PROTEIN IS MY FRIEND

[charmtreese]

I'm In!

WHAT TYPE OF PROTEIN YOU USE? Nexxus Emergencee
HOW YOUR HAIR FEEL ON A SCALE FROM 1-10? 9
WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO ACHIEVE A 10? Not sure.

 

[Patricia]

Hey all I just bought the Joico K-Pak and was surprised they had it at my JCpenny hair salon just a block away! I was actually planning to travel 45min just for it but you can't believe how happy I was when I discovered it was only 5 min away! I also have the Aphogee 2min reconstructor and its been doing great for my hair but I wanted to know which of the two will thicken the hair strand from fine to thick? I haven't used the Aphogee yet when my hair went thin recently due to 5 days of using heat trying to find the right protein/moisture regime... but I heard that K-Pak can thicken the hair back to normal... Anyone know?

You are so lucky to have a jcpenny basically walking distance. I would reallly be broke if that was me. I hope an expert can come in and answer your question. I just subscribed to a thread called "mythin strands are now thick" basically about joico. I have really noticed myself my hair feel stronger and thicker but I have a long way to go. I'm in it for the long haul. I lost so much hair and thickness its not funny. This protein thing is a new found joy for me. I'm hoping my hair grows back and fills in on my scalp too. Then we be talking I'm thinking the joico and the other proteins I use are helping my hair rebuild. Sorry I don't think I have your answer. I think when you use the product you will be able to tell if its for you.

 

[Patricia]

Glad you posted this because my ends were suffering something terrible listening to moisture moisture moisture! My ends were literally breaking off in the sink! I was about to call the doctor, when I just did a protein treatment and it pretty much stopped the breakage in its tracks!

I know you right. I'm wondering why so many of us listened to the moisture moisturemoisture. Unbelievable. This is like a prayer being answered for me. You joining?

 

[supermodelsonya]

Count me in! I'm a believer!

WHAT TYPE OF PROTEIN YOU USE? aphogee 2 min
HOW YOUR HAIR FEEL ON A SCALE FROM 1-10? 7
WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO ACHIEVE A 10? Hmmm...let me get back to you!

 

[Patricia]

I was pleasantly surprised because I was prepared to come out of this experience with hard hair. I really felt like it was doing something (not sure how to describe it) but I felt a bit of a tingling sensation and the silkiness of my hair as I was rinsing it out was definitely unexpected. The tingling however could be however due to the fact that my hair was relaxed on Tuesday so my scalp my be a bit sensitive right now.

I think that the trick for me is figuring out if this is something that I can safely use once a week to build strength of my hair but not overload my hair with protein. I will definitely have to work on the protein/moisture balance thing.

YOU TEASING ME PEAR. GOT TO SAVE UP SOME MONEY

 

[Patricia]

I'm In!

WHAT TYPE OF PROTEIN YOU USE? Nexxus Emergencee
HOW YOUR HAIR FEEL ON A SCALE FROM 1-10? 9
WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO ACHIEVE A 10? Not sure.

OK CHARMTREESE I ADDED YOU. OH YOUR LOVELY HAIR! WOW A 9 THATS GREAT. DON'T CHANGE A THING.

 

[IndianAngel22]

I did my weekly straightening this week and protein treatment. This is the best my hair has felt in years. I can feel it getting better. Check my blog in my siggy to see what I did and what products I used. I have FINALLY found a regimen I will be mixing different deep condioners with protein but I have some staple products. Pictures will always go to the blog

 

[supermodelsonya]

The breakage stopped!!! It STOPPED! IT WAS COMING OUT BADLY! After an Aphogee Treatment, IT STOPPED! Yay!!!

 

[Patricia]

I did my weekly straightening this week and protein treatment. This is the best my hair has felt in years. I can feel it getting better. Check my blog in my siggy to see what I did and what products I used. I have FINALLY found a regimen I will be mixing different deep condioners with protein but I have some staple products. Pictures will always go to the blog

NICE BLOG! THATS WHAT I'M TALKING BOUT. GOT THAT SWANG BACK. I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THE APOGHEE LEAVE IN. I ONLY HAVE THE GREEN TEA. I'M EXCITED FOR YOU. I'M GOING TO SAVE YOUR BLOG IN MY FAVORITES! KEEP IT COMING

 

[Patricia]

The breakage stopped!!! It STOPPED! IT WAS COMING OUT BADLY! After an Aphogee Treatment, IT STOPPED! Yay!!!

I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!

