Whilst I was in Jamaica I visited a huge store in Montego Bay (North Coast) called Fontana Pharmacy. I kid you not it is the biggest pharmacy I have ever seen, even bigger than some of the deluxe Boots stores here in the UK.
For the past few years I have been trying to get my hands on a product that has had rave reviews here in the UK and US amongst many with Afro Caribbean hair. Whilst browsing the beauty product aisles in this pharmacy, I spotted this product, there was only 1 left but I immediately snapped it up; Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO). You're probably thinking ''What's so special about it?'', stay with me as I explain further.
For the past few years I have been trying to get my hands on a product that has had rave reviews here in the UK and US amongst many with Afro Caribbean hair. Whilst browsing the beauty product aisles in this pharmacy, I spotted this product, there was only 1 left but I immediately snapped it up; Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO). You're probably thinking ''What's so special about it?'', stay with me as I explain further.
Ever since I was a child I always heard my parents mention how great castor oil is for various things (dry scalp, moisturising skin and etc) but I thought nothing of it. But when I started my hair journey back in 2009 castor oil especially the JBCO was fast becoming popular with many for its hair growth properties.
''Jamaican Black Castor Oil is simply a raw, unrefined form of castor oil.
So it is a form of castor oil that has retained most, if not all of its
nutritive properties. It is simply a high quality form of castor oil.
And this is why JBCO is so highly sought after and wildly popular among
women''.
(Curlynikki, 2011)
JBCO can be used for:
Hair growth
Hair and scalp conditioner
Massage oil for aches and pains
First aid for cuts, burns and wounds
Skin softener
Acne treatment
Before I started my hair journey, my hair was by my ears; no matter what I did, it did not grow longer than that. Since changing my regimen, adding/deducting products/routines and etc, my hair has grown significantly to the point where I am almost BSL (bra strap length), but for some reason my hair has decided not to grow any further. Not only that when I was poorly in the latter part of 2010, my hair started to get really dry, break, look limp and just not in a great condition, and ever since then I have been trying to get it back to its healthy state. Parts of my hair I noticed have begun to get thin, and I am determined to try and nip those in the bud before it gets out of control.
Unable to find the JBCO in the UK, I resorted to using castor oil from different brands, and to be honest, it did absolutely nothing for me apart from make my hair smell really bad! But that aside, I have heard nothing but positive reviews from using this particular castor oil, which I am really excited to try. I opted for the JBCO mixed with lavender because it will at least kill the rancid smell that castor oil can leave on the scalp/hair after using for a few days.
I am going to trial this product for a good few months to see if it really does grow my hair, and I will feed back to you all later in the year.
Have you heard of/tried JBCO? If so, have you had great results?
Hair growth
Hair and scalp conditioner
Massage oil for aches and pains
First aid for cuts, burns and wounds
Skin softener
Acne treatment
Before I started my hair journey, my hair was by my ears; no matter what I did, it did not grow longer than that. Since changing my regimen, adding/deducting products/routines and etc, my hair has grown significantly to the point where I am almost BSL (bra strap length), but for some reason my hair has decided not to grow any further. Not only that when I was poorly in the latter part of 2010, my hair started to get really dry, break, look limp and just not in a great condition, and ever since then I have been trying to get it back to its healthy state. Parts of my hair I noticed have begun to get thin, and I am determined to try and nip those in the bud before it gets out of control.
Unable to find the JBCO in the UK, I resorted to using castor oil from different brands, and to be honest, it did absolutely nothing for me apart from make my hair smell really bad! But that aside, I have heard nothing but positive reviews from using this particular castor oil, which I am really excited to try. I opted for the JBCO mixed with lavender because it will at least kill the rancid smell that castor oil can leave on the scalp/hair after using for a few days.
I am going to trial this product for a good few months to see if it really does grow my hair, and I will feed back to you all later in the year.
Have you heard of/tried JBCO? If so, have you had great results?
This sounds lovely! I have never seen it before but I may check it out! :))
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It's a very popular hair oil that is a massive hit with many. Definitely can't wait to see the results :)
DeleteI've seen JBCO in a few afro-caribbean hair shops (in the UK) now, I think pak cosmetics sell it as well.
ReplyDeleteIt's meant to thicken up your hair as well, but I have never been consistent with it to see good results lol, good luck :).
Yes, I was searching last night and I saw it on Paks (typical lol). But yes the thickness and length is what I hope I benefit from :) Thanks :)
DeleteThis sounds great, hope it works well for you :)
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Thanks - I will feedback with results later in the year :)
DeleteTBH i hear great things about this, but I have pure castor oil for Holland and Berrets I think. So I wanted to know if that has the same results as JBCO. Looking forward to the review.
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I've got an ordinary clear castor oil from the pharmacy, and I didn't really see much difference. I, like you am excited to see what happens with JBCO :) Will review soon.
DeleteBig up Fontanna Pharmacy!!! I'm getting this oil thanks to you! avoid the snow and come back to Jamaica mon! lol thanks for stopping by the blog!
ReplyDeleteWHOOP WHOOP Yes big up Fontana Pharmacy. Haha I am saving hardcore to try and get back asap :) And you're most welcome :)
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