For the past few months, I noticed a concerning amount of breakage in my hair. And like many of us, I kept mentally retracing my steps—washing, detangling, deep conditioning, and styling every two weeks like clockwork. So what was I missing?
Then it hit me: I hadn’t done a protein treatment in over two years. Two whole years!
If you don’t know why protein is important let me break it down for you, our hair is made up of protein specifically called Keratin. Keratin is built up across our hair strands and when its broken it causes out hair to break too. In order to rebuild protein in your hair it’s imperative that you find a protein treatment that your hair likes so that can you can rebuild that structure within your strands. I have high porosity hair which means that my hair tends to lose water very easily because the protein in my hair is altered. Is it anything I did in specific to cause my hair to be high porosity? No. That’s just how my hair is. Unfortunately there are ways to become high porosity if you have very damaged hair. (EX. Color treated hair, heat damaged etc) But because I am aware of that I make sure I do what I can to maintain that protein in my hair.
I had been assuming that using a strengthening deep conditioner would make up for it. But here’s the thing—a deep conditioner with strengthening properties is not the same as a protein treatment. Period.
So I started doing some research and kept seeing recommendations for the Joico K-PAK Reconstructor Deep Penetrating Treatment. I decided to give it a try.
Why I Tried It
One thing that immediately stood out was how quick it is. This treatment only takes 5 minutes. Most protein treatments I’ve used in the past were multi-step and felt overly complicated—so much so that I was never confident they were even working, especially on my Type 4 curls.
This one? Much simpler and salon-grade.
Product Details ✨
- Product Name: Joico K-PAK Reconstructor Deep Penetrating Treatment
- What It Does:
This is a true intensive protein treatment designed to rebuild and strengthen damaged hair. It replenishes lost proteins and amino acids—the building blocks of your strands—to improve elasticity, reduce breakage, and repair years of visible damage.- For extremely damaged hair: use weekly.
- For protein maintenance: use once a month.
- Price: $27
- Where to Buy: I found it at Ulta, and it’s also available on their website.
- Texture & Scent: Lightweight formula with a soft, pleasant scent.
Results & Final Thoughts
After using the Joico K-PAK Reconstructor, my hair hasn’t felt this strong in a long time. The difference was immediate. It lived up to its salon-quality reputation, and honestly, I expected nothing less.
If you’re a curly girl who needs protein ASAP, I 1000% recommend this product. It’s officially earned a permanent spot in my haircare stash. If you like a tutorial on how house this product, I have a new video posted on my YouTube channel! Check it out.
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