What is Protein Overload?

This is when too much of the good thing becomes harmful.

Protein overload happens when our hair has more protein than it needs.

Our hair needs the right amount of moisture and protein to be healthy.

 

Signs of protein overload:

Hair becomes dry, stiff, and straw-like.

Don’t worry – this can be fixed.

 

How to fix protein overload:

1. Shampoo your hair twice with to get rid of excess protein build up.
2. Then simply skip step 4 (protein leave-in) for several washes. 
   (For wavy hair, scrunch hair upwards directly after step 3, without protein leave-in.) 
   
   

As you experiment, you’ll understand the need of your hair more and find a routine that works well for you. 🫶

For example, if you wash your hair every day or every other day and your hair needs only little protein, you may find that using step 4 only once a week as a booster or twice a week works best for you. In other words, you don't have to use step 4 after every wash.

 

Read this article to find out more about how much protein your hair may need.