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I created my gelatin protein treatment recipe in the summer of 2010 and I've been using it ever since to reduce the frizz in my wavy hair, pull the curls together, add shine and reduce breakage. But every good recipe can stand some improving. The problem with the old recipe is distribution. It's runny. It can drip or end up all in one place. When I was writing my posts on deep conditioning, I emphasized the importance of distributing deep conditioners including protein treatments by applying the product to hair in sections and smoothing the treatment over the section, saturating and encasing the hair in the treatment as though you are making paper maché. But I couldn't do that with the gelatin treatment being as liquid as it is. People who leave the gelatin protein treatment on their hair for a long time face problems with drips. So here we have it:  New, Improved, the Thick Gelatin Protein Treatment Same formula, but you need to make ahead and allow it to cool, so you...

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 ...

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...

I decided that I wanted to be able to make my gelatin protein treatment for hair in less than a minute (and not wait for it to cool) because I'm always rushing to get in the shower. Impatience can be a virtue if it means you come up with a faster way to mix up a PT! You need a microwave oven for this. Here's what you do: Mix gelatin and about 3/4 of the   cold  water you plan to use in a microwave-safe cup. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then microwave for 20-40 seconds. Long enough to dissolve the gelatin so there are no tiny gelatin grains (or flakes) visible. Add the remainder of the water to help cool down the mixture before adding other ingredients and applying. Recipe is in the link below. ------------------------------------------- This protein treatment recipe is STRONG! Not for the faint of heart nor for the hair protein-treatment-newbie. If you're not yet sure about how your hair reacts to protein - use a much smaller amount of gelatin than stated. This recipe d...