Are you using the wrong gel? How to Pick the Best Gel for Your Curls | Gels 101

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Gena Marie

Gena Marie

Күн бұрын

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@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
This is a long one, but a super comprehensive guide to gels! In my opinion, gel is THE most important product in your routine so you have to have the right one for good results. Download the chart I mentioned in the video here, and find all the video notes: genamarie.co/2023/09/are-you-using-the-wrong-gel-how-to-pick-the-best-gel-for-your-curls/
@amazzaleen
@amazzaleen Жыл бұрын
Hey Gena! Love your content! I was wondering if you could make a video on brushing (how often to brush, when to brush, how to brush, how often)
@angelaharris1112
@angelaharris1112 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. I really needed this
@irenebarrientos1832
@irenebarrientos1832 Ай бұрын
@@amazzaleen😊
@saral6978
@saral6978 Жыл бұрын
Why does it have to be so complicated?! 😅😅 I'm at the point of just using whatever i have because I've tried a bunch and my hair rarely behaves the same way consistently. 😅 I've learned to embrace a bit of frizz and prefer it a bit messy looking. In general, my best curl days are when I use a gel and a mousse over top! Thank you for such a well researched and thoughtful video! Its very helpful, and now I have some new gels I will try when I use up what I have! 😆
@Teachmond
@Teachmond 7 ай бұрын
I agree.
@Tad-For-Global-Peace
@Tad-For-Global-Peace 6 күн бұрын
Agree
@savannahl4226
@savannahl4226 5 ай бұрын
The most helpful video that I have yet to find about what gel products to use on curls. Everyone else was so vague that it wasn't helpful because that wouldn't tell me how their hair type would compare to mine. So, thank you!
@cicelybega5419
@cicelybega5419 Жыл бұрын
This is tremendously helpful! Trying to embrace my curls after many years of blowing it out, coupled with hair changes due to thyroid issue has opened up a confusing world of curl products! Your videos are informative and easy to follow. I love that you always list product recommendations, too. Thank you!
@lisamackenzie8504
@lisamackenzie8504 Жыл бұрын
I feel like grey hair changes the whole porosity analysis. My grey hair takes long to get wet but loses moisture and definition quickly. It also hates protein aloe and flaxseed in stylers. I’m on the hunt for a hydrating hard hold gel that does not contain these ingredients. Any recommendations??
@michellesanderson4028
@michellesanderson4028 Жыл бұрын
Ditto my grey hair hates those ingredients as well?! Being grey can have it's problems?! I have so many different textures/porosity levels going on?!
@RutujaDicholkar
@RutujaDicholkar Жыл бұрын
Try jessicurl spiralicious gel
@uberhaute_naturalz84
@uberhaute_naturalz84 Жыл бұрын
My sister has grey hair and I can attest to what you said. It's a different ball game entirely and I always had to use humectant-rich products and grease to make her hair. Some hard-hold gels do not work on her hair as well!
@lisamackenzie8504
@lisamackenzie8504 Жыл бұрын
@@RutujaDicholkarthanks. I have this in my arsenal. It works well for a refresh. Maybe I should revisit on wash day but would need a very moisturizing cream underneath.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
Check out my shop page on my blog because there are filters for aloe-free! genamarie.co/shop
@tmcurly
@tmcurly 4 ай бұрын
I have 4c hair and most gels are too light for me . Thank you this helped. Some gels will say strong but don’t hold my hair !!
@patricias4655
@patricias4655 3 ай бұрын
Would you recommend any brand? 4c hair here as well, Thanks
@shannonniedermeier1056
@shannonniedermeier1056 11 ай бұрын
This makes total sense. I have all these hard hold gels but by day 2 my curls fall flat no matter how I style. When I looked at the ingredients none of those you mentioned were in them. Trying the Ouidad one out. 🤞
@laurahumphreyshealth3665
@laurahumphreyshealth3665 10 ай бұрын
This is amazing! Thank you so much. So pleased I’ve found you and I love your product page search - I just hope I can get them as I’m in the UK! Some products are therefore a lot more expensive, but fingers crossed 🤞🏻 Newbie here. 40 years old and never realised I was a curly girl!!
