I've spent time in the southern states and there, my hair becomes more curly and frizzy. I am hard pressed to keep it manageable without using some severe restraining methods, like perming it and then styling it to how I want it. That is damaging! I now live in Utah, a western desert state and while I no longer have a problem with excessive frizziness, it's now dryness that I battle every day. When I first moved here, it was like my hair had been singed due to heat. But it was just the dryness sucking all the moisture out of my skin and hair! (I was also thirsty all the time!) So I look for moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to help with the problem!
Having healthy hair can help it be more cooperative and withstand more heat and teasing in the quest to have a beautiful looking do. I've found something that will definitely get your hair more healthy because it delivers what the hair thrives on--protein! The product is from a company called Tropical Traditions. Ever heard of it?
I Wish My Hair looked like this when I get out of bed! |
Coconut oil has been used for hair treatment in coconut producing countries such as India and the Philippines for thousands of years. Studies in India have been done on how effective various oils are on treating damaged hair. The study compared mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil because these were the three most commonly used oils in hair treatment products used in India. The aim of this study was to cover different treatments, and the effect of these treatments on various hair types using these three oils. Both sunflower and mineral oils do not help at all in reducing the protein loss from hair. This difference in results could arise from the composition of each of these oils. Among three oils, coconut oil was the only oil found to reduce the protein loss remarkably for both undamaged and damaged hair when used as a pre-wash and post-wash grooming product.Tropical Traditions has a Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil specifically For Hair Treatment! It penetrates the hair shaft to deliver that vital protein so essential to good hair health! It has a higher protein content than their other Virgin Coconut Oils because it has coconut solids in it.
My experience: I've used this Coconut Oil specifically for my hair and I love how it literally sinks into the hair shaft and keeps it moisturized and manageable. I feel that my hair is getting healthier and that I won't have to cut it all off because of dryness and damage. I use it as a pre-wash conditioner and I also use it after I wash my hair, just on the ends to tame the flyaways. It isn't too oily at all, due to the absorption directly into the hair! My only suggestion is that I'd like to see more of a practical dispenser for shower and bath. A wide-mouthed glass jar isn't the most practical for application in the shower or bath. Other than that, I am most impressed and grateful to have found yet another great product from Tropical Traditions!
(For first time purchasers, please use the referral code 5954910. You will receive a complimentary copy of the book 'Virgin Coconut Oil: How It Has Changed People's Lives And How It Can Change Yours' with your purchase. This book includes over 85 recipes using coconut oil and research showing the health benefits of coconut oil!)
Hugs,
Helena
disclaimer: I was provided product to give a fair and honest review, which I have done!