There are many benefits to using hair protein filler. It promotes thickening of the hair and makes damaged thinning hair look fuller. While it cannot be seen on the outside, there will be a visible difference in the texture of your hair after a period of time. You can use heated styling tools with this product as well.
Protein Filler is the Same As Keratin
Protein filler, also known as a keratin treatment, is the same as keratin. The protein in hair is made up of amino acids. The keratin protein contains cystine and methionine as its primary amino acids. Keratin is present in hair, skin, nails, and feathers.
Keratin is a fibrous structural protein, one of the most abundant proteins in mammals. It protects and reinforces epithelial tissues such as the skin, hair and nails. Keratin lends strength and resilience to the stratum corneum, making the skin waterproof and protecting against micro-organisms that might cause infection or disease.
Protein filler and keratin are both substances that can be used to straighten hair. Keratin, especially in its liquid form, also has other uses. The two are, however, not the same thing.
Keratin is a type of protein that is naturally present in the skin and hair. It’s naturally curly and can be straightened with heat or other treatments. Protein filler is a synthetic substance that works the same way keratin does:
- it’s applied to wet hair,
- allowed to dry,
- then can be flat ironed or blow dried straight.
As you can see from the chart below, both products come from different sources and have similar effects on hair types.
Can You Leave Protein Filler In Your Hair Overnight?
Do you see models or celebrities with their hair smooth and shiny on the covers of magazines? Their hair looks like it’s healthy and has just been styled, but in reality it’s likely that they’ve used some sort of smoothing treatment that contains protein to achieve that look.
Protein fillers are great for helping your hair get rid of frizz, leaving your locks smooth and silky. However, it’s also very dependent on the quality of the filler used. Using a cheap filler can result in an itchy scalp and dry hair.
The most recommended method for using protein filler is to leave it in your hair for about 30 minutes before rinsing it out. The results should last for about a week. However, many people are wondering if they can leave this stuff in overnight, as this is a much more convenient method for most people.
The easy answer is no, you shouldn’t leave protein filler in your hair overnight. The truth is there has been no studies done as to whether having protein filler in your hair overnight is dangerous or not, but manufacturers do not recommend leaving this product in your hair overnight because it will weigh down your locks too much and cause them to become brittle over time instead of soft and supple.
How Overnight Protein Filler Treatments Work
Many of us have been conditioned to believe that a healthy head of hair is a head of hair with regular trims and proper conditioning. But as we age, our hair begins to change and become brittle, resulting in split ends and a dull, lifeless appearance. While we once may have believed that split ends could be fixed with a trim or a good conditioner, there is another alternative: overnight protein filler treatments.
When you sleep, your scalp produces more sebum than it typically would while you’re awake, which causes your hair to naturally repair itself. This is where protein fillers come into play: they coat each strand with keratin, a polymer found in the most common form of hair protein, thus repairing any damage accumulated throughout the day. By applying a filler before bed and letting it sit overnight, you give your hair the most time possible for the keratin-producing process to occur—while you’re asleep, the filler has time to sit on your hair and soak through each strand from root to tip before being washed out in the morning.
The process is simple: just buy an overnight filler treatment (we recommend one without silicone), part your hair as desired and apply liberally from root to tip. Leave it on overnight and wash it out.
How To Do A Protein Filler Treatment Overnight
A protein filler treatment is a great way to pack your hair full of long lasting nourishment. The treatment can be done in the comfort of your own home and will only take a few hours to complete.
This treatment works best on dry hair, but if you don’t mind some extra work, wet hair will work as well. Make sure that you section your hair off into four even sections and start with the back of your head, working your way up to the crown in an upward motion.
If using wet hair, spritz each section with a spray bottle filled with water, making sure that each strand is saturated. If using dry hair, apply the protein filler directly to your hair and distribute evenly throughout each section.
If you have thin or sparse areas of hair, we recommend adding more filler to those specific areas because they may need more nourishment than the rest of the hair strands do. Once you’ve applied all of the filler to your hair, make sure that you cover your head with either plastic wrap or a shower cap and allow the protein filler to sit on your hair for at least three hours, but it’s okay if you leave it on overnight.
Last words
As you can see, there’s no reason protein filler couldn’t be left in your hair overnight. However, it’s still important to remember that all protein fillers are not created equal, so what works for one person may not work for another. Your hair type and condition should be the primary factors in choosing whether or not to leave your protein filler in overnight.
