Hi LadyZ!
I literally just logged on and saw your post. It's like I have a sixth sense a/b Joico posts or something
Anywhoo, the K-pak Intense Hydrator is perfect for use after the K-pak reconstructor. In fact, if you look on the back of the package, it says it there.
Also, just because a product has protein in it doesn't mean that it is a protein product. The protein that is in the Intense Hydrator is there to allow the moisturizing ingredients to bind better to the hair; this amount is going to be in a smaller concentration than it would be in the Reconstructor. In fact, some of the best moisturizing products have some form of protein in them. So take care that Joico knows what they're doing when they're creating these products
HTH