When should you apply a protein treatment?
To eliminate all confusion, protein treatments--especially deep treatments--should be done every 4 to 6 weeks. Protein treatments should be applied so sparingly for a couple of reasons, the first being that applying protein treatments too often can lead to protein overload causing breakage throughout the hair.
When should I use protein treatment on my hair?
Hair that is stringy, flat, or limp is a definite sign that your hair needs a protein treatment. Normally, hair should be pretty durable and full, so when it starts to droop, take notice. By adding protein back into the hair, you can revitalize your strands and get them to a healthier state.
Can I do a protein treatment and deep condition on the same day?
Avoid overdoing it on the protein—especially when not applying enough moisture in the form of regular, deep conditioning. You should always follow up protein treatments with moisturizing conditioners, preferably a deep conditioning treatment.
Should you do a protein treatment before or after color?
We recommend using the Two-Step Protein Treatment BEFORE coloring your hair. If your hair is porous it will form a protein matrix within the cortex which helps the hair retain color molecules for less color fading and shade shifting.
Do you wash your hair before or after a protein treatment?
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When can I wash my hair after protein treatment?
"Generally, you would leave a protein treatment on the hair for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing. Once rinsed, style as desired." In addition, it's always important to use products that complement this treatment.
Should I condition before protein treatment?
Protein conditioning treatments should be done after shampooing your hair (not co-washing) for best results. Using protein treatments too frequently can lead to moisture deficient hair which again leads to damage. Deep condition with a protein based conditioner as needed to regain moisture protein balance.
Can I use Olaplex 3 after a protein treatment?
The Olaplex process works while the chemical sits on your hair, because the treatment can be mixed into color. As your hair goes through the chemical change, the disulphide bonds are reformed faster and less breakage occurs. Protein treatments can be used in between your Olaplex treatments.
How can I tell if my hair needs protein?
So how can you tell if you need moisture or protein? The simplest option is to take a wet or dry strand of hair and gently stretch it. If it barely stretches and snaps, you need more moisture and might have too much protein. Also, if you brush your hair and strands fall out, you need protein.
Can I color my hair and do protein treatment in the same day?
The color will absorb better by your hair if applied before the protein treatment. I would avoid doing both of these things on the same day.” Vernon adds, “I'd also suggest, if you're covering grey hair, that it's better to opt for a color that's a couple of shades darker than the finished look that you want.
Should I condition my hair after a protein treatment?
Anytime you apply an intense protein treatment, you must follow up with a deeply moisturizing conditioner. Rutlin explains, "You cannot have one without the other. This is why you see some people have brittle and damaged hair.
How soon can you color hair after protein treatment?
According to professional hairstylists at the Aveda lifestyle salon, you can color your hair 2 weeks after a keratin treatment. Don't even try your luck before that!