Has anybody had a bad reaction to dippity-do curls gello?
Hi everyone! I would love some input! I have recently tried Dippity do girls with curls gelly and my hair has gotten super dry, flaky and straw like ever since I started it. I would always deep...
View ArticleOil-free and Protein-free products
I often find with my low porosity, protein sensitive hair that oils just sit on top of my hair and make it look oily/greasy, and weigh my hair down and make it look limp and lifeless. And God forbid...
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Is it protein sensitivity?
Hi all, I just recently used Palmers deep conditioning protein pack on my hair, scalp included after I used the Palmer shampoo (jbco) line. Once I washed it off my hair felt like rubber. I could not...
View Articleprotein-free products
Hi Curlies, I posted a while back after my curls went crazy. I put it down to protein overload after changing products when I had it coloured. Previous to this, I had been getting good results with the...
View ArticleHijab and curly hair
Okay guys I wanna give you a quick review about my journey so you can help, I was natural all my life I just relaxed my bang 3 times and relaxed my whole hair once in my life and that was 4 years ago,...
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Large Damaged Section- Don't know what to do
So, I've spent the past however many years taking the best care of my hair that I could. No heat styling, lots of moisture, no harsh brushing, no ponytails(just lose dutch braids), no products with...
View ArticleHijab and curly hair
Okay guys I wanna give you a quick review about my journey so you can help, I was natural all my life I just relaxed my bang 3 times and relaxed my whole hair once in my life and that was 4 years ago,...
View ArticleHave any protein-sensitives had luck with Camille Rose products?
I'm wondering specifically about the Curl Maker and whether I'll have trouble with the coconut oil. TIA!
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Is flax seed gel protein-sensitive compatible?
After a bad experience with eco styler gel I eventually came to the realization that my low porosity 4a/b hair was protein sensitive.:( Since I'd read so much about the popularity of flax seed gel...
View ArticleCoconut, aloe & protein free stylers
Hello,Have any of you found any styling creams/smoothies/butters that don't have protein, coconut or aloe? My hair does not seem to like protein at all and coconut and aloe make it crispy. I've been...
View ArticleHelp, please! I ruined months of good hair care with too much protein
Truth is I used to hate my curls as they were always dried, frizzy and unruly, I treated it very badly, silicones, flat iron, box colour you name it.Then I decided to keep my curls healthy, so I done...
View ArticleUPDATED: Protein-free Conditioners List
I thought I'd do an updated list of protein free conditioners since the old one has lots of conditioners with protein in them. Protein-free Conditioner Aubrey Organic Honeysuckle & Rose Conditioner...
View ArticleLiving Proof Products - Any luck?
My hair is very protein sensitive (and for those people who say protein sensitive is 'not a real thing' because hair naturally contains protein, come over and watch what happens to my hair after just...
View ArticleCrown frizz - But don't want to add weight
The crown of my hair, specifically the top layer that is most exposed to the elements and environment, is always frizzy. But if I use a styling product anywhere near my crown, it weighs it down and...
View ArticleDoes DevaCurl work for high porosity protein sensitive hair?
My hair is a combination of all the type 3. My edges are 3c and the farther away it goes my hair becomes 3b with a little bit of 3a. I have very think, high porosity hair that is protein sensitive. I...
View ArticleProduct suggestions?!
Hi ladies! New to this forum but not new to curly girl method (began about 10 years ago). My hair has changed so much since having kids. In the last 6 months or so, I have developed what I believe is...
View ArticleProtein overload? If so, how do I fix it?
Hi! I'm fairly new to this forum, I'm just trying to take care of my curls, but I think I have protein overload. I have 2C/3A really fine hair, and I went semi-curly girl method a month or two ago....
View ArticleWhy is my hair snapping and losing all elasticity
I recently discovered CG and I am trying to figure out what to do. Every test is conflicting for my porosity. I have 2b waves with medium density I have bleached ends and virgin hair on the top. My...
View ArticleHELP! My hair lost all it’s curl!
I had Beautiful 2a/2b wavy hair that was so voluminous and I would’ve killed to get it flat! I straightened it for many years and finally started embracing my natural hair a few years ago. While I was...
View ArticleConditioner without coconut oil or proteins
I have what I think Is protein overload as my hair is snapping very easily so I'm looking for conditioner without any proteins or coconut oil. Any help would be appreciated:)
View ArticleDo any of you use fermented rice water on your protein-sensitive hair?
Just curious, as I was considering adding this into my routine. My hair is sensitive to protein and coconut oil and it's very easy to overload it.
View ArticleMy hair is reacting horribly to Shea Moisture shampoo and conditioner.. is it...
I just started trying to follow the curly girl method but I live in Canada and its hard to find products.. I started with Shea Moisture but it didn't work out for me. I tried the Coconut and Hibiscus...
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Could one of these products be making my protein overloaded hair worse?
I used a protein treatment a few weeks ago and after my hair looked really bad. It was really dry, coarse, brittle and breaking. Not sure if I have protein sensitive hair or just overload. I cut out...
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I need a full routine of protein free products
I am new to the CGM so i am unsure about products. I found ouy that my hair is VERY protein sensitive and I’m trying to switch out my products for protein free ones. What are some cheap (drugstore or...
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Too much protein or too much moisture?
Hi everyone I recently switched to CG friendly products and I’m experiencing some problems. First a little background on my hair: While I never heat styled or damaged my hair in any drastic way, up...
View ArticleSulfate Clarifying Shampoo with No Silicones?
Hello!I have been struggling with tons of problems with my hair (dry, brittle, increased shed, you name it), and I am pretty sure i have low porosity, protein-sensitive hair and that right now I am...
View ArticleLow amounts of protein still cause overload?
Hey everyone, question... Can using a product that has a protein in it but it is far down on the ingredient list, like second to last ingredient, still cause protein overload? I had bought a shampoo...
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List of protein free/low protein Devacurl products :)
Hi all! I mentioned in a separate post that Devacurl has some protein free products, and someone asked me for a list. I got this info directly from Devacurl’s online chat team (which is an AWESOME...
View Articlecoconut oil in products
I feel like all hair product companies are on a coconut oil craze right now especially with products that are tailored towards curly hair. I am having a hard time finding products that do not contain...
View ArticleClarification: Gummy Hair vs. Straw Hair.
Now I am 100% certain that I have got a protein overload at present. When I once had 'overconditioned' hair, my hair was limp and stringy; it felt like it had some sort of residue on it. People say...
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