gel vs mousse | wash n go styling experiment for natural hair

[@MarthaMessage]

I prefer the mousse side. Love that volume and fluffiness!

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

Martha thank you love! the volume definitely gave me life 🤪

[@kearstenw3855]

I agree because I have low porosity and low density hair so the mouse really gives me lots of body and fluffiness to my twist outs!

[@bellamb7313]

Yeeees me too ! It looks so natural like, “I woke up like this…”

[@rhondadenis3469]

Mouse side is my favorite. But the gel side is going to give you more days

[@LucyMorningstar999]

I prefer the mousse side, looks soft and bouncy. You have beautiful hair.

[@alyssathomasnieves8147]

I’m 13 and I wanted to go natural but I couldn’t find anyone that had the same curl pattern as me. I’m so happy finding your channel.

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

Alyssathomasnieves I love to hear this! welcome 🥰❤️

[@monasummers7566]

Mousse side looks better to me.

[@kdooley41]

The mousse side looks awesome! Looks light and curly and thick!!

[@antoinette4995]

The mousse side is lovely. It looks defined yet really natural. I prefer the mousse look 😍

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Both sides look great but I prefer the mousse side.

[@juanitawilliams2134]

Both sides looks good but the Mousse side looks really good!!!

[@kreatingwithkarlayen]

I use a curl cream and then I put mousse on afterwards. The combo gives me volume, moisture, and hold..

[@nikaj111]

Oooo which products?

[@efhawkins19]

They both look good. It’s good to know the curls can be defined using another curl product. I must give the mousse a try. Great video.

[@SaraM-wz7zz]

Love love your content. You are answering the questions I’ve always had and could never find answers to!! Keep up the great work. Thanks.

[@kathryn2334]

Love the color lipstick on you! I prefer the gel side. I love shine.

[@twomisfithippies9790]

I'm 61 years old-school. I love the mousse side. I prefer natural shine and sheen of my hair and the natural looking soft, bouncy curls I get with foam. I also use it to refresh. I personally don't care for the fake "wet" looking shine of gel, I don't care for the crunchy cast, plus gel weighs down my 3c, fine, low density, low porosity hair. Glad to see some of you "youngsters" might be hopping on the mousse wagon. ;)

[@Evaaugustine97]

I prefer with gel, define, last longer and shiny!! I love your hair ❤️

[@teri5797]

Both sides came out really pretty ❤️ Natural hair is so beautiful 😍 Thanks for video:)

[@ninascorner11]

I looooooooooove the mousse! That's literally the look i'm going for everyday

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Girl I love the mousse but I bet it only lasts 2 days before it’s frizz central 😢

[@bklynbutters13]

The mousse side is litty!! I'd use a different gel for a real comparison because KCC always makes ppl's hair look a little jheri curlish.

[@bellamb7313]

I was thinking the same thing

[@BeeRavie]

I’ve been mousse squad for a while now. My hair is too fine for gel. I get crunchy ramen noodle hair and NO VOLUME with gel

[@kapparhotau181]

Yes gel for a wash n go for my fine thin hair just doesn't work. I need that volume.

[@J.Ilene.]

What mousse do you use. I'm going to journey into the wash and go realm and I'm a fine hair girl as well. Also most gels make my scalp itch and I would like to avoid it as much as possible.

[@prissycurls670]

Have you tried synergy mousse yet? If not please try the whole line you will love it.

[@JustJeneeMonique]

This is THE video that I needed to see. I’m going to do this exact thing once I take out my protective style. Gel during the week and mouse on the weekend

[@Melodious0615]

Love both but I’m a volume girl so if I had to choose it would be the mousse side

[@AjondaDon]

This was right on time!! ThanKs for doing this and sharing!! I agreed with all your points for both sides! I recently did this with a diffrent gel (wetline extreme) vs beautiful textures mousse with similar results!!! Great video you and your hair are gorgeous!!!

[@MsHazelEyes6t]

I’m a mousse girl! I use the defining brush and then diffuse. The Camille Rose Honey spiked mousse hits!

