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Oh no sorry to hear that. Tbh if your hair is doing ok then it’s fine but the only problem with these things is the damage creeps up on you so you spot it too late. If you ever think of trying protein again maybe start by trying leave in conditioners that contain protein then build up from there to protein treatments. But the protein that I use I don’t think I’ve seen a bad review about it yet. It’s from healthyhairstudios and @greenbeauty has a similar one which I haven’t used myself but seems to have really good reviews. A really good mild protein treatment I love is by @equibotanics but I will make a video sharing more Do you mind sharing how you ended with protein overload? How often were you doing the treatments? Also which protein treatments have you tried?

Hi ! I am just wondering what products you used and what type of proteins since their are many types used in conditioners. Thanks!

I had the same issue 3 years ago using the wrong products, but a light bulb came on and I figured it out--there needs to be a balance of protein and moisture incorporated simultaneously each wash day. For instance wash day is due and you are starting a new regimen where you need to incorporate a protein and moisture balance regimen. This wash day you may do a regular wash day, that is a simple wash and deep condition routine, so you will use two shampoos (one is a clarifier and the second is a moisture replenisher) and a deep conditioner ie. Design essentials oat protein & henna (clarifier) honey Creme (moisture replenisher) and rosemary and mint (deep conditioner). You rinse, apply styling products, and style --done! Three weeks pass by--your wash day is due again, this time you want to focus on a protein treatment so you will incorporate a sulfate free shampoo which has more moisturizing ingredients and one protein Ingredient “hydrolyzed wheat” ie. Design essentials almond & avocado, and a simple rinse out conditioner also by design essentials which is the almond and avocado conditioner, which also focuses on moisture-- (rinse out first before applying the treatment to avoid overlapping conditioners) and then the protein treatment, which is the design essentials vitamin restore use half of the bottle mixed well in half of a jar of the design essentials almond butter deep conditioner, (you want to do equal parts of protein and deep conditioner [1/2 and 1/2] leave in for 15 to 30 minutes--rinse, apply styling products, style--and done! You will do this routine simultaneously each wash day. On protein treatment day, you want to go mild with the shampoo and conditioner that is more moisture focused because this treatment can dry the hair out if used with sulfate products. You will definitely need a calendar to keep track of this routine though. I hope this helps. You don’t have to use design essentials but I do, because I love how it saved my hair from breakage but you can use whatever works for you. 😊

You are wise for listening to your hair. Not everyone needs protein treatments. Especially if you have low porosity. Curlier hair means you have more protein in it.

On the other hand, my hair started falling out terribly, reduced in volume and length all because of lack of protein, it all started when I began listening to these influencers and the SM that protein would break your hair and alladat. My hair should've been down my back by now but I'm still at shoulder length all because I stopped using my rice water every wash day. I'm slowly regaining all the wasted years of hair breakage as I have reintroduced my protein treatment back into my regimen. Never going back.

This is true. I also did it for a little while but wasn’t consistent with it 🙈

Very true, thanks for sharing

I do the same but I use more sections. I realized that different part of my hair needs specific parts. The sides ( 2 sides behind my ears), my crown needs 3 parts, it's my thickest part and it used to always break, now it does not. Then the front and the back does not seem to need any special care but I part them as well

So true!

Love this! Glad you’ve found a routine that works for you and yes I also think it’s the moisture balance that most people are missing in their routine

This is great! Please keep me updated. I’m currently trying to regain thickness in my hair as my hair fell out from a brief sickness (was unwell for 3days with a stomach flu) right after filming this video 😅 so will be sharing more videos of what I’m doing to get results. Thanks for watching 😊

Yes! I’ve been using henna masks and Henna hair tea on my high porosity, fine but course strands. So far, I think it’s been very beneficial with making my hair strong.

I’m glad 😊and Thank you for watching

My hair hates products with protein. There is a negative reaction immediately; especially rice water. I just make sure it has moisture and hydration.

@TTee203 I hear you but I don’t think rice water is protein though. I maybe wrong but I think it’s just starch and whatever other minerals it may have.

Thank you! And yes will do just that . Thank you for watching 😊

Oh heyyy , that’s great that you’ve found a protein treatment that works for you! I haven’t tried the aphogee 2 step protein treatment. Maybe one day but I’ve heard horror stories so just stayed away all these years😅

@@LimitlessBloom stay away from the aphogee two step treatment. It broke my hair . Can’t wait for more content from you!

​​@LimitlessBloom Hi, actually I have used it and my hair loves it, especiallyif you use heat..

