TOP 8 PROTEIN TREATMENTS FOR NATURAL HAIR

All protein treatments are not created equal. Curly, coily, and wavy hair relies on a perfect balance of oils, nutrients, moisture, and proteins. Proteins are large molecules consisting of amino acids that our bodies and cells need to function properly, according to Owner of Medical News Today Christian Nordqvist. Proteins play a role in virtually every biological process including hair. Keratin, which hair is made of, is a strong protein that can break down with sun exposure, wind, pollutants, daily maintenance, manipulation, heat tools, and chemical treatments like permanent color. This is where using protein treatments come in to help temporarily repair the hair strands. 

Protein treatments are used to add strength and resiliency to damaged hair by attaching hydrolyzed proteins directly to the hair follicle and hardening the cuticle layer. If there are holes in the hair cuticle, it will fill those holes or gaps while also placing a barrier around the hair shaft to lessen further damage. Most protein treatments are conditioning treatments. They can come be a deep conditioner, light, or reconstructor (heavy). There are several types that cater to your specific needs, but we came up with the top eight that will give you the best treatment for even the worst type of damage.

ApHogee Intensive Two Minute Keratin Reconstructor

You almost cannot discuss protein treatments without mentioning ApHogee. Water, emulsifiers, fatty alcohols, and hydrolyzed proteins make up this hugely popular protein treatment that will prevent breakage and lessen split ends while protecting the hair and adding body. It is a concentrated blend of keratin amino acids, oils, and vitamins made specifically for bleached, tinted, or chemically-straightened strands.

Aphogee Two-step Treatment Protein for Damaged Hair 

Another favorite of curly girls, this two-step treatment will rebuild the hair structure with its unique formula of magnesium and modified proteins. A powerful protein treatment will restore your hair’s elasticity while softening those brittle and dry strands that have been damaged by chemical services and heat. It even helps to remove mineral deposits from swimming pools and hard water.

Aubrey Organics GPB Balancing Protein Conditioner 

Another favorite, and for good reason, this balancing protein conditioner will feed your hair with a nutrient-rich formula that will rehydrate and strengthen your damaged strands. This is a salon-quality treatment that restores your hair’s softness, manageability, and shine. It is my go-to protein treatment with a scent that is heavenly!

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask 

A deep conditioning protein treatment, Briogeo Don’t Despair gets much love from curly girls. This intensive deep conditioning treatment delivers an optimal blend of nutrients, vitamins, and natural oils that restore and replenish damaged strands all with 95% naturally-derived ingredients. This mask does not contain parabens, phthalates, sulfates, artificial fragrances, dyes, or gluten.

Creme of Nature Conditioning Reconstructor 

This reconstructor by Crème of Nature is an intensive moisture infuser that strengthens and prevents further hair breakage. Hair is left softer, silkier, and full of body. Perfect for color-treated or chemically-straightened hair.

Hair Chemist Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque 

The Hair Chemist Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque is a reconstructing protein treatment that punches with the powers of macadamia and argan oil. Your dry, brittle, damaged hair also gets tea tree oil, chamomile oil, aloe, and algae extract to nourish and condition while it repairs the cuticle.

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner 

Replenish your curls with this deep-penetrating protein conditioner that enlists the goodness of olive oil, marine proteins, and sweet orange oil. This treatment will moisturize your strands and improves your hair’s elasticity. Rebuild your damaged hair and stimulate the hair roots for healthier hair.

Ouidad Deep Treatment Curl Restoration Therapy 

The Ouidad Deep Treatment Curl Restoration Therapy is an intensive conditioner that restores curl hydration, shine, and health to your strands. Added heat from wearing a processing plastic cap, mixed with the proteins and amino acids drive this formula deep into the hair’s cuticle for serious rejuvenation. Gain bounce, luster, and highly conditioned curls.

All these products and many more available at Zurii House of Beauty

We are located in Dar Free Market Mall, 1st Floor, Shop No F4, Oyster Bay, Ally Hassan Mwinyi Road, near the Embassies of Kenya and France. Call or whatsapp 

+255 65 918 9769 or +447557304940 

THE 10 MOST POPULAR CURLY HAIR PRODUCTS

Curly girls have a reputation for being Product Junkies. According to our research, they continue trying new products long after they find their Holy Grail. So every year we poll our NaturallyCurly community in our Best of the Best survey to find out their favorite curly products (and update our must-try lists). Here are the most popular curly hair products of the year, according to the women who know their hair best.

