Ahhhh Guys *WE HIT 500 SUBSCRIBERS* just a few hours after this was posted!!!! 🎉Five hundred thanks (one to each and every single one of you)! Here's to the next 500 - LET'S GO! 👊😝
I have watched 10 of your videos without coming up for air. I have learned so much and taken so many notes. Where have you been all my Natural Hair life/journey? Girl I am addicted to you very informative educational & on point videos. They are packed with straight unadulterated KNOWLEDGE. SO INFORMATIVE & EDUCATIONAL. Of course I subscribed. I wish you all the luck and blessings. These videos are a wonderful addition to my natural hair education. You are wonderful!!!
I am so grateful to you. You’ve taught me more than any hair stylist or hair RUclipsr I’ve found. Thanks to you, I’ve figured out that I’m suffering from iron-deficiency hair loss, and now what ingredients to look out for in products to help my baby fine, low porosity hair. You are a goddess.
High porosity with fine hair. My hair loves protein. Your videos helped me recognize how many products that I use that have protein in them. I was worried that I was suggesting from protein overload, but you just put the worry to bed. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! I've been working very hard to maintain healthy natural hair!!
I have fine, low porosity, protein sensitive curly hair. You have literally saved my hair. I have learned so much from your channel. Now I understand my hair does well with smaller proteins thanks to you😘 I bought all the deep conditioners you recommended for low porosity hair and my hair is so much more voluminous. I was using heavy based deep conditioners and my hair was always limp. Now I understand my hair so much better!Thank you thank you 💓🙏🏽
I recently relaxed my hair after 8 years being natural. I have fine high porosity hair. And I use protein treatment weekly . I discovered your Channel yesterday and I loving your videos 🥰
You are God sent!! Thank you so much for such informative video. I'm low porosity, fine 3b 3c protein sensitive 😭😥. My hair can take very, very, very minimal protein and now I understand why. Thank you!
I have high porosity and fine to medium strands! I was always scared of protein overload so I didn't do protein treatments as often as I should have and I've been seen seeing signs of protein deficiency (PS: I did one yesterday tho) Watching this now I feel so much better and more informed. This is awesome....thanks for doing this💜💜💜💜
I have fine to medium low porosity hair. For me protein prevents hair breakage and I use it every 2-3 months but when I use a protein treatment my hair gets stiff so I have to deep condition after/overnight
Yeah this sounds about right. I’d say perhaps be mindful of the size of proteins you’re using. If your hair is low porosity and fine, then it’s likely that your hair will react better to small-medium sized proteins.
Thank you for breaking this down. It’s the most helpful video I’ve seen. I’ve been natural for 4 years and all the products I was using was not working for my hair I figured out that I was protein sensitive, basically threw all my products away and now I’m starting from scratch with protein free products lol
Giving you just one thumbs up isn’t enough....I wish there was a way I could give you a million thumbs up on each video. You’re the G.O. A.T. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I dearly wish I'd known about things like this when I was younger. Now I'm 50, with fine, high density, low porosity hair that is rapidly going grey (which I love) -- I have 2b / 2c waves with 3a curls below, and until recently I had NO idea of my hair type or how to properly treat it. I cut 15 inches off for the summer and starting fresh, and really struggle with knowing just what kinds of protein treatments to use (or not use), and how often. It doesn't take much to weigh my curls down, especially in a place with high humidity, and I loathe the feeling of product residue in my hair. I've not had any luck with leave-in conditioners for that reason. With that context in mind, I'm very curious to know more about how to tell between small vs large protein treatments for fine, low-porosity hair, so I have a better idea of what to seek out and what to avoid. Thank you SO much for clearly breaking this down!
I loveeeee the illustrations. It’s actually so good because most natural hair people only talk about their hair. So informative and instructive. Love you Afope. (Please give me a shoutout in your next video 🥺)
When I tell you I've been SEARCHING for this information for months. Finally. I have low porosity fine hair and I'm still trying to figure out my relationship with protein...but I do wonder what specific ingredients am I looking for that are small, medium and large proteins?
I’m so here for these demonstrations! I’m low porosity, high density, dine strands 🥴 I’m just going to go with not too much protein and stick to smaller proteins!
Really helpful and informative video. Thanks! I have fine, thin, high porosity hair. My relationship with protein is complicated, but generally it doesn’t take much of it to make my hair feel dry and brittle. I need to watch this video again to work out the better options for me.
I have the exact same problem! I don't get it as HP hair is supposed to love protein, but when I do an intensive protein treatment my hair starts to feel like hay and the ends break off. A low protein one is fine and Olaplex is also fine. I am really struggling on finding the right balance that my hair likes, because I feel like it's doing pretty good untill that protein treatment...
@@jk9084 I am also high porosity protein sensitive.. and apparently there’s a small community of us 😩!! How often do you use products with protein? Once a month or once every two months ?....
@@mizzmiami3242 I tried to do it once every 2-3 months (Aphogee or gelatin treatment) but I think it is too harsh. What I did discover by researching is that I need to follow up with a moisturizing, protein-free conditioner so I may try that or play it safe and just mix my hemp protein powder, wheat protein extract, or gelatin with avocado, banana or conditioner, honey and oils as a protein treatment to balance it out with moisture. Also, other products in my routine contain amino acids and/or protein: leave in conditioner (Cantu shea butter), natural gels, oils and spritz (aloe, flaxseed, rice water, hemp, moringa, fenegreek etc.). As you can tell, I use ayurveda too and it made a big difference in my hair health ;).
