Admittedly, these two new Ojon products aren't certified organic, but they do boast top-notch ingredients derived from nature using environmentally responsible practices. Both products, of course, incorporate the brand's signature Ojon oil, a nut-derived substance which is extracted from Ojon trees indigenous to the Mosquitia region of Central America, and which is harvested by thousands of Tawira people. Not only is Ojon committed to providing the region's Tawira people with gainful employment and educational opportunities, but it's vowed to preserve the rainforest region that has been so vital to the brand's success.
So let's get to why these products deserve so much praise. The Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray is meant to give your styled hair hold while also nourishing the hair shaft thanks to a mix of seven lipid-rich oils: Ojon oil, which strengthens and conditions hair; Swa oil, which helps to thicken hair; Macadamia oil, which protects the hair from the sun's UV rays and nourishes dry and damaged tresses; Babassu seed oil, a highly effective emollient; Jojoba seed oil, which forms a lipid layer on the scalp and helps the skin on your scalp retain moisture; Andiroba oil, which has anti-inflammatory properties; and Crambe seed oil, which is said to mirror the effects of rapeseed oil which itself is known to help detangle hair and mend damaged tresses.
The Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray is meant to be used like a hairspray, so you'll want to spray it once you've finished styling your hair. Now, it doesn't quite provide as much hold as, say, L'Oreal Elnett but it also won't give you helmet head or leave your main feeling stiff and starchy.You'll actually be able to run your fingers through your hair and notice an improvement in terms of its softness — plus, there's no greasy residue or icky build-up.
As for the Ojon Leave-in Glossing Cream, I'm in a state of puppy love with this product. First, it smells delicious — like freshly baked macadamia nut cookies. Second, the texture is lightweight without being runny, allowing you to apply to hair with ease. And third, the results are just stunning. The cream works as a smoothing lotion, a shine-boosting styling aid, and a leave-in moisturizer all at once, making it a true triple threat. To use, you just apply a pea-sized drop to damp hair before blowdrying — or, to help smooth out dry, frizzy and generally uncooperative strands, you can rub over dry hair, making sure to distribute evenly throughout your mane. I personally love using this as a finishing cream since it doesn't leave a flaky residue and it does successfully keep frizz at bay (even on horridly humid days) while also providing a lustrous, sexy sheen.
The Ojon Leave-In Glossing Cream contains ingredients rich in fatty acids Omega-3, 6, and 9. Among the ingredient list, you'll find: Macadamia oil; Babassu seed oil; Sweet Almond oil, a moisturizing and conditioning substance; Broccoli seed oil, an eco-friendly alternative to silicone that delivers a lasting sheen to your mane; Avocado oil, which is rich in proteins, amino acids, folic acid, minerals like magnesium and copper, and vitamins A, D, E and B6, helping to stimulate hair growth and to nourish existing strands; Wheat Germ oil, which also stimulates hair growth and helps to condition tresses; Sesame seed oil, which penetrates the scalp rather quickly, relieving dryness and discomfort; Mandarin Orange peel, which softens and smooths hair; Sunflower seed oil, which helps hair color remain vibrant and protects from the sun's UV rays; Bamboo stem extract, which strengthens the hair follicle and boosts shine; Rosemary extract, a natural antiseptic and antioxidant; and Lime extract, which is loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C that nourish hair and protect it from environmental damage.
Two eco-friendly summer hair musts? How can you resist?
Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray, $27, and Ojon Leave-In Glossing Cream, $30. Available at Ojon.com
