Product Review: Coconut Khijo Cream

By Miss FabEllis — July 29, 2012

Product Name: Coconut Khijo Cream
Price: $16.95
Size: 4 oz.

Product Description: Natural Ingredients, Makes Hair Shine & Hydrates and Revitalizes Skin and Hair.

Ingredients: Lanolin, Wax, Honey & Coconut Fragrance

My Experience: Coconut Khijo Cream arrived in a small, sturdy box and had no damage upon opening. The container was easy to open and close and had a good amount of product inside. I chose to try the cream on damp, detangled hair to achieve two strand twists with the end result being a twist out. The product was extremely thick and difficult to distribute throughout my hair. Although it was difficult to work throughout my hair, the two strand twists did stay in tact after twisting.

Fragrance: The coconut fragrance of this product is overwhelming. I have used a variety of products with a coconut fragrance throughout the past year, and although I am not usually bothered by strong fragrances, this was too much for me. After three days, the smell of the cream in my hair disappeared.

Results: After untwisting my two strand twists, my hair was gorgeous! I loved the super defined curls it gave. The downfall was that the product was so thick that it left my hair feeling greasy and heavy. Since the product also stated it could be used on skin, I used it on my feet to soften the skin. It works great at softening heels.

Price: When it comes to natural hair products, I always feel that my limit is $10. With that being said, I think the price is too high for me and may be for many other naturalistas as well. I have products that have more ounces than this container and cost less.

Final Thoughts: As much as I loved the results of my twist out, there were too many negatives for me with this product. Between the overwhelming fragrance to the heaviness of my hair, I wasn’t a happy camper. I feel like this product would be much more feasible for someone with locs rather than loose, natural hair. For those who are interested in using the product on loose hair, they do make a wax-free version that may work better for your hair.

To check out this and other Khijo products, visit their website.

Have you tried Khijo Coconut Cream?

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About Author

Ashley is the creator and editor of FabEllis, a blog dedicated to beauty, fashion and natural hair. Her love for beauty, magazines and writing developed as a child growing up in Mt. Olive, North Carolina. Through research, trials and quick learning, she has developed a knowledgebase on topics ranging from skincare to makeup. She is also an advocate for affordable beauty and displays her budget-friendly finds on her blog, www.fabellis.com.

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Nickiesniche

Your hair is so cute! You look very pretty.
So…you part your hair and twist it with two pieces instead of three? How long do you leave it twisted before you take it down and untwist it for this look? I love this look!
- http://www.fabellis.com/ Miss FabEllis
  
  Aw, thank you so much! I appreciate you checking out the post. :-)
  
  You are right. I part and two strand twist my hair. Typically I do this on wet hair and I let it dry for a full day. When I take it down, I usually just untwist the two pieces but I don’t fluff/separate them until the next day. I hope this helps!
Sharon Hines-Stringer

I am new to the game of natural hair, but have used Khijo for about two years now. I posted a picture of my first transition style where I used Khijo to do a braid/twist-out. After washing and diet angling my hair I used a moisturizer then Khijo. My hair turned out lovely, not heavy or greasy; in fact it was what I call bouncing and behaving and blowing in the wind. I think it looked as good on day two as day one.
Jotwyla

I also use Khijo on my natural hair! I like to use it on my hair when it is dry for two strand twist. It always leaves my hair shiny and also helps with retaining length. The twist out remains fresh and shiny for several days. (Unlike a lot of other products). It is excellent for dry hair! By the way, your twist out looks great!