4a/b Naturals using Aphogee Keratin 2min Reconstructor

[ShaniKeys]

Are there any 4a/b naturals using this product? Or any other protein-based product from the Aphogee line? If so, what has been your take on it? I welcome both negative and positive reviews.

 

[luxe.li.]

I've used it once, and I have no feelings right now. I have a lot of products that I've used so I can't tell if the Aphogee made my hair hard, dry, or brittle or not, if it did I probably accredited that to something else I used. I hear alot of negative remarks about it. I'm not interested to use it again as of right now.

 

[sheba1]

I used the hard aphogee once and I really liked it! I gave a review here: My first hard aphogee application

Others came in and left their reviews, as well.

 

[Libra08]

I'm more 3c/4a but I'll give you my review. I've used the 2 min reconstructor once, but I really liked it a lot. You can feel the difference, and I lost a lot less hair when I detangled and blow dried. Lately I've been have breakage issues from using too much heat, but I believe this will help me out a lot. I'm thinking about using it every other week. The bottle says every week, but personally I think that's a lot. Especially since I do henna treatments as well.

 

[DMJ's Mom]

I've used the 2 step every 4 weeks and the 2 min every week (except the week of the 2step) and my hair loved it. I only stopped using it when I ran out because I've been so busy that its much easier to stop by the drugstore for a Pantene to cowash than to try and get to my local BSS before they close to get the Aphogee

 

[naturalmanenyc]

I'm not fully natural yet but will be 4a when I'm all done trimming.

I've used the 2 min reconstructor twice this month and liked it a lot. I could feel the difference right away and I lost a lot less hair when I detangled. I also followed with a dc with AOHSR. I took photos.

http://public.fotki.com/RegsWife/sabino-attempt-two/

The blow drying and flat ironing made up for the lack of hair loss during the detangling though :-(

 

[Minty]

I use the Reconstructor (until I get my OCT) on average 1x month. I really love it. In just 2 minutes, it makes my hair soft like I deep conditioned. Never knew my hair liked protein so much...then again, I am just getting to know my moptop friend.

I also use the Green Tea spray, maybe spray it on my hair 1x a week after I wash and before I twist. I can't really say what it does though. Perhaps it offers more protection if I were going to use heat. But my hair is noticeably stronger. It doesn't snap.

My head: 3d on crown/4b back to ear/3c nape - mostly fine hairs, w/no curl definition.

 

[ShaniKeys]

Any of you ladies leave it on for longer than 2 minutes (let's say 30-45 minutes) with heat? Is that safe?

 

[1babydimple]

4b/c here and love the reconstructor - also I leave it in for at least 10min under a bag & towel. This the main product I co-wash with at least 3x a month.

 

[Lboogie1]

I used it once when I was natural and my hair hated it! My hair was hard and dry and there was also a white tint i couldnt get rid no matter how much i rinsed it out. I vowed to never use it again but then I relaxed and decided to try again and it worked better on my relaxed hair.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

I used this last week, but didn't really see much to talk about. I hoped it would stop shedding instantly, but it didn't....so, i'll give it another go next week.

i just did an ayurvedic mix - brahmi, amla, maka and cassia with elasta qp dpr11 a squirt of coconut oil and amla oil, left it in for about 3 hours and I had almost no hair to shed, my hair detangled sooo much better, too.

I wish i had more to report on the 2 min reconstructor, but i don't. I was a tad disappointed. Maybe I expected too much.

 

[Priss Pot]

I use it every other week, and I like it.

 

[ShaniKeys]

I use it every other week, and I like it.

How long do you let it sit on your hair? Do you use it with heat?

 

[loulou82]

All natural 4 a/b: I use the Pro V Leave In, the KGT Restructurizer, and the 2 Min Reconstructor (never longer than 5 minutes).

I like the above three. I alternate the first 2 as leave in after washing and DCing and use the last one every month. I'll add the Pro V Leave In to my daily spritz mix if I want a bit of protein.

 

[Born Again Natural]

I've used the hard treatment once and the 2min Keratin a couple of times...and I like both. But I recently purchased OCT and to prevent a protein overload I'll lay off the aphogee for a while.

 

[ShaniKeys]

All natural 4 a/b: I use the Pro V Leave In, the KGT Restructurizer, and the 2 Min Reconstructor (never longer than 5 minutes).

I like the above three. I alternate the first 2 as leave in after washing and DCing and use the last one every month. I'll add the Pro V Leave In to my daily spritz mix if I want a bit of protein.

Any specific reason why you don't leave it longer than 5 minutes?

 

[Queen_Earth]

I'm a little confused because I thought the 2 min reconstructor was a moisturizing one not a protein conditioner..I bought a bottle of it b.u.t havent used it yet

 

[half.cadence]

I'm a little confused because I thought the 2 min reconstructor was a moisturizing one not a protein conditioner..I bought a bottle of it b.u.t havent used it yet

its a moisturizing protein conditioner.

 

[Priss Pot]

How long do you let it sit on your hair? Do you use it with heat?

I let it sit for maybe like 10 minutes or so. I don't really use it with heat, but that's out of laziness, lol. I do use my moisturizing condish with heat most times, though.

 

[ScandalousBeauty]

I use the Treatment for Damaged Hair, I'll probably use it once ever 8-10 weeks. Here's a tutorial of how I used it.

http://naturallyscandalous.blogspot.com/2009/01/aphogee-treatment-tutorial.html

 

[ShaniKeys]

I have the 2min Reconstructor on my head right now...I'm using it with heat, I'll post the results later on.

 

[Anancy]

I had been using this 1x a week and it really helped my hair. But i've stopped using it now because my hair started feeling dry and breaking - so i think my hair needs more moisture now than protein.

I will start using it again but not weekly - i think you definately need that protein/moisture balance.

When i did use it, i left it on for maybe 5 mins.

 

[ShaniKeys]

So...I used it today for the very first time ever. I used it as a DC and left it 45min on my hair, while sitting under a hair dryer. I was a little bit worried about this at first, but my hair wasn't hard at all after I rinsed, it was soft and strong. My goal for this year is strength+length

I really like the smell of this product also, I will certainly not use it every week, but it's a good protein conditioner.