Signs Of Protein Overload + How To Fix It | HeyLayah 

i cant imagine not having the internet for times like this. I've never thought about protein overload but it all matches up when i saw the signs. I was going crazy! I was so upset with the condition of my hair! on the way to fixing this and making my curls healthy!

I could cry from relief 😭 I've not used heat on my hair for 4months and looked after it by using hair friendly products yet it felt and looked fried! I couldn't understand why 😣 thank you so much!!!! My hair is up to my hips and I thought I was going to have to chop it all off !!!!

This video absolutely saved my strands!!! I couldn’t figure out for the life of me why my curls felt and looked like straw 😭 after one wash and proper style with your techniques my hair looks 1000x better than before.

STAY AWAY FROM COCONUT OIL!!! it ruined my hair within 4 uses :(

Thank you. I think I got protein overload, because one part of my hair in the front went from soft silky natural curls to looking and feeling like a cotton ball and a brillo pad had a baby.

Oh lord I think I used too much protein and I’m experiencing the excess shedding. It’s scary!!!

I just wish that I have realize that was protein overload earlier :( now I have less hair :(

Thank you for this! My hair started shedding heavily a few days ago and I've been panicking. Time to clarify and moisturize!

I’ve noticed when my hair is protein overloaded my curls will be stiff, look like my ends are fried, even after conditioning my hair is insanely knotted up and although my curls will still curl the same they will flat and become a huge frizzy mess within a few hours 😩😩 (currently dealing with this rn)

great video!! thanks for the info... I just recently realized that I am going through protein overload after doing a protein treatment because I was dealing with moisture overload. Biggest mistake I've ever made! I am going to try some of the things you mentioned and hope I can get over this ASAP! *fingers crossed*

As you listed out the signs of overload I kept nodding. I realised this two months ago and stopped using those products. Thanks for confirming my suspicions

I just automatically like ur videos before I even watch them 💗💞💞

Thanks for these helpful tips sis🤗

yess this video has all the information i needed... thankx buddy

Love all your great tips. I would also love to know what products you used to bring your hair back to life again?

Black rice jacked me up too. Honey & avocado helped me.im going to use honey avocado and aloe Vera as a overnight mask. I’m trying to find the most moisturizing products. Olaplex #3 almost instantly stoped my breakage but trying to make sure it’s severely moisturized before I get my protective style

Crazy part is I’m experiencing all 5 signs

A protein free deep conditioner and protein free products if you have protein overload. Mielle and TGIN make a great one.

I know this is 2 years old but this is what I needed to see because I’m currently suffering Protein overload. Thank you!!

Dealing with this now!!! My hair was mushy, then my curls would be crispy and hard.curls would not act right. I am now using all protein free products, and I can tell a difference.ive used suave clarifying shampoo and it really cleaned it.also use Jamaican black castor oil shampoo

Just suffered from this. I just shoved my leave in conditioner on, used a custard coupled with Blue Magic Indian hemp and i did mini twist. I don’t wanna see my hair for now 😑 what is worse is i also did henna treatment forgetting i had added a deep conditioner with protein in the mix 😭 My ends fell out like crazy.

I only have 3a curls and the past few months I've noticed my hair losses the curl in a few hours when I'm used to big plump shiny curls for days. It looks like I have heat damage but I haven't used heat in more than 3 years. My hair actually looks worse than when I started the curly journey (I used heat EVERYDAY then). My day 2 hair looks like day 5. I have a sneaking suspicion it was the coconut oil since it matches the dry strawlike time line. Thank you for this video I was freaking out thinking it was my gray hairs ruining my curl pattern and I'd just have to adjust.

