I feel like I am the only person in the natural hair community who doesn’t really care for using gel in my hair. I hate how it makes my hair feel and the extra washes I have to do to get it out can be annoying and time consuming especially during one of my many busy weeks. Instead I like to use edge control creams or puddings. Those are what work best for my hair. Now how do I get rid of this jar of gel I bought in the past.
Maybe you are just using the wrong gel. Flax seed gel is cheap natural, easy to make and doesn’t require suds to remove or create build up.
You aren’t the only person, that’s why some people have started creating their own gels. I have been wanting to make my own flax seed gel. There are tutorials online on how to make it & they say that it has the hold & doesn’t leave that extra build up because it is all natural. As soon as I get my hand on some flax seeds, I am going to make some.
lol; right? i still got a jar sitting in my room now i’ll use it a little bit when i do havanna twists or braids just to blend my hair with the braid
I’m not a fan either, i think it can make certain hairstyles look rigid and artificial. Also don’t like the feel of it. If i must used a gel (which is rare) I go for aloe vera straight from the plant usually to tame flyaways and give my braid outs a softer hold. I ctually prefer the way hair looks after it has been blown around by the wind lol
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I love that look too. I like “messy” hair.
I am not a fan of gel either; I don’t lke the feel of it, and most gels have alcohol as a main ingredient…NOT GOOD for our curls. I prefer more creamy products, that still give a good hold. Shea Moisture’s “Curl Enhancing Smoothie” is to die for.
Thanks for sharing girl!
Same here, I don’t like gels either. Very occasionally I might opt for aloe vera gel for a light hold which doesn’t leave a build-up. Thanks for this post 🙂
Absolutely not a fan of gel but I will soon have to find one so I can finally have definition and hold for my twist outs as my hair is getting a wee bit longer (still TWA). I use my EcoStyler gel on my edges and tie them down for a few minutes and that works for me!