Keraphix or Joico K-Pac??

[Cleo]

Ladies, which protein conditioner is better in your opinoin and why? Thanks in advance.

 

[sithembile]

I would think that Joico would be better just because it has human hair keratin, which I don't think Keraphix has (correct me if I'm wrong).

 

[karly]

I like Joico K-Pac much better (as a reconstructor). My hair felt stronger but soft after I rinsed it out. But definitely follow up K-Pac with a moisturizing conditioner. I just tried P.M. supercharged which my hair loved immediately. I am going to make both the K-Pac and the supercharged a staple. Keraphix didn't really do much reconstructing for my hair (that I could see or feel). To me it's more like a protein conditioner for my hair rather than a reconstructor. But I am going to continue to use the keraphix (until I use it up). So I guess it depends on what you're looking for........K-pac is a stronger reconstructor IMHO.

 

[Tracy]

Keraphix - I like the way my hair FEELS with keraphix. The way my hair feels after Joico is nothing to write home about.

Keraphix, strengthens, smooths and shines my hair all at the same time.

 

[Supergirl]

Joico K-Pak

Keraphix only works on the cuticle of the hair. K-Pak works into the internal hair structure as well as the cuticle.

 

[Supergirl]

But one advantage that Keraphix has over K-Pak is that it's got ceramides in it as well

 

[AngieK]

What are ceramides and what do they do for the hair (I always wondered about this)?

AngieK

 

[Supergirl]

Here is a link:

Information on Ceramides

 

[Islandgirl]

thanks for the info on ceramides

 

[AngieK]

<font color="brown">Thanks, Supergirl - - I finally understand their purpose (ceramides).

AngieK </font>

 

[rosebud]

Tracy,
How often do you use the keraphix ( or Dudley's Hair Rebuilder ) and do you like keraphix better than the Dudley's Hair Rebuilder?

The Joico K-Pak is beginning to leave my hair hard &amp; dry, even after moisturizing conditioners..this wasn't happening before...maybe it's because my ends are damaged...
Rosebud

 

[Cleo]

Thanks ladies for all of your replies. I will stay with the Keraphix and GPB. Maybe I'll try Joico in the future just to compare.

 

[Tee]

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Tracy,
How often do you use the keraphix ( or Dudley's Hair Rebuilder ) and do you like keraphix better than the Dudley's Hair Rebuilder?

The Joico K-Pak is beginning to leave my hair hard &amp; dry, even after moisturizing conditioners..this wasn't happening before...maybe it's because my ends are damaged...
Rosebud

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How often are you using Joico K-Pak? It's a pretty intense reconstructer. I wouldn't use it more than once a month.

 

[rosebud]

Tee,
Is the Joico-Kpak as strong as Aphogee, Nexus Emergencee, and Dudley DRC28? Would you put it in the saame category as those conditioners? I thought it was similar to keraphix in terms of the degree of protein concentration. At one time I was using the Joico K-Pak once a week ( that was what the salesperson had advised me to do )and it was fine. Now I hardly ever use it...maybe every 4 weeks. Actually, I just finished it and don't think I will purchase again. I am ready to try something else..like keraphix or dudley's hair rebuilder...whichever I find first.

 

[CaramelKiss]

I've never used Joico but have heard lots of great things about it. I currently use Keraphix and my hair loves it.

When I run out of Keraphix I will try Joico.

 

[anikalia]

I liked both, but K-Pac (as others have stated) is a much stronger protein conditioner designed to improve hair strength and condition. Keraphix is more similar to a regular cuticle-smoothing conditioner with less protein. I have used Keraphix as a deep conditioner as well as leave-in with good results. It totally depends on what you are looking to achieve. But if I was given a free bottle, I'd definitely take the K-Pac.

HTH!

 

[daviine]

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How often are you using Joico K-Pak? It's a pretty intense reconstructer. I wouldn't use it more than once a month.

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Tee--I'm so glad you posted this. I thought the Joico K-Pak was something that could be used every week or every other week. In that case, do you think I could use the daily conditioner on a weekly basis followed by a moisturizing conditioner?

Lemme know.

 

[Supergirl]

Daviine,

The daily K-Pak can be used without following with a moisturizing conditioner

 

[Tee]

Daviine, I think the Daily Conditioner would be fine to use on a weekly basis. Like Supergirl said, it is moisturizing enough on its own so I don't think you need to follow up with a moisturizing conditioner.

 

[daviine]

Thanks. Tee and Supergirl----do you guys leave it on for the recommended one minute?

 

[daviine]

Supergirl

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So which products do you know of that have ceramides? Thanks in advance.

 

[daviine]

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Thanks. Tee and Supergirl----do you guys leave it on for the recommended one minute?

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Tee--I just realized that I asked you this already in a separate thread (and that you replied already). Sorry.

What about you Supergirl--how long do you leave it on for?

 

[Supergirl]

Daviine,

Here's a few products with Ceramides:

*any Nexxus product that says "fortified with Nexxuspheres"
*Biolage fortifying conditioner, shampoo and fortifying leave-in
*Miss Key Diez Y Uno
*Redken Extreme Line
*L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Repair