Protein treatment vs. reconstructor - what's the difference?

kimmidawn · 12-26-2011, 10:34 AM

So I was looking up treatments on the Sally Beauty website since I'm planning on going to get some new products there today (I feel like such a PJ, buying all these products before I have a chance to try ones I already have, but I guess it's cheaper than my previous shoe addiction

), and when I saw both reconstructors and protein treatments, I realized I didn't know the difference. I tried to do some research and figure it out, but nothing seemed to truly clear it up.

Could someone please explain as simply as possible what the difference is? Is a protein treatment a type of reconstructor? I did a protein treatment last night (Aphogee two step) and my hair seemed to love it, so I want to make sure I understand what I'm buying. TIA

rymorg2 · 12-26-2011, 02:10 PM

I'm a stylist. Essentially there's not a difference, other than with a reconstructor you get more protein. I consider reconstructors just to be heavy protein treatments.

kimmidawn · 12-26-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rymorg2

I'm a stylist. Essentially there's not a difference, other than with a reconstructor you get more protein. I consider reconstructors just to be heavy protein treatments.

Thanks Rymorg, that really helps. So if I buy a reconstructor, I'll most likely use it less since it will add more protein to my hair?

rymorg2 · 12-27-2011, 05:56 AM

Well, that depends on your hair. My hair needs strong protein, so I'm a big fan of reconstructors. I do recommend no matter what protein treatment or reconstructor you use you always follow with moisture though.