Editor’s Pick: ApHogee’s Two-Step Protein Treatment for Hair Repair

When I think about all the drama that I put my hair through, I’m surprised that I even had hair on my head. I color it. I recently relaxed it — something I haven’t done since I left home. (It’s a long story…) At the end of the day, I’m always searching for the best product to repair my hair, because I have put it through it’s share of damaging processes.

In order to reverse hair damage from the effects of over-processing, it’s important to understand the hair’s chemistry, it’s structure and why it often takes more than a one step treatment to repair it.

ApHogee’s Two-Step Protein Treatment has gained a cult following for helping strengthen, protect, and rebuild damaged hair through a unique formulation that targets keratin protein in hair, the hair cortex and the cuticle – each of which are critical to hair health.

About ApHogee’s Two-Step Protein Treatment $8.49 – $24.99:

 

The cortex, which determines hair strength, elasticity, and texture, is enclosed by keratin protein plates to form the cuticle. When the cuticle layer is damaged, the cortex is more vulnerable and hair becomes weak and unruly, instead of smooth and strong. One-step products provide a temporary fix and oils provide better slip, to reduce breakage from pulling but a Two-Step Protein treatment can truly repair it and restore the strength & manageability long-term. Protein bonds much more strongly when applied first, alone, before the emollients and humectants which must be blended into in one-step products.

ApHogee’s Two-Step Protein Treatment was designed to be used on natural or processed hair. Not only will it repair and restore hair health, but when used prior to color service, the treatment helps reduce color fading by 30 percent or shade shifting. Used in tandem, the protein in Step 1 of the treatment helps repair structural damage, while the oils and moisturizers in Step 2 help restore elasticity and shine.

Here’s how simple it is to use:

1. Wash hair. Once hair is properly cleansed, apply Step 1, the Two-Step Protein Treatment to hair and distribute evenly at the bowl.
2. Dry hair using medium heat and maximum air flow until product hardens. This is when the protein adheres to hair for maximum bonding.
3. Return to the bowl and re-moisten hair, gently rinsing to thoroughly remove excess protein.
4. Apply Step 2, the Balancing Moisturizer, liberally throughout hair. Leave on for five minutes before rinsing. This is when the moisturizers and oils help restore softness and shine to the hair.
5. Dry and proceed with color application before styling.

A few important notes:

• Do not apply relaxer until 24 hours after use
• Do not apply to broken or irritated scalp
• Use continuously once every 4-6 weeks until hair returns to health

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ABOUT APHOGEE

ApHogee, owned by KAB Brands LLC, is a brand specialized in providing hair care products that treat and repair damaged hair, as well as addressing the specific needs of textured hair.  The core product in the ApHogee brand is their renowned Two-Step Protein Treatment, which is well known among salon professionals and consumers for stopping hair breakage and restoring severely damaged hair. All ApHogee products are cruelty-free, never tested on animals and safe on color-treated and chemically-treated hair.