For me I have the same problem. The point of Aphogee is to make your hair alot stronger. What I do is shampoo after rinsing out Aphogee w/a moisturizing, detangling shampoo (I've actually started doing this with all my protein treatments--whether creamy or liquid). Then I deep condition for a long time. Next I add my leave-ins (make sure none of them are protein) and I pull my hair into a wet bun and sleep with it tied down with a scard. Then I blow dry the next morning.