OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo Review

Hairstylist Tries The OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo In 2024 (A Complete Review)

Here is the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo review! I’ve answered questions if OGX Coconut Milk Shampoo is good for your hair and if it’s good for hair growth and colored hair. 

When I heard about the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo I was quite impressed because it was the very first time I’d heard of a shampoo containing coconut milk.

And I honestly love the smell of it, because it gives me such a tropical vibe and I’m here for it!

Well, I couldn’t wait any longer and so I decided that I must try it out myself and see how well it works on my curly hair. So I went ahead and I ordered just the shampoo.

Here's what I found out about the OGX Coconut Milk Shampoo:

Who can use it – Dry, damaged, frizzy, oily, straight, fine or normal hair types

  • Top Ingredients – Coconut milk, coconut oil, egg white protein
  • Free from sulfates – Yes
  • Fragrance – Coconut milk
  • Useable for those with color-treated hair – The product makes no mention
  • Gentle on the scalp – Yes
  • Pricing – $9.33, affordable
  • Quantity – 750 ml

OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo Review

I have been using this shampoo for around a month now and I must say that I am quite impressed with how effectively it worked on my curly, color-treated hair.

I did not use this shampoo along with its conditioner, which is something I should have done as the product too recommends doing so. 

But either way, even though I used this shampoo first and conditioned my hair thereafter with a different conditioner, it still felt good on my hair and made my hair feel fresh and very smooth.

OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo Review

My curly hair sometimes gets terribly difficult to manage because it gets tangled up in no time.

But once I started using this shampoo, I must say that my tangles have reduced considerably because my hair is much smoother now and definitely more manageable. This shampoo leaves no residue and washes off well.

Talking about the fragrance of this shampoo, I simply loved it! It was not too strong and made the hair smell amazing once it was washed and dried.

Also, I found this product relatively reasonably priced as compared to other such shampoos.

One thing I didn’t like is that the product didn’t make any specific mention about whether it is safe to be used on color-treated hair, so that is the chance I took and luckily for me, it didn’t fade my hair color at all.

Another thing I noticed in the ingredients is that this shampoo contained the ingredient “PEG-150”, which is a synthetic ingredient known to be “harsh on the hair and scalp”. 

But as for me, this shampoo actually felt gentle on my scalp and hair, I had absolutely no irritation once I used it. So I considered this aspect negligible.

ogx coconut milk shampoo and conditioner

Ingredients Explained

ogx coconut milk shampoo ingredients

The top ingredients of this shampoo are:

Ingredient Name What It Does
Water (Aqua) solvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate surfactant/​cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine surfactant/​cleansing, viscosity controlling
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate surfactant/​cleansing
Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide surfactant/​cleansing
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil emollient, perfuming
Hydrolyzed Milk Protein
Albumen
Panthenol soothing, moisturizer/​humectant
Dimethicone emollient
Amodimethicone emollient
Glycol Stearate emollient, emulsifying, surfactant/​cleansing
Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate emulsifying
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride viscosity controlling
Polyquaternium-6
Polyquaternium-10 viscosity controlling
Laureth-4 emulsifying, surfactant/​cleansing
Laureth-23 emulsifying, surfactant/​cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine surfactant/​cleansing, viscosity controlling
Cetrimonium Chloride antimicrobial/​antibacterial, emulsifying, preservative, surfactant/​cleansing
Trideceth-12 emulsifying, surfactant/​cleansing
Tetrasodium Edta chelating
Sodium Chloride viscosity controlling
Fragrance (Parfum) perfuming
Citric Acid buffering
Diazolidinyl Urea preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate preservative

Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is rich in lauric acid as coconuts have a high content of lauric acid. It is a compound that can penetrate very easily into the hair shaft and promote hair strength and nourish the hair strand from within.

Thus, it can help promote better hair growth and also reduce the hair loss caused due to hair breakage.

Using coconut milk on the hair can help act as a natural hair conditioner and make the hair feel smooth and soft. It helps reduce hair dryness to a large extent.

The best part about using a shampoo infused with coconut milk is the fact that it can be used by a person with any hair type.

