Do I need More protein???

Hey everyone!! I have a question about protein-which ones I should use and how often.
So, I have 3b-3c hair and my strands are very fine. I have low porosity as well. My hair is completely natural-no chemicals or dyes, and I don't use heat on it at all. I co-wash twice a week, and I pre-poo with coconut oil overnight. I have also started the LOC method to keep my hair moisturized. I used to detangle impatiently in the shower with a wide tooth comb, but have been finger detangling for a couple of weeks now, because I want to retain as much length as possible. I've noticed that I am not shedding as much, but I think my hair is breaking off because I noticed not just a few strands, but what seemed like a whole curl here and there. I read that because I don't use heat or chemicals, a light protein treatment once a month is best. Now I,m wondering if the breakage means I should use it more often? Maybe because my strands are fine I need something a little stronger? If anyone can give some advice and recommendations, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Samantha
So, I have 3b-3c hair and my strands are very fine. I have low porosity as well. My hair is completely natural-no chemicals or dyes, and I don't use heat on it at all. I co-wash twice a week, and I pre-poo with coconut oil overnight. I have also started the LOC method to keep my hair moisturized. I used to detangle impatiently in the shower with a wide tooth comb, but have been finger detangling for a couple of weeks now, because I want to retain as much length as possible. I've noticed that I am not shedding as much, but I think my hair is breaking off because I noticed not just a few strands, but what seemed like a whole curl here and there. I read that because I don't use heat or chemicals, a light protein treatment once a month is best. Now I,m wondering if the breakage means I should use it more often? Maybe because my strands are fine I need something a little stronger? If anyone can give some advice and recommendations, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Samantha
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To give you some background: I've straightened my hair once in the last 15 months, have been strictly finger detangling for the last few weeks but really I comb detangled very infrequently before, and even when relaxed I was all about healthy hair practice. Now I'm learning more about my properties and why certain products do/didn't work for me.
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Shampoo: Curl's Creamy Curl Cleanser or clarifying shampoo when needed.
Co-wash: Curl's coconut curlada
Deep Condition: Experimenting in the kitchen
oil: flaxseed and coconut for treatments
Styler: Tresemme conditioner, alone or mixed together with aloe vera gel
Sealer: aloe vera juice
If it doesn't work then avoid it.
I tend to use normal conditioners with protein in it rather than protein deep conditioners as even when I dyed my hair I found they were too much for my fine stranded and low density hair.
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Suave, V05, GF Go clean gel, ACV rinses, CO, and Gelatine PT.
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Supplements do not substitute for a healthy balanced diet. Any regime should be tailored to the individual not randomly aimed at vanity/ aesthetics (hair). You should consider your diet, physical activity levels, age/ gender, health issues, medication etc and use supplements to plug any unavoidable gaps. Micronutrients work synergistically and in opposition, you can do more harm than good upsetting the delicate balance needed for health.
CO-wash: Inecto coconut/ Elvive Volume Collagen
Treatments: Komaza Care Matani, coconut/ sweet almond/ fractionated coconut oils, Hairveda Sitrinillah
Leave in: Fructis Sleek & Shine (old), Gliss Ultimate Volume, various Elvive
Styler: Umberto Giannini jelly, Au Naturale styling gelee
Flour sack towel, pixie diffuse or air dry.
Experimenting with: benign neglect
I will do the hair analysis, thanks. I do eat healthy and exercise regularly, and I have no health issues. I also believe in taking care of the whole person, so I understand what your saying. In my case, I would safely assume that it is my haircare routine because I do not neglect to take care of my health.