Shea Moisture Jojoba Oil & Ucuuba Butter Laydown Lacquer with Carrot Seed Oil

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Shea Moisture Jojoba Oil & Ucuuba Butter Laydown Lacquer with Carrot Seed Oil is a low-residue moisturising butter that keeps braided styles intact for longer while adding brilliant shine . Formulated with Jojoba Oil, Ucuuba Butter, and Carrot Seed Oil, this non-greasy lacquer improves softness, manageability, and suppleness of hair while countering breakage and brittleness caused by tugging and tightness of plaits .
Jojoba Oil deeply hydrates to help resist breakage, while Ucuuba Butter supports elasticity and improves manageability. Carrot Seed Oil moisturizes the hair and scalp to promote overall hair health and shine . The low-residue, non-greasy formula supplies incredible body, volume, and support while leaving hair touchable and shiny .
Free from mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, and sulfates, this lacquer is never tested on animals . Perfect for anyone with dreads, box braids, cornrows, yarn braids, or any other braided styles seeking a finishing product that controls unruly strands, adds shine, and keeps protective styles looking fresh and polished.
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Shea Moisture Jojoba Oil & Ucuuba Butter Laydown Lacquer with Carrot Seed Oil

PRIMARY USES

1. Low-Residue Moisturizing Butter for Braided Styles
  • What it does: A low-residue moisturising butter that keeps braided styles intact for longer while adding brilliant shine, formulated with Jojoba Oil, Ucuuba Butter, and Carrot Seed Oil to improve softness, manageability, and suppleness of hair .
  • How it helps your skin: For the hair stylist treating clients with braided protective styles, this provides a finishing product that keeps edges laid and styles neat. For the customer who wears box braids, cornrows, dreads, or any other braided styles, this means a non-greasy butter that controls unruly strands, adds shine, and helps their style last longer without heavy buildup .
2. Controls Unruly Strands and Flyaways
  • What it does: Formulated to keep coarse, unruly hair in check, providing a smooth, polished finish for braided and protective styles .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer who struggles with flyaways and frizz escaping their braids, this provides effective control. For anyone who wants a neat, professional-looking protective style, this means a lacquer that smooths down edges and stray hairs without leaving white residue or a crunchy feel.
3. Jojoba Oil for Deep Hydration and Breakage Resistance
  • What it does: Jojoba Oil deeply hydrates to help resist breakage caused by swelling and shrinking as hair gets wet, while controlling evaporation so hair retains moisture throughout the life of your protective style .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with dry, brittle hair prone to breakage, jojoba oil provides essential moisture retention. For anyone wearing long-term protective styles, this means a product that helps keep hair hydrated from root to tip, preventing dryness and brittleness at the roots and edges.
4. Ucuuba Butter for Elasticity and Manageability
  • What it does: Ucuuba Butter is rich in fast-absorbing fatty acids that support elasticity, improve manageability, and help prevent breakage caused by tugging and tightness from braids and extensions .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with a sensitive scalp that feels tender after braiding, this provides soothing and elasticity support. For anyone whose hair feels stiff or unmanageable under protective styles, this means a lacquer that helps restore suppleness and flexibility to the hair strands.
5. Carrot Seed Oil for Hair and Scalp Health
  • What it does: Carrot Seed Oil helps moisturize the hair and scalp, promoting overall hair health and shine while providing antioxidant benefits .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer concerned with scalp health during protective styling, this provides nourishing benefits. For anyone who wants to maintain a healthy scalp while wearing braids, this means a product that delivers essential nutrients to support scalp health and hair vitality.
6. Adds Brilliant Shine to Braided Styles
  • What it does: Infused with Jojoba Oil, Ucuuba Butter, and Carrot Seed Oil to keep braided styles intact longer while adding brilliant shine .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer whose braids look dull or lackluster after weeks of wear, this provides shine-enhancing benefits. For anyone who wants their protective style to look fresh and glossy, this means a lacquer that restores brilliant shine without greasiness.
7. Non-Greasy, Low-Residue Formula
  • What it does: The low-residue, non-greasy formula leaves no heavy buildup on braids or edges, keeping hair looking clean and fresh .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer who worries about product buildup in protective styles, this provides a clean, residue-free option. For anyone who wants their braids to look neat without white flakes or greasy residue, this means a formula that absorbs well and leaves no trace behind.
8. Supplies Incredible Body, Volume, and Support
  • What it does: Supplies incredible body, volume, and support while leaving hair touchable and shiny .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with fine or flat braids that lack fullness, this provides volume and body. For anyone who wants their protective style to look full and healthy, this means a lacquer that adds support without stiffness.
9. Free from Harsh Additives
  • What it does: Formulated without mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, sulfates, and petrolatum, and never tested on animals .
  • How it helps your skin: For the dermatologist or hair stylist recommending clean hair care for protective styles, this provides a trusted, minimal ingredient option. For the customer who prefers natural, ethical products, this means they can trust what they are putting on their braids and edges, with no unnecessary or potentially damaging additives.
10. Specifically for Protective Styles
  • What it does: Designed specifically for protective styles such as dreads, box braids, cornrows, yarn braids, and any other braided styles .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer who regularly wears protective styles, this provides targeted care for their specific styling needs. For anyone who wants to maintain healthy edges and neat braids, this means a product formulated specifically for the unique demands of protective styling.
11. Fair Trade Shea Butter for Nourishment
  • What it does: Contains Fair Trade Certified Shea Butter to provide additional nourishment and moisture to hair and edges .
  • How it helps your skin: For the customer with dry edges that need extra care, shea butter provides trusted restorative benefits. For anyone whose edges feel dry or look brittle, this means a lacquer that helps nourish and strengthen delicate hair strands at the hairline.
12. No Animal Testing
  • What it does: Cruelty-free formula that is never tested on animals .
  • How it helps your skin: For the ethically conscious consumer, this means their hair care choice supports cruelty-free practices. For the customer who prefers ethical products, this provides peace of mind.

