13 Curly girl method products with protein
I’ve done the leg work for you and come up with a list of the best shampoos, conditioners, leave ins and stylers. These 13 Curly girl method products with protein are my favourites for the curly girl method.
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We all know that when we eat we need protein for growth and repair. The same applies to our hair. Especially if we have curls or waves.
If you are finding your hair feels limp or it’s weak and breaking. You will benefit from adding protein.
I’m now well over 2 years using the curly girl method and I love the results.
Before treating your hair
Just wait a minute and do a little check to see if you need to rush into adding protein to your routine.
Are you damaging your hair or not protecting it enough?
Do you do dry brushing? This can cause damage and loosen your curl pattern
Do you pineapple your hair? If not, start doing this as a great way to protect your hair.
There are lots of curly girl method hair accessories that help you keep your hair up.
Do you sleep on a silk pillowcase? If not get one straight away!
Signs you need to add protein into your routine
- Stretchy hair
- Loss of curl pattern
- Your style just wont hold
- A limp or soft feeling to your hair
- Mushy feeling when your hair is wet
- A sticky feel to your hair
- Lots of frizz!
Shampoo with protein
Technically not really shampoos, more gentle cleansers as you should always avoid harsh sulphates that strip your curls of moisture.
Curly girl method shampoos with protein
African Citrus Superfruit Shampoo
Protein enriched conditioners
Curly haired people are the biggest consumers of conditioner.
Never have I got through a cleanser as quick as I do conditioner.
Curly girl method conditioners with protein
Deep conditioner
I love to deep condition and in the first three months of the curly girl method I tried to do a deep condition once a week.
Now my hair is so much healthier, I can judge when my hair needs an extra boost.
Curly girl method deep conditioners with protein
CGM protein leave ins
Leave in’s should form part of routine.
Use before styling to help seal in all the moisture you’ve successfully squished in during your wash.
CGM leave in conditioners with protein
Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave In Conditioner 8oz
£13.99
Original Moxie Everyday Leave-in Moisturizing Cream Mini XL 3.4oz
£17.00
Stylers
Stylers can be in the form of gels and mousses and I often play around with both.
You’ll find what works best for you and your application method.
CGM stylers with protein
At home treatment
One of my favourite at home treatments is a rice water rinse.
The rice is full of protein and it’s so quick and easy to make and use.
Find out more about rinse water rinses and see the video tutorial here.
The gels and leave ins don’t contain any protein?
Yes, they do. Look for ingredients that are hydrolysed such as quinoa or flaxseed.