Aphogee Two-step Treatment Protein for Damaged Hair 16 oz.
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Aphogee Two-step Treatment Protein for Damaged Hair 16 oz. Details
Manufacturer: AphogeeBrand: Aphogee
Product features:
- Helps to Stop Breakage on Even Badly Damaged Hair.
- Rebuilds Hair Structure for Six Weeks.
- Ideal for Color-treated, Relaxed or Permed Hair.
- pH Optimized.
Customer Reviews of Aphogee Two-step Treatment Protein for Damaged Hair 16 oz.
Customer Review: Love This Stuff!
Summary: 5 Stars
I should first note that I have medium-length (nearly mid-back) relaxed (but naturally coarse) hair. I am very into hair care and have accumulated a lot knowledge over the last couple of years via research about how to properly care for African American hair. In the process, I learned about Aphogee Two-Step, a heavy protein treatment. I was wary of it because I had read that it is an extremely strong treatment that turns your hair rock-hard when left to dry and, if used improperly or if your hair does not need protein, can have disastrous results. Despite my worries, I bought this product over a year ago, but had not used it for a long time simply because I was too scared to use it.
I finally decided to use it recently out of desperation. Though my hair is pretty long, it is typically limp, dull, has very little body, and feels very weak. I've also been having issues with breakage, particularly after washing my hair, and have noticed that I have been losing some of my length. Because I do all other things recommended to care for relaxed hair, I suspected that it was my reluctance to use a lot of protein that was finally taking its toll. I researched heavy protein treatments again and read that if you are relaxed, you almost certainly need heavy protein treatments to counteract the negative effects of the relaxer. I have actually known this for a long time, but, as I mentioned, I was too afraid to use the treatment and convinced myself that because my hair was long, I was doing fine. Wrong! Though I do take care of my hair, the relaxers have been taking a toll on it and I'm so glad that I finally decided to take the plunge!
I have only used it once, but have already noticed drastic results. After the entire process was over and I was done detangling, which usually results in the loss of countless small hairs, I saw that I had VERY few broken-off hairs in my comb or anywhere else. I was already sold. Once my hair was dry and styled, I noticed that my hair had more body (it holds a curl much better) and felt stronger (I could pull on it and run my hand through it without also breaking off strands). My hair just has more life and structure and I can't wait until it's time to use it again so that I can continue to see improvements in my hair.
Before I end this (long) review, I just want to advise people about a few things regarding this product:
-Use only every 6 weeks. If used anymore often than that, you will oversaturate your hair with protein and it will eventually become dry and brittle and break off. If you relax your hair, it is recommended that you schedule these treatments so that you have one either a week before or after a relaxer.
-Don't manipulate your hair when it is drying/dry because your hair really does become hard as a rock and it will break off if manipulated. The instructions say to comb it through while it is still wet in order to saturate the hair, but I found that my hair was too sticky and that the treatment was drying too quickly for that. I just sprayed it on with a spray bottle to saturate my hair, quickly finger-combed it through, and sat under the drier with my hair uncovered for 20 minutes.
-It is recommended by Aphogee that you use their Balancing Moisturizer immediately after rinsing out the treatment to add moisture back into the hair. However, all of the ladies I have come across on haircare forums who use Aphogee say that the Balancing Moisturizer is not an adequate conditioner for this treatment. After using the balancing conditioner, you should also make sure to follow-up with a VERY moisturizing deep conditioner (preferably with heat). Some ladies just leave out the Balancing Conditioner altogether and just use a moisturizing deep conditioner instead. I opted to use both the Balancing Conditioner and my own moisturizing deep conditioner afterwards. (I used Silk Elements MegaSilk Moisturizing Treatment, added olive oil and honey to it, and sat under a drier with a plastic cap for about an hour).
BTW, this stuff smells PUTRID, but it is worth it in the end and the smell goes away once the treatment is rinsed out, in any case.
Description of Aphogee Two-step Treatment Protein for Damaged Hair 16 oz.
This unique treatment is formulated with magnesium and modified proteins which fuse into the hair with the application of heat. The result is that breakage is drastically reduced. ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment is a salon service product unlike any product available for at-home use. During the process, ApHogee treatment hardens into the hair, dramatic evidence that something special is occurring. For best results a hooded dryer is required. After rinsing and moisturizing with ApHogee Balancing Moisturizer, clients are astounded with the results. ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment can help improve other salon services as well.Scalp Treatments
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