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Trial and Error: Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment

Monday, May 16, 2011

Trial and Error: Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment

Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment - 16 oz

Many of us in the natural hair community are familiar with Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil, but have you had the chance to try the Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil for Hair Treatment? If you haven't, You should!!! This is the best coconut oil that I have used on my hair, since I became a free natural. I used to think that all virgin coconut oils were created equal, until I tried the coconut treatment for hair. This smooth creamy coconut oil bathes may hair in goodness, and let's not talk about how smooth and soft it makes my skin.


Now, I've tried the regular coconut oil from Tropical Traditions, and I use their green label coconut oil for cooking, but I never tried the coconut oil for hair. I'm so glad that I did. According to the Tropical Traditions website, the coconut oil for hair treatment had a higher concentration of protein than any of their other coconut oils, and it's been used as a hair treatment in the Philippines and India for years. 

What I initially noticed about the coconut oil for hair, is the "suggested uses" that are listed on the back of the jar. 
Here's how Tropical Traditions recommends using the product:
  • 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 know that my hair is protein sensitive, so I use the coconut oil for hair as a pre-poo. Sometimes I pre-poo with it for a half hour before I shampoo my hair, and other times I massage my scalp with coconut oil for hair at night, and shampoo my hair the next morning. I have yet to try it in one of my homemade conditioning treatments because I've been busy reviewing product lines for other naturalpreneurs, but I'm sure that I'll get around to it. 

I also use the coconut oil for hair to seal in moisture. I moisturize and seal my hair three times a week, twice with JBCO (Jamaican Black Castor Oil), and once a week with the coconut oil for hair. 

My skin loves this oil as well, especially the heals of my feet. I use this oil daily when I hop out the shower to give my skin a nice healthy glow, while making it soft to the touch. 

After using the coconut oil for hair treatment for about 6 weeks on my hair and skin, I am completely satisfied with my purchase, and I've found my staple coconut oil. As I mentioned above, all coconut oils are not created equal.

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