"Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment is specially made for hair application. It has a slightly higher amount of protein than our other coconut oils, due to the presence of coconut solids. This Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined coconut oil"
This is the second time I have been lucky enough to work with Tropical Traditions and I am just as impressed this time as I was the first time! My
Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil Hair Treatment arrived snugly packaged in bubble wrap and cardboard (you never have worry your product will spill or break open with Tropical Traditions!).
I can't think of any woman who would want to have shinier, healthier hair. Certainly not I, with my insane mop of curls....split ends are always a problem! So I am always looking for THE ONE, you know, the one product I don't mind spending the extra cash on if it will help me out! I am pretty sure I just found it!
Did you know that protein is needed to support scalp health? I didn't. Apparently, if you have a protein deficiency it can result in a dry scalp which means dull dry hair. A study was done in India (where people have been using coconut oil as a hair treatment for thousands of years) comparing mineral oil, sunflower oil and coconut oil. Coconut oil proved to be the only oil that reduced the loss of protein (in scalp & hair) when used as a grooming product.
Suggested Uses:
For dry scalp: Rub into hair and scalp at least 30 minutes before showering, or before bed at night. Wear a shower cap or towel to protect bedding.
As a hair conditioner: Rub into the ends of your hair after washing, while the hair is still wet. Apply as needed, working towards the scalp. It can also be used as a pre-wash hair treatment applying just before showering.
I have used my hair treatment several times and am in love with it.
Coconut oil solidifies under 75 degrees, so I had the brilliant idea of setting mine on the porch window ledge in the 95 degree heat to melt it. I thought it would be easier to apply to my scalp in liquid form. NOT my brightest idea. The jar is a wide mouth jar, not a pour spout, so I had to use a measuring spoon and put a tablespoon at a time on my hair. While the warm oil did feel heavenly on my scalp, it would have been MUCH easier to leave it semi solid and scoop out a "glob" at a time to rub in. I like to start at my scalp and work my way to the split ends, then bunch it all up in a giant hair clip and read blogs for 30 minutes or so before I wash it out. The Oil hair treatment washes out very easily with warm water and does not leave your hair greasy.
I can honestly say that over the last 3 weeks, I really feel my hair looks shinier and my scalp is definitely less dry! I don't use it everyday, I find (for myself) that once a week is usually good.
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Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment normally retails for $25 but is currently on sale for $19.95 and can be purchased
HERE.
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