[@xy11xy]

Maybe you could try stronger mousse, you know the ones with the shaving cream dispenser? These new "foams" I see on the market don't foam up very much. There's one called Sebastian Mousse Forte which is a strong hold mousse that has a thick foam when it's dispensed, if you want a crunchier hold.

[@jjones7716]

Mousse side hands down. Lush, thick and natural looking! Also soft.

[@noneofyourbusiness9821]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT CUSTARD

[@FayeInTheCity]

Ohhhhhhh, I want to try this!!!

[@shay_butter_baby]

Beautiful!! Maybe try putting oil on top of the mousse for some shine?

[@iloveGod1105]

Thank you so so much for this video. I go to a professional once or twice a yr (been natural for 4 years) and she said she's noticed my porosity change and my hair becoming dryer over time. We think it's the gel from all the wash and gos over 4 yrs. I need a gel alternative so now trying the mousse!!! I want to use creams underneath for more moisture but I am hoping this is the solution.

[@ChicTiff]

I was just looking into mousse. I heard the doux mousse is amazing. I plan ti give it a try. I’m also going to pick up some kinky curly. Your results were great.

[@cherylolagot3238]

Doux mousse is an excellent mousse!!i can confirm!

[@michelejones3154]

Great experiment... your hair looks gorgeous (I'm team mousse)

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

Michele Jones thanks for watching! 😘

[@crayton2004]

I love the kinky curly gel.Best one I use.

[@SweetCake3874]

the mousse side looks so much better girl, the gel side just reminds me of a wet dog lol i love how fluffy and bouncy the mousse side looks

[@melaniebrunson5794]

I love the mousse side!

[@bravegirl04]

DEFINITELY THE MOUSSE!!! I loveeee mousse for my wash and gos, i get big bouncy girls, just like yours.

[@Freebird-1122]

I love KCKT, but wow... mousse for the win! I need to grab some ASAP. I love day 1 volume and a 5-day wash and go has always eluded me (even when using gel).

[@bellamb7313]

Me too… what do you do with it on day 2? It never looks the same … it’s always stiff from the gel and shrink up to my head in a fro🤣

[@Freebird-1122]

@@bellamb7313 lol. lately, I’ve been using Uncle Funky’s Daughter curling gel. Bc it keeps it so hydrated, I can just refresh with water and a little more gel if I need more definition.

[@myrnaj4502]

Notification Squad!!!💜 You look Gorgeous and I love this Experiment.

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

Myrna J squaaaaaaad ❤️ thank you lovely!

[@mine00002]

Do you have a video on how to keep it looking the wash and go way for days?

[@lcarter844]

Both sides was really pretty!!! I wonder if the def mousse would be shiny like the gel side was. Try the def mousse vs kinky curly gel.

[@DragonSlayer01234]

So glad I found you! My daughter hair has hair exactly like you and working on finding products that work best for her because he is loving her natural curls!

[@shaelacy0901]

I prefer the gel. Love your hair

[@mirindaafework2419]

I love the mousse side mix both

[@sara7mk]

prefer the mousse side

[@sherrigarcia8022]

Great video! What lipstick are you using? You should just mention your makeup products too cause you look stunning!!!

[@dieanahwilliams9111]

I love your channel I been natural for 4 yrs going on 5 I’m still learning how to define my curls and figure out what drying out my hair.

[@mlbrewington4085]

Both sides are beautiful. I’m wondering how the mousse will last the next day. But it looks great. I like the Doux mousse so far but will give the Mielle a try.

[@yoursnotmines2169]

Mousse is so much ME ! AND LOOKS GREAT ON YOU .

[@britaniquejailee]

I love the mousse!!😻

[@daisyflower1545]

I'm a gel girl cause I get more hold and definition and it lasts longer but the volume on the mousse side is amazing. I usually stretch my wash n gos to get volume.