@@HereDiianas oh ok that’s good to know. I do use heat every couple of months so definitely on the to try list one day. Currently have a hair goal as my hair fell out again after a recent sickness so using the products I already have and know my hair loves till it fully recovers .

@@NinthJewel hopefully it works for me when I do try it eventually fingers crossed. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience 💕

Yeah I definitely understand that. At least you use protein in small quantities which isn’t bad. It’s when people totally cut it out of their routine that I believe can be quite damaging. Thanks for watching & sharing your experience

Awww so sorry to hear this. Stress is literally the worst. Have you tried anything for the thinning?

@LimitlessBloom Thank you for replying back 🙂. I have tried almost everything. I am using Amla, Neem, and Moringa masks. I am using tea rinses. I just started using Follicle Stimulating Growth Drops from Curl House Hair Restoration. I am also taking Bee Pollen as a supplement for hair growth. I tried onion juice twice, but the smell just was too much 😩.

@@loisevora2717 my pleasure! That’s great. Do you find that Ayurveda herbs help at all? Do you do scalp massages with hair growth oils? Recently started following this Indian lady on here. She’s “home treats with Sara” and she shares a lot of remedies you can try if you haven’t already. I’m planning to incorporate indigo oil in my routine. Heard it’s great for hair growth.

@LimitlessBloom Thank you 🙂. I will check out her videos. I believe that Amla powder has helped. I also do DIY's with Nettle in it. I think if it was not for the Amla powder and Nettle plus prayer, I would not have any hair on the top of my head.

​@@loisevora2717Diet is the ultimate when it comes to hair and overall health... Consume more water, fruit and vegetables daily helps the best with caring for hair... You definitely have to look at what you eating and cut out processed foods (most are full of junk ingredients)... Also, pay attention to what utensils, plates, bowls and deodorants you are using. A lot of ppl suffer from high metal overload from those products and that affects overall health including hair...

Oh thank you for this tip. Will try it next washday 😊

I’m glad 😌

Definitely agree. There’s no one size fits all

Yes I agree and have had all that you’ve mentioned done. I Take vitamin D and multivitamins ( when I remember 🥲). Also gone through pregnancy + postpartum twice since then so it’s ongoing. I lost hair again in the same places recently after filming this video 😅 (but not so much as before ) and this time it was a result of a recent stomach flu that struck my family. I was only unwell for 3 days but couldn’t eat or drink anything without everything coming back out. So will be growing it out again 😅

Hi, please check her website for stockists - www.healthyhairstudio.co.uk/pages/stockist Here's a video where i recommend some of my favourite deep conditioners for protein moisture balance. short version - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_t_OlA5FIhg.html long version - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6t9m3oMOf1Y.html

Thanks a lot, sis🙏

I’m assuming yes to a protein treatment recommendations video?

Yesss this was my problem too! I love fresh ends so was cutting more frequently than necessary. Had a major trim in January this year and dusted my ends twice. It’s been soo hard trying to cut so much of it 😅.

Oh ok, what deep conditioner do you use?

@@LimitlessBloom I rotate between shea moisture manuka honey; aunt Jackie's coco repair; queen helene cholesterol treatment. This is my favorite part of wash day. And I always sit under the heating cap.

Ok will do 😊

Yes that’s important for a balanced diet and the hair that is about to grow out your scalp but it’s not going to replenish the protein that is lost from your hair through wear and tear once it’s already grown out your scalp. This is like saying because our bodies is made up of 60% of water so I will not drink water and just depend on the water in my body. You will suffer because although the body is made of water , you still need to replenish that water to stay healthy and alive. I’m making a more detailed video on the topic which I think might help.

Thanks for sharing. I used to do this with avocado but I don’t anymore. I now use hydrolysed protein which gives me better results. I have a few videos talking about this

So the protein treatment I use is called Protein Defence and it’s by Healthy Hair Studios. www.healthyhairstudio.co.uk/products/protein-defence-1?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6KunBhDxARIsAKFUGs9HOWyjU4SgjTsKOqs05pFQkuA0J62t7uaYB7OrDSlo49MJY-eMJPMaAjD-EALw_wcB I mix a little Amla and fenugreek powder into the treatment as it’s a lazy way to incorporate Ayurveda into my routine. Doing this once a month will strengthen your hair even without the Ayurveda herbs