I came across your vid by accident , I have low porosity hair and suffering from protein overload right now.As you stated it rather difficult to find products that don't have protein in them. Thanks for posting vids to give naturals and education about the ingredients clarity.
nah for real, it's one of the best videos i've seen bout this topic, n i love your spirit and the way you simply presented all of this. very helpful, informative, simple and fun to watch! biiiiggggggg love from Egypt :))
Wow...!! Amazing!!! Not only a fantastic video but you radiate so much warmth - I was two seconds into the video and felt (it's hard to describe) safe, never have I experienced that with any kind of video before. So cool. I'm trying to figure out my hair situation. It looks straight but is frizzy and dry. I haven't done any kind of protein treatment for years though, as I overdone it once which resulted in my hair breaking off, and I've distanced myself to it ever since. But here we are, looking into things, and I found your awesome channel :) Thank you so much for the tips
Currently suffering from protein overload in my low porosity, medium-coarse, medium-high density hair 😩 loved the video it is always a pleasure to expand the knowledge of my 4c strands 💞
My fine , highpo hair loves small proteins, but gets shredded by larger proteins (ie pritein from most food items like rice , mayonnaise or eggs is too large for my strands and cuts into them .instead. I end up with so much breakage and my hair breaks off in handfuls)
I have fine low porosity hair. I dont use protein per say but my deep conditioner, shea moisture super fruit 10-in-1 miracle has some protein in. I deep condition around every 4 days. Seems ok for me
Protein relationship for me is like a cat in a bathtub. It ain't happening, sis. I have low-porosity, type 1 hair that won't hold a perm for more than a week, maybe medium-or-thick densely packed strands that are frizzy, extremely dull yet super soft to the touch--it's confusing the hell-o out of me. It looks oily all the time and snaps even when wet strands are pulled. When spritzing with water, the water just beads up and just floats off my head. My hair will stay wet all night if I wash it before bed. After watching a few of your videos, I bought the Honey shampoo you mentioned and need to find a deep conditioner to see if this is protein overload. I have no idea anymore. Binging on your protein series this weekend and hoping to find some relief. It's been a pleasure watching your channel and learning about hair health from an expert. I wish you the best and that you stay healthy and happy!
HEY🤗🤗🤗🤗 New subbie. I'm high porosity, fine strands, low to medium density and my hair cannot handle too much protein. It makes it difficult for me to know how often I should use protein. I am not sure of what a good, effective small protein is compared to a larger (stronger) protein so I can avoid the ones too strong for my hair.
i have fine hair with low porosity and my hair is suffering protein overload from too many bonding or protein treatments !!! accidentally bought a hair dye that had a bonding treatment when i already have a protein leave in conditioner and my hair is breaking off daily im losing my mind SOS
I’m low porosity and use protein free products. However, I add fenugreek to my regimen to reduce hair shedding. I currently have protein overload from using too much fenugreek. Protein overload sucks. I’m now going to try Sulfur8 scalp treatment to reduce shedding.
A few things: 1. Sulfur is great for scalp flaking, and dermatitis, however, I don't know that this as much of an effective treatment for shedding as other things 2. Please be careful about applying grease to your scalp directly and leaving it there. Greasing the scalp is actually one of the main things that cause scalp conditions and flaking. 3. If you are experiencing an unusual amount of shedding, I would love to help you out. If you're interested, you can visit my website (www.afopeatoyebi.com) and see if any of my services will be helpful to you.
Different oils behave differently. Coconut oil and Shea butter penetrate into the cuticles of your hair. For people with high porosity hair this can be great but for people with low porosity hair this can suffocate your cuticles causing dryness and a straw like feeling. If you have high porosity hair try almond oil. It's a lightweight oil that sits on top of your hair shaft instead of penetrating it and that's easily soluble unlike coconut oil. It will make your hair feel soft and manageable.
Coconut oil fried my hair :(. I had to get olaplex treatment and it's still not quite what it was. Hairdresser actually recommended another treatment and a cut in a few weeks.
Yay!!! Thanks for the shoutout! I came on here and saw you reached 500 before I even clicked the video! So excited! As always, thanks for the really useful info!
Yaaasssss 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thanks so much for the shout out....If you can see the big-ol smile on my face right now girl! 😆This video is so informative (as always) I'm just soooo happy to have found you I could scream!!! (So extra I know but this hair thing has had me stumped for the longest and I'm finally getting the answers) Every video you put up is as if it's for ME! Haha. I'm definitely Lopo and protein sensitive. It took some time to realise this and your video has confirmed my suspicions 🤓....now onto your Protein Free products vid 👌🏾 P.S. loving your editing by the way 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Afope Atoyebi no problem at all glad you've seen it now :) I'm having some hair loss issues. I think it's largely hormonal to be fair but have been wanting to consult with a professional trichologist for the longest. Do you offer consultations at all?
I feel like my hair is high porosity in the front and extremely low porosity in the back... because the hair in the front looks and feels soft and has curl definition.. but the back is all dry, coarse, and no definition at all. And i cant really tell is my hair needs protein or moisture.. or if it’s overloaded with protein or moisture..
I have this same issue, but my hair is the opposite. The front barely absorbs water or any product, looks dry and has zero definition, while the back absorbs water in a minute, has all the curls and is the softest part of my hair. I was going crazy about this, thank you so much for letting me know that I'm not the only one! I was honestly about to give up on my hair. Did you find a solution?