Coconut milk can help soothe scalp conditions and prevent dandruff from occurring. It can help rejuvenate the hair and bring luster and shine back to your locs.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one that is rich in nutrients that can help nourish the hair from within. When coconut oil enters into the hair follicles, it can strengthen the hair follicles and prevent hair fall.

Using coconut oil infused shampoo on the hair can help make the hair feel soft and smooth, thereby acting like a hair conditioning agent and prevent the hair from becoming dry. It can help reduce hair damage like breakage, split ends and frizziness.

Our hair is made up of a protein called keratin and over time, it gets naturally depleted. Coconut oil can help reduce and prevent this loss of protein from our hair.

Coconut oil can also help reduce scalp conditions like dandruff and flaking and prevent scalp dryness and itchiness, as it has antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Egg White Protein

The egg white or the albumen of the egg is rich in protein. The more the protein in our hair, the better nourished our hair is. It can help enhance hair smooth hair growth, as it can nourish the hair follicles from within.

Using egg white on the hair can help reduce conditions like dry scalp and other scalp conditions like dandruff and flaking.

The more the protein in the hair, the thicker our hair will become and thus egg white protein can help increase hair thickness to a considerable extent.

It can also help tame frizz, as it keeps the hair well-moisturized and hydrated, thus reducing hair dryness. When the hair is well-moisturized, the problem of hair breakage too will reduce to a large extent, as the hair will no longer succumb to damage.

It can also help improve hair texture and make the hair look more voluminous and lustrous with a renewed shine and improved manageability, with reduced tangles.

Pros and Cons of the OGX Shampoo

Pros:

  • The shampoo felt gentle on the hair and scalp as it contained no sulfates.
  • It has a very mild tropical fragrance.
  • Makes the hair feel smooth with an improved texture.
  • Reduces hair dryness and makes hair more manageable.
  • The shampoo is thick in consistency.
  • Relatively reasonably priced as compared to other shampoos.
  • Leaves no residue on the scalp and hair.
  • My hair felt smooth and more manageable and it was also cleansed well without being drying.
ogx coconut milk shampoo hair loss

Cons:

  • Contains PEG-150, a chemical ingredient, but it didn’t have any side effects on my hair.
  • Makes no mention whether it is usable for hair that is color-treated.

Final Verdict And Ratings

After thorough testing, my final verdict on the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo is overwhelmingly positive.

One of the standout features of this shampoo is its delightful scent. The tropical coconut fragrance is invigorating and lingers on the hair long after washing, providing a refreshing and uplifting experience with each use.

I also appreciate the sulfate-free formula, which gently cleanses the hair without stripping away natural oils or causing irritation to the scalp. This makes it suitable for daily use and safe for color-treated hair.

To sum it up, I think the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo delivers excellent results, leaving my hair feeling nourished, hydrated, and smelling divine. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a luxurious shampoo experience with lasting hydration and moisture.

Gentleness on the scalp 4.2/5
Fragrance 4.4/5
Effectiveness on the hair 4.4/5
Ability to cleanse the hair 4.2/5
Chemical free 3.8/5
Pricing 4.4/5

How do you use the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo?

This shampoo can be used similar to using any other shampoo. The product label also has simple directions for usage of this shampoo.

All you need to do is make sure to wet your hair properly under running water and then apply this shampoo generously all over your scalp and hair. Massage it in gently for a few minutes so it lathers well. Leave it on your hair for a few minutes and then rinse off thoroughly so that no residue remains.

Then, condition your hair using a conditioner, preferably the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Conditioner or any other conditioner of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use the OGX Coconut Milk shampoo with any other conditioner?

Yes, you can use this shampoo with any other conditioner of your choice, but using the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Conditioner is always preferably for the best effects.

What does OGX coconut milk shampoo smell like?

The OGX coconut milk shampoo smells like, well, coconuts. It has coconut oil and milk but also has added perfumes and fragrances that give it a rich, coconut and vanilla scent.

Is OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk good for your hair?

Yes, the shampoo is good for hair. It doesn't have sulfates so it is less damaging than drugstore shampoos that do have SLS or SLES. However, this OGX shampoo might not be good for sensitive scalps or very curly/dry hair as it has added alcohol and fragrances that can cause irritation and dryness.
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