How To Do A Light Protein Treatment on Natural 4c Hair

 

 

A Light Protein Treatment on Natural 4c Hair is recommended at least once a month. After experiencing first hand what too much protein can do to natural hair, I vowed to use it only when necessary. A light protein treatment was needed during my last wash day. The hair felt weak and I was experiencing serious knots. Maple Holistics Silk18 conditioner is my go to conditioner when my hair needs a little strength. I reviewed it here, if you missed it. It does not provide much slip, but it adds shine to the hair and nourishes it at the same time. Aloe Vera juice is rich in Amino acids. You can also use it to add moisture and strengthen the hair if you don’t want to overload the hair with protein.

How To Do A Light Protein Treatment on Natural 4c Hair

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I am back to using coconut oil after taking a break from it.  I used it to pre-poo the hair. The hair was shampooed with ORS Shealicious Cleansing Balm. The Silk 18 smells like vanilla ice cream and I used it as my light protein treatment, and Garnier Fructis Curl Nourish conditioner was used to add moisture back to the hair. Another Garnier product was added to the hair as a leave-in conditioner while the hair was still damp. My head smelled like a chocolate factory after using these products. I sealed the hair with my oil mix before calling it a night.

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My wash day went great! With minimal shedding and breakage, I think my current routine is working for me. I wash my hair as needed. I only use products that have worked for me in the past. And I keep my hair protected 95% of the time. What are you doing to retain length?

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Nerline Germain

I am a content writer and Amazon influencer, but I am first a wife and mother. When I am not writing, I enjoy reading a good book while having a nice glass of Merlot or Pinot close by. My goal here is to share my experiences with you. Hopefully, you will learn from my mistakes.

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23 Comments

  1. February 24, 2016 / 2:04 am

    You sure can style Hair well and it looks very healthy. Don't tell me that you did all those braids yourself? Anywho. . .you know I love that big hair and kinda jealous. . .Much Luv!

    • February 24, 2016 / 2:17 pm

      Good morning Neti,
      I did do the braids by myself. They are crochet twists. It was pretty easy….took me about 3 hours. A lot of you love the big hair, if only hubby could get on board! =D

    • February 24, 2016 / 2:27 pm

      D,I loved this wash day because all the products that I used smelled so good. Thanks for stopping by.

  2. Tomes Edition
    February 24, 2016 / 3:56 am

    How long have you been rocking these twists? I hope you didn't take a nibble at your hair since its smelled to great.

    • February 24, 2016 / 2:29 pm

      Only two weeks, Tomes! I had to really stop myself. The hair smelled too good.

  3. Jackie Harrison
    February 24, 2016 / 11:09 am

    Great pic and nice review doll

    • February 24, 2016 / 2:49 pm

      Thanks babe!

  4. February 24, 2016 / 4:13 pm

    Well I need those products Nerline, if they smell like a chocolate factory! LOL Your hair is gorgeous! You definitely have a system that works.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

    • February 25, 2016 / 9:44 am

      Thanks Kim!

    • February 25, 2016 / 9:44 am

      Thanks babe!

  5. Kerona Ledgister
    February 24, 2016 / 6:38 pm

    Lovely review Nerline and love the pics
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    • February 25, 2016 / 9:44 am

      Thanks love!

  6. Lenya
    February 24, 2016 / 9:11 pm

    I am so happy for you that everything went well on your wash day, Nerline. Your hair looks beautiful and healthy, babe. And you look beautiful, love the braids and your smile. Smelling like a chocolate factory……..lol
    kisses, sis
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

    • February 25, 2016 / 9:47 am

      LOL! Very funny. Thanks for stopping by, sis!

  7. Idu Emeziem
    February 25, 2016 / 2:38 pm

    My darling you sure know what to do with your hair unlike me. And you look stunning. Yellow is your color. So radiant.

    http://fashionablyidu.blogspot.com/

    • February 26, 2016 / 1:49 pm

      Thanks Idu! It means so much to me.

  8. February 26, 2016 / 10:37 am

    Your hair looks marvellous…Happy weekend doll x

    • February 26, 2016 / 1:54 pm

      Happy weekend, baby-doll!

  9. Sonya K
    February 26, 2016 / 11:27 pm

    I need to use more protective styles to help me grow my hair out. I am wanting to grow the sides of my hair, but it is slowly growing so air really need to find more protective styles that I like.

  10. February 28, 2016 / 9:09 pm

    You are a protective styling genius Nerline! You're always in a chic style! I bet that your hair has grown a ridiculous amount since your last length check!

    Thanks for sharing your #washdayexperience!

    KLP @ http://www.savingourstrands.com

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