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Are you one of those people who started using protein treatments (for example, the gelatine treatment from this blog) and find that, at some times of year, the effects wear off quickly. But you don't want to do the whole treatment over  - especially if you're one of those people who leaves it on for an entire hour! Here's a way to get a respectable dose of protein with relatively litte effort. Keep that low-frizz wave and curl definition going strong. Do-It-Yourself Protein Additive for Conditioner ©Science-y Hair Blog 2013 Mix up this gelatine base (instructions below): 1 packet Knox Unflavored gelatine (or any unflavored gelatin 0.25 oz, 7.25 g or 2 1/2 teaspoons) 1/2 cup distilled water ©Science-y Hair Blog 2013 Mix the gelatine and water (room temperature water) and then pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds - or  heat the water to boiling and then add it to the gelatine. Cool until cool enough to touch. Now - refrigerate this mixture. This is 6% protein. To use ...

For this recipe, I was trying to keep what I like about Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Gel and leave what I don't like about it (the scent, too much glycerin and sorbitol, the silicate clay ingredient that is tricky to use). ©Science-y Hair Blog 2013 A quick scan of the ingredients and I ruled out the things I didn't want to bother with and that aren't easy to get and formulate with. You can find all these ingredients at drugstores or grocery stores. This recipe is extremely simple, and very good for helping your hair form nice chunky waves and curls - it made mine less frizzy than usual. It has medium hold on its own. If you want more hold, layer some strong-hold gel over it. ©Science-y Hair Blog 2013 The ingredients: Water: Solvent, dliutent Xanthan gum: Creates a thick "gel," provides medium hold with humidity-resistance, may slow water loss. Glycerin(e): Humectant, binds water, boosts curls (for some folks). Acacia gum:  Optional. Adds a bit of "crunch...

Here are some tips and tidbits about my gelatin protein treatment recipe: ©Science-y Hair Blog 2013 Concentration If you use a whole packet of Knox gelatine (2 1/2 teaspoons, 0.25 ounces or 7.2 grams) in 1/4 cup (60 ml) water that is 12% protein. Which is a lot. And this is only if your finished product is 1/4 cup, including anything else you add. 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatine in 1/3 cup water is 9% protein. 1 1/4 teaspoons gelatine (half a packet of Knox) in 1/4 cup water is 6% protein 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatine in 1/2 cup water is also 6% protein. Protein additives for hair products are usually recommended at a use rate of 2-5%. If the protein in your conditioner is listed before the preservatives, it is probably around 1-2%. If it is listed after the preservatives, it is probably at a concentration of 1% or less. Bear in mind that not all proteins behave the same in all hair types. Different proteins work better with different hair. ©Science-y Hair Blog 2013 How long do I leave i...