 

[IndianAngel22]

NICE BLOG! THATS WHAT I'M TALKING BOUT. GOT THAT SWANG BACK. I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THE APOGHEE LEAVE IN. I ONLY HAVE THE GREEN TEA. I'M EXCITED FOR YOU. I'M GOING TO SAVE YOUR BLOG IN MY FAVORITES! KEEP IT COMING

Thanks! I updated it a little better with lots of photos and pictures. I love giving visuals More pictures of my hair to come actually. I'm excited to let people actually watch my journey and take it with me.

 

[terrigood]

I would like to join the protein challenge. After reading some of the posts, I haven't done protein treatments in a couple of months only moisturizing; have had some shedding/breaking. I will use the Aphogee DC.

 

[Aggie]

Okay, it's official, my hair hates Aphogee 2 step protein treatment for damaged hair. I loved the way it felt when I was washing it out but when it was finally dry, it just didn't seem as strong as when I used my beloved Duo Tex. I noticed that this happened the last time I DCed with the 2 step straight 2 or 3 months ago as well.

When I used my Duo Tex about a week ago. I had virtually no hair in the comb but with the Aphogee 2 step, urghhh!!! There were hair in the comb, I mean at least 10 times as much as Duo Tex. I didn't notice this until after my hair was dry and the thing is , I tested the strand to see if there was pull and stretch or pull and snap - CRAP!!! There was pull and stretch - Could you believe that? Thing is, my hair isn't hard at all, on the contrary, it is still very very soft. Maybe I had it too longerplexed, I dunno. So I got up, took it and dumped it without even thinking about it any further. So I'll be having a love affair with my Duo Tex from now on.

Oh also, my hair loves the Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor as well, so I'll be using that one too.

 

[ShantWhite]

Patricia, can I please join?? This thread is JUST IN TIME FOR ME! I have always been a heavy moisture user and light protein user. However, 2 weeks ago, I pm'd Eisani (another Michiganian! yay frantic because I had just discovered the wonderful benefits of more protein after using Aphogee 2 min. reconstructor during my relaxer - then clarifying (the following week) with Sally's version of Nexxus Aloe Rid. But I didn't know what to do next in order to balance them properly with no shedding. She gave me some good advice and I believe I'm on the right track now. But I'm open to trying new things...

To answer your questions:

WHAT TYPE OF PROTEIN YOU USE? Aphogee 2 min. reconstructor
HOW YOUR HAIR FEEL ON A SCALE FROM 1-10? 7-8
WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO ACHIEVE A 10? Based on what I've read, it looks like I need to stop deep conditioning with light protein after I've applied the reconstructor...erplexed

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Okay, it's official, my hair hates Aphogee 2 step protein treatment for damaged hair. I loved the way it felt when I was washing it out but when it was finally dry, it just didn't seem as strong as when I used my beloved Duo Tex. I noticed that this happened the last time I DCed with the 2 step straight 2 or 3 months ago as well.

When I used my Duo Tex about a week ago. I had virtually no hair in the comb but with the Aphogee 2 step, urghhh!!! There were hair in the comb, I mean at least 10 times as much as Duo Tex. I didn't notice this until after my hair was dry and the thing is , I tested the strand to see if there was pull and stretch or pull and snap - CRAP!!! There was pull and stretch - Could you believe that? Thing is, my hair isn't hard at all, on the contrary, it is still very very soft. Maybe I had it too longerplexed, I dunno. So I got up, took it and dumped it without even thinking about it any further. So I'll be having a love affair with my Duo Tex from now on.

Oh also, my hair loves the Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor as well, so I'll be using that one too.

FORGET that two step mess. I would never use that again. We just don't need it. When it works it's great otherwise it can jack your hair up.

Mine hates it! I won't even look at the bottle in the BSS.

 

[Patricia]

I would like to join the protein challenge. After reading some of the posts, I haven't done protein treatments in a couple of months only moisturizing; have had some shedding/breaking. I will use the Aphogee DC.

WELCOME! KEEP US POSTED ON HOW IT WORKS OUT FOR YOU

 

[tgrowe]

Okay, it's official, my hair hates Aphogee 2 step protein treatment for damaged hair. I loved the way it felt when I was washing it out but when it was finally dry, it just didn't seem as strong as when I used my beloved Duo Tex. I noticed that this happened the last time I DCed with the 2 step straight 2 or 3 months ago as well.

When I used my Duo Tex about a week ago. I had virtually no hair in the comb but with the Aphogee 2 step, urghhh!!! There were hair in the comb, I mean at least 10 times as much as Duo Tex. I didn't notice this until after my hair was dry and the thing is , I tested the strand to see if there was pull and stretch or pull and snap - CRAP!!! There was pull and stretch - Could you believe that? Thing is, my hair isn't hard at all, on the contrary, it is still very very soft. Maybe I had it too longerplexed, I dunno. So I got up, took it and dumped it without even thinking about it any further. So I'll be having a love affair with my Duo Tex from now on.