@geniej2378
@geniej2378 Жыл бұрын
You’re so thorough! I am learning about how to wash and style my coarse wavy hair and battle my frizz, and your content is so helpful! The few times I’ve tried gel in the past it’s been a sticky experience, plus I didn’t know to apply it to wet hair!
@claudiataormina9331
@claudiataormina9331 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic post!!!! Been struggling with different gels. Off to the bathroom to go ingredient hunting in my gels. Thank you Gena.
@deeleo2495
@deeleo2495 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great video! This journey has been so confusing for me but you explain everything so clearly. Can't wait to try out some new products!
@belindachappell9875
@belindachappell9875 Жыл бұрын
So helpful thanks Gena. I can’t hear this information enough, each time I watch your videos I learn something and after nearly 9 months of experimenting it’s sinking in. I have medium/course hair and I think it’s lower porosity but because it’s wavy/looser curl I still need stronger hold. I’ve found the Curlsmith soufflé the best for me so far. AG and Bounce curl make my hair feel dry so I’m guessing it’s the protein. I bought the Ouidad gel but I must’ve bought the lighter hold version because it doesn’t do much for me. I also want to try the Innersense gel. I have a very sensitive scalp and my hair gets build up so easily so I love the more natural brands. So lucky to live in time when there’s more options for wavy and curly hair
@darlasearle5955
@darlasearle5955 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great information! I downloaded your chart, I’m very interested in that. My hair is more fine, but high porosity due to coloring. I always hear that protein is needed for high porosity, but more protein in a gel makes my hair feel awful. I would appreciate any thoughts you might have. And I’ll look at your chart! Thank you!!
@jih-pu4xe
@jih-pu4xe Жыл бұрын
This is where I get so confused! Going by what your hair hates which for me is glycerine as I am extremely frizz prone in humid heat I am therefore high potosity? I have no dye in my hair, I barely ever try out heat as hover diffusing increases my frizz. I never pixie diffuse. I do every other trick to protect my curls. I spent four hours this weekend with pure argan oil finding & dusting split ends. I found six split ends. I have had two hair stylists who did not even feel my hair tell me all they would do was a crew cut as they said my hair was so badly damaged. One stylist told me my hair was healthy but she used repairing shampoo on it. She was the top stylist and didn't know about sulphates, silicone nor what a humectant is. She asked me! Today, I went to another salon for a chat she had a good feel of my hair, she told me it is not damaged. Any ideas Gena?
@ahdri
@ahdri Жыл бұрын
I was JUST talking about this today to my coworkers! Thank you so much for this video☺️
@Tiffany_Elizabeth_88
@Tiffany_Elizabeth_88 Жыл бұрын
Hey Gena, I think you should do a video on the new Define Styling Brush by Bounce Curl. It is supposed to be like the Denman brush only better. Thanks so much for all of your curly hair content.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
I’ve done a Short 😊 I am waiting for it to come back in stock to do a longer video
@Tiffany_Elizabeth_88
@Tiffany_Elizabeth_88 Жыл бұрын
@@GenaMarie I can't wait to see the video.
@KarenCooley
@KarenCooley 8 ай бұрын
Such a helpful video!! I had wavy to curly hair growing up, but years of dying and heat styling - I kinda forgot I had them until this summer when I started my curly hair journey. Work in progress and still learning, but getting more wave and curl now. This gel talk was just what I needed! Any recommendations for fine gray hair with high porosity? (Maybe bordering on medium porosity - not 100% sure.)
@schoolingdiana9086
@schoolingdiana9086 10 ай бұрын
My hair has always been very porous. Not damaged, it’s just its natural state of being. It’s also greasy and curly at the same time. Not a product issue; it’s always greasy. If it’s short, I have to wash every day-if it’s long, I can go 3 days between washing.