Such an informative video. I’ve got fine high porosity hair and have never really considered protein treatments. I used that hair mayonnaise one years ago and my hair felt horrible after.
Thanks girl! This imminent hair cut though 😩Your hair will grow back, and as it does hopefully these videos will help you enjoy it more/have less stress the second time round ☺
Low porosity fine hair that hates proteins. It took me forever to figure it out once I stopped dyeing my hair. I get this weird frizz that I cannot even get rid of without washing all the protein out. I have figured out that amino acids aren’t as reactive, but once a month is all I need. Thanks for the video.
I am not surprised I have protein overload. I just realized every hair product I have has some form of protein in it, some even have 3 or more in them. When my hair was more dense I could handle more protein. It is now thin due to medication. I have fine hair and low porosity.
I love your videos!! . it has armed me with so much information I need for my high porosity hair.. what type of protein would you suggest or recommend for fine strands with high porosity?
I have fine to medium high porosity hair. Right now I am experiencing a lack of elasticity on the left front and the hair closes to my roots due to increased cowashing. I’m going in with a 2 step protein treatment to hopefully save the day. Fingers cross it doesn’t overload me. Love love love your videos. New subbie!
🥳 Welcome! 🥰 The 2 step protein treatment should be fine for you - be mindful of the level of heat and time you leave it on for if this is your first time, so you can taper/monitor the amount of protein you’re using.
I love your videos and I know perhaps since this does not apply to you directly you may not have an answer, but can you make a video on how to maintain and care for curly hair that is straightened on a regular basis? Love from Colombia!
So grateful I found your channel. I've learned much from watching your videos. Please create an identifying our hair types video. I have no idea what my hair type is. It is soft curly in the back, straight in the front. I used rice water 3 consecutive weeks 1st week hair looked great after that it just became frizzier & dryer. Now I can't get it to soften & the volume has tremendously decreased. I'm just trying to keep the hair I have left & make it healthy again. HELP!!!
Afope! Thank you so much for your informative and fun videos. I now know I am have fine to medium high porosity curly hair that is pretty dense! I'm excited to take all of your education and tips and take myself on my *second* natural hair care journey. Would you be able to do a video on protective styles? Even simple things like buns and twists. I don't do them often but your advice has me interested in doing so. I'm trying to grow and protect my hair!
I have fine hair but a very thick amount my scalp gets oily but my ends are dry but I do dye my hair It doesn't curl very easily I have to keep my hair in pin curls with gel sprayed in for 6 hours plus hair spray once I pull the bobby pins out
I frequently use apple cider vinegar on my hair and find it softens and declogs it, but also that it looses a TON of volume. Is this because I’ve stripped too much protein from it when I’ve use ACV?
Here's a noob question - Would you be able to make a video on identifying hair types? I'm mostly sure my hair is fine and real low porosity, but what about my friends???
I have no idea what type hair I have. All I know is that when I used a protein enriched shampoo my hair was nice and soft. But today I tried a pre-wash that had protein along with my shampoo and my hair feels dry. Is this protein overload?
I really wish more companies would make more protein sensitive products. Im fed of having to spend my life reading the ingredient list. I know coconut oil is cheap and therefore it is in alot of beauty products, but so is sunflower oil. Being protein sensitive has been a journey.I never understood why my hair why my hair wasnt growing. It was of course. It was just growing, breaking and shedding. And on top of that I was using products with lots of Aloe Vera, coconut oil and wheat protein. Question of the day: I just wonder why we have these different porosities and protein sensitivities?
From one Black Brit to another. I am low porosity and protein sensitive. Other lines, that I use and maybe worth a look at: The pantene gold series, the leave on detangling milk , deep conditioner Giovanni range shampoo, conditioners and direct weightless conditioner leave in. Giovanni 2chic avocado+ olive oil line, shampoos +conditioners Primal beauty: This is an English line. I use calm coil detangling spray. Kera care 2 leave in conditioner. My favourite of all time is the Camille Rose rice milk +macadamia. Tip: when everybody is singing the praises of a new product and all types of hair like it. Then it maybe worth a look. Couple of examples shea moisture black jamaican castor oil shampoo and the camille rose rice milk
Hi Fope! IG follower who just made it to your RUclips 😁 So I have low porosity hair and fine strands and dryness is kicking my butt! It’s weird, when I moisturize my hair it’s super soft but after maybe 3 days, it’s back to being dry. I don’t get it because I know for sure that I have low porosity hair and it should retain the moisture longer. And remoisturizing is a chore because products just sit on my strands on the 2nd go. It’s like I can only get products into my hair after a wash. It’s exhausting 😩
Same girl! It’s a struggle. Advice I have is to learn about the ingredients of your products and in what order they’re in. Depending on your weather conditions, there are certain ingredients that will help with humid temp and others with cold temp.
My hair is confusing 😂. I would describe it as fine to medium strands, high porosity but my hair absolutely HATES protein. Like ... Hatessss lol it's super protein sensitive. And based on everything I've read/watched, that shouldn't be the case so idk it doesn't make sense lol. But anyways I was able to grow it out to hip length (currently at waist length now lol) so I must be doing something right.
Hello - Great video - and I've subbed. Can you tell me why my HP Medium density 4ABCoily hair does not like aloe vera, from the plant, from the plant diluted, from the plant with added oil. I've tried it twice and it makes my hair really hard, brittle and I get some breakage. Everybody seems to get on well with it, but not me...🤔 id really appreciate your knowledge on this...Thanks
I was waiting for my shoutout sis... But I loved this, I have fine & low porosity hair so I basically run from protein! Also this was so informative. Congratulations on 500!
