Protein Isn’t Just for Shakes

The other morning I was up until 3am picking scrambled egg fragments from my hair. And as strange as it sounds, I would totally do it again. My hair needed protein. Desperately.

I had just gotten back from a family vacation in which I may or may not have paid a little less attention to my hair than deserved. The final straw for me was when I came home, washed my hair, and spent an additional 30 minutes JUST detangling. By the end of the session, I had so much hair in my hands (sorry for the visual) that I couldn’t even touch my hair without strands breaking off.

I have known for weeks that my tresses needed extra TLC. I was convinced that I needed a good cut, or maybe more deep conditioning treatments to correct the issue. But I was wrong.

There is absolutely a such thing as moisture overdose for your hair. Check this article about the importance of having a protein-moisture balance for your hair.

What I did wrong:

1.    I was deep conditioning and baggying over night… a lot.

2.    I was experiencing more breakage than normal.

3.    I eliminated all sources of protein from my hair regimen. Even my greek yogurt treatment that I have grown to love. (more about this later)

After my egg treatment, I immediately noticed a difference in my hair. My shed hairs were little to none. My hair felt stronger. Not tough as in dry, but tough as in it had elasticity and could withstand combing without excessive breakage. I am SOO happy I changed my perception about protein. Yes, I will use it in moderation, but my current sentiments? I’m happy to have it back!

Oh, by the way. I didn’t apply scrambled eggs to my hair. I applied a cracked egg and sat under a hooded dryer for about 30 minutes. Once it was time to rinse, because the water was a tiny but warm… the eggs cooked. LOL!!