@vaskylark
@vaskylark 7 ай бұрын
Oh, I came across this video and I so, so need this! I have only been wearing my 3a curly hair au natural for the last year or so. Before that I bleached, straightened and tortured my hair...for decades haha I've been nurturing my hair back to healthy but Im still not quite there and trying to learn about all this good stuff, but honestly I have had terrible results with gel! I only tried Curlsmith (I think that was brand) and it flaked and elongated my hair strands to where it stretched it out to more of a 2C look which I don't want. It was shocker to me after doing Olaplex 3 treatment that my hair naturally spirals and is a LOT more curly than just wavy 2c where my hair looked brittle and dry and damaged and like I used a crimping iron if I didn't straighten it. So...I used creams and had better luck. I can't wait to watch this because with creams I tend to have too much crunch but its better than with gels. I don't know how people use more than one product as my hair looks weighted down and dirty if I use two things so I can't use much of anything. I've definitely had the stringy look as well and since I'm blonde, it looks like spaghetti but that was early on. I'm learning, albeit slowly haha EDIT: I have some of those products, like the Kinky Curly custard. I haven't used it because it looked so thick but I need moisture so after your vid I'm going to give it a try. I still don't know what porosity I have because it's mixed in front high in back low or medium.
@felicial7628
@felicial7628 Ай бұрын
Sounds like for fine hair, the advice is to go with what you like and what works for you. And for me it depends on the weather and how my hair is at the moment. At this time, I am trying to make my fine textured, coily hair have looser curls without being dry. (I had previously been working to keep it continually hydrated with creams and the more I do this, the curlier it gets. And I am tired of wearing my hair the same way.). Now that I am stepping away from creams, the frizz and fluff is of course coming back. Any advice for retraining curly hair without excessive heat?
@sueh4851
@sueh4851 Жыл бұрын
As always, AWESOME FEED!! THANK YOU!!
@MirnaMira
@MirnaMira 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Gena! ❤
@bethallen7723
@bethallen7723 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the information! I never have understood my hair. I think I'm high porosity but not sure. My hair gets wet easily but seems to take a long time to dry. But the crown dries faster and gets frizzy... I may try the Ouidad . But you put a lot into this video that can help with figuring out what might help my hair...thank you!
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
High porosity hair can take a long time to dry when you style with too much water or do not scrunch out the water
@amirahakhtar8745
@amirahakhtar8745 Ай бұрын
hii i have the same hair type, did ur figure out products that work for u?
@amirahakhtar8745
@amirahakhtar8745 Ай бұрын
if u tried ouidad did it work ?
@bethallen7723
@bethallen7723 Ай бұрын
I do like the Ouidad Climate Control. Still seems like I have to refresh a lot. I feel like I need something else with it for some areas, I have these short bangs that growing out and they get frizzier than the rest of my hair. Are you going to try it? What are you using?
@amirahakhtar8745
@amirahakhtar8745 Ай бұрын
@@bethallen7723 ohh okay I get you same my curls look nice on day 1 and 2 but on day 3 they’re so frizzy and lost its curl :(. So far im using Curlsmith styling soufflé, I really like curl smith products if you haven’t tried I would def recommend ! Do you think you have protein/moisture overload? Maybe that could be a cayse
@heidimason350
@heidimason350 Жыл бұрын
Help…I can’t seem to get a gel cast 😕…I have low porosity (to medium maybe), fine and quite low density…I’ve been trying strong holds ie Ouidad climate control strong hold and jessicurl strong hold…playing with the amount from nickel to quarter size (hesitant to use too much as my hair is so fine) had high hopes for both based on past feedback you’ve shared on them…but virtually no crunch after diffusing which just leaves my curls way too soft to not end up frizzy with no definition within the day or next …especially if anything touches them…any suggestions?
@his_creation9061
@his_creation9061 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for breaking this down! After 50 yrs of having curly hair, maybe now i can finally stop simply pulling it back and loving my hair with all that comes with curls❤
@CarrieKurosky
@CarrieKurosky 5 ай бұрын
I found this info very helpful thank you so much.
@lisacampagna5972
@lisacampagna5972 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, appreciate the viedo as always.
@mayamiri
@mayamiri 11 ай бұрын
Your hair looks amazing in this video.
@envisionedbrands
@envisionedbrands 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Gena. Do you also recommend Ouidad for the winter too? I live in the Netherlands is dry but extreme but mostly is wet rains a looootttt
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 10 ай бұрын
yes! I just use a very moisturizing cream underneath in the winter
@keelyfogarty3011
@keelyfogarty3011 11 ай бұрын
Hi! Did you have a video on how you apply your gels?
