Hi. I tried the Rejuvenol 24 hour 2 oz spray (following instructions to wash with a clarifying shampoo, dry hair, apply keratin, blow dry and flat iron) which I did only on my bangs and it came out nice; however I remember at the salon the lady applied the keratin, left it on for 30 mins then washed it out before she blow dried and flat ironed it, I believe this technique is better then blowdrying it with the gooey keratin. Can somone please explain why the process is different or am I maybe misunderstanding the steps? Please tell me what the steps are to apply this...thanks so much!! Hi. I tried the Rejuvenol 24 hour 2 oz spray (following instructions to wash with a clarifying shampoo, dry hair, apply keratin, blow dry and flat iron) which I did only on my bangs and it came out... » Read More Hi. I tried the Rejuvenol 24 hour 2 oz spray (following instructions to wash with a clarifying shampoo, dry hair, apply keratin, blow dry and flat iron) which I did only on my bangs and it came out nice; however I remember at the salon the lady applied the keratin, left it on for 30 mins then washed it out before she blow dried and flat ironed it, I believe this technique is better then blowdrying it with the gooey keratin. Can somone please explain why the process is different or am I maybe misunderstanding the steps? Please tell me what the steps are to apply this...thanks so much!! « Show Less
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The instructions were confusing.My recommendation is: Don't use this product. It dry my hair so much that I had to trim it 2" . I don't recommend this product. Good luck.
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I would not wash out the 24 hr treatment. What I like about the formula is that its light weight spray and has a light smell to it and when its applied it feels like there is nothing in your hair unlike the cream formula your hair can feel weighted. Just remember to use a flat iron at 450 unless you have highlights turn down to 400 or 370 then take small sections with 3-6passes and do not wash for 24 hrs
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As far as i know you always leave the keratin in- never rinse it! You then blow it and flat iron most of the gooey-ness kind of burns off.
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I spray it in my hair before straighten it...not alot though. Then my hairdresser said to spray it on after to give it more shine. I tried that and you can tell a difference. Just don't spray alot like it was hairspray. I just spray the top and a little on the sides. Great product have used it for 4 years.
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I find that using it every 2 or 3 days is best.it also works best with all 3 products. Wash hair with shampoo as normal, rinse. Apply conditioner, massage in let set for about 2 minutes, rinse. Towel dry a little them spread serum on hands and apply to hair, combing in helps. Then style as you normally do.it's a process but you will love the out come.
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So the bottle says "spritz before drying or swimming" which is pretty self explanatory. I usually just spray after my shower, but normally let my hair dry naturally. I just spritzed some in my dry hair and it seemed fine, not heavy or greasy or anything. I have really fine hair so that can be a problem for me. This seems to be good on all fronts though! Hope this helps :)
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I apply it 1st in early morning, using care to direct it to the scalp. Most of the time any that got on my hair has dried. I can style as usual most of the time but since I apply it very early, it can be washed after 3 hours (according to maker) since by then it has fully absorbed into the scalp and will remain effective.
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I usually do five quick squirts all over my short fine hair...I would try less than what you are now using if it feels tacky...in all the time I have used this product <which has been years> my hair has never felt tacky, not even once...it always feels soft after I blow dry it!....you are blow drying it, right?
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Sorry--only tried this one. My understanding about this one is that it helps to straighten hair when you apply before blow drying.
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You are supposed to put three squirts in your hand and then work it thru your hair. I found it really only works on my bangs to fill them out a bit. I actually put it on after my hair is dry, apply it, then use my curling iron
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As a reminder, this is a professional strength concentrate and should only be used as the instructions recommend. This product is never to be applied directly to the hair - even if diluted with water it is still considered full strength protein if it is not mixed with a conditioner. Conditioners contain oils, waxes, and other ingredients that adhere to the protein and keep it flexible. I cannot stress enough how important this is. Without those, the protein will dry hard, and your hair will break. Also, it is NOT NECESSARY to blow dry or flat iron your hair when using this product. The protein will be there no matter what, to strengthen and protect the hair from breaking. When you blow dry and use styling tools, it is only for a smoothing effect. This will make the hair feel silkier because it smoothes the cuticle - but this is not something that you must do, and in your case, it would be impossible to do this anyway. This product will definitely help the thinning hair at your hair line. Go by the instructions, mix with a hair conditioner or mask, then apply it to any area you desire after a clarifying shampoo, and then rinse out after 20-30 minutes. That's it. Do this every 2 weeks.