Definately not so good😪your vids just made me realise that I have protein overload! Could for longest time not understand what my hairs problem was..low porosity but behaving like high porosity with moisture just not staying, and to top it I have fine texture & thought I needed these proteins...going into recovery mode, hopefully i have success. Thanks for all your info!!!!!!
Now to go on the hunt for protein free products...with everything going on & living in South Africa where we have even fewer natural hair product options, it might be a bit of a struggle...wish me luck!!
Hi Afope! You are amazing and beautiful 😍😍. I am glad I found your channel This week through AfrikanHairGod’s live stream. I have low porosity which is protein sensitive and am a serious product hoarder. I am however trying to clear my stash and focus on what really works!! I always used to wonder why the knot today worked so well for my hair compared to Shea butter containing products. Now I know why! Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner is an excellent source of mild protein for low porosity hair. It contains milk proteins, silk amino acids and hydrolysed protein right at the bottom of the list. Instead of strong proteins I use henna and it makes my strands thicker and stronger. The Redken extreme line makes my hair super brittle even the shampoo alone 🥺
Aaaah Michelle, you're going to make me cry, you are too sweet! I am SO so grateful for the feature and for all your support. I'm most glad that you're finding this content helpful. I have high porosity hair and my hair LOVES the Redken extreme line - but you're right. I certainly wouldn't be able to confidently recommend it for low porosity hair as it's more likely to be problematic. Also thank you for the suggestion of the Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner for other low porosity curlies on the channel! Bless you!
hi. I am not sure what type of porosity I have. I have 3b/3c curls. My hair looses moisture as the days go by post wash so I have always thought I have high porosity. However, my hair truly dislikes any styling product with protein in it. The hair feels dry, looses curl and it looks terrible. I can use a protein treatment that is rinsed off but no protein in styling products. help!
OMG you’re so dang charming!! And the videos I’ve watched so far have been highly educational. I’m high porosity medium thickness and highly highly protein sensitive. I knew that already and had been avoiding but tried to use some and now have protein overload. 😭 I’ve also started reacting to aloe which is in all my protein free products as well. Hopefully I can get back on track here soon and now I’m off to watch more of your videos. Thank you!!
I am protein sensive!! I recently used purodor advanced therapy conditioner and it made my hair so stiff.. I couldn't find any "protein" in the ingredients but it does have pumpkin seed oil.. could that really make me have protein overload??
Love your scientific content makes so much sense. I am still confused on the thickness of my hair though🤦🏾♀️.
Ahhhh Guys *WE HIT 500 SUBSCRIBERS* just a few hours after this was posted!!!! 🎉Five hundred thanks (one to each and every single one of you)! Here's to the next 500 - LET'S GO! 👊😝
Afope Atoyebi 👊🏾 totally rooting for you! When I start my platform I'll be signposting and tagging you all day long lol
Thank you girl! 🥰
I have watched 10 of your videos without coming up for air. I have learned so much and taken so many notes. Where have you been all my Natural Hair life/journey? Girl I am addicted to you very informative educational & on point videos. They are packed with straight unadulterated KNOWLEDGE. SO INFORMATIVE & EDUCATIONAL. Of course I subscribed. I wish you all the luck and blessings. These videos are a wonderful addition to my natural hair education. You are wonderful!!!
What a sweet comment! She is great!
Low porosity, thick, and course hair--currently suffering from protein overload(I believe). Working on fixing the problem.
I am so grateful to you. You’ve taught me more than any hair stylist or hair RUclipsr I’ve found. Thanks to you, I’ve figured out that I’m suffering from iron-deficiency hair loss, and now what ingredients to look out for in products to help my baby fine, low porosity hair. You are a goddess.
High porosity with fine hair. My hair loves protein. Your videos helped me recognize how many products that I use that have protein in them. I was worried that I was suggesting from protein overload, but you just put the worry to bed. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! I've been working very hard to maintain healthy natural hair!!
I have fine, low porosity, protein sensitive curly hair. You have literally saved my hair. I have learned so much from your channel. Now I understand my hair does well with smaller proteins thanks to you😘
I bought all the deep conditioners you recommended for low porosity hair and my hair is so much more voluminous. I was using heavy based deep conditioners and my hair was always limp. Now I understand my hair so much better!Thank you thank you 💓🙏🏽
I recently relaxed my hair after 8 years being natural. I have fine high porosity hair. And I use protein treatment weekly . I discovered your Channel yesterday and I loving your videos 🥰
You are God sent!! Thank you so much for such informative video. I'm low porosity, fine 3b 3c protein sensitive 😭😥. My hair can take very, very, very minimal protein and now I understand why. Thank you!
I have low porosity + fine hair and my hair HATES Keratin but loves hydrolysed wheat protein, hydrolysed vegetable protein and sometimes biotin
I have high porosity and fine to medium strands! I was always scared of protein overload so I didn't do protein treatments as often as I should have and I've been seen seeing signs of protein deficiency (PS: I did one yesterday tho)
Watching this now I feel so much better and more informed. This is awesome....thanks for doing this💜💜💜💜
Yaaaay!! My pleasure :)
I have fine to medium low porosity hair. For me protein prevents hair breakage and I use it every 2-3 months but when I use a protein treatment my hair gets stiff so I have to deep condition after/overnight
Yeah this sounds about right. I’d say perhaps be mindful of the size of proteins you’re using. If your hair is low porosity and fine, then it’s likely that your hair will react better to small-medium sized proteins.
