Tropic Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo With Shea Butter
Product Review Thursday, July 15, 2010
Directions: Not listed on the bottle.
Ingredients: Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Pimento Oil, Aloe Vera, Lavender and Lemon, Rosemary Extract, Shea Butter, Organic Saponified Oils of Coconut, Olive, Jojoba, Vegetable Gum, Glycerin Extract.
The Truth: Overall, Jamaican Black Shampoo is great! It's sulfate free, moisturizes and cleanses the hair very well. At first I didn't like it because it left a weird film/greasy feeling on my hair making it feel coated yet moisturized and soft at the same time. It was so foreign to me, but after getting the proper knowledge and finishing my wash day regimen steps, I noticed that my hair was noticeably thicker, fuller, and moist after air drying - not just on my wash day, but days later too. I highly recommend this shampoo for relaxed ladies but especially for naturals (both adults and kids).
Tips: Prepoo with Jamaican Black Castor Oil first then shampoo.
Price: $10.99 USD 8 Fl. Oz
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Hairlicious Rating:
♥ Sunshyne
Stress
Post pregnancy
Medical illnesses
Hormonal Changes
Known To Help With:
Scalp health, increasing blood flow, itchy scalp, healing of scars, dandruff etc.
You will need:
- 100% Aloe Vera Juice
- Spray Bottle
Directions:
Pour the Aloe Vera Juice in the spray bottle and leave it in the fridge to cool. Carefully part your hair in sections and spray it in your scalp 2-3 times per week before you moisturize your hair. Massage it in once finished (Your hair should not be wet but slightly damp).
Results:
You should notice less shedding, no dandruff, improved scalp health and as a bonus more growth!
Testimony:
My sister used to suffer from severe shedding NO MATTER WHAT she did. Loads of hair would fall out whenever she combed her hair, especially on wash days. Now, she's been spraying Aloe Vera Juice in her scalp for the past 2 months and she has noticed a significant decrease in shedding and itchy scalp. She sprays her scalp 2-3 times per week (not on wash days). If you see her now she is the happiest person because she found a method that worked for her. Now she can keep more hair on her head than in the comb. LOL. I just wanted to share her testimony and hopefully it will help others.
Edited To Add (August 13th 2010) Hairlista Testimonial:
"Hey Sunshyne, Just wanted to say a quick thank you for your blog on AVJ and how it stops shedding...I've been using it ever since you posted your blog and my shedding and excessive breakage is a thing of the past! Thanks for the heads up and hope you're having a HHJ :) "
-LuvelyJay (Hairlista.com member)
♥ Sunshyne
I'm a prepoo'er all the way! LOL. I always prepoo with protein but I'm curious to find out what you all use on your wash days! Let's Share :-)
♥ Sunshyne
♥ Sunshyne
Summer is here and the heat has officially begun to wreak havoc on our hair! Remember that dryness is the enemy (why? because it leads to breakage), so here are a few tips to help your hair stay hydrated, leading you to retain length throughout the summer.
- Co-wash frequently. This is one of the best ways to instantly infuse moisture into the hair. As opposed to shampoo, it cleanses the hair without removing your natural oils. Do this 2-3x/week.
- Increase your deep conditioning. Instead of deep conditioning once a week, increase it to 2-3x/week. Remember, water is your friend!
- Moisturize & Seal often. You should be moisturizing internally (i.e. drinking 8 glasses of water a day) and externally. Moisturizing your hair with a water based moisturizer (water should be the first ingredient) at least twice a day should do the trick (depending on your hair type). If you are the type to lightly spritz throughout the day, try a mixture of Aloe Vera Juice, Water, Glycerin and Coconut Oil in a spray bottle for softness and moisture. This will also help cool your scalp.
- Introduce humectants in your regimen. Humectants draw moisture from the air into your hair. So take advantage of those hot humid days by adding Honey, Glycerin or Castor Oil to your Moisturizers and/or Deep Conditioners. Or you can purchase moisturizers with at least one of these ingredients to increase hydration. Your hair will thank you.
- Rock a damp/wet bun. Dampen your hair with water (if you haven't co-washed or deep conditioned first), apply your moisturizer then seal, immediately bun your hair. Damp bunning a simple and an easy way to lock in moisture.
- Wear a hat. This will ensure maximum protection from the sun and keep you cool.
- Baggy your ends. Moisturize and seal then baggy for a few hours or overnight. This will give your hair a quick pick-me-up of hydration.
- Protect your hair with Protective Styles. Opt for easy styles. Rock a chic side bun, french braid or half wig for protection against the heat. These low manipulation styles will help lock in moisture, prevent breakage and help retain length.
- Beat Frizz. Keep your ends covered in the styles listed above and/or invest in an anti-frizz leave-in solution i.e. Leave-in Conditioner, Serum etc. to apply on the hair while damp for better results. Remember, frizz is caused by dryness, therefore; the best way to prevent dryness is to keep the hair moist and don't touch it (constant manipulation of the hair can cause frizz)!
- Put down the Blow Dryer & Air Dry! Using heat frequently while in the heat can really rob the hair of moisture leading to unnecessary dryness and breakage. Put down the blow dryer and try air drying for a change. Give your hair a break. It may take a little longer but it's much healthier.