Oh also, my hair loves the Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor as well, so I'll be using that one too.

Awwh Aggie that sucks! And I was going to buy some of that Aphogee Two Step for my breakage but decided on mixing an egg with my condish. It may work for my hair, dunno, never tried it. But I will stick with the good ol' egg until my hair says differently.

 

[Patricia]

Okay, it's official, my hair hates Aphogee 2 step protein treatment for damaged hair. I loved the way it felt when I was washing it out but when it was finally dry, it just didn't seem as strong as when I used my beloved Duo Tex. I noticed that this happened the last time I DCed with the 2 step straight 2 or 3 months ago as well.

When I used my Duo Tex about a week ago. I had virtually no hair in the comb but with the Aphogee 2 step, urghhh!!! There were hair in the comb, I mean at least 10 times as much as Duo Tex. I didn't notice this until after my hair was dry and the thing is , I tested the strand to see if there was pull and stretch or pull and snap - CRAP!!! There was pull and stretch - Could you believe that? Thing is, my hair isn't hard at all, on the contrary, it is still very very soft. Maybe I had it too longerplexed, I dunno. So I got up, took it and dumped it without even thinking about it any further. So I'll be having a love affair with my Duo Tex from now on.

Oh also, my hair loves the Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor as well, so I'll be using that one too.

SORRY TO HEAR IT DIDN'T WORK OUT. I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYING SOMETHING DIFFERENT. I'M LIKE YOU DUOTEX REALLY WORKS! ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I USED THE 2 MINUTE. I HAVE SO MANY OTHERS TO WORK WITH FOR NOW. UNBELIEVABLE IT SEEMS LIKE IT DIDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR YOUR HAIR. THE 2 STEP TREATMENT IS DEF WATERED DOWN FROM WHEN WE USE TO USE IT BACK IN THE DAY. IT USE TO STINK STINK. NOW IT JUST STINK.

 

[Patricia]

Patricia, can I please join?? This thread is JUST IN TIME FOR ME! I have always been a heavy moisture user and light protein user. However, 2 weeks ago, I pm'd Eisani (another Michiganian! yay frantic because I had just discovered the wonderful benefits of more protein after using Aphogee 2 min. reconstructor during my relaxer - then clarifying (the following week) with Sally's version of Nexxus Aloe Rid. But I didn't know what to do next in order to balance them properly with no shedding. She gave me some good advice and I believe I'm on the right track now. But I'm open to trying new things...

To answer your questions:

WHAT TYPE OF PROTEIN YOU USE? Aphogee 2 min. reconstructor
HOW YOUR HAIR FEEL ON A SCALE FROM 1-10? 7-8
WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO ACHIEVE A 10? Based on what I've read, it looks like I need to stop deep conditioning with light protein after I've applied the reconstructor...erplexed

Of course you can, WELCOME! Small world. Good to see you here. The ladies are so helpful and experienced on this board. If you get time check out that thread that I posted on the first page that inspired this challenge. The ladies that replied were also full of good information dealing with haircare, shedding and breakage issues.

 

[divinempress]

My hair hates Emergencee! It does not apply smoothly and when washed out..my hair is hard.

I've used it a few times and I haven't noticed an improvement in the strength of my hair..i still see hair in the comb etc.

I'm up for da challege...I'm going to use Essentious Rejuvenate condish (as soon as it gets here! ) weekly with every wash; combining it one egg and covering with a plastic cap for 30 minutes, with no heat.

 

[tgrowe]

Well Patricia, since a sista has been bootlegging your thread for the past few days now and have allowed herself to be befriended by Mr. Protein, go ahead and add me. I am up to the challenge.

I will be using Pantene R&N Deep Condish Mask/coconut and olive oils/one whole egg once to twice a month and UBH Deep Condish one to two times a week.
Right now my hair, on a scale of 0-10, is a 7 ( I need it to be much healthier than what it is now althought it is SOOOO much better)

 

[Patricia]

My hair hates Emergencee! It does not apply smoothly and when washed out..my hair is hard.

I've used it a few times and I haven't noticed an improvement in the strength of my hair..i still see hair in the comb etc.

I'm up for da challege...I'm going to use Essentious Rejuvenate condish (as soon as it gets here! ) weekly with every wash; combining it one egg and covering with a plastic cap for 30 minutes, with no heat.

