Product Review: African Pride Braid Sheen Spray

African Pride – Braid Sheen Spray – Original Regular Formula

Price: £1.99

Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG 12 Dimethicone, PEG-8, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Persia Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Linum Usitassimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein PG Propyl Silanetriol, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract, Hydrolyzed Avena Sativa (Oat) Protein, Hydrolyzed Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Oleth 20, PEG 75 Lanolin, Silk Amino Acids, Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propyparaben, Polysorbate 20, Parfum/Fragrance

Promises/Claims to: soothe braid tightness and soreness, relieve itching and dryness, soften, add extra shine, moisturise & condition, be excellent for locks and twists and states that regular use dramatically reduces breakage, split ends and dryness.

Assessment: 

The ingredients are what attracted me to this product, it is basically made up of water, glycerine, carrier oils, essential oils & protein. At this stage in my HCJ, I could not make this product but it many of you could. 

After I had my weave was installed, it was EXTREMELY tight. After spraying just a little to the front and sides, I instantaneously felt a reduction in the tightness & soreness. I’ve currently added a it to my oil mix (which has coconut, olive & castor oil) and I use it to oil my scalp using an applicator bottle 1 – 2 times a week. This is a great way for me to oil  my scalp just once & reduces the time I spend oiling my scalp. 

I’ve also been adding it to my leave out and I’ve found that it has reduced my breakage even more than the HE Beautiful ends. I think it might have something to do with the protein (silk amino acids). This make me think that I might need to purchase a protein based moisturiser (as my hair might be craving protein).

Tingling sensation? Nope, I didn't feel any type of tingling whatsoever but many people have reported this. 

Build Up? Just a tad, but if you are washing your hair regularly (every two weeks max) then this shouldn't be a problem. 

This also smells AMAZING! A bit tropical/fruity (not sure).  

Rating:

  

I am giving this product a rating of *5 Stars*

It is the perfect thing to use when you have braids will become a staple product that I will use whether I have braids, twists, weave or my hair out.  I still have a lot left so I won’t need to repurchase it just yet but I will continue to buy it.  It does have  silicones & other not so great products, but I believe it is the best braid spray out there in terms of products (although I have heard African Royale might also be quite good). 

Would I recommend this product?

YES! It is a great staple product to have whether you have braids or not.  

Hope this review has helped & if you have any questions leave them in the comment box below :)