Kinky-Curly Knot Today

This multi-purpose product has is consistently picked year after year – and we’re not surprised. It can be used as a leave-in conditioner, a rinse out conditioner, a detangler, and it can be cocktailed with other products. The slip (that feeling of being able to easily glide your fingers through your hair) is some of the best we’ve ever felt. This year, it won Favorite Leave-In Conditioner & Favorite Product to Cocktail, and Favorite Product for Coily Hair.

DevaCurl One Condition

Curly hair products can be slightly pricier than other hair products, so curly girls like to get their money’s worth! This is another multi-purpose product that can be used as a rinse-out conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, and a cleansing conditioner. If you practice the Curly Girl Method you’ll be happy to know this product does not contain any silicones or sulfates, earning it the Favorite Daily Conditioner award.

As I Am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner

Many curlies find that shampoos leave their hair feeling dry and stripped, so they opt for using a cleansing conditioner (also known as co-wash) instead. If the first thing you do when shopping for product is to flip the bottle over and read the ingredient label, you’ll be happy to know this one’s free of parabens, glycerin, protein, silicone and sulfate. Its blend of natural ingredients removes product buildup but leaves your hair feeling moisturized, making it your Favorite Cleansing Conditioner. 

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

Even if you are a fan of co-washing, you will still want to have a gentle shampoo in your product arsenal to use every now and then, and some curlies with fine or loose curls find that co-washing doesn’t work for them and prefer to cleanse with a shampoo every time. Just because a product is a “shampoo” does not mean it will be harsh to your hair, like this fan favorite. You can rest easy knowing that this shampoo contains no paraben, phthalates, paraffin, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance or synthetic color. One of our community members even says it “moisturizes my hair even better than some conditioners that I’ve used in the past!” No wonder it keeps winning the Favorite Shampoo award year after year.

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

Curly hair is prone to dryness, which causes to frizz, breakage and undefined curls, so a monthly deep conditioning treatment is a must no matter what your curl pattern is. If your hair is damaged or especially dry then you may want to try a weekly treatment, and this one is proven to bring the life and elasticity back into your curls! The fact that we can depend on this product no matter what state our hair is in makes it worthy of the Favorite Deep Conditioner award.

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

Once you have cleansed and moisturized your hair, it’s time to add a curl defining product. Again, we can all agree that moisture and hold are priorities, and this one product gives us both. A little goes a long way so you get your money’s worth (which is important when you have a Product Junkie habit). This won both Favorite Styling Cream and Favorite Product for Curly Hair, so if you have Type 3 curls like Annalynne McCord or Crystal Westbrooks then this is an ideal styler for you.

Ecoco Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel

If styling creams are too heavy for you, you may want to opt for a gel. This Favorite Styling Gel award winner avoids the common pitfalls of gels like crunchy looking curls and white flakes. This would work well on Type 4 coils like Willow Smith or Yaya Dacosta’s. One of our community members says she loves this gel “for my 4A hair. It's the best for doing my wash and go and doesn't leave my hair stiff at all. I'm usually able to get at least 4 days out of a wash and go with this.”

Kinky-Curly Curling Custard

Kinky-Curly Curling Custard (or KCCC for short) is versatile in that it can be used to define your twist out or your wash and go. It will help you fight frizz and give you defined curls whether you have a TWA (teeny weeny afro) or shoulder length curls. Start out with a small amount of product and build from there, you probably need less than you think. Its botanical formula won’t leave your curls dry or crunchy, earning it the Favorite Styling Pudding, Butter or Custard award.

Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper Original

If your curls are popping until you step outside and humidity undoes all of your hard-earned curl definition, then you want to enlist a frizz fighter. This formula is extremely lightweight so it will not weigh your curls down with product buildup if you apply it in the morning and throughout the day for touchups. Some curly girls rock their frizz, the bigger the better! But if you like defined curls that last all day, try this Favorite Frizz Fighter.

Denman D3 Brush

Brushes and combs can be a controversial topic in the curly world. We all know that brushing dry, curly hair can lead to disastrous results. But once you have a slippery detangler (like Kinky Curly Knot Today) on your side, a brush can actually be a useful tool. Fingers are by far the gentlest way to detangle your hair, but a brush can help you speed up the process. Some women have found that this brush works even better when they modify it by removing every other row of bristles, making it a wide tooth brush. If you dread your detangling sessions, try adding this Favorite Styling Tool award winner to your regimen.

These are just ten of the winners, for a full list of all of the winners click here.

All these products and many more available at Zurii House of Beauty

We are located in Dar Free Market Mall, 1st Floor, Shop No F4, Oyster Bay, Ally Hassan Mwinyi Road, near the Embassies of Kenya and France. Call or whatsapp 

+255 65 918 9769 or +447557304940