🧬 Is Your Hair Protein Starved? How to Tell (And What to Do About It)
🧬 Is Your Hair Protein Starved? How to Tell (And What to Do About It)

🧬 Is Your Hair Protein Starved? How to Tell (And What to Do About It)

Your hair’s been looking… off lately. It’s not breaking, but it’s also not giving “main character energy.” So what gives?

TikTok might be obsessed with moisture, but if your strands are limp, stringy, and curl-less despite your best efforts, you might be dealing with a protein deficiency - and yes, your hair can get hangry. 🍝

🪴 Bonus Tip #1: Start Slow

Only use a protein treatment once every 2–4 weeks to avoid overloading. Too much protein = brittle, crunchy hair. We want strength, not hay.

🥣 Bonus Tip #2: Don’t DIY This One

Unlike moisture masks, protein treatments are hard to DIY correctly. Leave the raw eggs for brunch - use a salon-tested formula like 👉 Curlsmith’s or 👉 Aphogee.

Original Video Creator @sumans.waves

🧪 Signs Your Hair Is Protein Starved

If your hair is:

  • Limp 🫠
  • Stringy like overcooked noodles 🍜
  • Dull and lifeless ✨❌
  • Always dry, no matter how much oil you use 🚱
  • A tangly, sad mess 🕸️
  • Completely unable to hold a curl 💔

Then babe… it’s time for a protein intervention.

🛠️ What To Do: Enter Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve

👉 Curlsmith Bond Curl is that girl when it comes to fixing protein-starved hair. It’s packed with protein, but it’s also gentle enough not to turn your strands into ramen noodles.

💧 How to Use It:

  1. Wet your hair - not damp, wet wet.
  2. Apply 👉 Curlsmith Bond Curl like your life depends on it.
  3. Leave it in for 30 minutes - scroll TikTok, watch a murder doc, live your life.
  4. Rinse, then shampoo and condition as usual.

✨ For best results, follow my ultimate guide to washing your hair - your scalp (and curls) will thank you.

🚨 ULTIMATE GUIDE: How to Wash Your Hair Properly (Because Your Mom Never Taught You)🚨 ULTIMATE GUIDE: How to Wash Your Hair Properly (Because Your Mom Never Taught You)

❓ FAQ: Protein Starved Hair Edition

Q: Can I use a protein treatment and a deep conditioner on the same day?

🧖‍♀️ Yes - just make sure you rinse out the protein mask fully before applying a hydrating deep conditioner afterward. This helps balance strength with softness.

Q: How long until I see results?

⏳ Most people feel a difference after the first use. Your curls will snap back with more bounce and definition right away.

Q: Can you have too much protein in your routine?

🚫 Absolutely. Protein overload is real - your hair can get stiff, dry, and break easily if you go overboard. Stick to once or twice a month unless your hair is chemically treated.

Q: Does low porosity hair need protein?

🧬 Yes, but sparingly. Low porosity hair doesn’t absorb protein as easily, so you may only need a treatment once every 4–6 weeks.

⭐ Check out this post on Curl Training!

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