Aphogee Two-step Treatment Protein for Damaged Hair 16 oz.

Great product-it takes a lot of time to dry your hair with it and follow all the instructions but it leaves hair amazing after

Listen. My hair was out here crackling like a Dorito. Overprocessed, overbleached, overcooked by a stylist who swore she “knew what she was doing.” Lies. This stuff? A literal resurrection in a bottle. I thought I was going bald. I thought the only thing left to do was apologize to my scalp and start over. But ApHogee said “not on my watch.” Smells wild (like a science experiment), feels stiff while it's working, but trust the process. My hair came back from the dead stronger, shinier, and with attitude. Like it knew it had survived a war. 10/10. Would recommend to anyone whose hair is holding on by a prayer and a scrunchie.

After damaging my hair quite badly earlier this year, I was experiencing a lot of breakage and generally unhealthy looking hair. After a lot of research, I found many people recommending this (along with the Balancing Moisturiser). Apparently it’s an ‘OG’ in the natural hair community! I bought them separately as the the moisturiser bottle is significantly smaller in the kit, and I have A LOT of hair (less than before though). I wouldn’t say it is difficult to use, but you do have to follow the instructions to the letter: Wash your hair, apply generously on clean damp hair, allow to dry (preferably blow dry) until rock hard. DO NOT TOUCH OR MANIPULATE AT THIS STAGE! Rinse out thoroughly and follow with the Balancing Moisturiser. Application is messy, the solution is sticky, and it will get everywhere, but all of the pros outweigh the cons. My hair, which has never experienced breakage, was breaking off every time I brushed or washed it. After this treatment, I have had ZERO breakage whatsoever. It is extremely effective, one just has to be aware of balancing protein and moisture in their routine. I’ve used this twice, about 8 weeks apart, and will continue at the same interval until the bottle is finished. I may repurchase if necessary, or I may downgrade to a less intensive treatment like the Aphogee Hair Strengthening 2-pack, or the 2-min Keratin Reconstructor. Highly highly recommend for damaged, breaking hair.

I had extremely damaged hair after going from dyed black to brown, (my hair is naturally dark brown, straight, fine and about 50% gray). After color removal and several bleach treatments my hair was like straw, would not hold color at all, and my only option appeared to cut it all off. After reading about Aphogee Two-step treatment, I felt like this was my last option (before cutting off the damage!) I had already tried many conditioning treatments with no improvement including K-pak, coconut oil overnight, etc. First, I read up on the application process, as well as all the reviews I could find. I then applied the Aphogee Two-Step with a spray bottle, it is messy and starts hardening in about 5 minutes, so I saturated my hair and then loosely piled it on top on my head, blow dried for 50 minutes until it was hard and seemed as dry as it would get. Per suggestions from previous reviewers, I reclined in the tub to allow my hardened hair to soften and then showered and rinsed for several minutes. I applied Biolage conditioning balm to my hair for about 5 minutes and rinsed. I added some Its-a-10 and some Fekkai glossing cream. Okay, so after all of this, my hair still looked bad, it was less dry and somewhat healthier looking, but it was not a miracle or dramatic improvement. I hoped that after coloring it would improve. I waited 24 hours and colored with a non-permanent color, conditioned with Biolage for about 5 minutes, rinsed, towel dried & applied Its-a-10 & fekkai glossing cream. Wow! My hair looked good, it felt soft and held the color.It's been two weeks now and the color still looks great! There has been a huge improvement and I am very happy that I will not need to cut off all my hair. Some tips: Apply with a spray bottle. Plan beforehand where you will place your hair to ensure that it will completely dry, you cannot move it AT ALL once it dries as it may break off! Wear gloves, the product is sticky and a bit irritating to the skin. I used a hand dryer and it worked great, just plan at least 30 minutes of straight blow drying. Before using, read all the reviews, I found this very helpful. I don't plan on using it again at this time, but if I do, you need to wait 6 weeks between treatments. Make sure to condition afterwards with a non-protein condition. Only use this if your hair is extremely damaged, it is not for healthy hair. Thanks!

If you understand the difference between protein, moisture, and bond building treatments, and you know your damaged hair needs protein badly, this might be a terrific product for you. But if that's not you, move along, you really don't want this. Using this is a nuisance, and can damage your hair if you get it wrong, so if your hair needs protein but not really badly, I'd pick another product. Aphogee 2-minute is good for that. Definitely don't buy this without reading the instructions first. If your hair is damaged from bleaching, perming, straightening, relaxing, or other chemical services, and you don't know what it needs, start with Olaplex - it almost certainly needs that most. The directions on this say to comb it through your hair, but I find that's usually not feasible or necessary. Other than that, follow the directions and be very careful of your hair when it's hardening.

I've been using this product since 2009 (relaxed and natural hair) and it is the only thing that has assisted in my hair's growth retention. Some of these reviews will deter you from purchasing but let me reassure you: you NEED this if your hair is dry, brittle, damaged, and/or chemically processed. Yes it can be messy; yes the smell is pungent; yes the formula has changed; yes it does work! Only use once every 8-12 weeks. A lot of y'all have been using the product incorrectly.....and it shows. Here is how I yield the best results. 1. Use a clarifying shampoo (1x maybe 2x) prior to product application - the product will be more effective on DEEPLY cleansed hair. 2. Wear a shirt that you do not mind ruining - the solution is a LIQUID and will get everywhere. *You can put the product in an applicator bottle for easier distribution directly on hair* 3. Start at the back of neck and work forward; work in small sections and apply directly to hair. DO NOT USE clips or rubber bands. 4. Saturate the hair from root to tip. 5. Allow the solution to harden and dry completely - sit under the dryer or use a blow dryer. Do not exceed 25 minutes. 6. Rinse hair with warm water until product is completely rinsed out. 7. Apply a moisture mask or any moisturizing (PROTEIN FREE) deep conditioner. Sit under the dryer (20 mins) or just wrap hair in a towel (40 mins). For the love of any and everything that is holy, DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. You just stripped your hair and will NEED to put moisture back into the hair. 8. Rinse conditioner out with cool water and use a leave in conditioner if necessary. 9. Be aware of any protein (hydrolyzed, plant, silk amino, collagen, keratin) that may be present other hair products as you do not want protein overload. 10. Enjoy results!

I was a bit skeptical at first, but this detox shampoo exceeded my expectations! I've tried countless detox shampoos before, but none worked as effectively as this one. From the very first wash, I could feel my hair being deeply cleansed without leaving it feeling dry or stripped of moisture. What really impressed me was how it effortlessly removed buildup from styling products and environmental pollutants. After using it, my hair felt light, soft, and full of volume. Plus, the fresh, clean scent was an added bonus that lingered for days. I also noticed that my scalp felt refreshed and significantly less itchy, which was a huge relief. I use this shampoo once a week to maintain that deep-clean feeling, and it’s made a noticeable difference in how my hair looks and feels. If you're looking for a detox shampoo that actually works and leaves your hair feeling rejuvenated, I highly recommend giving this one a try!

Good treatment . My hair felt so much smoother afterwords. Does dry out hair so be sure to moisturize hair very well after the treatment.