Hair that is loosely wavy also seems to need more protein than very curly hair. [2] X Research source This treatment is strong enough to cause protein overload, so it is important to know the signs of protein overload in hair before you begin. [3] X Research source A gelatin treatment is stronger than other homemade protein hair masks as the gelatin is hydrolyzed, which means it is small enough to stick to the hair for longer than one wash. [4] X Research source
Hair growing out of the crown, root to tip. Ends of the hair and mid-sections of the hair. Roots of the hair. Hair can be dipped into the mixture, or the mixture can be applied to the hair like papier mâché. It is easier to apply using your hands, but this can get messy. If your hair becomes rough and very tangly while applying the mask, your hair does not need the mask! Rinse it out immediately and apply a moisturising hair mask.
Long hair can be carefully wound up into a bun while the gelatin is hot, but this means that the length of the hair does not get heated by the hairdryer and won’t be as effectively conditioned. If the gelatin cools and sets, rewarm it with your hands or hotter gelatin from the pot.
Wipe the container you used to make the treatment out with paper towel and discard the paper towel. Then rinse the container in hot water after you’re done and scrub well when you wash it. Any excess of the mask can be frozen for later use.
This is particularly useful if you have let it set at room temperature and the gelatin has ‘beaded’ on your hair. Do not leave this mask on for longer than half an hour.
You should not need to use shampoo at this point, because you have mixed your gelatin with a lot of hair conditioner. If you adapt the amounts to use less hair conditioner (such as a small squirt), you may need to shampoo your hair to effectively remove the gelatin.
If you have a glycerin allergy, try another humectant such as aloe vera gel. [10] X Research source
