Is my hair dry or protein overload?

Simply put, if your hair breaks easily, has an unusually dry/brittle texture, and you have experienced heavy shedding - then you know something is up. On the other end of the spectrum, if your hair is stringy, limp or has an unwelcome droop to it, you could be in need of a protein treatment.

How do you tell if your hair is dry or has too much protein?

Your hair may look and feel dry, brittle, dull, and stiff. If you take a closer look at your hair, protein overload may also cause split ends and breakage. It may also shed more. If you're noticing more strands on your comb or brush than usual, that could be a telltale sign of high protein hair.

What does protein buildup on hair look like?

Your hair feels straw-like and stiff. Your hair is unusually dry, lifeless, and brittle. No longer has natural shine/luster that it used to have. More tangles and strands that look “angry'

How do I know if my hair needs protein or keratin?

How do you know if your hair hates protein?

Experiencing dry, stiff, and brittle hair after using a product with protein or high amounts of protein is a good indicator that too much in present in your hair, which compromises the protein and moisture balance. Too much moisture creates limp hair that is too elastic.

How to tell if your hair has PROTEIN OVERLOAD

How do you fix protein overload in your hair?

Can Olaplex fix protein overload?

While some OLAPLEX products contain some protein, the amounts are minimal and not enough to be considered a protein treatment. Therefore, OLAPLEX is not a protein treatment.

What does over moisturized hair look like?

The hair will feel mushy, limp and excessively soft. Your curls will struggle to hold their shape, they will have little definition and tend to fall flatter than normal. You will have more frizz than normal, a fluffy, soft type of frizzy hair.

Does clarifying shampoo remove protein overload?

Luckily, reversing protein overload in your hair is fairly simple. All you need to do is clarify the hair, stripping it of excess protein product.

Why does my hair feel like straw after Olaplex?

A lot of people will use bond treatments and say their hair feels worse - dry and strawy. That's basically the bond building doing its job. The other mistake you might be making is using too much of the product, because new products are exciting and we get excited about using them. So, remember to use a small amount!

Can Olaplex damage hair?

Are there risks with using Olaplex “too often”? Apparently no. Olaplex cannot damage your hair, no matter how often you use it. Some users have reported that when they use it for long periods, the amount of time it requires to “take effect” will climb and climb.

How do you check for moisture overload in hair?

How do I know if my hair has moisture overload?

COMMON SIGNS OF MOISTURE OVERLOAD

If you pull one strand of hair it will stretch and stretch without bouncing back, and eventually fall apart and tear. The hair will feel mushy, limp and excessively soft. Your curls will struggle to hold their shape, they will have little definition and tend to fall flatter than normal.

How do I know if my hair is too dry?

Typically dry hair appears flat and dull, think no shine. Dry hair is also usually more difficult to manage and when you touch it, it has a noticeably brittle texture i.e. knots and tangles, etc. If your hair isn't maintaining a blow-dry this can also be a sign that your hair is lacking hydration levels.

Does Olaplex add moisture or protein?

As learned in our previous post, Olaplex rebuilds the broken disulfide bonds in the hair, creating stronger, more resilient hair. However, it does not address moisture and protein, which both contribute to the health of your hair. How do you know if you need to do moisture and/or protein treatments?

Does protein overload make hair frizzy?

The hair will feel dry, brittle and stringy, because it won't have enough moisture to stretch and support elasticity. The hair will lose shine and look dull. You will have more frizz than normal, a wiry, stringy type of frizz. You may notice additional shedding, due to the hair breaking when brushing.

Can protein overload be reversed?

Use a Clarifying Shampoo

If you have protein overload, consider adding a clarifying shampoo to your hair care routine. It has more cleansing power than regular shampoo and can easily cut through protein buildup.

How long does protein overload last?

How To Recover: In order to recover from protein overload you are going to have to take very precise steps in your regimen and it will not be an over night process. It actually can take anywhere from 4 weeks to 6 months depending on how severe the protein overload is.

What type of hair should avoid protein?

If you have protein sensitivity, avoid using protein products for a while. Excess protein buildup affects all types of hair, especially low-porosity ⁱ. hair (type 3 and 4). Low porosity hair cannot absorb water easily, and using protein-rich products can further prevent water absorption, causing hair breakage.

What type of hair doesn't like protein?

Those who have low porosity hair or fine strands are more prone to protein sensitivity than other hair types and textures. You may have heard that you should avoid using protein altogether and focus on moisture, however, protein is essential for everyone's hair.

Why does protein make my hair feel like straw?

Over proteinized hair:

“If the hair feels like straw, that's a good sign of damage. If there is too much protein deposited in the hair it loses elasticity.

What does moisture overload feel like?

Signs that you may be suffering from moisture overload are if your hair feels excessively soft and mushy, if you're noticing that your curl pattern is looser, or if your hair strands stretch but don't revert or bounce back. It can also lead to excessive split ends, limp or dull hair, a lack of volume, and more.

What are signs of high porosity hair?