Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment | Heat Damaged 4c Natural Hair

[@theunconventionalnigerian]

Omg. Finally another 4c natural with my exact scalp shape. People think I've lost my edges or something, but that's legit how my hair grows. lol. Very educative video, thank you. I just ordered it and was looking to get instructions on how to use it.

[@queencleopatra007]

Yes me too! Honestly its so nice to see that I'm not alone and that it doesn't mean something's wrong with my hair

[@tokyocrystal]

Same, so happy to see someone with hair like mines🙂

[@king7rojo]

This is THE BEST video about Aphogee on KZbin. ❤️

[@FlairelleNet]

I kept losing inches throughout the year with breakage and massive shedding and Aphogee really made my hair stronger. I did not know about the heat though and let it air dry. YOurs looked white. The one I used looks like apple juice and I use the same ORS Clarifying shampoo before as well. It is a go to in desperate measures. I apply it with a spray bottle though because passing my hands through my already detangled hair is a no no with this product. Great tips and I got a lot of info that I did not know before

[@duchessgabrielle]

The camera was just washing it out. It look like apple cider (not vinegar). I agree on aphogee as a go-to when desperate. It really is one of those products that can do more harm than good when used excessively. I'm so delighted that the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. All the best with your hair journey :-)

[@duchessgabrielle]

Hi guys! After losing about 3 inches of length to heat damage, I’ve incorporated the Aphogee 2 step protein treatment to repair any unseen structural damage on the remaining strands. This is the first of three treatments that I will do this year, spaced out in 8-9 weeks. Aphogee is a heavy protein that could wreck havoc on your cuticles if not used properly or when used too frequently on natural hair. The key here is moderation. If your natural hair hasn’t experienced trauma, once or twice a year is enough to repair any normal wear and tear or element-related damage. If used to repair trauma (like heat damage), frequency will vary based on the kind and duration of the trauma. A moisturizing deep conditioner is an absolute must after because the protein treatment will completely dehydrate your hair. Water is not a sufficient moisturizer so use the complementary conditioner that comes with the protein treatment or one that your hair is agreeable to. Alright! Let's get our hair back to healthy status :-)

[@brendabrent6619]

Hello I'm Brenda and my hair is very damage so I plan to try this product and hope it help me.

[@Ricaaaaaaful]

Always very informative! Love your videos

[@duchessgabrielle]

Day Made! Thank you for watching and I'm so delighted that the video was helpful :-)

[@cynthiaatem6830]

I have bought this product but I'm too scared to use it

[@henny8883]

Did u ever use it

[@funkyredhead1]

Excellent! Love the steps you took before applying the protein treatment; something I will do myself next time. Thank you.

[@duchessgabrielle]

Awesome! Good luck with yours. I love you :-)

[@funkyredhead1]

DuchessGabrielle ❤️💕

[@philippiansfourseven]

I love your voice. I’m a natural 4c myself and I’ve used the 2 step for years and it works wonders. I find it hilarious how much you explain how cautious you need to be with this product and its ingredients like it’s some nuclear material. 🤣🤣 it’s not that serious. How long hate you been natural?

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I've seen people use this and have their hair break off because they wrapped it in bantu knots instead of leaving it loose to dry. So yes, if you're brand new to using ingredients like this (which some viewers may be) it is serious.

[@Littlething41]

Really nice video! I'm trying to understand the difference between the 2 Step Protein Treatment and the 2 minute Keratin Treatment. Are these separate treatments?

[@Bijecarli]

Yes they are. I believe the Keratin treatment is for those who wish to still straighten their hair regularly. I could be misinformed, but I do know for sure they aren't the same type of treatment.