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I use it like a spray in- leave in conditioning mist. Basically spray /spritz into hair and then lightly scrunch hair to refresh your style. It works on either dry or slightly damp hair. I have really long hair so I usually lift and spritz on slightly damp hair and then I spray the ends of my hair a little more. Follow with a small amount of Wen styling gel on ends also to prevent flyaways as the hair dries. Smells great ...hair is soft and feels wonderful.
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I used it for a few months several years ago but eventually stopped using it because my hair felt dry and looked dull. The texture of my hair improved after stopping use. Sorry, I don't recall the instructions about drying hair after use but I would suggest directly emailing or calling Rogaine to inquire - contact info is probably on the back of the box. I have found it best to go straight to the source to get answers. Good luck, hope this helps.
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I usually deep condition my hair first under a steamer for about 30 minutes using a hair mask. I wash out the hair mask then apply the Aphogee Keratin Reconstructor after. Leave on 5 minutes then rinse. I do this because I don't want to remove the added protein and keratin that the aphogee puts into my hair shaft. Since I'm a natural girl, I want my hair as strong as possible so I make the Aphogee the last step before I style. If you are wearing your hair straight it might be better to use the aphogee then a conditioner, then rinse and style.
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I use it after I wash my hair and rub it into my hair before blow drying it. Then if I didn't wash my hair, I rub it in my hair dry and then blow dry my hair. I use a electric curling iron to curl my hair and the Nioxin makes my hair fuller than when I use it right after washing my hair.
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Thank you...was having a mini meltdown. Sadly I didn't think I'd have this reaction and didn't plan for this appearance. I did a 30% glycolic peel a few weeks ago and there was no one minute of downtime. It just made me glow. Do you think it's better to let it get very dry so it will maybe peel faster or reapply my moisturizer to keep it hydrated? I look so crazy and have to work on Rodeo Dr. tomorrow. :(
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Hi Shirl, sorry to hear about your results. I've been using this relaxer for years. I have no complaints and won't use any other relaxer!!! Can you share a little more about what you did after you applied the relaxer? How long did you leave it in? Did you use the "Sustenance" conditioner after rinsing the relaxer out? And followed with the "Normalizing Shampoo"? I would give it another try and maybe allow a stylist to do it for you. I also use it as a texturizer on my husband and it curls up after I'm done. I hope this helped!
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Depends on the growth of the hair and the product you apply, this is just to fix the hair and suppose to last for a week, we use it as regular basis (oil for brushing the hair) and the other 2 for washing we use this one (relaxer): http://www.amazon.com/Bio-Ionic-Agave-Healing-Smoothing-Treatment/dp/B00846IDIS/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1384887796&sr=8-13&keywords=agave+hair My Daughter is 6 (regular black girl hair) and so far we did it on July and today we are going to apply more. It has work for us, we don't want a strong product on her hair, so this one helps a lot, it has decrease the fritz and puffiness in around 70%. Now if you are looking for a full relaxer isnt going to work, better try organic kerathine (suppose to be even cheaper)
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This is a great product! I rub a nickel to a quarter's size worth between my two hands to "warm it up" and get it between my fingers - especially on my fingertips - then I run my hands long the hair shaft in key areas to "piece" my hair. I usually do this on bangs and hair framing my face. Then, after doing that I rub my two hands together again and tousle my hair with the remaining product. Don't put it at the roots. This is not root lift so you don't want to weigh down your hair. Also, experiment! Putting on too much of this product is just as bad as not using it at all. Good luck. :) This is a great product! I rub a nickel to a quarter's size worth between my two hands to "warm it up" and get it between my fingers - especially on my fingertips - then I run my hands long the hair shaft in key areas to "piece" my hair. I usually do this on bangs and hair framing my face. Then, after doing that I rub my two hands together again and tousle my hair with the remaining product. Don't put it at the roots. This is not root lift so you don't want to weigh down your hair. Also, experiment! Putting on too much of this product is just as bad as not using it at... » Read More This is a great product! I rub a nickel to a quarter's size worth between my two hands to "warm it up" and get it between my fingers - especially on my fingertips - then I run my hands long the hair shaft in key areas to "piece" my hair. I usually do this on bangs and hair framing my face. Then, after doing that I rub my two hands together again and tousle my hair with the remaining product. Don't put it at the roots. This is not root lift so you don't want to weigh down your hair. Also, experiment! Putting on too much of this product is just as bad as not using it at all. Good luck. :) « Show Less