Two-Step Protein Treatment

A unique protein rich treatment formulated with magnesium & modified proteins that fuse into the hair with the application of heat to dramatically reduce the signs of breakage & damage while infusing hair with depleted proteins.

Benefits

• Strengthens hair that has been over treated, over processed, & is weak
• Replenishes moisture & natural proteins for healthy looking hair with shine
• Reduces frizz & signs of breakage
• Helps reduce color fading by 30%, if used prior to color service
• Reduces breakage when combed or brushed.
• Repairs hair that is mushy when wet and brittle after drying.

The Balancing Moisturizer is a necessary second step. Sold separately.

pH: 2.8-3.2

Hair Concern: Damaged Hair, Color Care, Curls, Moisture & Frizz

Hair Damage Level: Severe, Extremely Damaged

Hair Type: ALL Hair Types

Directions

Shake well before use!

1. Gently cleanse hair with ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair. Rinse thoroughly and towel blot dry.
2. Apply enough treatment to thoroughly saturate hair and comb blend through with a wide toothed comb for even distribution.
3. Leave hair uncovered, DO NOT use a plastic cap. Seat client under medium heat dryer, with high airflow. (Alternatively, a hand dryer may be used, but hair SHOULD NOT be agitated while drying.) NOTE: When ApHogee Treatment is dried into the hair, the hair becomes extremely hard. DO NOT comb or brush hair while ApHogeeTreatment is dried and in the hair.
4. Re-wet and gently rinse thoroughly with warm water. Remove all excess dried protein. Towel dry.
5. Apply Alfaparf Balancing Moisturizer to hair and scalp. Leave on for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
6. Proceed to next service or style as usual.

**Special Directions**:

• Prior to a Relaxer: On damaged or delicate hair apply treatment at least 24 hours before applying relaxer.
• Prior to Bleaching & Lifting Tint: Wash hair with ApHogee Shampoo, rinse and towel blot dry. Follow general directions for applying Treatment and balancing moisture. After rinsing and drying thoroughly, apply bleach in usual way
• Prior to Depositing Tint: Wash hair with ApHogee Shampoo, rinse and towel blot dry. Follow general directions for applying treatment. After treatment is rinsed out, towel dry and apply depositing tint in usual way. Place a plastic cap over hair and check every 2-1⁄ 2 mins. A warm dryer may be used. When tint is complete, shampoo thoroughly from hair. Apply Balancing Moisturizer to help restore natural moisture balance to hair. Rinse and proceed with next service or style as usual.

*On Damaged or Textured hair. Follow general directions for maintenance use once every 4-6 weeks on damaged, highly thick or textured hair*

Caution: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. IF PRODUCT GETS INTO THE EYE, RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH CLEAN WATER.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua, Eau), Hydrolyzed Collagen, Citric Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Imidazolidinone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Phytantriol, Magnesium Carbonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethylol Urea, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool.