so can someone clarify for me?

[4mia]

whats the difference between reconstucter (aphogee 2min)
and
weekly protein (motions cpr, mane and tail)?

I use aphogee weekly but am looking for alternatives not sure to go with a reconstructor or protein tx.

thanks

 

[snugglez41685]

They both contain protein. The Aphogee has a stronger concentration of protein to help repair damage. The weekly or daily ones have a lesser concentration. I think if it were daily or weekly with a strong concentration of protein it would make the hair dry or feel as though it is not getting enough moisturizing. HTH.

 

[msa]

There's a post on this somewhere from either supergirl or gymfreak...let me see if I can find it.

 

[Esq.2B]

They both contain protein. The Aphogee has a stronger concentration of protein to help repair damage. The weekly or daily ones have a lesser concentration. I think if it were daily or weekly with a strong concentration of protein it would make the hair dry or feel as though it is not getting enough moisturizing. HTH.

I think OP's referring to the Aphoghee 2 minute reconstructor, not the hardcore aphogee.

Saww, I can't help with the OP's answer though. lol

 

[msa]

Here's a post from Sistaslick explaining the different types of protein conditioners.

I agree! Just about everything marketed for ethnic/textured hair contains some amount of protein. SG is right. The hair needs protein to accept moisture. Protein shores up the holes and weak spots along the cuticle- so if your hair is properly "proteinated" (is that even a word? ), it will be able to hold onto the moisture you give it much better. Patching up the "holes" is very important for moisture retention. To me, ORS replenishing pak is a light protein-based conditioner, not a treatment.

This is way I've always understood the conditioners vs. treatments/reconstructors thing-

There are conditioners with protein in them, with such low concentrations of proteins relative to moisturizers and humectants, that they give an overall moisturizing effect. Humecto and CON Nourishing conditioner are both conditioners that contain protein, but yield an overall moisturizing benefit. So, though they contain protein-- they are still considered moisturizing conditioners.

The next level would be protein-based or "protein rich" conditioners. These are regular conditioners that contain higher amounts of protein, relative to their moisturizing and humectant-like agents. These conditioners are generally more "surface-acting", contain larger protein molecules, and yield less dramatic results than “reconstructors. ” Protein-based conditioners rinse away/wear off easily in a few days/washes because they do not penetrate the cuticle layers deeply. LeKair Cholesterol, ORS Replenishing pak, and Mane N Tail come to mind for examples. Because their formulas do contain moisturizing/conditioning agents, a moisturizing conditioner may not need to be used afterward.

The final level would be the treatments/reconstructors. These contain the highest amounts of protein compared to moisturizing agents, and offer very little actual conditioning. The results of reconstructors are usually more dramatic and longer lasting than protein-based conditioners, because they tend to contain concentrated, smaller hydrolized proteins that can penetrate and bind to the cuticle layers a little more deeply. These also vary in protein concentration compared to one another, but as a whole tend to contain more protein than everyday protein-based conditioners. Aphogee 2 Min Keratin reconstructor is an example of a light end reconstructor, and of course the Treatment for Damaged hair is on the heavy end. Because their sole job is to "repair" and/or "reconstuct" these treatments don't offer much in the way of conditioning, and usually have to be followed by moisturizing conditioner.

The protein concentrations, size, and type are what separate the “treatments/reconstructors” from the regular protein-based conditioners, and other conditioners that contain protein but aren’t necessarily protein conditioners. Thats what I think anyway.

It's from this thread...http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=92906&highlight=cholesterol

And I don't know if this will help...but it's from Dr. Ali Syed and it explains different types of conditioners.

Here's the link to the blog post...http://www.dralisyed.com/2008/07/conditioning-the-hair-part-4.html

 

[Esq.2B]

What's the difference between a creme rinse and an instant conditioner?

Both are listed in the chart MSA posted but Idk how to differentiate.

 

[msa]

What's the difference between a creme rinse and an instant conditioner?

Both are listed in the chart MSA posted but Idk how to differentiate.

From what I understand, cream rinses specifically help with detangling and making the hair shiny, but generally aren't supposed to be used to moisturize your hair. Instant conditioners provide some moisture, and as we see on lhcf, people use them to detangle as well.

At least, that's what I think. On Aubrey Organics website they have 3 cream rinses and it seems like the biggest selling point for all of them is to make your hair shiny and lightweight (for styling).