Aphogee 2 Minute Question

MissCrawford

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Did you guys see the results of Aphogee 2 min over time or immediately? My very fine hair loves the 2 min but I still get a very small amount of combing breakage. I am afraid of the 2 step but would like to use a protein occasionally. Weekly treatments are just more work. I would like to omit a step in my routine but if it is not worth the risk.....:look:

:confused: Maybe i need something a little stronger. Could I mix the 2 min with a filler?
 
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Dposh167

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are u using heat with it?
2 min doesn't really do anything for me when I just use it as a rinse out. I get muuuuuch better results with heat for 15-20mins
 

MissCrawford

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My hair seems to be weird when it comes to protein. It hated ORS and started to get stiff right after applying. Maybe it is different when mixed together.
 

MissCrawford

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Would it be wrong to mix the 2 step with another conditioner or DC? If not would I still let it harden or would I use I with heat:look: This is so confusing.....
 

Ronnieaj

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Would it be wrong to mix the 2 step with another conditioner or DC? If not would I still let it harden or would I use I with heat:look: This is so confusing.....

I use the 2-step by itself. You harden it by sitting under the dryer with no cap for around 30 minutes. I then follow with a creme rinse for 5 minutes, and then a super moisturizing DC for 15-30, depending on my mood. I wouldn't mix it with anything else.

I use the 2-step 4 times a year, and if I'm still getting breakage after, I know I need a trim. Most times it stops the breakage completely. As for the 2 minute, my hair doesn't consider it a strong enough protein to have to follow up with anything else, so I use it under heat and move on with life :yep:.
 

Your Cheeziness

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When I first started out and my hair had severe breakage from overprocessing self-relaxers and heat damage, I saw results using the 2 minute as directed within the first wash. After about 1 month of weekly use my breakage pretty much halted. I kept using it until I didn't need to anymore.

I used it after shampooing and before deep conditioning. I just left it on long enough to do a little shower business.
 

MissCrawford

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Thanks for the info everyone. I have nothing but good things to say about the 2 min. I guess I will walk away from the 2 step and continue my weekly 2 min.:yep:
 

naturalmanenyc

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My hair loves the 2 minute aphogee reconstructor, but I do leave it on for about 5 minutes with a conditioning cap. I see results right away.

I have never used the 2 step.
 

frizzy

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I use the 2-step mixed into other conditioners. I can't get past the sticky, dripping mess it makes and helmet hard hair so I mix it and put a cap on over it. It does not harden when mixed and I feel safer about not causing more damage.

It's my intention to use the 2-minute weekly.
 

frizzy

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MissCrawford I haven't used heat with either treatment so far, just a plastic cap and 1+ hour on my head. I would use either with my electric heat cap in the future.

I used the 2-step treatment 2 weeks ago. About half of the total conditioner mix was 2-step. In the past I had used 1 or 2 cap-fulls (max) to the conditioner for protein, but this time I was really considering doing a full-on unadulterated 2-step treatment (recently relaxed) but I just couldn't, so I used a lot more of the Aphogee. The cap kept my hair moist.

Yesterday I washed, 2-min, indigo treatment, cheap cond, a black cellophane, wash and another cheap conditioner. My hair is super soft without DCing.

Girl I hope your answer is in there ^ :lol:
 

AnjelLuvs

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So people are using the 2minute conditioner longer? I usuall apply in shower wit a cap and call it a day...
 

MissCrawford

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Yes. Thank you. I'm thinking about 1/2 cup of conditioner for the 2 caps of the 2 step. I'm natural and my hair can get real crazy sometimes. I'm usually protein sensitive but not with the 2 min. Gonna start slow. A liiiiitle nervous though:yep:
 
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