One telltale sign that you're having a protein overload is that your hair will begin to feel easily tangled and drier than normal even when your hair is wet/has conditioner in it.The best way to help with this is to first stop using products with protein for the time being and balance out the protein with moisturizing ingredients. We'd recommend conducting a Deep Conditioning Treatment/Hot Oil treatment. Additionally, cleanse with our Clarifying Shampoo, as this will help to clean your strands of any products or build up that could still be there, giving your hair a fresh slate! We always recommend adding a little bit of Leave-In conditioner as needed after clarifying to give yourself a nice moisture base, as clarifying is intended to remove excess oils from strands. After you feel like your hair has balanced out, you can start to incorporate protein back into your routine as protein defficiency can make hair feel fluffy and gummy.