Jamaican Black Castor Oil Protein Conditioner Review

Hi all,


This will be a review on the Jamaican Black Castor Oil Protein Conditioner.


I purchased this last year, around May time and I have used the protein conditioner quite a few times since then. I use it as a protein based deep conditioner and in place of ayurvedic treatments if I don't have the time to mix something up.


I ordered the JBCO Protein Conditioner from Sheabutter Cottage.

All you need is the conditioner and a plastic shower or processing cap, that's how easy it is! 

The texture and the look really resembles mayonnaise. It has a strong scent of lavender and mayonnaise. 

 

I applied it directly to dry hair covering all of my hair. 

























Claims and instructions regarding the product from SheaButter Cottage;

Tropic Isle Living’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil protein conditioner contains cactus oil, pimento oil, mayonnaise, apple cider and other hair friendly ingredients. Together, these ingredients are chock full of Essential Fatty Acids, protein, vitamins and minerals that builds, repairs, energizes and return your hair to a state of good health. It's excellent for dried damaged hair, split ends, hair breakages, dandruff etc. Tropic Isle Living Black Castor Oil Protein Conditioner will leave your hair light, bouncy and with a glow.
CAN BE USED ON BOTH NATURAL + RELAXED HAIR - apply as a treatment before shampooing. You will need to apply a leave-in conditioner

NOT SUITABLE FOR VEGANS OR VEGETARIANS
Ingredients:
Mayonnaise, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Vitamin E, Avocado oil, Mustard oil, Grapeseed Oil, Lavender, Pimento oil



Price:


£16.85


How I used it:


I apply it to dry hair. In some instances I have mixed it with other ingredients in the past and the experience (and before and after 
pics) can be seen here My Protein Deep Conditioner Treatment. 


My thoughts and opinion:
When I first tried the conditioning treatment, the lavender smell was overpowering. I am not a big fan of lavender scent
but I decided to give this a try. I love the simplicity; I tend to make up my own mixes for deep conditioning but I 
liked how I was able to just apply this, put a bag over my hair and be done instead of mixing some eggs together as a protein
deep conditioner. 


I never had any problems with hard, rigid hair or protein overload in general because I only used the treatment once a week or 
every two weeks at most. The protein also doesn't seem to be any of the hard proteins such as keratin. My hair responds well to protein 
used in moderation. 


I usually keep a cap on for about an hour or so before I wash it out. A few things I like about this product;

• It is a nice consistency and it will not leak or drip from your hair, ensuring that the deep conditioning process isn't messy or a hassle. 
• It restored my hair's protein levels, allowing my hair to be moisturised better.
• It strengthened my hair.

Overall I had good results from using it on a biweekly or a weekly basis or so, but you could probably get the same results
 from mixing up some mayonnaise and other oils together.  The product is not cheap at £16.85 for 225g or 7.95oz. But I was happy to give 
this a go. I wouldn't purchase it again simply because of the price, I'll be considering cheaper alternatives.


Happy hair journey ^o^

Yarn Braids Maintenance Pt 3: Drying yarn braids

Hi all,


I think most people who wear yarn braids could agree that washing and drying yarn braids is a very daunting process.


Wet yarn braids can be very heavy, so you have to handle your hair carefully while washing, especially around the edges. Also, improper drying can cause your yarn braids to give off an unpleasant smell. It's always best to start washing your hair in yarn braids earlier on in the day if you do not use heat on your hair. This will give your yarn braids enough time to dry so that it is not damp, causing an unpleasant smell.

Soaking wet yarn braids 

Damp yarn braids after squeezing out moisture

After washing my yarn braids I squeeze as much water out of it as possible. This reduces the heaviness and decreases the drying time. After squeezing, make a high bun or pony tail with the yarn braids so that they're not hanging, weighing your hair down. Wrap it well with a towel and let it dry. Fully drying can take up to six hours. I suggest not adding any product to your hair until it is fully dry. 


I shampoo my hair every two weeks in yarn braids instead of once a month because I tend to get a lot of build up in my braids. When I wear my hair out I shampoo it a lot less, about once a month but cowash once a week. Yarn braids are an easy and very light hairstyle, but the drying process can put some people off. Try to protective style in a way that is compatible with your lifestyle. 


Happy hair journey ^o^