Newbie with a protein question

[mkd]

I am looking for a reviews on AO GPB v Aphogee 2 minute condish. Has anyone tried both? If not, can you tell me what you like about the one that you use please?

 

[darlingdiva]

Welcome aboard!!!


As for your protein question, I've never tried AO GPB. As for Aphogee 2-min, I tried it for the first time about I week ago. I left it on for exactly 2 minutes and I put on the KBB hair mask afterwards. When I rinsed everything out, my hair was hard. The shikakai, yucca, amla, and/or natural enzymes in the mask may have contributed to the hardness, but I have a feeling the Aphogee was the culprit.

However, both AO GPB & Aphogee 2-min are favorites on the board, so you'll have more reviews shortly. Good luck w/ whatever you decide.

 

[supermodelsonya]

Never AO GPB but use Aphogee 2 min every week. My hair feels great after. My hair really loves protein. It is a staple in my regi.

 

[songbyrd517]

I have not tried AO GPB (actually I don't know what that is ), but I have used Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor continuously for a long time. I love it! My hair loathes hard protein. I makes my hair hard and dry. But the Aphogee doesn't! It leaves my hair soft and manageable. I mix olive oil with it sometimes, and I always sit under the dryer with it for 20 minutes - even though it says 2. I am out of it right now. Gotta get some

By the way, WELCOME!!!

 

[JDandBeyond]

I have both but haven't tried the AO GPB yet. But I LOVE the 2 min aphogee! My hair also loves protein and I use it all the time, but the 2 min is great because it provides a nice protein boost and also leaves my hair soft and manageable. There have been times when I haven't even followed with a moisturizing conditioner because the aphogee did the trick. I also use it for more than 2 minutes (30 is the most I've used it for). I use it every week.

 

[pmichael52172]

First of all

I've tried both when I was relaxed, have both and love both. If I'm not mistaken, GPB is all natural whereas Aphogee 2 min. is not. They're both considered mild proteins though. The fact that GPB is all natural and that it can be applied to dry hair for a deep conditioning treatment before washing would be the only difference. My results were basically the same but for the GPB reasons, I guess I favored GPB more. I'm transitioning now and would probably reach for GPB as a natural for a protein boost, before I'd reach for the Aphogee. Sorry if it doesn't help your decision much.

 

[songbyrd517]

Okay.. at the risk of sounding like a nut... could someone please tell me what AO GPB is?! I know its not Good Peanut Butter

 

[sexieblacc]

Okay.. at the risk of sounding like a nut... could someone please tell me what AO GPB is?! I know its not Good Peanut Butter

lmao i dunno what that means either, but im pretty sure that's not it

 

[pmichael52172]

Ya'll are crazy! It's:
Aubrey Organics GPB - Glycogen Protein Balancing Conditioner
http://www.aubrey-organics.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=015

 

[mkd]

Thanks for all the responses ladies and the welcome.

Another question, if I add an egg and olive oil to a conditioner, would that be considered a light protein treatment?

 

[CukiMonstersBabyMama]

I was always told that the protein molecules in (un-hydrolyzed) eggs were too large to actually penetrate the hair shaft. However, many ladies have said it works for them. *shrugs* I do know that olive oil does not have an protein traits.

 

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[Allandra]

Welcome to the forum. Of those two, I've only used the AO GPB. I've been using it since 2000, and it's my all time favorite product. It's a great (mild) conditioner.

 

[Tylove101]

In my PJ days I tried Aphogee 2 min and did not like how it made my hair feel... then I found AO GPB and fell in love! It's a staple of mine and I DC every week with it. Goes to show you every head is different and it's basically a trial and error process until you find what works for you.

 

[Tylove101]

Okay.. at the risk of sounding like a nut... could someone please tell me what AO GPB is?! I know its not Good Peanut Butter

Aubrey Organics GPB (Glycogen Protein Balancing) Conditioner

 

[turnergirl]

I have tried both and prefer Aphogee 2 min. I am a protien addict and find usage on a weekly basis is the best choice for my hair. I am in the process of trying to find a hard protien I can use in braids. I use the Aphogee 2 step hardcore protien but it would not work for braids. I need something creamy to soak in.

 

[Highly Favored8]

Hi Newbie =)

Apoghee is my staple protein next to ORS Mayo. I love this stuff and leave it on for 2 min. rinse it out of my hair then I use a cheapie condish to make my hair soft. I use Apoghee every 6 or 8 weeks. It helps me so much with my shedding.

 

[julcade1]

Hi newbie here,
I have been taking care of my hair since November of last year. I like the Aphogee line, but I found that if I use it too much my hair gets really hard and dry.