn't handle amino acids and hydrolyzed soy protein

[@IydaChristopher]

How long have you been natural and how long is your hair? Also, do you use other proteins in your haircare routine?

[@aradikas8811]

@@IydaChristopher i have virgin hair of 2c to 3a type. I don't exactly follow the cg styling method, but all my products are cg friendly and have worked wonders on me. But products with decent protein levels haven't worked well. Mid length hair.

[@IydaChristopher]

@@aradikas8811 Is your hair texture coarse, medium or fine and is your hair healthy?

[@aradikas8811]

@@IydaChristopher mine is medium and is decently healthy

[@IydaChristopher]

@@aradikas8811 Are you sure you don't have protein overload from using products with other proteins?

[@Talkwithdulci]

girl my hair hates aloe Vera, I am very sensitive to it.

[@mamabear1237]

Need makeup routine😍

[@zintlelakshmimoss8709]

You and your hair ❤🤗🤗

[@SeremenOdion-ty3lj]

She’s beyond Gorgeous

[@margaretiwegbu2214]

❤🙏

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

Wow now I know what NOT to use.....thanks!!!

[@kirstenl07]

Thankyou so much for this video because I was researching the whole day whether you can use products with minimal amounts of coconut oil on low porosity hair and couldn't find an answer. People were also saying it's a protein and I didn't believe that but the amount of misinformation products is so annoying and frustrating. So thankyou for this because It's also taught me using products with a minimal amount of coconut oil may or may not work for my hair but i'm just going to test it out and see now that I know that it can work and is safe for many people with low porosity hair. I'm now going to buy the As I Am classic leave in conditioner I think but i'm going to check how much coconut oil is in it and check to find out all the other ingredients.