Reconstructive/Protein Conditioner

[soulchild]

Can someone please make some recomendations for me. I have been experiencing some breakage lately. I need some kind of protein conditioner that is effective, yet inexpensive (broke college student

) I was about to pick up Aussie 3-Minute Miracle today,but for some reason I decided against it. I also have plans to get the Got2b So Smooth reconstructor, but I think I need something a little more stronger than that (not Aphogee strong though) And by the way, I'm natural

Any recomendations would be helpful

 

[Lucia]

Here are 2 that work for some here: Aubrey Organics GPB, and Aphogee Protein Treatment, when you use a protein CON you must follow with a moisterizing one or your hair will be hard, like cholesterol Sally's has a big tub for for $5-6.
hth

 

[northernbelle]

I recommend the Joico K-Pak (the brand, and not the Sally Beauty Supply knock-off). However, it is *very* expensive, but the best I have used to date.

northernbelle

 

[soulchild]

Thank you Lucia and northernbelle.

 

[LABETT]

I also recommend the joico kpak.

 

[Allandra]

I recommend Aubrey Organics GPB (my favorite).

 

[Tracy]

Why not use sample packets from Sally's since they don't cost a lot and this type of product is only used semi-regularly?

I have Jerri Redding Protein Pac in mind - but you might (with the exception of the GPB) find amny of the recs you'll get her in a sample packet.

Another one I like which you could get the full bottle of cuz it's SO cheap and effective is HI PRO PAC. It's about 3 bucks for 4-6 ounces and again - you only use it semi frequently - so it's a good buy!

 

[soulchild]

Tracy, that makes alot of sense, That's what I was leaning towards. I have never heard of Hi Pro Pack, I wonder if anyone else has anything to say about this?

 

[northernbelle]

I have used the AphoGee Reconstructor, the sample pack. I thought it was very good.

northernbelle

 

[soulchild]

What is the difference between Aphogee Reconstructor and the Treatment?

 

[NYCITY]

Love me some Aubrey GPB?Redken Deep Fuel

 

[northernbelle]

Soulchild,

The Reconstructor is not as intensive as the "treatment". However, it does a very good job, I think, for mild to moderate breakage.

Give it a try.

northernbelle

 

[soulchild]

Thanks northernbelle. It seems "less scary" than the treatment

 

[BronzeBrown]

Northernbelle, so the results from using Sally's generic Joico K-pak and the real thing are very different? I was planning on getting some of the knock-off version because I've had such good experiences with the other products in the Generic line.

 

[BronzeBrown]

bump

 

[amy1234]

apohgee 2 min. reconstructor might help

 

[AngelForLove]

What kind of moisturizing conditioners do you follow up with after the protein treatment? For instance, would it be okay to follow ApHogee (2 min) with Pantene Smooth & Sleek or Suave's Humectant conditioner?

 

[Britt]

Sebastians Penetraitt.. i luv this stuff!

 

[Tebby1017]

Someone mentioned this to me before...is it better than Aphogee?

Tebby

 

[Britt]

I love it Tebby, I have been using it for a good 2 yeras now and its great at adding strength to my hair ! I dont mind the price b/c the bottle lasts a really long time,lasts for about a good year.

 

[Tebby1017]

I might have to give this a try...one of my friends said this conditioner was really good.

Tebby

 

[northernbelle]

I cannot say if there is a difference between the brand name Joico K-Pak and the generic, given that I have only used the brand name.

Perhaps someone on the Forum who uses the generic Joico K-Pak can offer up some information.

northernbelle

 

[jazzyfunknastee]

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soulchild said:
Tracy, that makes alot of sense, That's what I was leaning towards. I have never heard of Hi Pro Pack, I wonder if anyone else has anything to say about this?

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I used HPP on a regular basis. I LOVE IT!!! It's cheap, it works, smells good and detangles like a dream. In fact, I just washed it out a minute ago and currently have St. Ives Vanilla & Edelweiss as a moisturizing treatment in my hair now. It's pretty potent as Hydrolyzed Protein is the second treatment so definitely use a moisturizing conditioner. The label says to leave it on for 2 to 5 minutes but I leave it on for 20 with heat.

 

[BronzeBrown]

Thanks for the reply northernbelle.

What company makes Hi Pro Pac?

 

[soulchild]

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BronzeBrown said:
Thanks for the reply northernbelle.

What company makes Hi Pro Pac?

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bump - Does anyone know? I'm heading off to Sally's today

and I wanna know what to look for.

 

[jasmin]

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Britt said:
Sebastians Penetraitt.. i luv this stuff!

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Hi Britt, is this Sebastians a cream or liquid?

 

[keylargo]

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soulchild said:
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BronzeBrown said:
Thanks for the reply northernbelle.

What company makes Hi Pro Pac?

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bump - Does anyone know? I'm heading off to Sally's today

and I wanna know what to look for.

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A lot of people love to use Hi Pro Pac. I have some too. You can get it at any drug store like CVS or Walgreens. Hi Pro Pac is the name of the company that makes it.

 

[BronzeBrown]

I'm having a hard time finding the Hi-Pro-Pac. I checked at CVS, Sally's and a grocery store today, no luck. Although I did find their website: http://www.robertsresearchlabs.com/productHHP.html. It's also not on either the Walgreens or the CVS website.

 

[NYCITY]

They mostly have them in actual beauty supply stores

 

[soulchild]

Thanks you guys. I actually went to Sally's tonight and got some Aphogee Treatment (sample size). I'll look for the Hi Pro Pac some other time.