[@johannajoaquin3614]

I prefer the mousse side!!😍😍😍

[@daitime2905]

Both are ideal, but Mousse side looks better!! I am definitely going to try mousse with my wash and go! My hair texture keeps changing so I'm back to trying to find my holy grail 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Sunshineaboveall]

I love the Mouse side!😍

[@sevenaka7]

Cute! Just use the gel in summer mousse winter.

[@sarathomas8499]

My real question is how long each of them last...... 🤔🤔🤔

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

Mousse has a softer hold so it tends to not last as long as gel

[@JohnBillow]

Both look good but I prefer the gel side bc it looks shinier and finer which makes it appear more moisturized

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

Maybe use the "Knot Today" detangler from Kinky Curly as a leave-in instead of the curling custard (since it is basically just a lightweight version of the custard) & follow with the mousse & see if that gives you the moisture the botanica gel provides with the fluffiness/volume of the mousse 🤷🏾‍♂️??

[@adelemalvin2243]

Both sides look nice but I prefer the gel!!

[@Angela-pg6wn]

Love this video! And I LOVE the mousse side, I love how voluminous it is! BUT i totally get liking the shine on the gel side, I also personally like gel and a little crunch. But I feel like maybe you could get a shine spray of some sort to put on the mousse side so that way you have the volume and the shine! Plus adding in that moisture :-)

[@ILoveyeeps2084]

Both look amazing 😍

[@maxiea8811]

Off topic but what is the lipstick shade you are wearing

[@cindyw9632]

I put the same Lv.In condtnr & later Gel on top ....but get white flakes immedtly ☹☹☹☹

[@bluemickey23]

I love the gel side

[@geminiqueen9534]

Do you recommend any other curling gels bc I clicked the link and it definitely was high😂

[@sarahsconsciousness6125]

Can I know the name of the red lipstick please?

[@52536626]

That kinky curly shine was shocking. I might have to pick some of that up

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

Sonja yesss def one of my favorite gels! works consistently every time 🙌🏾

[@RedSoSeductive]

Sonja kinky curly is my one of my favorites

[@careforjusticealways]

i think the mousse side looks so much better!

[@eryleigh8476]

The ID texture moss gives a lot of shine

[@kittykatsnitsnat]

Thank you for doing this experiment! I feel like both are great for a certain look. (Both look great on you with that makeup look by the way-- giving two different vibes.) What are your thoughts on mixing gel and mousse? I've seen some naturalistas do that, so maybe you get the best of both worlds?

[@musttrend]

Everytime I use gel i get flakes i don't know what to do

[@karen_thorpe_ward]

Great information, thank you. I recently purchased the Miele mousses, but haven’t used it yet. What lipstick are you wearing?

[@lizzieclay6774]

I love volume but I like the gel side better.

[@amyzoey8868]

I’m digging both for different reasons like you. Everything u say, I’d agree with! Definitely gel in summer humidity! Btw, I’m just beginning and learning so much by watching all my sisters online. I’d appreciate any good tips! And I subscribed! Thanks!

[@lanapipkins4733]

I gotta say, I preferred the mousse side. I’m tempted to go out and buy the Mielle mousse.

[@jordankeenan5239]

The mousse side is definitely better and curls are way more defined and is more natural than the gel side

[@keyaras.worlddd]

my sentiments exactly 😩

[@youngladylay]

Kinky curly forever and ever we literally have the same hair I have never used mousse I have always been scared but I rock the hell out of my wash and goes so I need my kinky curly plus I go to the gym everyday I love the way the gel works for me for the week

[@hollyisalwayshopeful2688]

What is that lipstick 💄 please

[@klkl-t5l]

I use mousse and gel together for my wash and gos but I agree with everything you were saying

[@tyliahb7631]

How do you sleep w ur hair throughout the week?!

[@jerel12307]

They both look nice, but I prefer the mousse side 😍

[@tiaramangum741]

I swear it’s a lot to learn about natural hair. I learn something new everyday. Gel leave my hair hard because of the protein. I wish there was some protein free gels

[@prissycurls670]

There’s plenty of protein free gels out there. Example, Kinky Curly curling custard

[@KLT828]

I am a Mousse gal. I like the softness and volume mousse gives the hair

[@prissycurls670]

Which mousse do you use?

