Jamaican Mango & Lime Mentholated No More Itch Gro Spray Maximum Relief 8 oz

Two weeks into a set of braids the scalp starts asking for attention, and scratching through a style is neither possible nor advisable. A spray with a nozzle fine enough to reach the scalp through the hair is the practical answer.

This is the mentholated version, and the strongest in the Jamaican Mango and Lime range. The menthol arrives within seconds and the cooling sensation replaces the itch, which on a hot day under a full head of twists is worth a great deal. Jamaican black castor oil sits underneath it, conditioning the scalp so it feels less dry and tight once the cooling fades.

The 8 oz bottle is the personal size, meant for a bedside table or a bag rather than a salon shelf. That portability is most of the point, since it is the difference between reaching for it when the scalp complains and reaching for it whenever you next happen to be at home.

It also earns its keep first thing in the morning, on a scalp that has spent eight hours under a bonnet.

Aim at the parts, not the hair, and go sparingly to start, because the menthol is strong and a heavy hand on a freshly washed scalp is a lot. Suits protective styles, locs and braids across type 2a to 3b.