This product has gotten tons of press recently due to a mention in Lucky Magazine (one of our faves). Shalini Vadhera’s expertise is in skincare, but when her Global Goddess line launched this hair product, it became an instant sensation. The bestselling Coconut Amla Hair Treatment is a luxurious blend of Coconut oil, Amla (Indian Gooseberry – one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C), Henna, and Avocado, which rejuvenates and brings a natural shine and softness to your locks. Shalini tells us that this type of oil has been used by Indian women for ages, due to its nourishing properties and ability to add elasticity and shine. We just love these ancient beauty secrets brought to the modern woman! It also smells fantastic (reminded us of a luxurious tropical vacation). Your hair will smell of soft coconut for about two days after the treatment. Delish!
Following the directions, we applied it to the hair from the roots to the ends – and waited 30 minutes. We thought the treatment would be messy and drippy, but it stayed put beautifully. From there it was shampoo, condition and style as per usual. The result was hair that was very super shiny and smooth, and felt incredibly soft.
This treatment is especially useful for those of us with coarse, thick hair. With this product in hand, I didn’t even need to use a smoothing serum, usually a must-have for troublesome frizzies and flyaways (especially in this awful summer humidity).
One last note on this great product: you can use it overnight for extra hair conditioning (although we would suggest sleeping with a shower bonnet if you do!), and it even doubles as a skin moisturizer! Add this to the list of things we would take with us if we were ever stranded on a desert island.
P.S. Stay tuned to the L&M blog for an exclusive interview with Shalini Vadhera herself in the next few weeks. We can’t wait!