SECONDARY USES

1. Edge Control for Braids: Apply a small amount to edges and hairline to smooth down flyaways and keep braids looking neat.
2. Braided Style Finisher: Use as a final step after braiding to add shine, control frizz, and set the style.
3. Root Touch-Up: Apply to new growth along the roots to smooth and blend with existing braids.
4. Flyaway Tamer: Use throughout the life of your protective style to tame escaping hairs and maintain a polished look.
5. Cornrow Smoother: Apply along cornrows to keep them sleek and prevent frizz between washes.
6. Dreadlock Maintenance: Use on dreads to add shine, control frizz, and maintain neatness between retwists.
7. Travel Essential: The 4 oz (113 g) size is perfect for keeping braided styles neat while traveling .
8. Pre-Event Touch-Up: Use before special occasions to ensure edges are laid and braids look fresh and polished.
9. Nighttime Edge Protection: Apply a small amount to edges before wrapping hair with a satin scarf to lock in moisture and prevent friction damage.
10. Post-Workout Edge Refresh: Use after exercise to smooth down edges that may have become frizzy or disturbed during physical activity.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Brand: Shea Moisture
  • Product Name: Jojoba Oil & Ucuuba Butter Laydown Lacquer
  • Size: 4 oz (113 g) 
  • Product Type: Moisturizing finishing lacquer for braided styles
  • Key Ingredients: Jojoba Seed Oil, Ucuuba Butter, Carrot Seed Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract 
  • Key Benefits: Keeps braided styles intact longer, adds brilliant shine, controls unruly strands, non-greasy, low-residue 
  • Target Concerns: Flyaways, frizz, unruly edges, dry braids, dull protective styles, breakage at edges
  • Hair Types: Braids, dreads, box braids, cornrows, yarn braids, protective styles, natural hair 
  • Formula Integrity: Mineral oil-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, propylene glycol-free, sulfate-free, petrolatum-free, cruelty-free, no animal testing 
  • Packaging: Jar with screw-top lid
  • Made by: Shea Moisture / Sundial Brands