@darleneurquizu6415
@darleneurquizu6415 4 ай бұрын
Has anyone tired bee girl hair gel I love ❤️ it
@dianeseals58
@dianeseals58 7 ай бұрын
I'd appreciate a review on the TreLuxe' products.
@Sarahhannahtx
@Sarahhannahtx 6 ай бұрын
What should you look for if you have fine medium porosity hair and live in a humid climate? I have a whole lot of fine hair and live in SE TX. I have allot of poop but my hair is insanely weighted down when I add products.
@rachelb1879
@rachelb1879 6 ай бұрын
I have this exact same issue.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 6 ай бұрын
Strong hold gels with humidity-blocking ingredients. Here are those filters applied on my shop: genamarie.co/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=styler&product_tag=strong-hold,contains-polyquats
@amanday3103
@amanday3103 Жыл бұрын
For people who have tried the umberto curl jelly and the twist gel, which do you prefer?
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 10 ай бұрын
I think it depends on your climate. The Twist has humidity blocking ingredients, and the Umberto one does not.
@maddyjo57
@maddyjo57 11 ай бұрын
Hi Gena. I am looking for advice on which oil I can use in my hair to dry detangle? I don’t know which to buy and want to start to detangle my hair dry. Thank you!
@GigiInstructive
@GigiInstructive Ай бұрын
Very thorough and insightful! Thank you! I have been using Biologe Gelee, hold 3 for over 20 years. I prefer it for it's soft but hold hold. It has been a great gel for me. I am medium course hair. @genamarie do you have a recommendation for a competitive gel to it? Biologe recently modified their Gelee to a hold 2. They claim that it is the same formula but the ingredient list is different and the reviews from numerous long time users disagree. Therefore, I am not interested in troubleshooting the hold 2. So I am in the market for a new gel!
@brookelarroque9546
@brookelarroque9546 Жыл бұрын
Do u use hairspray on your hair? Will a good gel or curl cream be enough for hold? I feel like I am using too much hairspray and would like to get away from it all together!
@PrakritiSindhu
@PrakritiSindhu 28 күн бұрын
I'm from West Bengal can anyone suggest best gel for my high porosity 2b type hair??
@sharonchancey8938
@sharonchancey8938 9 ай бұрын
I have very high porosity bleached hair. I use protein shampoo, I use the Curlsmith custard gel but by day 3 I have unbelievable high frizz, hair snaps. Is this wrong gel to use
@jenniferlawson5612
@jenniferlawson5612 11 ай бұрын
I have wavy to curly low porosity thick hair. I need a strong hold that will help build the curl. I have been using Moroccan Oil Beach Wave Mousse and it works great. But it is being discontinued. Any suggestions on a product to replace.
@exhibitjean
@exhibitjean Жыл бұрын
Is there any gel that doesn't leave product buildup? The white stuff that looks chalky.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
None of the gels featured here do that and if you’re experiencing that, it’s likely because of previous buildup on your hair or the cream or leave in you’re pairing with the gel is not compatible.
@exhibitjean
@exhibitjean Жыл бұрын
I had buildup with the Briogeo Curl Charisma gel. But I will try out one of your gel recommendations. Thanks for responding.
@halleycat
@halleycat Жыл бұрын
has anyone else had a really disappointing experience with the ouidad stronger hold gel? i keep seeing reviews about it being long-lasting, but whenever i use it, my hair falls flat and my (wavy) curls lose tons of definition just within the span of a workday. it acts more like a light-medium hold in my hair.
@mrparts
@mrparts 11 ай бұрын
I tried it and it only holds my curls for one day. The results were dissapoint8ng. No volume, flat and the curls unravel in a day.
@angelaharris1112
@angelaharris1112 4 ай бұрын
I tried to order the AG, but it wouldn't take the discount code. 😟. Well now um not sure thats what I need.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 4 ай бұрын
It's because they currently have 20% off sitewide, and my code is for 20%. When they have sitewide sales codes are inactive since you can't combine them. You're still getting the same discounted price if you buy during the sale through my link 😊
@dagnolia6004
@dagnolia6004 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@Mommaslew
@Mommaslew Жыл бұрын
Ty!😊
@agataglo
@agataglo 8 ай бұрын
Which gel would you recommend for high humidity weather? I feel that nothing can stop the frizz 😢
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 8 ай бұрын
The Ouidad one I shared, then I would add a hairspray for extra protection if you’re in very high humidity
@geetusharma6930
@geetusharma6930 Жыл бұрын
I use Ouidad gel, but I don't know why my curls don't get cast evenly. Some are crunchy, and some are not. I try my best to apply evenly but same results. Some strands look seprated and dry and frizzy.
