Protein and Your Hair: How important is it ???

Hello Lovelies !
 So I've noticed that alot of naturals are unsure if their hair needs protein or how much protein and how often. The simple answer is Natural Hair does need protein. In order for your hair to be healthy you need to maintain the perfect balance between Moisture and protein. We can think of the hair shaft itself as a build up of links of deposited protein from the follicle. After a while of being exposed protein can not be replenished from the follicle  we have to do it ourselves. One very important tip I can give that I personally stick to and I can honestly say it helps is to do a protein treatment at least once a month. However. Be careful because too much protein dries out the hair shaft, so to combat that follow up a protein treatment with a moisture treatment. I do my protein treatment and moisture treatments twice a month alternately this way I maintain the strength of my hair as well as keeping the moisture.

Here are my favorite Home made Protein and moisture treatments I got them straight from the net and Ive been using them for years

Mayonnaise and avocado Protein Treatment:

                                                       

Mayonnaise is made of oil and egg so it’s very moisturizing for hair. The high-fat content of avocados makes hair less dry and prone to breakage. You'll need two tbsp mayonnaise ( i get the fully fatty ones not the reduced fat ) and 1  avocado (or pear for the Jamaicans) and two tea spoons of your favorite essential oil mine is coconut oil. mix all the ingredients in a bowl until creamy. Apply this homemade conditioner through your hair concentrating on the ends. For even distribution, use a wide tooth comb.Cover with a cap and walk around the house clean or watch TV for about 30 mins or sit under a dryer for 10-30 then follow your regular wash routine. 

Coconut Honey Oil Mask

1/2 can of coconut milk ( freeze the rest) 

5 table spoons of honey 

   *sometimes i sneak an avacado or a banana to thicken it up 

 

mix it together apply to your hair leave it in for 30 mins or ssit under a dryer for 10-30 mins. Follow up with your normal wash routine. 

Hope the post helped Guys ! Let me know if you try one of these and what your results are 

Sincerely Kinky Koily Kurly ♥