All About Curly Hair Gels - What I use - How I apply them.

[@moriahlowery1740]

I finally found someone with the same hair type as me. 😄

[@jessiestephens3943]

Moriah me too. Luisa is a wealth of information and knowledge. I watch all her videos.

[@nataliejenner3318]

The Camille Rose curl maker is one of my favourite gels. I apply it to soaking wet hair after leave in conditioner. I also love Mielle Organics honey ginger gel. I just picked up.a new bottle of it. I prefer the results I get when I use it on day 2 or day 3 hair. I just dampen my hair with a spray bottle then apply a pump of gel to each section and allow to air dry. Gives me great definition

[@LuisaLouis]

Thanks for sharing Natalie!!

[@tiffanytucker2656]

Bioterra was 1st gel I got when starting cgm. I’m not strictly cg anymore but close. I think I need to revisit the gel. My hair is almost to my waist so I have to do stronger hold gels. I occasionally use kccc or Camille rose 🌹 but I’m still afterabout 8 monthes buying n experimenting but I’m not buying anymore, my bottom two drawers in fridge are full and two shelves outside full. My day one isn’t my favorite, itgets better as days pass. I’m going do your wash day routine next wash day. Great looking curls lovely lady! You’ve got it down to a t!!!💜💚

[@LuisaLouis]

Thanks Tiffany! And thanks for sharing 😘

[@tiffanytucker2656]

Luisa Louis your welcome Babe! Keep em coming. I’ve got some catching up to do on your videos. I’ve been w out service, living in the boondocks lol

[@smccarty44]

I love the Bioterra gel too! It pairs well with every leave in and cream product I’ve tried!! Thank you for breaking down the different gels. I am looking at them in a whole new light!

[@LuisaLouis]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@finecurls2291]

For cream gels I recommend Jessicurl Spiralicious ❤

[@ChefsKiss-]

Excellent video, Chéri! Very helpful! I’m going to buy that Bioterra gel on your suggestion. 🌹🌹 I have two suggestions for you to. There is a hairspray in cream form from the “Curl Keeper” line. A company in Toronto. They sell in America too! It’s called “Tweek Hairspray in cream form”. I love it! This creamy hairspray doesn’t dry out your curls and leaves a nice hold without the crunchiness. They also have “Curl Keeper Beach Mist”. This mist is great on refresh days. It leaves my hair revitalized, smells lovely, doesn’t add that over product feeling... and like you do, I prefer my hair to have that loose natural look. The bonus is, you can use this beach mist on your body as well! So refreshing! I leave a bottle in my car. The only thing is, the bottle doesn’t spray out nice, so I transfer it to another spray bottle that I buy at a dollar store. These two products are wonderful for my 2C/3A high porosity hair. They are not the cheapest, but they might be more reasonably priced in the USA, because the Canadian dollar is low right now. However, I feel they are worth every penny. Let me know if you try them. Have a beautiful day! Stay safe ❤️

[@LuisaLouis]

Thank you for your recommendations Spin Curly!!!! I will def look into it! Same to you my dear 😘

[@annaburns5382]

Thanks much for the info! The first 2 heavy gels I can not use. They are so heavy on my hair. I like the biotera gel and I like flaxseed gel, but when I make it, I make it 'weaker' version than most recipes I see. My hair is baby fine and can't handle much weight at all. I have tried numerous mousses, but most of them, but not all are full of toxic ingredients and usually they make my hair hard and stringy.

[@LuisaLouis]

You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing!

[@kfjackson31]

Appreciate the gel application demonstration. Never thought to apply gel twice 👍🏾

[@LuisaLouis]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luv2garden132]

Still trying to get these waves to cooperate. You know spaghetti? That's how my hair waves...little spaghetti wave...not quite a full spiral or a wave. I don't know what happened to my spirals....your hair is gorgeous as usual!

