Do you notice any of these signs of your hair needing protein? - Damage from bleach, hair dye, or excessive heat - Breakage - Overly soft hair that doesn't hold - Curls fall easily - Limp curls For damaged hair, use a treatment like @curlsmith_official's Bond Curl Rehab Salve a couple times a month to strength the hair and prevent breakage. Shampoo after using and follow up with a protein-free deep conditioner like the Hydro Creme Soothing Mask. Another option for strengthening the hair is to use a deep conditioner with some protein like the Curlsmith Multi-tasking Conditioner. This is great for some low-dose protein and moisture. Healthy hair and damaged hair can benefit from this. For a balanced styling routine, opt for a protein-free cream, and use a gel with some protein like the Shape Up Aqua gel to define curls with light hold. I typically opt for one or two products in my routine with protein. If I used a treatment like Bond Curl, I would go for protein-free stylers. For extra hold, I scrunched in a light layer of Shine Gel on top of the Shape Up Aqua Gel. To learn how to diagnose your hair and determine what it needs, watch the video linked in profile or search on YT: How to Determine What Your Curls Need For a limited time, get 1/3 off ($25 off) the Curlsmith Strength Kit! Ends Aug 25th, 2022. 🔗 in profile Drop your questions below! #CurlsmithPartner #FoodForCurls #Curlsmith #curlyhairtips #proteinmoisture #proteinandmoisture #proteinmoisturebalance #highporosityhair #damagedhair #damagedcurls #transitioningcurls #curlyhairjourney