Almost 500 subscribers....now you're over 30K! Love to see the growth! You deserve it!
Thank you for breaking this down. It’s the most helpful video I’ve seen. I’ve been natural for 4 years and all the products I was using was not working for my hair I figured out that I was protein sensitive, basically threw all my products away and now I’m starting from scratch with protein free products lol
You are such a great teacher....good job dear.
Thank you very much!
Giving you just one thumbs up isn’t enough....I wish there was a way I could give you a million thumbs up on each video. You’re the G.O. A.T. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You had 469 subscribers, you’re now at almost 51k. You deserve it. I love this page.
I dearly wish I'd known about things like this when I was younger. Now I'm 50, with fine, high density, low porosity hair that is rapidly going grey (which I love) -- I have 2b / 2c waves with 3a curls below, and until recently I had NO idea of my hair type or how to properly treat it. I cut 15 inches off for the summer and starting fresh, and really struggle with knowing just what kinds of protein treatments to use (or not use), and how often. It doesn't take much to weigh my curls down, especially in a place with high humidity, and I loathe the feeling of product residue in my hair. I've not had any luck with leave-in conditioners for that reason.
With that context in mind, I'm very curious to know more about how to tell between small vs large protein treatments for fine, low-porosity hair, so I have a better idea of what to seek out and what to avoid. Thank you SO much for clearly breaking this down!
I loveeeee the illustrations. It’s actually so good because most natural hair people only talk about their hair. So informative and instructive. Love you Afope. (Please give me a shoutout in your next video 🥺)
This comment!!!!!!! My actual sis. You're the best. Thank you ☺
I am good. I have fine wiry, low-porosity, high density. I dont used protein purposely. I stay away from it along with heat, silicones, and sulfates.
When I tell you I've been SEARCHING for this information for months. Finally.
I have low porosity fine hair and I'm still trying to figure out my relationship with protein...but I do wonder what specific ingredients am I looking for that are small, medium and large proteins?
I’m so here for these demonstrations! I’m low porosity, high density, dine strands 🥴 I’m just going to go with not too much protein and stick to smaller proteins!
Omg. I have protein overload for two yr. my hair has fell out. Now I’m scared to use protein since nov 29 2020.
I’ve literally learnt so much from these videos! Why didn’t I find this earlier?
Really helpful and informative video. Thanks! I have fine, thin, high porosity hair. My relationship with protein is complicated, but generally it doesn’t take much of it to make my hair feel dry and brittle. I need to watch this video again to work out the better options for me.
I have the exact same problem! I don't get it as HP hair is supposed to love protein, but when I do an intensive protein treatment my hair starts to feel like hay and the ends break off. A low protein one is fine and Olaplex is also fine. I am really struggling on finding the right balance that my hair likes, because I feel like it's doing pretty good untill that protein treatment...
@@jk9084 I am also high porosity protein sensitive.. and apparently there’s a small community of us 😩!! How often do you use products with protein? Once a month or once every two months ?....
@@mizzmiami3242 I tried to do it once every 2-3 months (Aphogee or gelatin treatment) but I think it is too harsh. What I did discover by researching is that I need to follow up with a moisturizing, protein-free conditioner so I may try that or play it safe and just mix my hemp protein powder, wheat protein extract, or gelatin with avocado, banana or conditioner, honey and oils as a protein treatment to balance it out with moisture. Also, other products in my routine contain amino acids and/or protein: leave in conditioner (Cantu shea butter), natural gels, oils and spritz (aloe, flaxseed, rice water, hemp, moringa, fenegreek etc.). As you can tell, I use ayurveda too and it made a big difference in my hair health ;).
10 months ago you were at almost 500 and right now I see you have over 27K !?! Great content always wins!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I came across your vid by accident , I have low porosity hair and suffering from protein overload right now.As you stated it rather difficult to find products that don't have protein in them. Thanks for posting vids to give naturals and education about the ingredients clarity.
Aww thanks Gloria! so kind of you. I'm glad these videos are somewhat helpful :)
Pantene gold series has no protein 😍
nah for real, it's one of the best videos i've seen bout this topic, n i love your spirit and the way you simply presented all of this. very helpful, informative, simple and fun to watch!
biiiiggggggg love from Egypt :))
Vastly underrated RUclips channel.
Every video I have watched I actually have a note book because I learn from your channel. Other channels can’t compete! 😎
Does she have a video on what proteins are small, medium or large?
Oh I just love this content! So stinkin' educational!! You rock
Ayyye!!! Thanks Nadine! And thanks for reaching out on insta! So glad to hear your hair is doing better 🤗
@@AfopeAtoyebi can you make a video about oils and if it's good or bad for your hair
the analogies are so good im shook
Yep I’m a coarse thickness, low porosity girls that protein doesn’t get along very well…
I like this video a lot. Thanks for ALL the information
I have fine hair so I will definitely look into trying proteins! Thank you so much!
Where are you friend?! I miss your information. I hope you are well.
Do you have a video on which proteins are small, medium, and large?