2. TECHNICAL & FORMULATION PROPERTIES

  • Key Active 1: Jojoba Seed Oil – deeply hydrates, resists breakage, controls evaporation, mimics natural sebum 
  • Key Active 2: Ucuuba Butter (Virola Sebifera Nut Oil) – fast-absorbing fatty acids, supports elasticity, improves manageability 
  • Key Active 3: Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus Carota Sativa) – moisturizes hair and scalp, promotes hair health and shine 
  • Key Active 4: Fair Trade Shea Butter – provides additional nourishment and moisture 
  • Key Active 5: Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract – soothing properties
  • Primary Function: Finishes and maintains braided protective styles
  • Texture: Low-residue, non-greasy butter
  • Application: Apply a small amount to braids starting at the roots. Use more for longer styles 
  • Hold: Provides body, volume, and support 
  • Finish: Touchable, shiny, no residue 
  • Safe For: All braided styles, natural hair, color-treated hair
  • Usage: Edge control, braid finisher, flyaway tamer
  • Cruelty-Free: Yes, never tested on animals 
  • Community Commerce: Pioneering Fair Trade since 1912

3. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Product Form: Butter / Lacquer
  • Texture: Smooth, non-greasy butter
  • Volume: 4 oz (113 g) 
  • Packaging: Jar with screw-top lid
  • Scent: Natural essential oil blend 
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Shelf Life After Opening: As indicated on packaging (PAO symbol)
  • Precautions: For external use only. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

4. HOW TO USE

For Daily Edge Control and Braid Finishing:
  • Scoop: Scoop a small amount of lacquer onto your fingertip. A little goes a long way.
  • Warm: Rub between fingertips to warm and soften the product.
  • Apply: Apply a small amount to braids starting at the roots .
  • Smooth: Gently smooth over edges, along parts, and down the length of braids as needed.
  • Style: Use more for longer styles or for added hold .
  • Frequency: Use daily or as needed to keep protective styles looking neat and polished.
For Edge Control:
  • Apply: Apply a small amount to edges and hairline.
  • Smooth: Smooth with a soft-bristle edge brush or fingertips.
  • Lay: Create desired swoops or lay flat.
  • Set: For longer hold, tie down with a satin scarf for 5-10 minutes.
For Flyaway Control:
  • Apply: Apply a small amount to palms and rub hands together.
  • Smooth: Gently smooth over the surface of braids to tame flyaways and escaping hairs.
  • Repeat: Reapply as needed throughout the life of your protective style.
Pro Tip for Best Results: A little goes a long way. Start with a small amount and add more as needed to avoid product buildup.
Pro Tip for Overnight Protection: Apply a small amount to edges before wrapping hair with a satin scarf to lock in moisture and prevent friction damage while sleeping.
Pro Tip for Braided Styles: For longer braids, use slightly more product and distribute evenly from roots to ends for all-day hold and shine .
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Patch Test Recommended: As with any new hair care product, especially if you have very sensitive scalp or known allergies, perform a patch test before first use. Apply a small amount to your inner arm and wait 24 hours to check for any reaction before full use.
  • External Use Only: This product is formulated for external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly with plenty of clean, lukewarm water.
  • A Little Goes a Long Way: The product is concentrated; use a small amount initially and add more as needed to avoid buildup.
  • Broken or Irritated Scalp: Do not apply to open wounds, broken skin, or active infections on the scalp. Wait until the skin has fully healed before using.
  • Discontinue Use If Needed: If you experience persistent redness, itching, swelling, or irritation, discontinue use immediately. If symptoms persist, consult a dermatologist or healthcare professional.
  • Children: Keep out of reach of children. This product is intended for adult use.
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
  • Expiration: Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on packaging.
  • Pregnancy and Nursing: This product is generally considered safe, but if you have specific concerns, consult your healthcare provider before introducing new products.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Eye Contact: If product enters eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
  • Skin Reaction: If skin irritation or rash occurs on scalp or skin, discontinue use immediately. Wash the area with mild soap and water. Apply a cool compress to soothe discomfort. If the reaction is severe or persists, consult a dermatologist.
  • Ingestion: This product is not intended for ingestion. If accidentally swallowed, rinse your mouth with water and drink a glass of water. Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs.
  • Allergic Reaction: Signs of allergic reaction may include rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. If allergic reaction is suspected, discontinue use immediately and seek emergency medical attention.