Shine 'n Jam Conditioning Gel - Extra Hold for Superior Hold & Shine on Natural Hair
Shine 'n Jam turns up in more protective styling kits than any other jar, and the Extra Hold is the one braiders reach for. The hold sits at the strong end of the range: enough to keep a braid smooth from the root and an edge laid for days.
What separates it from a plain gel is that it conditions while it holds. The finish is shiny without being greasy, and it does not go sticky in the jar or flake off the hair as it dries out, which is what usually ruins a style in week two.
Work it into the section before you braid, twist or loc, or use a fingertip along the hairline with a brush. Keep it off the scalp itself if you are prone to build-up. It suits 2c through 4c, and it is the default choice for braids, twists, locs and sleek ponytails.
Aqua, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, PEG-7 Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090)
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- Tracking
- You get a tracking link by email the moment it is picked up.
- 30 days
- Send anything unopened back within 30 days for a full refund. No explanation needed.
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Application tips
Damp hair takes this better than dry. Scoop out a modest amount, spread it across the fingers, then press it into the section you are smoothing rather than dragging it over the surface.
For braids and twists, get it on before you plait so the grip sits inside the section. Edges want a soft brush and ten minutes under a scarf. Shampoo it out; brushing alone will not shift it.
Results
Firm enough to keep a parting sharp and a bun smooth from morning through to evening. It dries clear, with none of the white specking along the hairline that ruins a fresh set.
Shine comes without the greasy film that collects lint, and the hair underneath stays conditioned rather than crisp, so take-down is straightforward.
Composition
- Glycerin
- Pulls moisture in, keeping the hold pliable instead of brittle
- Hydrolysed Wheat Protein
- Gives fine strands something to grip, so shaped styles keep their line
- Aloe Vera
- Softens how the gel feels against the scalp and hair
- Panthenol
- Adds slip and a smoother surface along each strand
Full ingredients list
Aqua, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, PEG-7 Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090)