[@KLT828]

Prissy Curls Design essentials, it leaves the hair soft with great definition.

[@prissycurls670]

Kelsey T ok, I’ve never tried that brand of mousse. I’ve been using a mousse by the brand Synergi and it’s lovely. Leaves hair soft, moisturized and with crazy definition.

[@KLT828]

Prissy Curls ooooh never heard of that one. I may have to try that one after I use up my design essentials to compare. 😌 I think a lot of them on the market are pretty much leaving the hair moisturized and defined. I use to use the Mielle Organics mousse and it was pretty good also.

[@LiveLikeAlex]

How long does the mouse last though? My wash and goes last a week and get bigger and fluffier throughout the week using gel

[@heyycee0813]

Alex soooo what do you do to keep your hair lasting a whole week because mine doesn’t. Like I keep seeing all these people say theirs lasts a week but like HOW? Lol.

[@LiveLikeAlex]

Ceaira A when my hair was super long I just did a single pineapple and was fine but since I cut it and it’s a bob now I need like 3-4 loose ponytails or “pineapples”. I use scrunchies or very stretched out pony tail holders and gather my hair into very loose ponytails around my head. I also have a pretty big bonnet because I don’t want to compact my hair too much. Every morning I take it down and it fluffs back out, I sometimes use the steam from the shower to help it fluff out if it’s being stubborn

[@heyycee0813]

Alex okay thanks!! I was wondering because I’m like I wear a bonnet and baby mine is too tight apparently lol so my curls be jacked but I’m not going to sleep without something on my head

[@kapparhotau181]

Gel dries the hell out of my hair and shrinks my hair like crazy, it also makes my curls super small but it last longer than mousse. But I'm felling that day 1 mousse. In about 3 days it will be frizz central with the mousse

[@thelovedoneinternational3213]

So gel is then the cause that could dry your hair out and also cause the curls to dry up smaller? I think I have this also..

[@goldenlove3407]

I love them both but the left side is really cute.

[@TimewithTiffi]

Can't you put the mouse on 1st and then the gel? I know people who do both.

[@Anniesoft1]

Does gel dry out hair

[@anglmwg6891]

Thank you for the video. Very informative.

[@angeliquegroenewald4938]

When your curls are dry. Does it perhaps feel soft or hard? Is it possible to have soft defined curls?

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

yep, definitely possible! that's usually what I get on day 2 with gel after the crunchy cast has been fluffed out

[@courtney125]

How long does it take for you to do your cowash routine and apply the gel?

[@trishdlvluver9665]

I luv the mousse side..

[@GUURL101]

I think Im going back to the mousse tbh. It always fit better with my thick high porosity hair

[@ornellavanoni2919]

what lipstick are u wearing?😍

[@Goth_Bird]

What kind of lipstick is that?

[@ChicTiff]

Raven Littlejohn on her ig she said it bawse lady by the lip bar.

[@Goth_Bird]

ChicTiff thank you I order it online. I can’t wait to get it

[@RandomNest]

Kinky Curly.. I haven't used it in what seems like a bizillion years. I think I may revisit that gel soon..

[@michelejones3154]

Your hair is gorgeous. In my opinion the mousse will only last a couple days and the gel can last a week. Mousse or gel? It's a choice there is no right or wrong what's your preference?

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

my fave is actually using them together :)

[@honeybraswell625]

The mousse side looks healthier, fluffier & more shiny

[@summertime6692]

Team gel for sure

[@relentlessone0679]

Both!

[@AmberSumerall]

What the name of the lipstick you’re wearing? It’s so pretty and you’re hair!

[@kresivarivkah612]

Both sides are beautiful. I have always been natural except for colour. I have dyed my hair every color under the sun save green. I loove mousse. It's light. I only use mousse and nithing under. My hair is fine.