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. 
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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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)
Is this the same palm/coconut oil that is causing critical habitat destruction for the orangutans in Borneo?
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.
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.
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?
Where can I get coconut oil for hair applications?
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
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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Well, i’ve used pure coconut oil on my hair as well… and NOTHING compares to Ojon. The kind of Palm (Coconut) oil used in Ojon is COMPLETELY different from the kind you get anywhere else, my personal results prove it. I have African-American/relaxed hair, and my hair breaks off at the drop of a hat. It would have to be cut, and my hair would start growing instantly, only to break right off again. Ojon Restorative Treatment changed that cycle – now my hair is much more resistant to breakage, it’s softer, thicker, and MUCH healther… it’s beautiful. This is a wonder product for problem hair, and it does so much more than “Protect” your hair from over-washing. Even my friend who had slight bald spots from weaves and bad hair care used this, and her hair grew in full in 4 months! I say try it, you can get it really cheap on Ebay (Which is where i get mine), and do your own experiment… rather than make your decision based on an article that didn’t really test the actual product.
i agree with skyblue. I just purchased this product, so excited to use it!
I swear by the Ojon treatment. Have had mixed results with the other products from this line, but the treatment is the only thing that has EVER made my wavy, frizzy medium-textured thick polynesian hair soft, shiny and healthy. I’ve tried everything–every brand, every price. Most products have left my hair dry and brittle or limp and dull/greasy. I take about a dime-sized lump of the treatment out and rub it between my hands until it liquifies. Then, I work it through my wet hair–I don’t do the roots because that can leave my hair feeling too greasy; I just start a few inches down where my hair usually starts to get dry and frizzy. I work it through the length of my hair and comb through gently with a wide-toothed comb. Yes, it is pricey, but my $55 tub lasted well over a year.
ive been reading the reviews on the ojon products because i wondered if there was anyone else having the same problem that i am. i find the smell of the products repugnant, the tub of restorative hair treatment smells of stale tobacco and left my hair stinking of it even after several washes (not good when your a non smoker!!!) i bought the product off a shopping chanel and will be sending it back for a full refund
I have had good results with Ojon shampoos and conditioners. They cost about twenty dollars a bottle, to clarify. I like the scent as well. It’s smoky and spicy, but subtle once rinsed out. I prefer that slight muskiness to smelling like bubble gum or a fruit salad. In any case, Ojon products condition my hair very well, leaving it smooth and pliable. They are expensive, and it may be worth trying coconut oil instead, but Ojon products aren’t really any more expensive than other salon shampoos, many of which yield unimpressive results.
I have used the Ojon products and IT MADE MY HAIR FALL OUT~!!!
LOTS OF HAIR LOSS~!!!
I would like to talk to others with same results.
Somthing needs to be done about this.
It dies not smell great but I could have lived with that…
but not HAIR LOSS~!!!
PLEASE CONTACT ME
THANK YOU
karen
JANICE WROTE ABOVE…
janice January 11, 2009 at 4:49 pm
i purchased the product and loved the silky feeling however after a few uses my hair started to fall out! Now my hair is thin up top and on the right side! Dismayed I check forums and yes this was a common occurance after using this product.Not a happy camper after the expense of purchasing this product!!!
So is there naturally oil in the hair cortex? Why? I thought any oil in the hair came from the scalp and coated the cuticles.
I start using Ojon after a hair accident involving chemical straighting and bad hair colouring… my hair was falling a lot and super dry. The ends were all opened and dry. The strands were broken… a disaster!
Ojon treatment did wonders. It was the best treatment for dry hair I’ve used. I’ve used Kerastase for many many year, Redken, Shiseido and many others and nothing really compares to Ojon.
I also use for my skin which is dry and it feels great.
It really recovered my hair, not for one day only. My hair feels stronger overall.
I recommend it!
I also use a tiny bit (rice grain size) as a leave-in if my hair is really rebellious. So basically it is one product that works as 3: Hair treatment, skin care and leave-in. Great! I love it!