@kristinekerr3688
@kristinekerr3688 7 ай бұрын
Curious if you brush style after applying products? That should ensure even application and better results 😊
@deborahrusses4029
@deborahrusses4029 10 ай бұрын
My curls seem fine except for one section which tends to frizz. Should I find a second gel for that one section?
@kristinekerr3688
@kristinekerr3688 7 ай бұрын
Yes I would use a 2nd gel in that section. I’ve seen people use different products in different sections according to the results they’re looking for😊
@carmajo2500
@carmajo2500 Жыл бұрын
Off topic but ❤ your nail polish 😊 and wondering what it was?
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's a gel polish that I use with a UV light but it also comes with a regular polish in the set: amzn.to/45S0wpu
@nightsgrow6575
@nightsgrow6575 4 ай бұрын
My hair is way too soft, it falls out completely within hours 😂
@EBlovesChrist
@EBlovesChrist 6 ай бұрын
Is mousse an okay substitute for gel?
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 6 ай бұрын
Yes, it can give similar hold. Only downside is it doesnt provide slip therefore you can get more tangles and refreshing is not as easy
@GinaMarieCheeseman
@GinaMarieCheeseman 25 күн бұрын
If coarse hair is colored, it needs some protein, I've found.
@Teachmond
@Teachmond 7 ай бұрын
I don’t know what my type is 🤷‍♀️🤔.
@Teachmond
@Teachmond 7 ай бұрын
🤔🤔🤔I don’t which one I am. L
@baozi5536
@baozi5536 Жыл бұрын
You lost me when you said low porosity hair should avoid protein! My fine, high density, low porosity hair LOVES protein.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
It’s likely because it is also fine 🤗 fine hair usually does well with protein. It’s low porosity and coarse that should overall avoid it. ❤️
@baozi5536
@baozi5536 Жыл бұрын
@@GenaMarie I agree, that’s the conclusion I’ve come to as well. Coarse hair has enough protein, it’s made up of protein. Fine hair has way less and can use some for structure.
@annettearagon4493
@annettearagon4493 Ай бұрын
This all to much it’s confusing to me.
@joycebenvenuti4782
@joycebenvenuti4782 Жыл бұрын
I bought a lot of the products you’ve mentioned since I found you this past winter. I’m still experimenting , can’t say I’ve found the perfect combo for my hair type yet but when I do I’m buying a boatload so I can stop thinking about it !!! Lol
@tmcurly
@tmcurly 4 ай бұрын
For my 4c hair I buy two types of gel - one for clumping ( uncle funky and Ouidad) and one that I am able to use for slick buns like the jelo shot.
@pennycoleman6178
@pennycoleman6178 Жыл бұрын
I’ve just tried …for the first time …the Quidad advanced climate control stronger hold gel. There is no humidity and the dew point is low but I must say my hair looks amazing for first day …slept on one night with hair up in scrunchie I’m impressed . I have low porosity course salt and pepper hair naturally wavy .mi was nervous because I did have a bit of wet frizz but dry there is no frizz at all. I was staying away from glycerine but so far so good… I will report again over the weekend when there will be rain. Thank you so much for the help!!! I also forgot to mention that I used kinky curly knot today leave in conditioner but very little.
@pennycoleman6178
@pennycoleman6178 Жыл бұрын
I also want to say there has been a lot of rain in New York and the same combination of kinky curly leave in conditioner with the Quidad advanced climate stronger hold gel has been the best thing I have ever tried. Thank you so much for the help .I was scared of the glycerine but you said there were so many more ingredients that the glycerine would not have a chance to cause more frizz! Brilliant. Thank you 🙏
@uberhaute_naturalz84
@uberhaute_naturalz84 Жыл бұрын
I choose my gels based on environmental/climate condition, density, style option and my hair texture to choose my hair products instead of porosity because it can change at anytime.