Thank you for making this video! Although, I'm still kind of stuck and confused. I don't know if I have protein overload, moisture overload, need moisture, or need protein. I did the big chop on April 21 so now I have a twa. I don't know what my twa needs though. I was wondering if anyone could help me figure it out. The products that I usually use in my hair are Shea Moisture's Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo and conditioner along with the Mielle Organics Avocado daily moisturizer hair milk but I currently (very recently) am switching to Shea Moisture Low-Porosity Protein-Free Shampoo along with the Shea Moisture Curl and Shine conditioner and the Mielle Organics Protein-Free Mongongo oil conditioner which I use as a deep conditioner (I still use the Mielle Organic Avocado hair milk as a daily moisturizer). I switched products and most of them are protein-free because I was afraid that the reason why my hair is the way it is was because of protein and that I needed moisture, but now I'm really confused. I wash my hair once a week and have only used the new products once so far but I haven't used the shampoo yet though (because I ordered these off of Amazon and the shampoo didn't arrive yet so I replaced it with the Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo as a substitute haha). My twa has kind of been crunchy when dry, soft when wet, it has this strange almost (I think) frizz but it's like some hair sticking up straight. It stays like that when my hair is wet and dry. My twa is gets dry and kind of crunchy hours after moisturizing it with Mielle Organic Avocado hair milk that I use everyday. I also want to mention that I sleep with a satin head wrap at night. Does anyone know what I need and what is wrong with my hair? Here's a list of the products I use and my symptoms: PRODUCTS I USE IN MY HAIR -Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo -Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Conditioner -Mielle Organics Avocado Hair Milk NEW HAIR PRODUCTS I RECENTLY BOUGHT -Shea Moisture Low Porosity Protein-Free Shampoo -Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine Conditioner -Mielle Organics Protein-Free Hydrating Mongongo Oil Condtioner -Mielle Organics Avocado Hair Milk (I've only used these new products once so far though) SYMPTOMS -Hair feels kind of crunchy when dry, even hours after moisturizing with Mielle Organics Avocado Hair Milk - Is soft when wet though -Has that strange type of frizz like thing/ some hair always sticking up straight when wet and dry -I'm not sure if I should include this one but my twa curls aren't very defined either Thank you so much for reading this whole thing! If anyone has any advice, tips, or ideas please let me know. Have an amazing day! :)

I guess I’m protein sensitive because I only did one protein treatment and my hair went crazy

Great video

Thank you loved this video, This happen to me when I used rice water but I realize that I used it to much. I will try it again but less. Have you used Aloe Vera Juice?

Omg I think this happened to me when I got an aloe Vera treatment. They didn’t explain the process BUT I got under the dryer several times……it was okay the first few days but it started knotting and excessive shedding!!!! It’s been 5 months and several styles until this month I started a new regimen and I’ve noticed a good difference I just confirmed!!! I definitely will link your video on my hair channel because I’ve been recording the journey. 😩😩 but I’m glad I got this confirmation!

I've never had it before until recently (used to never do protein treatments even though I'm high porosity... Shame on me) actually I just got it yesterday and it was wash day.omg I thought I was gonna break my hair I just put it in a bun until my next wash day ( I wash every 3 days). I thought it was protein overload but wasn't sure. Thank you!

Thank you Delilah!

Hi what exact products did you use??

Thabk you so much I did a keratin treatment and I definitely got protein overload

Love you ..like I just want to hug you right now...save my hair sis

Has anyone found a way to regrow the hairs that shed? I got rid of the protein overload but my hair is thin now.

Hi Layah and Thank you for the tips! Question about not putting your hair in a bun to help lock in moisture? What if you twist it and put it in a bun wouldn't that be a protective style?

If I’ve already used a clarifying shampoo & used Miche deep conditioner & the hair is still having protein overload, is it safe to use a clarifying shampoo again the following week?

I know nobody has done something as stupid as this, but I was actually going to sleep with rice water in my hair, wrapped up. I wish I had done better and more extensive research. I started growing it out and noticed some thinning, shedding, dreading, etc. Not noticeable, but noticeable to me.

Which deep conditioner?

does olive oil fix protein overload?

I thought dying my hair lead me to this point when I was packing up the protein I lost elasticity COMPLETELY the ends of my hair - knots and knots Dry like the deserts split ends

Can you do a tutorial on this hairstyle?

I struggle with trying to find hair products with no protein 😔 I have 4b low porosity and it’s a STRUGGLE!!!

Ur Absolutely Right

I used henna treatment 2 times every week for a YEAR and didn't know that it is considered Protein treatment. Now I stopped it and I'm focusing on putting more oils, hair masks and serums when applying heat to my hair. But I really need to know how long will it take until my hair gets back to being lively, soft, tangles free and less breakage?

5:38 thumbs up for this reaction 😂❤️ seriously what are you doing!

This was really informative ♥️♥️

my curl pattern is completely ruined. it doesn’t curl like it used to anymore now it has no pattern. it’s dry, stiff, i never had so much shedding before in my entire life and i don’t know what to do. i was told to cut my hair and let it grow back naturally and i don’t know what to do.