[@LuisaLouis]

😆😆Don't give up Love2garden1 💜

[@AlexasCurls]

Your hair looks amazing 😍

[@LuisaLouis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@annekev7246]

Love your videos and your beautiful hair! I have a similar hair texture and length to yours, very fine and easily weighed down. But I don’t have as much as you, it’s a bit sparse 😔 I love seeing which products work for you as there’s a good chance they will work for my hair too. I’ve tried both the Biotera gel and Ouidad since they aren’t too heavy for you. Both worked great for me! I like the Ouidad a bit more though as it definitely lasts longer for me, Biotera leaves my hair with more frizz in my roots by the end of the day. Still a great gel though, especially for the price. Have you ever tried Aveda Confixor gel? It’s very watery so seems like something that would work for your hair! It’s on my long list of “products to try” lol. I absolutely love Aveda’s Cherry Almond leave in conditioner 🥰 works great for my fine curls

[@kathryn2334]

Louisa, thankyou - this is an outstandingly helpful video! So glad I found your channel.

[@LuisaLouis]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@elisasauerland]

You are so beautiful 😍❤ Thank you for this video!! I am struggeling soooo much finding a strong hold gel that is curly girl approved and won't weight my fine hair down. 😭 so thank you for helping me out!

[@megcicciarella1930]

Great video as usual! I love the bioterra gel, too!

[@LuisaLouis]

The best!

[@ViaK-gs9fn]

i use the eco krystal gel. its alcohol free and has some protein. my hairs 2c/3a so i have to mix it wit water to make it less heavy for my hair but it works great and its superr cheap at the hair shop in my area

[@luckycharm3393]

Do you use it alone? Or first use any curl creams or leave ins?

[@ViaK-gs9fn]

@@luckycharm3393 i use the cantu curl activator cream first and seal it wit the gel x

[@luckycharm3393]

@@ViaK-gs9fn thanks for the reply. 🥰

[@florl.delgado4093]

Best curls ever!! 👏👏👏 Did you stop your moose over the gel method? I tried it and it was the BEST for my hair!!!

[@CoherantDesign]

I’ve just recently discovered your channel Luisa and your videos are brilliant. My hair texture is really similar to yours so the styling tips and product recommendations are super helpful. I live in the UK so hope I can order some of these products here. Can I ask what leave in conditioner do you like to use with the biotera gel? Thanks so much for creating this content and sharing it with us.

[@lexyschuetze]

I love using my flaxseed gel!

[@myzone4806]

Your curls are looking so bomb!!

[@LuisaLouis]

Thanks Zen Zone!

[@ZotosProfessional]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial for our Biotera Alcohol Free Defining Gel!

[@LuisaLouis]

My pleasure Zotos Professional!

[@luckycharm3393]

You are so pretty and your hair is gorgeous 😍 and this video was so helpful. I have one question. How long does the curl with these liquidy gels last you?

[@marypatlevitt823]

I so enjoyed your video. Glad I found you

[@LuisaLouis]

Thanks Mary! I’m glad you enjoy them 😊💕

[@auroracharming5531]

I use aveda gel it's quite watery only use a little. It works and I would like to try other gels but I take allergic reactions easy and like to stick with what I know, but this helps to give me options just incase 😃

[@LuisaLouis]

Thanks for sharing Aurora!!

[@jessiestephens3943]

Aurora I wonder if you would have luck with Flaxseed Gel. Luisa has a youtube DIY as do many others. I made her recipe and it turned out great. If allergies are a concern. 😊

[@alineparadis8444]

Great video! Thanks!! I was just wondering: my hair looks great in the morning, but after a couple of hours I find that I get frizz and I look disheveled... I'm new with the cgm (4 months) and not sure what I'm doing wrong. I use a leave in conditioner on wet hair, then apply gel (I love the curl keeper right now) or sometimes I use a mousse. And then diffuse. When dry, I scrunch using an oil (silicone free). Love your hair!! Does it stay that way all day? I would love to know your thoughts on this?

