Effective Reconstructor Conditioners/treatments...

Smiley79 · Oct 30, 2017

...other than the usual Aphogee 2 Min?

I noticed that I always focus on buying moisture deep conditioners; I want to incorporate more reconstructor/repair conditioners from now on. Which ones have you found to be effective? Has anyone tried the Shescentit Okra reconstructor? I have tried Komaza Care already as well.

NaturallyATLPCH · Oct 30, 2017

Smiley79 said:
...other than the usual Aphogee 2 Min?

I noticed that I always focus on buying moisture deep conditioners; I want to incorporate more reconstructor/repair conditioners from now on. Which ones have you found to be effective? Has anyone tried the Shescentit Okra reconstructor? I have tried Komaza Care already as well.

SheScentIt Okra is a good one. I like how my hair felt strong, yet soft.
APB has a Keratin one that is supposed to be good.
My hair is finicky. It responds okay to reconstructors but even better to hardcore protein.

NappyNelle · Oct 30, 2017

Joico K-Pak Intensive Reconstructor is amazing!

Aggie · Oct 30, 2017

Keracare 5 in 1 Reconstructor is also pretty awesome plus it leaves my hair soft and strengthened surprisingly.

IDareT'sHair · Oct 30, 2017

@Smiley79
One of my All Time Favs is: Claudie's Reconstructor. :love:

SSI's Okra Winfrey is good
Soultanicals Molasses Reconstruct
Cream & Coco's Spun Sugar Reconstructor
Tigi Dumb Blonde Reconstructor
L'Anza Reconstructor

nymane · Oct 30, 2017

NappyNelle said:
Joico K-Pak Intensive Reconstructor is amazing!

ITA! The Joico K-Pak Revitaluxe is also excellent

Smiley79 · Oct 30, 2017

Thanks everyone'l. You all have given me some great choices to look out for.

Autumn~Tint~Of~Gold · Oct 30, 2017

+1 for K Pak. It's currently the only reconstructor I use. Your hair will feel tougher immediately after use so follow up with moisture.
My hair does not go for heavy protein but K Pak is good for me.

Autumn~Tint~Of~Gold · Oct 30, 2017

nymane said:
ITA! The Joico K-Pak Revitaluxe is also excellent

I used the Revitaluxe early last year and I'm scared to try it again. It could have been totally coincidental because I was in the midst of a setback due to heat damage but the Revitaluxe seemed to make things worse or at least it did not help. I also read some horror stories about it online.
Just wanted to share that.

Bad&Bougee · Oct 31, 2017

Thanks for this @Smiley79 because I've been wanting to try some new protein/reconstructor brands as well.

Missjaxon · Oct 31, 2017

@Smiley79

Long before I knew of the forum I read in a hair magazine that you should alternate moisture and protein each wash. So armed went that information I went to Sally's and purchased the Ion treatments for moisture and protein. I still have both in my stash to this day and I am huge product junkie. The name is Ion Repair Solutions Reconstructor.

metro_qt · Oct 31, 2017

Missjaxon said:
@Smiley79

Long before I knew of the forum I read in a hair magazine that you should alternate moisture and protein each wash. So armed went that information I went to Sally's and purchased the Ion treatments for moisture and protein. I still have both in my stash to this day and I am huge product junkie. The name is Ion Repair Solutions Reconstructor.

That's what I'm doing now, a hard core protein one week, and a deep condition and clay mask session the next.
I'm liking it so far... (1 month in)

Smiley79 · Oct 31, 2017

NappyNelle said:
Joico K-Pak Intensive Reconstructor is amazing!

This one?

nymane · Oct 31, 2017

Autumn~Tint~Of~Gold said:
I used the Revitaluxe early last year and I'm scared to try it again. It could have been totally coincidental because I was in the midst of a setback due to heat damage but the Revitaluxe seemed to make things worse or at least it did not help. I also read some horror stories about it online.
Just wanted to share that.

Did you follow with a moisturizing DC? I think the Revitaluxe is underrated because Joico marketed it as a treatment that provides both softness and strength.

In my opinion, the Revitaluxe is a strengthening treatment (i.e protein intensive). I need to follow with at least a moisturizing rinse out conditioner like the Joico Moisture Recovery, then the result is silky, strong hair with lots of body.

Aggie · Oct 31, 2017

nymane said:
Did you follow with a moisturizing DC? I think the Revitaluxe is underrated because Joico marketed it as a treatment that provides both softness and strength.

In my opinion, the Revitaluxe is a strengthening treatment (i.e protein intensive). I need to follow with at least a moisturizing rinse out conditioner like the Joico Moisture Recovery, then the result is silky, strong hair with lots of body.

Agreed @nymane

Smiley79 · Nov 1, 2017

Last night, I revisited a bottle of my Komaza Care Protein treatment (I forgot I had it). Hunty, that Komaza Care asked me why I was looking elsewhere? :bat:

It made my hair feel so strong. I forgot how good it was.
Still, I want to find an on the ground dupe (or better). I will give Joico a try.

Autumn~Tint~Of~Gold · Nov 1, 2017

nymane said:
Did you follow with a moisturizing DC? I think the Revitaluxe is underrated because Joico marketed it as a treatment that provides both softness and strength.

In my opinion, the Revitaluxe is a strengthening treatment (i.e protein intensive). I need to follow with at least a moisturizing rinse out conditioner like the Joico Moisture Recovery, then the result is silky, strong hair with lots of body.

Yes I did... I'm guessing my hair was just in a crap state lol and I can't blame the product.
But I think my hair just didn't like it as much as the K Pak Intense Hydrator which is a staple of mine.
And my opinion is tainted on the Revitaluxe because I read horror stories about people's hair falling out from it. Someone even said she was starting a class action suit :spinning:

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LushLox · Nov 2, 2017

I thought that Revitaluxe is supposed to be the perfect balance of a Moisture and protein treatment? I never needed to use a moisture conditioner afterwards as my hair was very soft.

HTN Amino Protein is awesome and co-signing on the Keracare treatment.

IDareT'sHair · Nov 2, 2017

Cathy Howse Ultra Black Hair is my "Go-To" for the Perfect balance of Protein & Moisture :love:

Bad&Bougee · Nov 2, 2017

Smiley79 said:
Last night, I revisited a bottle of my Komaza Care Protein treatment (I forgot I had it). Hunty, that Komaza Care asked me why I was looking elsewhere? It made my hair feel so strong. I forgot how good it was.
Still, I want to find an on the ground dupe (or better). I will give Joico a try.

I love Komaza products!!

nymane · Nov 2, 2017

LushLox said:
I thought that Revitaluxe is supposed to be the perfect balance of a Moisture and protein treatment? I never needed to use a moisture conditioner afterwards as my hair was very soft.

HTN Amino Protein is awesome and co-signing on the Keracare treatment.

Interesting - that's certainly what Joico marketed as (i.e. perfect balance of moisture/protein). For me, I have to follow with a rinse out conditioner and let it sit for 3-5mins.

My hair is so greedy; after protein, it must have moisture too...sheesh

Nikkiluv254 · Nov 2, 2017

Dudley's DRC 28. It has worked better for me than Aphogee did. It was super prices but worth it.

kxlot79 · Nov 5, 2017

Besides some of the ones already listed: Aveda’s Damage Remedy is quite nice

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