Omg thank you

I take supplement, I didn't now about this,my hair matter easy, I steam my hair with protective hair style also Thalop,and Karkar it keep my hair moisture

Can you list the products you used to revive your hair Shampoo Conditioner and Moisturizer? Please and Thank you

What about hydrolyzed vegetable oil, is that a protein?

Lord I’m glad my suspicion is more than likely true because I’m like where did my curl pattern go. I knew something was up. I’m on the road to recovery. Wearing wigs for the duration.

Smh now imma be checking out the definition of ramen noodles 🤣🤣🤣 THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!

HeyLayah, I'm a first time viewer and I just came across your video today. I have been seeking a remedy and explanation for my current hair state. After watching your tutorial, I'm hopeful I have some resolve. I thought I was balancing my hair w/moisture and protein but, apparently, not. On a regular, when I try to run my fingers through my hair, it's a project. Like, there's zero slip! My fingers get caught up in my hair strands, no flow and it tangles terribly. I dont understand, my weekly hair wash routine, entails cleansing, conditioning, deep conditioning (with heat). Then, spritz it with Aphoghee Keratin & Green Tea Restructuring Treatment, layer it w/a leave-in, jelly/custard, styling lotion and oil. A few days later, my strands are dryer than I could imagine and sometimes soft, dry and mushy🙁. It's confusing to me, which is my overload. Moisture? or Protein? Please help me. Tell me what you think😓🙁

The rice water was too much for my hair. My hair broke off so bad!! I just got an hot-oil treatment last night…hopefully it works.

It’s scary. I just had it happen. I lost a lot of hair.

Any recommendations for shampoo / conditioner brands?

Oh Snap! TIMU- I hennaed my hair which is usually fine. HOWEVER...I didn't realise that the leave in I use a boat load of, has panthenol (protein) in and is number 5 in the list of ingredients. Breakage galore! 😭

I don’t wear weave in my hair so what should I do for protective styling ?

Could you still have protein over load with thin fine hair ? Do you still have to moisturizer

Aloe vera helps!

Can anyone recommend me some good affordable products for getting rid of this problem? Are shea moisture and herbal essence products good for moisturizing? My hairs pretty bad, dry and frizzy right now because of too much protein, but im not sure what the right products are.

I wish i would’ve tried harder Before doing a big chop

how do i know when im not suffering from protein overload anymore??Ive been deep conditioning with intense moisture for a while and using leave ins. I want to add some protein in my hair to stop the breakage a bit but im scared i still have it. pls respond

I just can’t win :( had hair done 9/25 it did nice for 2 weeks then I feel I over moisturized but now I’m protein overloaded :(. I lost more hair yesterday it was on a small ball but it’s more than I have lost in a long time. Help

Ugh 😩 im so confused

FYI... Aloe contains amino acids. Amino acids act like proteins. So if your hair is extra sensitive, aloe will dry your hair out.

Wish I seen this before cutting off all my hair. 😭

what are some deep conditioners that you would recommend that doesn't have any protein??

Trust me I’m experiencing all signs

nice

Thank you! Unfortunately I clarified my hair which was good but then noticed I put a conditioner in that had protein! Ugh the struggle. Starting over but also I color treat my roots too so when I deep condition with heat, I loose the color😖

I have virgin hair, one hair on my crown and front is basically STRAW

Rice water ruined my hair😔

omgggg it’s gotta be from the gel i’m using 😭😭

Does anyone know why strands of my hair are becoming straight? 😂😂 they’re just random strands all around that are just straight and hang down from my fro 😩

It was looking real ✨crispy✨

Pls Suggest a shampoo for this?

I’m not sure we can ever get through it for good? EVERYTHING has protein in it. It will be a constant battle until we ask for change. Even the so-called clarifiers have protein! Shea Moistures low porosity and Suave clarifying were the last two known low porosity friendly products, one discontinued altogether and the other added coconut.

Rice water and sulfur 8 was the devil for me, sorry,

wait I thought deep conditioners have protein in it?

ALOE VERA NUMBER ONE TO AVOID AT PROTEIN OVERLOAD!!!

you are so cute!!! :)

Aloe vera has protein

God is warning me about my protein overload

I honestly don’t understand what people mean when they say they encounter protein overload from things like rice water & coconut oil. Rice is a carb and coconut oil is a lipid. Where is the protein or imbalance coming from???

Dang I have been using protein hair products for years... but my hair is still thick and never breaks or dry out. idk but I am going to stop...right now😂

can silicones fix protein overload?