@deborahrusses4029
@deborahrusses4029 10 ай бұрын
I love Biotera Defining Gel best...so far.
@dianeseals58
@dianeseals58 7 ай бұрын
How about trying bangs - I think they would frame your face super cute!!!
@mod8179
@mod8179 16 күн бұрын
So how does everyone handle working out? I do cardio daily and get fairly sweaty, day 2 hair never happens for me because *gross*.. Does dry shampoo help it not feel disgusting?
@europebasedvlogs1251
@europebasedvlogs1251 Ай бұрын
- dry frizzy - don't last 1 day - dry after day 1 - very sticky weighed down - amount of hold
@pinkhannii
@pinkhannii Жыл бұрын
I have a gel that's enriched with flaxseed and wheat protein, is it okay for high porosity hair? that's all I have lol.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@pinkhannii
@pinkhannii Жыл бұрын
@@GenaMarie and also another question if u don't mind but, what haircut should I have that can make my hair voluminous if I have low density curly hair? I have heard that layers are bad for low density hair so idk😭
@soniaburgos4595
@soniaburgos4595 Жыл бұрын
Wow Gena your amazing! Thank you so much for all the helpful tips!🤗
@HollyJ211
@HollyJ211 Жыл бұрын
I've definitely been going through gel woes lately, so this video is a godsend! I have fine hair that is very healthy, and I only use the Curlsmith Shine Cream and the Shine Jelly as my stylers, but my hair always feels producty afterward, and it has that crispy "wet" look for a solid two to three days after diffusing. But these are super lightweight, so im like how could I go lighter?? lol. Not sure if I should just decrease the amount but I already don't use much? Any other gels you would recommend? The Jessicurl one sounds intriguing! If youre looking for any video topics, as a fine hair curly I've been trying out a few different spray heat protectants: The new Eva NYC primer for fine hair, the sun bum heat protectant spray, and the Curlsmith shield as well. Even the new Olaplaex Blowout Mist. The Curlsmith one is great but its super high protein so im a bit wary of it. Have you found any heat protectants that play well with Curlsmith, or any lightweight heat protectants you would recommend in general? thanks so much, Gena, it feels like your videos always come at the perfect time!! no fuss or filler, just practical tips and really helpful, accessible information.
@jih-pu4xe
@jih-pu4xe Жыл бұрын
Hi Holly, Sorry to interject before Gena has responded but I have had gel woes lately too so have been trying a bunch of gels. Many of them were Curlsmith ones with varied results. Today was around 20 degrees, high humidity and very windy. I tested the travel size of the Curlsmith Effortless Waves Spray. Even though I am 2C to 3B curls. It says the hold is about a two but it seems stronger to me. I got a cast. Once I air dried I went to get the cast out & had oil on hand but didn't use it. I tried Swavy Courtney's method where she smoothes the crunch before scrunching. I barely needed to scrunch after I smoothed as my curls bounced right back up. I was outside all day today, I got a very few flyaways due to wind splitting curls up which I easily smoothed with a dry hand. I got no frizz. I don't know how it will hold up the next couple of days but today was a very good day. Give it a try!
@HollyJ211
@HollyJ211 Жыл бұрын
@@jih-pu4xe after what you said, I’m literally putting the Curlsmith Waves spray in my Amazon cart right now. Thank you for also giving me tips on getting the crunch out, I never considered this might be part of the issue. I really appreciate you taking the time to give such in-depth advice! I will definitely give this method a try!
@jih-pu4xe
@jih-pu4xe Жыл бұрын
No problem, I used quite a bit of the spray gel , around 8 pumps, which I thought may be too much but it was great. It was also easy to refresh with for the next couple of days on water sprinted damp hair. I hope you like it! x
@FarahGodrej
@FarahGodrej 11 ай бұрын
I tried the Ouidad gel you recommended and it worked well in terms of hold and shine, etc. but I woke up the next morning with tons of white residue in my hair. Never happened before with any other gel product. Thoughts on why that might have happened? Am I just out of luck on Ouidad?
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 10 ай бұрын
I've never had that happen with the Ouidad Gel, but a few things that can cause that are using a cream underneath that isnt compatible, having buildup on your hair, or using too much. I always use a lot of the Ouidad gel and its never left a residue, so I doubt you used too much. It could be your cream or leave-in you have on underneath, or you need to clarify and remove buildup.
