Is it possible i need a protein

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• Jess the Mess Registered Users Posts: 5,844 Curl Neophyte

  May 2009

  WW is your hair fine or coarse?

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• elita Registered Users Posts: 402 Curl Neophyte

  May 2009

  Didn't you just have your hair colored? I just finished reading Struttswife's e-book and I think she recommends protein to close the cuticle after coloring, especially for fine hair. Let me see if I can find it for you.

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• wavy wonder Registered Users Posts: 3,061 Curl Neophyte

  May 2009

  My colorist just told me my hair was medium, not fine, not coarse.
  and yes Elita, I got my hair colored about 3 weeks ago.

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• elita Registered Users Posts: 402 Curl Neophyte

  May 2009

  :hello2:I found it! Lightening hair "blows holes in the cortex" Tiffany recommends one protein treatment for course hair and a "series of treatments" for fine fair after getting hair lightened. So 2 treatments in one week sounds about right for medium textured hair.
  
  Everyone's hair is different, so you should feel free to add protein whenever you think your hair needs it. Those with course hair tend to be protein sensitive and those with fine hair need lots of protein added, so medium texture is somewhere in the middle.

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• wavy wonder Registered Users Posts: 3,061 Curl Neophyte

  May 2009

  thanks soooo much Elita!!!:)

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• elita Registered Users Posts: 402 Curl Neophyte

  May 2009

  You're welcome! You should really read her book. It's only $10 and is a good reference.
  She lists all the common ingredients and what category they are (protein, silicone, emollient, humectant, etc). There's also a chart on what types of ingredients to use for different hair types (based on porosity and texture). When I have time, I want to go through all my products and make a spreadsheet of the ingredient categories.

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• wavy wonder Registered Users Posts: 3,061 Curl Neophyte

  May 2009

  cool. I will order it. I've just been procrastinating;) but it sounds like it would really help me out:cheers:

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