Affirm Protecto is a patented organic Bio complex that is applied along the entire hair shaft and new growth area prior to relaxing.Protecto is a vital first step of the Affirm relaxer system. It protects the hair before and during the relaxing stage and lays the foundation for a successful relaxer experience.Features: Pre-Relaxer Conditioner that penetrates deep within the hair fiber during relaxer when hair’s pH is relatively high and the cuticles are wide openEffectively repairs damaged areas along the hair shaft. Benefits:• Effectively repairs trichorrexis nodosa (damaged areas along the hair shaft).• Achieves smooth realignment of damaged hair fibers.• Minimizes shedding.• Fly-away split ends are repaired.• Eases wet combing.