@janicebustamante5193
@janicebustamante5193 Ай бұрын
My gel says strong hold 😅 and does not give any
@jessg.829
@jessg.829 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video! I prefer the AG Liquid Effects over the Ouidad gel only because I don't care for the scent of the Ouidad gel. 🤷🏻‍♀️
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
Yeah they are so similar!
@martas1412
@martas1412 Жыл бұрын
I use a thick gel and my hair feels very crunchy 😢 and not soft, what can I do?
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
Either switch to using a thin formula gel, use less gel, and make sure that your scrunching it out once it’s dried. You don’t need to leave the crunch in your hair once it’s dried.
@irmaradinson2320
@irmaradinson2320 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorials! I just bought styler products of tre-lux my hair was horrible. I have high porosity and low density . The 2nd wash day I used it with a stronger hold of curl smith or Ouidad the red labeled bottle it was much better. It hold up to 3 days.
@irmaradinson2320
@irmaradinson2320 11 ай бұрын
same here high porosity and fine hair. i used TreLux mad my hair a nighmare, i evn bouth the serum and follow the instructions. it didn't hold not even one day and couldn't refresh properly, i stick with CS and Twist
@perly0153
@perly0153 7 ай бұрын
I use ouidad avances climate control gel is a red label! I have high porosity 3B hair... My hair hates Camille Rose Aloe Whipped gel and Can survive from Cantu Custard gel
@karlametzdorff3443
@karlametzdorff3443 10 ай бұрын
Hi Gena😊Thank you for your very insightful videos. I have ringlets that I would guess are low to medium porosity and medium to coarse. (I guess I am playing it safe.) My hair is not damaged. I color the roots every 3 months or so and hardly ever use a diffuser. I work from home so my hair is air dried (it takes hours but not all day.) Then, I scrunch. I shampoo once a week or I mist the curls to refresh or wear a ponytail. (This is why I'm guessing I am low porosity, but because of hair color, thought may be more on the medium side.) How do I know my ringlet size? Also... I am gluten free and wondering if you have recommendations for us girls who have curly hair but can't use product with tons of chemcials/gluten. I have been using Not Your Mothers Gluten-free; AG Recoil and Verg Curl Foaming Gel. I do love my curls but I see that my curls look different with every use. I've been mixing Mother's with AG. I think it works for me. I used Curlsmith once my curls were not defined and frizzy. Thank you.
@janowens4406
@janowens4406 3 ай бұрын
It would be really cool if you could add the same categories that are on your pdf graph to the pull down menu when searching for products that say have "Strong Hold" or "Medium moisture". Thank you as always for the good info.
@artax9683
@artax9683 Жыл бұрын
What product has a stupid high hold but doesn't leave a dry, rough feeling? The Ouidad in the red bottle doesn't provide enough hold for me but it does leave my hair feeling soft. I usually use the blue LA Looks gel (10 hold) but it leaves my hair feeling rough and dry.
@danarro4282
@danarro4282 3 ай бұрын
Can I use only gel and then oil when is dry ? or I can feel more cast if I do not have a cream under iit?
@audreyso1201
@audreyso1201 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and very helpful
@Heatherskl
@Heatherskl Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this. It’s very helpful!
@GiGi5809
@GiGi5809 9 ай бұрын
My challenge is that I have four different types of curls…in the back tight and corkscrew, sides loose curls, top dry and frizzy, lower back wavy not curly Can one product help?
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 8 ай бұрын
Yes! Curl pattern doesn’t matter when it comes to picking products. It’s more about the texture and porosity.
@ynegron8018
@ynegron8018 5 ай бұрын
Have you tried the Inhasi Line? I got the gel in a monthly box, and I love it, but it is out of my budget. Per your videos, I tried the Twist brand, but it did not work for my hair; I figured out I really need a thin gel but with a stronghold.
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie 5 ай бұрын
I need to try it! I have a sample of it as well from Curls Monthly. I keep forgetting to try the minis but will try to soon
@dkb2375
@dkb2375 Жыл бұрын
What are humidity blocking ingredients we can look for?
@GenaMarie
@GenaMarie Жыл бұрын
I listed them in the video in text and on the blog post
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