Amla, fenugreek, Bhringraj, Bhrami, horsetail herb, Black seed ,Jatamansi, shakaiki , indigo herb just to mention a few. The first 6 are quite easy to find and use for beginners. You don’t have to try all at once. One or 2 is ok. I like Amla and fenugreek as they are easy to use . Let me know how you get on ☺️

Try Henna Sooq, she has different mixes of herbs@@LimitlessBloom

Oh yes also check curly proverbs and Shea butter cottage too

Hi lovely, I’ve explained it all in this video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6t9m3oMOf1Y.htmlsi=6aPpMYSE_uQnGHfq Watch it and let me know if you have any further questions 😊

Thank you and welcome ☺️

I bought the fenugreek powder so I just add the powder to my conditioner. For my hair teas However I use the fenugreek seeds. I boil it in water with other herbs then let it cool and use the tea in my spray bottle. I keep it in the fridge for a week. Let me know if this answered your question 😊

@@LimitlessBloom thank you 😊

Thank you! Love that you love your greys 😍. Not a lot of people do. In regards to which herbs colour the hair, I only know of henna and indigo.most of the Other herbs claim to reverse premature greying if it’s not caused by genetics so there’s that too. Examples are Bhrami, bhringraj, curry leaves, hibiscus, triphala , fenugreek etc check this website for the details vedix.com/blogs/articles/premature-greying-of-hair-causes-and-treatment#:~:text=Amla%20is%20known%20to%20be,curry%20leaves%20in%20coconut%20oil

@@LimitlessBloom Thank you! I truly appreciate the feedback.🌺

You’re welcome ☺️

@@LimitlessBloom btw, I ordered the Protein Defense. Looking forward to trying it.🌺

Use cassia instead of henna if you do not want to stain the greys.

Hi I break it all down in this video so have a watch when you get a minute- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6t9m3oMOf1Y.htmlsi=JIB6BKnFvR189d_u Use the time stamps in the description box to go straight to the section where I discuss this topic

Yes I do blowouts every so often with heat protectant. Straightened only once in 12 years

Yeah ,over time but not intentionally. I just trimmed/cut as and when I wanted to. I didnt feel the need for a hair cut at the time since the hair fall was not due to damaged hair. However I was very scissor happy between 2020 and 2023 lol I'm always chasing a nice shape and fresh ends (I cut my hair about 5 times during this time) but this year I have only dusted twice since I'm focusing on length retention. Sadly though my hair fell out yet again after filming this video due to a brief sickness so I will take you guys on the journey to growing it back if people are interested. It basically fell out in the same places lol I can laugh now but i was low key really sad cos i was loving all the progress I had made. oh well

Yes in terms of styling and manipulation but you still need certain treatments

Then don’t watch! Good bye✌🏾

You cant expect beautiful long healthy hair without putting focus on your overall health. Wishing you to see the benefit eventually 🙂

Thank you! You have more patience than I do cos I don’t have none for people like this🙄. Definitely a comment they could have kept to themself🙈. People’s hair may fall out when they are sick or stressed for a reason. Our hair isn’t hanging in the air but attached to the body and it needs nutrients first and foremost to grow before any topical products/ treatments 😮

@LimitlessBloom Well said and couldn't agree more! 👏🏽 You're making a tremendous impact on people's lifes by sharing your advice and journey. Some are just not ready to make the changes that are necessary and will offer unkind comments. Oh well, their loss! Everyone else clicks on your videos and follows your channel because what you share is invaluable. Please, keep sharing for the rest of us 🙏🏽😁🥰

@nassiraaustin6724 thank you so much for your support! It really goes a long way 💕

Oh no! Do you know what caused the breakage? I recently caught stomach flu (diarrhoea & vomiting) from my kids and was sick for 3 days and as a result my hair fell out again just as in the thumbnail. Couldn’t keep anything down for 3 days apart from 1 piece of cracker and an orange 😫This happened a few weeks after filming this video 🥲So we’re back to square 1. Was so upset cos I loved the progress I had made. Will make another video sharing how I plan to improve the thickness again so we can do it together 💪🏾

@LimitlessBloom I can't really pinpoint the reason for the breakage. It could have been being stressed, having had covid two times, having a ponytail, etc. Previously, in 2022, my family and I were homeless. It could have been from washing my hair in different hotels. The last time the nape of my hair broke off was because I was permed and I had braids. When I took my braids out, the back of my hair was short and everywhere else broke off too. I guess the nape of my hair is just sensitive. But, yes, we will get it back!

@neana9597 wow so sorry to hear that. You’ve been through a lot so it’s likely a combination of everything.