If this packaging looks vaguely familiar, then it should. You may have already tried a similar product called Trader Joe's Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Hair Mask. And while the packaging is similar, so is the end goal of both products: to give you soft and luxurious hair. However, Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum are best before drying your hair.
Testing this and review
Now, just to be clear I naturally have straight hair and for the most part, it is pretty healthy. That doesn't mean I don't have my fair share of hair products. I have a whole shelf of them for purposes ranging from volumizing to hydrating, to protection for the straightening iron.
Despite going to the pool at the gym regularly, even chlorine hasn't wrecked my hair too much. For me, the ends of my hair are in the worst condition. Even my color-treated hair didn't seem too affected by the additional chemicals.
Personally, I knew the results weren't going to be overly dramatic.
But I still got results. Nothing that photography could capture. Despite the feeble attempt at hair selfies, it was hard for someone with straight shiny hair to convey the softness that followed using this product.
My ends were just as soft as the top of my head and that isn't something to be taken lightly. After drying my hair I would normally describe my ends as "crunchy" or "dry." Not after using this.
Oh, and it smells ever so slightly of coconut. I really pleasant and natural smell.
Overall
For $3.99 you are getting a reasonably priced bottle of hair serum, especially when compared to drugstore or beauty counter prices.
Now, on the downside, I do hate when they say "use a small amount." I wish they would ballpark this because too much serum can make shiny hair look greasy. My hair is just past my shoulders and one pump was sufficient.
Now, if you can't find this at your local Trader Joe's, it can also be found through third-party sellers on Amazon.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I would buy Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum again.
Did you try it? Let me know what you think in the comments section!
Product photos
The bottle of Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum:
Ingredients and directions
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Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum
Product Name: Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum
Product Description: Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum is designed to make hair smooth
Price: $3.99
Summary
Trader Joe's Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Hair Serum
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Smells great, fragrance is also very light
- Made my hair very soft especially the ends
- Well priced
Cons
- Nothing really comes to mind
Brandy says
I recently just tried this and like it a lot. Trying to cut back on beauty and this will be a keeper. I have been using Biosillk and also love it however need to cut back on cost. This hair oil does work and it is a decent price. I tend to over use product so still trying to find the right amount to use on my thick hair but it’s definitely a winner to me and I am very picky.
becomebetty says
Hey Brandy! Thanks so much for adding this. That was the hard part was figuring out how much to use on my hair. Thanks again for taking the time out of your day to stop by and share!
Jill says
I used one pump and just applied it to towel dried hair from the ears to the ends. Drying time seemed much less and zero frizz, nice smooth finish with minimal fuss. Going back to TJ’s to stock up.
becomebetty says
Hey Jill! Thanks so very much for stopping by and sharing this. I used one pump too. And yes, I'm stocking up on this one too. Thanks again for taking the time out of your day to stop by and share.
Barbara says
Why is it best before you dry your hair?
becomebetty says
Hey Barbara! I found this to be better before drying my hair as it seem to do a good job of protecting my hair from the heat of a dryer. Also, whenever I use a serum after drying it can make my hair look greasy. To each their own, so try it both ways. I hope that helps!
BE says
Is this safe for color treated hair?
becomebetty says
Hey BE! Yes! My hair is color treated (dark brown with a peek-a-boo purple underneath) and I used it without any issues. I hope that helps.
Nancy Lilly says
Just wondering if you're worried about the dimethicone in this, and if using it too much can break your hair? Or am I just being paranoid?