[@pippam1161]

You explain this like someone with a Chemistry PhD

[@duchessgabrielle]

Thank you for such a lovely compliment. Made my day :)

[@meonly6454]

THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING THIS ITS A GOOD PRODUCT

[@shantellebrooks3483]

Try a Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Treatment It has the same great benefits of an Aphogee Protein Treatment but minus the smell👃🏾and harsh chemicals. GreenBeautyChannel has a full video on it and sells it on her website. I'm 4C as well and I've been using it about 2 1/2yrs and it strengthens my hair without the dry rough feeling a few days later like Aphogee gives my strands. Hope this helps

[@duchessgabrielle]

Thanks for the tip! I love GreenBeautyChannel and will check out the wheat protein as as substitute to aphogee. I just purchased veggie based keratin that combines the aminos keratin but harvested from soy, wheat, rice and quinoa. I'm experimenting with a light protein treatment.

[@shantellebrooks3483]

DuchessGabrielle That sounds like it might be a winner👍🏾 Where did u purchase it from?

[@duchessgabrielle]

I got it from lotion crafter (dot) com. They have a whole array of hydrolyzed proteins at very good prices

[@doreeneb]

you have such beautiful eyes!

[@duchessgabrielle]

Such a lovely compliment, Doreen. Thanks so much

[@sexxydivasexxy5047]

U explained that very well, great job

[@keilamedinamiller9728]

I’m putting it on right now! So when your hair lathers a lot when you apply it, it will still work the same?

[@kimberlycouture2373]

I would absolutely love to see the day where I can brush my hair and not lose any hair. #hairgoals

[@Buildyourinheritance]

Hi I have a question! Since magnesium sulfate is basically epsom salt is it safe to add a little epsom salt to my water and spritz my hair?

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Depending on your hair type, I wouldnt. Unless your purpose is to dry your hair out

[@sandydlea2991]

Another great video. I'm seeing that ppl are putting vicks vapour rub on their scalp for stimulating hair growth. Can you make a video about this please.

[@duchessgabrielle]

They are after the methol in the vicks, which you can easily find in eucalyptus, peppermint or spearmint. Basically the menthol stimulates blood flow by creating that tingling sensation on the scalp, which kind of "wakes up" hair follicles. Vicks is mostly mineral oil and some menthol. You'll be far better off with an oil and any essential oil from the mint family to make your own mix.

[@uniqueflowers994]

After you use protein treatment what you put in your hair to put moisture back in

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Aphogee sells a conditioner that comes with it

[@vanicelammassaari3509]

Hi, thanks for your info.Should i use apoghee conditioner?

[@123leahm]

Very informative video. Thanks!

[@duchessgabrielle]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

[@SonyasAllAroundLook]

Thank you for the video!

[@averythebutterfly]

Hi So I love your accent! I have a question so I recently went natural its been 8 months and I noticed I have two textures some curls and some straight strands. I'm not sure why I have straight strands if I cut all it off 8 months ago. I noticed that my hair is very brittle and dry as if I had relaxed hair and I keep getting fairy knots. Im new to all of this becuse Ive tried every product and it makes my hair stift and dry. Any advice? I want to try out this treatment and Im also anmeic too so maybe that plays a role too.

[@anishabaptiste7532]

I used to get fairy knots, i got rid of mine by stretching my hair while it dries. I used to do wash n go’s all the time and letting my hair air dry just out in the open gave me so many knots, you’ll have to cut them out and put your hair in twists when its drying.

[@DivineTeaWithKejhane]

Try the olaplex hair treatment

[@batgirlp5561]

I don't see the heat damage listed in the thumbnail.

[@TruBeauty15]

Should you be touching you hair when it hardens

[@duchessgabrielle]

Yes, you can touch your hair. Just don't be aggressive or try to manipulate it in any way. I was just curious about the texture :-)

[@vibewithangy]

You are so knowledgeable

[@alib180]

Great video 😍😘😘

[@duchessgabrielle]

Delighted to hear that and thanks for watching :-)

[@chinmayeepanda1245]

Can we have a natural thing for it plz..

