Is Ojon Restorative Treatment Any Good?

by Right Brain on May 24, 2006 · 77 comments

Anonymous Asks:
I was curious about what you thought of the Ojon products, specifically their restorative hair treatment. Is this any better than other products, and how would it work to improve your hair?

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The Right Brain Responds:
Ojon’s oil treatment consists of palm oil, fragrance, and a few extracts. It’s particularly interesting because recent research has shown that only SOME oils will actually penetrate the hair. Mineral oil and sunflower oil, for example, will not penetrate.  But coconut oil (which is essentially the same as palm oil) will filter deep into the cortex because it is so similar to hair’s natural lipids.

Why is that a big deal? Because the natural oils in your hair help make it flexible and waterproof. Washing your hair removes some of these natural oils. So it is possible that applying coconut oil to your hair can fight some of the effects of this oil loss. Once inside the hair, the oil serves as a re-fatting agent.

However, this type of conditioning won’t have much effect on the cuticle, the outer layer of hair, so you’ll still need to use a good conditioner to smooth the hair and make it easier to comb.

Is it a good value? Well, that’s another question. Any other coconut oil based product should do about the same job and should be much cheaper. Off hand we can’t recommend any specific brands, but look for products that feature coconut oil as the first ingredient. (If anyone has any recommendations we’d be glad to review them. Just let us know.)

Is there anything to their rain forest hype? Well, their rain forest story seems well intentioned but this ingredient isn’t proven to work any better or any differently than non-rain forest ingredients. Coconut trees only grow in tropical climates, but there’s nothing special about trees from the rain forest. So, if you like Ojon’s products and you want to support their cause AND you can afford the $55 for this product, then by all means buy it. But don’t buy the product just because they tell you their rain forest extract is better.

The Beauty Brains Bottom Line:

We haven’t tested this product but based on recent scientific research, the palm oil used by Ojon should penetrate the hair. Therefore it could protect your hair from over-washing. However, at $55, it’s a bit pricey so shop around for other coconut oil products because you may be able to get the same effect for less money.

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tobina March 5, 2009 at 1:24 pm

Hi Brains!

You write “because recent research has shown that only SOME oils will actually penetrate the hair. Mineral oil and sunflower oil, for example, will not penetrate….. Once inside the hair, the oil serves as a re-fatting agent.”

Can you supply the reference for the study you are referring to.

Many thanks,

Tobina
(cosmetic science student)

Sally Johnson April 16, 2009 at 4:33 pm

Is this the same palm/coconut oil that is causing critical habitat destruction for the orangutans in Borneo?

Miss Lynx April 17, 2009 at 10:01 pm

Count me as another person who uses coconut oil straight up. I don’t see the point in paying a huge amount of money for something that’s mainly just coconut or palm oil when I can get coconut oil for $5 at the health food store.

And it works really well – on my hair type, anyway. My hair is fine in texture, but curly and tends to be quite dry. I use coconut oil like a cross between a styling gel and a leave-in conditioner.

After washing and drying my hair, I take a little dab of coconut oil, rub it between my hands, and then lightly run my fingers over the curls to separate them. Mostly I put in near the ends, but I usually finish by stroking my palms over the upper part of my hair to smooth it down and give it a bit of extra shine.

It feels slightly oily for a little while after I do this, but within an hour or so it’s all soaked in and doesn’t feel oily at all – just shiny and healthy. My hair pretty much drinks it up.

Edith May 2, 2009 at 7:51 pm

I have been using the pure palm nut oil and yes the smell leaves a lot to be desired but every one thinks a million of my hair. If anyone is interested then please contact me for organic palm nut oil we are currently selling at £20 per 100mls. By the way this one is from Central Africa not South America.

Julie June 22, 2009 at 1:11 am

I will not buy ojon products if they use a pesticide (citrunell) as one of the ingredients. I used to use Humectress until they changed the formula two years ago. Does anyone have any other suggestions for very frizzy, dry, curly hard to manage hair?

Sandra June 23, 2009 at 6:27 pm

Where can I get coconut oil for hair applications?

ann all new look June 29, 2009 at 3:36 pm

enjoyed reading the reviews on this subject. I’m a hairdresser and feel that you certainly doing your homework. I will stay on this site, it’s very informative

Theresa September 11, 2009 at 10:47 am

Does ojon contain mineral oils and stuff that could build up and not fit a pure natural hair care?
It’s highly recommended just about everywhere but I want to stick to my all-organic way, so I really need to know because I was planning on ordering soon.
Thank you for your answer (:

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