Wow...!! Amazing!!! Not only a fantastic video but you radiate so much warmth - I was two seconds into the video and felt (it's hard to describe) safe, never have I experienced that with any kind of video before. So cool. I'm trying to figure out my hair situation. It looks straight but is frizzy and dry. I haven't done any kind of protein treatment for years though, as I overdone it once which resulted in my hair breaking off, and I've distanced myself to it ever since. But here we are, looking into things, and I found your awesome channel :) Thank you so much for the tips
You are so genius in the way you describe things and this playlist is a godsent. Also, way to go from almost 500 in this video to over 50k!!!
Currently suffering from protein overload in my low porosity, medium-coarse, medium-high density hair 😩 loved the video it is always a pleasure to expand the knowledge of my 4c strands 💞
My fine , highpo hair loves small proteins, but gets shredded by larger proteins (ie pritein from most food items like rice , mayonnaise or eggs is too large for my strands and cuts into them .instead. I end up with so much breakage and my hair breaks off in handfuls)
I have medium high porosity hair so I'm gonna keep watch your channel to make sure I'm doing the right things🤗
Awesome! Thank you!
can you do a video on keratin treatment and if its in fact damaging to hair
I have fine low porosity hair. I dont use protein per say but my deep conditioner, shea moisture super fruit 10-in-1 miracle has some protein in. I deep condition around every 4 days. Seems ok for me
That was fun but I need suggestions not Street observations. I hope to review ur past videos and find relief from dry hair.
Protein relationship for me is like a cat in a bathtub. It ain't happening, sis.
I have low-porosity, type 1 hair that won't hold a perm for more than a week, maybe medium-or-thick densely packed strands that are frizzy, extremely dull yet super soft to the touch--it's confusing the hell-o out of me. It looks oily all the time and snaps even when wet strands are pulled. When spritzing with water, the water just beads up and just floats off my head. My hair will stay wet all night if I wash it before bed.
After watching a few of your videos, I bought the Honey shampoo you mentioned and need to find a deep conditioner to see if this is protein overload. I have no idea anymore. Binging on your protein series this weekend and hoping to find some relief.
It's been a pleasure watching your channel and learning about hair health from an expert. I wish you the best and that you stay healthy and happy!
HEY🤗🤗🤗🤗 New subbie. I'm high porosity, fine strands, low to medium density and my hair cannot handle too much protein. It makes it difficult for me to know how often I should use protein. I am not sure of what a good, effective small protein is compared to a larger (stronger) protein so I can avoid the ones too strong for my hair.
i have fine hair with low porosity and my hair is suffering protein overload from too many bonding or protein treatments !!! accidentally bought a hair dye that had a bonding treatment when i already have a protein leave in conditioner and my hair is breaking off daily im losing my mind SOS
I’m low porosity and use protein free products. However, I add fenugreek to my regimen to reduce hair shedding. I currently have protein overload from using too much fenugreek. Protein overload sucks. I’m now going to try Sulfur8 scalp treatment to reduce shedding.
A few things:
1. Sulfur is great for scalp flaking, and dermatitis, however, I don't know that this as much of an effective treatment for shedding as other things
2. Please be careful about applying grease to your scalp directly and leaving it there. Greasing the scalp is actually one of the main things that cause scalp conditions and flaking.
3. If you are experiencing an unusual amount of shedding, I would love to help you out. If you're interested, you can visit my website (www.afopeatoyebi.com) and see if any of my services will be helpful to you.
Coconut oil is supposed to be amazing for hair. Why does it leave some textures feeling dry and straw like
Different oils behave differently. Coconut oil and Shea butter penetrate into the cuticles of your hair. For people with high porosity hair this can be great but for people with low porosity hair this can suffocate your cuticles causing dryness and a straw like feeling. If you have high porosity hair try almond oil. It's a lightweight oil that sits on top of your hair shaft instead of penetrating it and that's easily soluble unlike coconut oil. It will make your hair feel soft and manageable.
Coconut oil fried my hair :(. I had to get olaplex treatment and it's still not quite what it was. Hairdresser actually recommended another treatment and a cut in a few weeks.
Easy to understand and creative examples! ...And wow, congrats on growing your subscribers so fast...way more than 500 of us now.
Yay!!! Thanks for the shoutout! I came on here and saw you reached 500 before I even clicked the video! So excited! As always, thanks for the really useful info!
Yaaas girl!!! I knowww. So grateful
Excellent video. Thank you.
Yaaasssss 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thanks so much for the shout out....If you can see the big-ol smile on my face right now girl! 😆This video is so informative (as always) I'm just soooo happy to have found you I could scream!!! (So extra I know but this hair thing has had me stumped for the longest and I'm finally getting the answers) Every video you put up is as if it's for ME! Haha. I'm definitely Lopo and protein sensitive. It took some time to realise this and your video has confirmed my suspicions 🤓....now onto your Protein Free products vid 👌🏾
P.S. loving your editing by the way 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Aaaaah! Girl, how did I just see this comment?! 😩😩 Thank you so much! I’m so glad this is helping!! 💓💓
Afope Atoyebi no problem at all glad you've seen it now :)
I'm having some hair loss issues. I think it's largely hormonal to be fair but have been wanting to consult with a professional trichologist for the longest. Do you offer consultations at all?
Hey girl! most certainly do! You can request one on my website www.afopeatoyebi.com
Excellent video! Excellent content and I love your happy attitude!
I feel like my hair is high porosity in the front and extremely low porosity in the back... because the hair in the front looks and feels soft and has curl definition.. but the back is all dry, coarse, and no definition at all. And i cant really tell is my hair needs protein or moisture.. or if it’s overloaded with protein or moisture..
