If your hair feels weak, overly soft, breaking, or damaged from heat, color, or chemical services, the Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment can be a total game-changer. This salon-strength treatment is designed to rebuild and strengthen severely damaged hair—but it must be used correctly to avoid dryness or breakage.

Below is a complete, easy-to-follow guide on how to use Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment safely and effectively.

What Is Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment?

Aphogee’s Two-Step Treatment is an intensive protein reconstructor that hardens on the hair to reinforce weak areas in the hair shaft. It’s especially beneficial for:

• Chemically treated hair (relaxed, colored, bleached)
• Heat-damaged hair
• Excessive shedding or breakage
• Over-moisturized, limp, or mushy hair
• Use BEFORE color service for 30% less color fade

⚠️ This is a strong protein treatment, not a weekly conditioner.

How Often Should You Use It?

• Once every 4–6 weeks for damaged hair
• Only as needed—overuse can cause stiffness and breakage

What You’ll Need

• Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment (Step 1)
• Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer (Step 2)
• Shampoo for Damaged Hair
• Hooded dryer or handheld blow dryer
• Wide-tooth comb
• Towel,gloves, narrow tip bottle (optional)

Step-by-Step: How to Use Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment

Step 1: Start With Clean Hair

Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup.

Do not use conditioner.

• Gently towel-dry hair until damp
• Detangle carefully with a wide-tooth comb, you don’t want your hair tangled when applying treatment

Step 2: Apply the Protein Treatment (Step 1)

Apply Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment evenly from root to ends.

Tips:

• Work in sections
• Make sure hair is fully saturated
• Avoid excessive combing—hair is fragile at this stage. Comb when you apply it for even distribution then LEAVE IT ALONE!

Step 3: Dry Until Hair Is Hard

This is the most important step.

• Sit under a hooded dryer or
• Use a blow dryer on medium heat

👉 Hair will become very hard and stiff—this is normal (imagine uncooked ramen noodles)

❌ Do not manipulate, bend, or comb hair while it’s hard.

Step 4: Rinse Thoroughly

Once hair is completely dry and hard:

• Rinse with warm water until all product is removed
• Hair will feel extremely strong but dry—don’t panic

Step 5: Restore Moisture (Step 2)

Apply Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer generously.

• Leave on for at least 5 minutes
• Detangle gently
• Rinse thoroughly

This step is mandatory to restore softness and elasticity.

Aftercare Tips

• Follow with a deep moisturizing conditioner if needed
• Avoid heat styling for a few days
• Keep hair hydrated with leave-in conditioner and oils
• Focus on moisture between protein treatment

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping the moisturizing step

❌ Using the treatment too frequently

❌ Manipulating hair while it’s hard

❌ Using on healthy hair that doesn’t need protein

Is Aphogee Right for Your Hair?

Use this treatment if your hair:

• Breaks easily
• Feels overly soft or stretchy when wet
• Has chemical or heat damage

Avoid if your hair:

• Already feels stiff or brittle
• Is protein-sensitive