[@LuisaLouis]

Hello Aline. Congratulation on your transition! It seems like you are doing all the right things! I also experience more frizz as the day goes but my overall hair is able to maintain the moisture. But I've recently experienced high porosity and I can totally relate. My thoughts: - Make sure to do hair masks or deep conditioning once a week. that will bring you a lot of moisture to your hair. - Have you cut your hair yet? If your hair was too damage by heat or bleach and you deprive them of the silicons they were used to, you end up with high porosity hair, and it's very hard to keep the moisture in throughout the day. A big chop or regular trimming will help you regain a more balance/healthier hair. Keep in mind that I am not a professional hairstylist, therefore, I can only speak from my own experience 😉 I hope that helps a little. Good luck!

[@alineparadis8444]

@@LuisaLouis thank you so much for your response. As soon as hair salons reopen, I will go for a haircut, it's probably time! And I will continue with the hair mask. Merci encore! D'une française du Canada!

[@christinaobert5664]

@@alineparadis8444 I would also try to pay attention to your ingredients. Those that have glycerin are great when its not super humid or dry out. I find I can only use finishing products with glycerin when the dew point is in the middle,not to dry not to humid, otherwise my hair will frizz up like a puff ball. Maybe this helps maybe not but worth a mention. Good luck and be patient.

[@BlackLabMama]

You might need a stronger hold gel. I highly recommend LA Looks Extreme Sport gel, in blue. I do use quite a bit on soaking wet hair, so I sotc once dry. It's like 2 bucks at Walmart for 20 oz. Very budget friendly and effective, esp. in humid climates...even though it does contain glycerin. My hair is frizz free.

[@lindaw5890]

Very helpful video, but a question, please. I've been using the Bioterra gel since I started my curly girl journey almost a year ago, but I find sometimes I just don't care for the results. You mentioned using it with a light-weight leave-in conditioner, so I'm wondering if maybe the TXTR by Cantu leave-in is not the one to pair with it? Could you recommend something other than that to try? Many thanks!

[@daniellegnemmi9818]

Not sure if this is helpful or not but I add a little of the cantu curl activator cream before the bioterra gel. I find I get less frizz that way then using it with a leave in conditioner, it might help you?

[@lindaw5890]

@@daniellegnemmi9818 Thanks, Danielle. I've used that too, but by the time my hair is dry - even after being freshly washed - it looks filthy and feels gross. And I only add a very little bit - like pinky fingernail size.

[@LuisaLouis]

Hello Linda. I personally stay away from Cantus products. They are too rich for me and tend to weigh my hair down. I recommend you try Bounce Curl Cream Gel I mentioned in this video, Kinky Curly Knot Today leave-in, RIzos Curls Cream gel, or Jessicurls Brand also has a great leave-in. here's a link to my product review playlist where I talk and try all of these brands: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipjEmqmae79no9E 😉

[@lindaw5890]

@@LuisaLouis Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! I'm off to watch this video and I'll definitely check those recommendations out.

[@jessiestephens3943]

@@LuisaLouis I truly wish we could get the line of products here in Canada. We don't have nearly as many options as you guys do. I also wish my hair would coil like your curls. I've tried finger coiling but I don't have the knack.

[@aishaurbanescapist]

New subscriber here. Love your channel!

[@LuisaLouis]

Welcome and Thanks for subbing!

[@shaunaferguson6102]

I've been wanting to try bioterra! AG recoil is a cream like consistency, not enough hold for me but I love it with a gel on top! AG mouse-gel is probably my fav! I reach for tea tree special lavender mint defining gel alllll the time! It's a similar consistency to flax seed gel I love to use it to tame frizz with no weight!

