Ultra Sheen Duo Tex has a Permish feeling

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My hair feels wonderfully healthy also after I use it. I like to follow it with Kenra IE.

I don't see any "perm" ingredients in it,(calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, guanidine hydroxide, lithium hydroxide) so I doubt if it is slightly perming the hair.
 
Supergirl said:
My hair feels wonderfully healthy also after I use it. I like to follow it with Kenra IE.
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What is the consistency like? Liquid or more like a thick conditioner? Also, can you answer the question: Is this considered a protein conditioner or protein treatment similar to Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair?
 
Lanelle said:
What is the consistency like? Liquid or more like a thick conditioner? Also, can you answer the question: Is this considered a protein conditioner or protein treatment similar to Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair?
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It's very liquid. I use a spray bottle to apply. I wouldn't say it's similiar to the Aphogee treatment except for maybe the color of the product itself. I was told by one stylist that the Duo Tex can be left on and hardened under a dryer. (like Aphogee)
 
Supergirl said:
It's very liquid. I use a spray bottle to apply. I wouldn't say it's similiar to the Aphogee treatment except for maybe the color of the product itself. I was told by one stylist that the Duo Tex can be left on and hardened under a dryer. (like Aphogee)
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Do you recommend using this with a heat and a cap? How long do you rec. that we keep it on?
 
MizaniMami said:
Do you recommend using this with a heat and a cap? How long do you rec. that we keep it on?
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I pretty much stick to the directions. I leave it on for 10 minutes with no heat, no cap or anything, just hair hanging down and me hanging around the house. :)
 
Supergirl said:
I pretty much stick to the directions. I leave it on for 10 minutes with no heat, no cap or anything, just hair hanging down and me hanging around the house. :)
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Gotcha! I will do it like you! I can't wait to try this! I have been looking for a cheap alt. for Emergencee for a while now.
 
I wonder how this compares to Elasta QP Breakage serum? It appears to be the same color but the Elasta QP is a little thicker and I think it provides a little moisture. Any thoughts?
 
gorgeoushair said:
I wonder how this compares to Elasta QP Breakage serum? It appears to be the same color but the Elasta QP is a little thicker and I think it provides a little moisture. Any thoughts?
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I'd like to know this too. I have the Elasta QP Breakage Serum but other comments I've read about it seem to indicate that it is a milder protein treatment. I also read that Emergencee and Aphogee were the serious protein treatments. So I'm wondering were does this one fall when discussing hardcore protein treatments.
 
Supergirl said:
It's very liquid. I use a spray bottle to apply. I wouldn't say it's similiar to the Aphogee treatment except for maybe the color of the product itself. I was told by one stylist that the Duo Tex can be left on and hardened under a dryer. (like Aphogee)
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Well, that pretty much clears it up...Thanks for the info.
 
I bit the bullet and bought this today @ Sally's. Next time I wash my hair, I'll use it. I'm searching for the right protein treatment, so hopefully this will work for me.... :)
 
bklynwildheart said:
I bit the bullet and bought this today @ Sally's. Next time I wash my hair, I'll use it. I'm searching for the right protein treatment, so hopefully this will work for me.... :)
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I did too. I am using it tom. LHCF will be the 1st to know how it works for me.:p
 
should this be used only sometime after a retouch or can it be used during the stretching process. I'd like to try it. A friend of mines stylist used it on her when her hair fell out from a bad perm. Shes going natural now and gets her hair roded w/ small jheri curl rods(not sure the color) every friday and her hair looks good and healthy. Not sure how often the stylist uses it on her.
Can someone pls let me know about the above question.
 
I bought some of this stuff Saturday and used it last night. I like the way my hair felt afterwards. It's been six weeks since my last perm and I wanted to use something strenghtening. I shampooed w/ Kenra, Used Duo Tex for ten minutes (no heat), rinsed, and deep conditioned w/ Kenra for 15 minutes w/ heat. Afterwards, I used Fermodoyl leave-in,fantasia Ic serum, and lottabody and rod-set my hair. So far so good. I'll see how my hair is on my next shampoo and whether I not I lose less hair during my comb out.
 
Cayenne0622 said:
Forgive me for being lazy and not wanting to go back through the replies on this thread but someone did mention using this product right after she rinses out her relaxer and before she neutralizes. I understand the concept because your hair would be more receptive to the protein during that time??? Right?? But is it dangerous to not go immediately to the neutralizer? Would you get the same results by using the protein treatment immediately after you neutralize?
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Great questions I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW TOO?