[@rosesnewbeginning3547]

If I use gelatine instead would it have the same affect ? Cuz it has hydrolized protiene greenbeauty channel and naptural85 both have a gelatine mask. I wonder if I make it with oils emolients and conditioner to soften the hair would that impare the protiene absobtion. Do you need the salts to get the protiene in? I have bleached blond hair so realy looking for a good protiene mask. But of I can make it without the chemical that would be preferably...But I do need it to work.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

You can follow the gelatin recipe offered by Naptural85, but it will not be as strong without the Magnesium Sulfide, and you may need to do it again in a few months if you have severe breakage

[@freespiritpearl89]

I use aphogee 2 step and it open my cuticles more made it worse.

[@kenishawhite4874]

Sorry to asked such an ignorant question, but I am a little confused on the disulfide bonds. Do you have more disulfide bonds if you have a certain hair color? Ex., darker hair (like black) have more disulfide bonds then lighter hair (link blonde). Or are you saying the more texture you have in your hair the more disulfide bonds you have. ex., Those with coily/kinky hair have more disulfide bonds then those with straight/wavy hair. Or is it both?

[@duchessgabrielle]

There is no such thing as an ignorant question Kenisha. I'm glad you asked. Let's start from the beginning. Hair is made up of protein called keratin, which is similar to a lot of proteins in the body except keratin has a high quantity of cysteine. Cysteine is a sulfur-based amino acid. The keratin peptides are linked to each other in a network that uses cysteine (particularly sulfur molecules) resulting in the hair strands. They are called disulfide because you have two sulfur molecules (and some organic residue) linking with the keratin peptides. This linkage is what forms the disulfide bonds, which gives hair it's physical appearance and tensile strength. The higher the amount of disulfide bonds as well as the degree of the bond, the more curls the hair has. Using this information, we can logically conclude 4c texture has the highest amount of disulfide bonds while straight hair has the least. So yes, you are right. Those with with coily/kinky hair have more disulfide bonds than those with straight/wavy hair. However, straight hair does have some disulfide bonds but not enough to create a curl pattern hence the hair is straight. The color pigmentation has nothing to do with the disulfide bonds when hair is in its absolutely natural state. However, highly alkaline dyes especially ones with metal residue could destroy the disulfide bonds, which is how dye jobs damage the hair. I hope that makes sense but if not please ask away.

[@kenishawhite4874]

DuchessGabrielle Thank you so much for taking the time out to explain this to me. Now I understand. So our disulfide bond is what is damaged or broken when we get heat damaged, chemical treatments, or color our hair correct? So is it safe to say that disulfide bonds are the first level of protection of your hair strands? Since I found out that there are a couple of layers to hair and its structure

[@duchessgabrielle]

The keratin fibers are encased in multiple layers of organic matter, each serving a specialized function from housing color pigments (which give hair it’s natural color) to delivering sebum and protecting the keratin fibers from damage. This is the order of enclosure: keratin fibers - protofibril - microfibril - cortex - cuticle. All the layers will have some elements of keratin in them but the actual fibers are protected in the core. Depending on genetic coding, some people might not have the medulla or one layer might be thinner than the other. This is where the strand will get its diameter, which determines how thick your hair is. Hope that makes sense.

[@sharomara]

how is your hair now ?

[@oliviabrown3755]

Amazing look! I would love to see you do a product review of Straight Silk Spray by JuniorLabs. It absolutely makes my hair silky smooth

[@adwoarempuaa1369]

I used this product on my hair i had so much burn on my scalp and when it touched my skin it did the same has anyone experienced this issue

[@lobsterhammock1404]

It didn't burn my scalp, but my skin did burn sooo much

[@bigj3339]

@@lobsterhammock1404 .....the aphogee treatment in this video appears to be white. The one I bought recently at a beauty supply store was a little on the brown side. Did they change the formula or is the beauty supply selling fake products? Update: please ignore. I found the answer on the Aphogee website.

[@victoriamckenzie5342]

Your so pretty 💕

[@tinarjackson9844]

Dang! She talked so darn much and never for to the process! Do not need a so much..GET TO THE POINT!

[@SonyasAllAroundLook]

Thank you for the video!