Great! WELCOME Aint that something how products that work for one person don't work for another. This is my first time hearing emergencee don't work. Keep us posted on the Essentious. Wow your hair looks beautiful in your avitar!

 

[Patricia]

Well Patricia, since a sista has been bootlegging your thread for the past few days now and have allowed herself to be befriended by Mr. Protein, go ahead and add me. I am up to the challenge.

I will be using Pantene R&N Deep Condish Mask/coconut and olive oils/one whole egg once to twice a month and UBH Deep Condish one to two times a week.
Right now my hair, on a scale of 0-10, is a 7 ( I need it to be much healthier than what it is now althought it is SOOOO much better)

NOW THATS FUNNY! GLAD TO HEAR THINGS ARE LOOKING UP! GIRL THIS YO THREAD TOO! I'M STILL LAUGHING

 

[tgrowe]

NOW THATS FUNNY! GLAD TO HEAR THINGS ARE LOOKING UP! GIRL THIS YO THREAD TOO! I'M STILL LAUGHING

I know. I am cracking up at myself too. After posting and posting, I was finally like, "Girl you all up in the thread posting like you're a participant." So I had to fess up and accept the challenge since I am loving me some protein now.
Too funny.

 

[sqzbly1908]

Okay, it's official, my hair hates Aphogee 2 step protein treatment for damaged hair. I loved the way it felt when I was washing it out but when it was finally dry, it just didn't seem as strong as when I used my beloved Duo Tex. I noticed that this happened the last time I DCed with the 2 step straight 2 or 3 months ago as well.

When I used my Duo Tex about a week ago. I had virtually no hair in the comb but with the Aphogee 2 step, urghhh!!! There were hair in the comb, I mean at least 10 times as much as Duo Tex. I didn't notice this until after my hair was dry and the thing is , I tested the strand to see if there was pull and stretch or pull and snap - CRAP!!! There was pull and stretch - Could you believe that? Thing is, my hair isn't hard at all, on the contrary, it is still very very soft. Maybe I had it too longerplexed, I dunno. So I got up, took it and dumped it without even thinking about it any further. So I'll be having a love affair with my Duo Tex from now on.

Oh also, my hair loves the Aphogee 2 minute keratin reconstructor as well, so I'll be using that one too.

I never liked the Aphogee 2-step - it left my hair feeling coated and weighed down...Don't even get me started on that so-called "balancing moisturizer"....Ultra Sheen DT is the truth.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

I never liked the Aphogee 2-step - it left my hair feeling coated and weighed down...Don't even get me started on that so-called "balancing moisturizer"....Ultra Sheen DT is the truth.

The balancing moisturizer ain't worth the money it took to package it.

 

[ladycage]

What is ultra sheen dt?

 

[Shay72]

I would love to join!

I'm currently using a balanced conditioner 1-2x a week, I alternate moisture, protein, moisture, protein so it just depends on how it falls. I'm using Hairveda's Moist Condition PRO. I'm waiting on her Methi Recovery System (2 step process) to come out to incorporate that into my reggie. I also have hydrolyzed wheat that I have added to my conditioners and poos. I also put this directly on my ends. Once a month I do a protein tx which consists of Moist Condition PRO, egg, and coconut oil. I also take garlic pills daily. I would rate my hair strength about an 8 right now. Adding that recovery system into my reggie I believe would get me closer to a 10.

 

[AceH]

So good to hear! I bought the green tea keratin reconstructor and absolutely loved how my hair felt. I got to give the shampoo another chance cause I used it after I neutralized and didnt like it. SO YOU JOINING US?

Of course! Count me in


WHAT TYPE OF PROTEIN YOU USE? Aphogee baby! I use the 2 Minute Reconstructor, Green Tea Keratin Reconstructorizer and the Vitamin Leave-in.
HOW YOUR HAIR FEEL ON A SCALE FROM 1-10? 10! Here's why: Since I started incorporating the Aphogee products into my regimen, I have achieved stronger yet soft hair that is light, airy and holds a curl. I thought I was going to have to chop about 2 inches off of the ends of my hair, but protein has really improved the overall health. My ends are no longer puffy when straightened, they hold a curl and just look fabulous!
WHAT CHANGES CAN BE MADE TO ACHIEVE A 10? None really. I do make sure that I balance my protein use with moisture though. I don't always use heat, so I alternate my Aphogee products with Nexxus Theratin (poo) & Humectin (con).

Great challenge Patricia!

 

[sqzbly1908]

What is ultra sheen dt?

Hello LadyCage,

It is Ultra Sheen Duo Tex - liquid protein conditioner