One thing for sure this product STOPS BREAKAGE in its tracks.
 
Cayenne0622 said:
Forgive me for being lazy and not wanting to go back through the replies on this thread but someone did mention using this product right after she rinses out her relaxer and before she neutralizes. I understand the concept because your hair would be more receptive to the protein during that time??? Right?? But is it dangerous to not go immediately to the neutralizer? Would you get the same results by using the protein treatment immediately after you neutralize?
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I would not use anything before the neutralizer unless that specific relaxer system calls for it like Motions & Affirm. Otherwise, I follow the directions to a T. Relaxing is serious business. :yep:
 
Darn it, after reading all of the great testimonials on this product, I went out to Sally's and bought it last night:sekret: :sekret: :sekret: .

The funny thing was, they were closed:eek: and I begged the lady to let me in to get this one item.:grin: :grin: She did. Wow the PJism really came out of me:eek: :lachen: :lachen: :lachen:
 
Supergirl said:
I would not use anything before the neutralizer unless that specific relaxer system calls for it like Motions & Affirm. Otherwise, I follow the directions to a T. Relaxing is serious business. :yep:
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I'm no expert ...and I certainly don't want anyone's hair falling out 'cause of me
:p .

BUT -- the last three relaxers I have used this before neutralizing 'poo with amazing results. It lowers the pH of my hair and so stops the relaxer from working while at the same time strengthening my hair while the bonds are already broken down from relaxing. After 3-5 minutes, I rinse out then shampoo as usual and my hair is soo silky and full of body.


But I always gamble with pre neutralizing stuff (within reason) ... I used to use Vitale's positive conditioner before the neutralizing poo (on their bottle recommendation)...I though Duo Tex said the same, but I think they suggest after pooing...I don't have my bottle around.

Anyway, this makes me feel more at ease with relaxing...if it didn't have a low pH i would not feel comfortable using it before the poo.
 
I bought this yesterday, and used it last night, and I have to say that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! My hair was looking like it was in desperate need of a relaxer(I even purchased my relaxer at the beginning of the week) so after reading this post yesterday I decided to try this instead of relaxing(it has only been 4 weeks since my last relaxer and I did not want to relax so soon) After using this my hair is so straight, even my new growth!

Thanks everyone!!
 
Has anyone with natural hair tried this?

I have 13 inch long natural hair and am in need of something to strengthen it.
My daughter's hair needs protein/strengthenng also. She is 8.

Can I use this and then use my Hair Mayo afterwards or do I need to just use a moisturizing conditioner/VCO treatment afterwards?

Thanks for your replies.
 
rosie said:
Has anyone with natural hair tried this?

I have 13 inch long natural hair and am in need of something to strengthen it.
My daughter's hair needs protein/strengthenng also. She is 8.

Can I use this and then use my Hair Mayo afterwards or do I need to just use a moisturizing conditioner/VCO treatment afterwards?

Thanks for your replies.
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bumping
I wanna know the answer to this too
 
I use it about every 3 weeks, I love the way it makes my hair feel and that feeling will last thru a couple of washes, that's why I thought it was similar to a perm.
 
rosie said:
Has anyone with natural hair tried this?

I have 13 inch long natural hair and am in need of something to strengthen it.
My daughter's hair needs protein/strengthenng also. She is 8.

Can I use this and then use my Hair Mayo afterwards or do I need to just use a moisturizing conditioner/VCO treatment afterwards?

Thanks for your replies.
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Bump, No one?

Well, I did buy it and try it.

It seemed to work well on both of our heads. I used a moisturizing conditioner after it. Not sure it the Hair mayo is too much protein or not.

DD's head looked great for a week. and I took loose the braids, oile the hair and scalp with castor oil and rebraided. Her hair looks even better the second week.

I've done this twice since I posted last (on her). On me this time, I tried something different, but I will use the Duotex the next time I wash my hair in 2 weeks.
 
*taking notes*

I'm going to try this. I don't use protein treatments at all in my current regimen, my understanding was that protein treatments are for the fine haired :confused: ? As in after a relaxer when your hair's fine and weakened, you shock it with some protein to get it full and strong again. (please correct me if I'm wrong). My hair's never in that state, even an hour after a relaxer my hair breaks combs because it's so thick. I'm currently stretching till Christmas, so I'd appreciate anything that reduces breakage and strengthens the existing perm and also the new growth.
 
NY ladies, can anyone tell me where I can find this? I don't live by a Sally's and my BSS down the street didn't have it. I live in Harlem on the west side. ibeauty doesn't have it either. :(
 
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