[@LuisaLouis]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@jessiestephens3943]

Shauna I'm curious about the AG Mousse Gel. Typically how long does 1 can/container last you? I'm thinking of trying to as I have AG Curl Activator and like you it isn't enough for me. I also have to be budget conscious. 😊

[@monicab.9024]

Great video! Thank you. What brand do you use for co-wash and how often do you use it?

[@LuisaLouis]

My Fav Co-wash is from the brand As I am. I don't use it often enough 😅 but I co-wash about once a week.

[@jessicagalyon5840]

Just got the KC custard & my hair ends up straight & stringy! I kept trying it but think I’m gonna have to return. Not sure the purpose of it. Seems like it would be for ppl who don’t want shrinkage or something

[@patbraden4342]

Thank you very helpful

[@jessieyoung6081]

Thanks so much for this video! Great tips! I’m just starting to learn how to style naturally curly hair after 20 years of getting straight perm. I’m currently using dippity do curly girl gelee. I was going to get kinky curly since so many ppl seem to like it but wanted to try a more budget friendly option first. But based on what u said perhaps I should try the bioterra gel next. Not sure if I can get it in Canada though. My hair looks so messy and frizzy after sleeping on it even though I tie my hair up to sleep. Using hairspray to tame the frizz is a great idea! Any suggestions on good hairsprays I can get in Canada? Preferably budget friendly?

[@megcicciarella1930]

You can get the Bioterra gel in Canada. Amazon or Sally Beauty, I think, per KZbinR Curly Suzy of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

[@jessieyoung6081]

Meg Cicciarella thanks! I don’t have a sally beauty supply store near me and shipping is $17 😔. It’s currently not available on amazon but I’m hoping it’s just temporarily sold out. Hope it comes back in stock on amazon so I can try it 🤞🏻

[@rhondaault3850]

Love watching your videos. I love Bioterra but once I SOTC my curls droop and are gone by the end of the day. Do you find the Quidad Climate control a stronger hold?

[@LuisaLouis]

Yes, it is a stronger hold than Bioterra but I still consider Ouidad to be a light to Medium hold.

[@christinaobert5664]

I have the same results, so I have to use a mousse with the gel or a small amount of a strong hold gel. But I feel using the mousse helps me a lot with keeping the hold and not weighing my hair down.

[@popescuandreea7259]

What do you think about the curl boss gelee from Auntie Jackie’s??? It it good for us?

[@LuisaLouis]

Never tried it. Products from Aunt Jackie are usually too heavy for my hair type.

[@popescuandreea7259]

Luisa Louis thank youuu❤️

[@rachaelkennedy2134]

OMG the bioterra gel looks very similar to KMS Sculpting lotion consistency. That was my holy grail for years and they stopped making it 😭☹️x

[@anne-mariesessa986]

salut. as tu essaye le orange marmelade de Ecoslay? Je n ai pas essaye mais il contien du lin que tu adores.... j hesite a l essayer car je n adore pas l effet "cast"

[@LuisaLouis]

Coucou Annemarie! Non je ne l'ai pas encore essaye, mais c'est sur ma liste.😉

[@MakeupBrigade1]

I really wanted to love my ouidad gel but it made my scalp itch 😭

[@lorettarendon1725]

Luisa I air dry my hair how do I do that with this gel?

[@lonnekeverberne4309]

The Quidad contains silicones

[@kathryn2334]

I have the Ouidad and I read the ingredient list. I don't see any silicones listed. ??

[@lonnekeverberne4309]

Hi Ariana if I read thé list of ingrediënt of quidad climate controle.I see half way standing dimethicone I hope you have an other mixture.

[@jenniferthomas4448]

Need to c the name of the gel

[@mavilla221]

Gel equal crunchy hair, correct?

[@LuisaLouis]

No necessarily. It depends on the gel and how you apply it 😉

[@NotNewToYoutube]

Not if you scrunch out the crunch (S2C). After your hair had dried, you can gently scrunch your curls to remove the crunchy feeling.

[@nikkid8834]

Tu es très belle ♥️