I have this same issue, but my hair is the opposite. The front barely absorbs water or any product, looks dry and has zero definition, while the back absorbs water in a minute, has all the curls and is the softest part of my hair. I was going crazy about this, thank you so much for letting me know that I'm not the only one! I was honestly about to give up on my hair. Did you find a solution?
Am so so happy today coz i came across this channel
Such an informative video. I’ve got fine high porosity hair and have never really considered protein treatments. I used that hair mayonnaise one years ago and my hair felt horrible after.
Thank you Rere! Shame about the hair mayonnaise - was it the ORS one? Love your name by the way!
Afope Atoyebi thank you! Yes it was. Not sure if I used too much or something. Would it be okay to try Aphogee?
Really great illustration of the hair types and protein reactions. I learn new stuff every time yo! ...but I’m still going to cut this hair.
Thanks girl! This imminent hair cut though 😩Your hair will grow back, and as it does hopefully these videos will help you enjoy it more/have less stress the second time round ☺
Afope Atoyebi yassssssss!🤗
okay, let me tell u that u have the most beautiful eyes i’ve never seen in my life
Low porosity fine hair that hates proteins. It took me forever to figure it out once I stopped dyeing my hair. I get this weird frizz that I cannot even get rid of without washing all the protein out. I have figured out that amino acids aren’t as reactive, but once a month is all I need.
Thanks for the video.
I THINK I HAVE FINE TO MEDIUM THICKNESS AND HIGH PROSITY 2b-3a wavy/curly hair
I am not surprised I have protein overload. I just realized every hair product I have has some form of protein in it, some even have 3 or more in them. When my hair was more dense I could handle more protein. It is now thin due to medication. I have fine hair and low porosity.
Try Pantene gold series.
I love your videos!! . it has armed me with so much information I need for my high porosity hair.. what type of protein would you suggest or recommend for fine strands with high porosity?
I have fine to medium high porosity hair. Right now I am experiencing a lack of elasticity on the left front and the hair closes to my roots due to increased cowashing. I’m going in with a 2 step protein treatment to hopefully save the day. Fingers cross it doesn’t overload me. Love love love your videos. New subbie!
🥳 Welcome! 🥰 The 2 step protein treatment should be fine for you - be mindful of the level of heat and time you leave it on for if this is your first time, so you can taper/monitor the amount of protein you’re using.
Afope Atoyebi I did the treatment and it seems to have had absolutely no effect on my hair. My curls are still loose. 😂
please i have very fine low porosity hair 😭 i have also recently been dying my hair 😅 please help ya girl out!
I love your videos and I know perhaps since this does not apply to you directly you may not have an answer, but can you make a video on how to maintain and care for curly hair that is straightened on a regular basis? Love from Colombia!
Wow you are gorgeous!! Those eyebrows 😍
Hahahah, thank you! :)
So grateful I found your channel. I've learned much from watching your videos. Please create an identifying our hair types video. I have no idea what my hair type is. It is soft curly in the back, straight in the front. I used rice water 3 consecutive weeks 1st week hair looked great after that it just became frizzier & dryer. Now I can't get it to soften & the volume has tremendously decreased. I'm just trying to keep the hair I have left & make it healthy again. HELP!!!
Afope! Thank you so much for your informative and fun videos. I now know I am have fine to medium high porosity curly hair that is pretty dense! I'm excited to take all of your education and tips and take myself on my *second* natural hair care journey.
Would you be able to do a video on protective styles? Even simple things like buns and twists. I don't do them often but your advice has me interested in doing so. I'm trying to grow and protect my hair!
can you help woman in the USA??! i have sore scalp pain and need help ... i want to book an appointment
I have fine hair but a very thick amount my scalp gets oily but my ends are dry but I do dye my hair
It doesn't curl very easily I have to keep my hair in pin curls with gel sprayed in for 6 hours plus hair spray once I pull the bobby pins out
@@ElephantseatShorts awesome, thank you for the reply
I frequently use apple cider vinegar on my hair and find it softens and declogs it, but also that it looses a TON of volume. Is this because I’ve stripped too much protein from it when I’ve use ACV?
Here's a noob question - Would you be able to make a video on identifying hair types?
I'm mostly sure my hair is fine and real low porosity, but what about my friends???
This channel is so good and I LOVE your videos.
Thanks for the video . Today I found out that I have low porosity hair
How do I find out please!? 😢
I have no idea what type hair I have. All I know is that when I used a protein enriched shampoo my hair was nice and soft. But today I tried a pre-wash that had protein along with my shampoo and my hair feels dry. Is this protein overload?
I really wish more companies would make more protein sensitive products. Im fed of having to spend my life reading the ingredient list. I know coconut oil is cheap and therefore it is in alot of beauty products, but so is sunflower oil.
Being protein sensitive has been a journey.I never understood why my hair why my hair wasnt growing. It was of course. It was just growing, breaking and shedding. And on top of that I was using products with lots of Aloe Vera, coconut oil and wheat protein.
Question of the day:
I just wonder why we have these different porosities and protein sensitivities?
I’m assuming for the same reason we have different body shapes and just about everything else. I guess God like variety 😭
From one Black Brit to another.
I am low porosity and protein sensitive. Other lines, that I use and maybe worth a look at:
The pantene gold series, the leave on detangling milk , deep conditioner
Giovanni range shampoo, conditioners and direct weightless conditioner leave in.
Giovanni 2chic avocado+ olive oil line, shampoos +conditioners
Primal beauty: This is an English line. I use calm coil detangling spray.
Kera care 2 leave in conditioner.
My favourite of all time is the Camille Rose rice milk
+macadamia.
Tip: when everybody is singing the praises of a new product and all types of hair like it. Then it maybe worth a look. Couple of examples shea moisture black jamaican castor oil shampoo and the camille rose rice milk
Hi Fope! IG follower who just made it to your RUclips 😁
So I have low porosity hair and fine strands and dryness is kicking my butt! It’s weird, when I moisturize my hair it’s super soft but after maybe 3 days, it’s back to being dry. I don’t get it because I know for sure that I have low porosity hair and it should retain the moisture longer. And remoisturizing is a chore because products just sit on my strands on the 2nd go. It’s like I can only get products into my hair after a wash. It’s exhausting 😩
Same girl! It’s a struggle. Advice I have is to learn about the ingredients of your products and in what order they’re in. Depending on your weather conditions, there are certain ingredients that will help with humid temp and others with cold temp.
@@gesellerosario6994 I’ll give this a try. Thank you! ❤️
Ah so my hair is course tnx! This explains my protein problems!
My hair is confusing 😂. I would describe it as fine to medium strands, high porosity but my hair absolutely HATES protein. Like ... Hatessss lol it's super protein sensitive. And based on everything I've read/watched, that shouldn't be the case so idk it doesn't make sense lol. But anyways I was able to grow it out to hip length (currently at waist length now lol) so I must be doing something right.
how do I know what proteins are large or etc
I love your videos so much. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Hello - Great video - and I've subbed. Can you tell me why my HP Medium density 4ABCoily hair does not like aloe vera, from the plant, from the plant diluted, from the plant with added oil. I've tried it twice and it makes my hair really hard, brittle and I get some breakage. Everybody seems to get on well with it, but not me...🤔 id really appreciate your knowledge on this...Thanks
I was waiting for my shoutout sis... But I loved this, I have fine & low porosity hair so I basically run from protein! Also this was so informative. Congratulations on 500!
Hahaa thanks Fike! Don't worry, it's coming - stay tuned 💛
...if you have fine hair.. u need protein
You're the best! Thank you for your help
So what do you do when you're allergic to coconut and all these hair products you would need to use, have coconut in it in one form or another?
Can you recommend small protein for my fine low porosity 4c hair
What if I have low porosity and fine hair?
Love the consistency💛
Oh hey girl!!! Thank you, Thank you :) 🙏Grateful for the support sis 🙏💛
This is super helpful!! Thank you so much!!
Yaaay! So glad it helped!
Definately not so good😪your vids just made me realise that I have protein overload! Could for longest time not understand what my hairs problem was..low porosity but behaving like high porosity with moisture just not staying, and to top it I have fine texture & thought I needed these proteins...going into recovery mode, hopefully i have success. Thanks for all your info!!!!!!
Ah! Love a good lightbulb moment! So glad you’ve figured it out 🥰
Now to go on the hunt for protein free products...with everything going on & living in South Africa where we have even fewer natural hair product options, it might be a bit of a struggle...wish me luck!!
Hi Afope! You are amazing and beautiful 😍😍. I am glad I found your channel This week through AfrikanHairGod’s live stream. I have low porosity which is protein sensitive and am a serious product hoarder. I am however trying to clear my stash and focus on what really works!! I always used to wonder why the knot today worked so well for my hair compared to Shea butter containing products. Now I know why! Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner is an excellent source of mild protein for low porosity hair. It contains milk proteins, silk amino acids and hydrolysed protein right at the bottom of the list. Instead of strong proteins I use henna and it makes my strands thicker and stronger. The Redken extreme line makes my hair super brittle even the shampoo alone 🥺
Your channel has the best content here on RUclips I have ever seen! I am binge watching all your videos! Your channel will blow up soon 😍😍🥰🥰.
Aaaah Michelle, you're going to make me cry, you are too sweet! I am SO so grateful for the feature and for all your support. I'm most glad that you're finding this content helpful. I have high porosity hair and my hair LOVES the Redken extreme line - but you're right. I certainly wouldn't be able to confidently recommend it for low porosity hair as it's more likely to be problematic.
Also thank you for the suggestion of the Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner for other low porosity curlies on the channel! Bless you!
hi. I am not sure what type of porosity I have. I have 3b/3c curls. My hair looses moisture as the days go by post wash so I have always thought I have high porosity. However, my hair truly dislikes any styling product with protein in it. The hair feels dry, looses curl and it looks terrible. I can use a protein treatment that is rinsed off but no protein in styling products. help!
Amazing knowledge! I recently came across your channel and love every bit of it. Keep them coming girl! 👏🏾👏🏾
I love this!! So informative :) The analogies are so on point! lOVE YOU FOPS
Thanks Ella! 💓💓💓🙏🏽
OMG you’re so dang charming!! And the videos I’ve watched so far have been highly educational. I’m high porosity medium thickness and highly highly protein sensitive. I knew that already and had been avoiding but tried to use some and now have protein overload. 😭 I’ve also started reacting to aloe which is in all my protein free products as well. Hopefully I can get back on track here soon and now I’m off to watch more of your videos. Thank you!!
High porosity fine
Me 2. But I didn't understand what I need to do? My hair is already breaking
I am protein sensive!! I recently used purodor advanced therapy conditioner and it made my hair so stiff.. I couldn't find any "protein" in the ingredients but it does have pumpkin seed oil.. could that really make me have protein overload??