Gel Hits & Misses | Summer 2022 Roundup

[@jewelkindred6077]

I LOVE the Bee Girl. I wanted to love Uncle Funky’s Daughter but I can’t get the water to product ratio right. Sometimes it works but most of the time it doesn’t. That BEE CURL curling custard is nothing but the truth! Super shiny and lots of hold! The crunch can be decreased by diffusing or banding! Great video!

[@champagnedriptv7519]

I’ve seen people pair Amika Curl Corps cream as their leave in underneath the Innersense gel and it came out well.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the combo recommendation! Happy New Year ❤️

[@baileysmom0601]

Kinky curly knot today (generously) under I create hold is one of my favorite combos. I apply KCKT on soaking wet hair the ICH right after.

[@QiQiRoc]

Ooooh thank you for this, I’ll give it a try!

[@Realist79]

baileysmom0601 Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In or Custard?

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the combo recommendation ☺️ I will have to try that out before my wash n go season is over. Thanks for watching 😘

[@avasd59]

@@Realist79 the knot today is the name of the leave in

[@starmaxx4]

I can’t pass this look ..NJ you are doing it girl 😊.. I’m starting to do more wash n gos so this came right on time 🥰💙

[@NJEberhart]

Aww thank you so much 😘

[@CasshyTee]

“You’ll be looking like December,” 😂 I love how you keep it so real! 💕

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks Raven 🤗 Just wanna make sure y'all aren't out here looking crazy like I was lol.

[@quelsplace5956]

I've only tried the Nature's Little Secret Okra Curl Defining Gel from the ones you mention. Innersense, Bee Girl and Kurl-tini are on my 'To-try' list 😉 thanks for the rundown. I like your talking videos also so keep them all coming ☺

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks so much ☺️ Glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you are able to try some of these other gels 💕

[@quelsplace5956]

@@NJEberhart so I purchased the Innersense and tried it on a test section of my 'few day old' WNG and the way my hair INSTANTLY clumped into formation, I was SHOOKETH! 🤯

[@curlsandthoughts]

Thank you so much this video was super helpful!

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks love! I hope that you enjoyed the video 😊

[@theprincessdivam7695]

I use the miche beauty leave in, the treluxe 4 in 1 cream supreme, and the I create hold on top. I apply the leave in and put a plastic cap on my hair for 10 mins because it help hold the moisture in from the leave in. I spritz my hair with the mist bottle on each section and I apply the 4 in 1 and innersense gel together. My hair last for a week. I also use the treluxe leave in sometimes if I do not use the miche beauty leave in.

[@EishaTaylore]

You got my favs in here!! Yasss! Glad you finally like the Innersense gel.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Eisha 😘 Yes Innersense is growing on me. You are the main person that made me want to try this gel. Thanks for watching 💜

[@errielle_et]

The bee gel is heavenly can’t wait to do a wash and go with it

[@NJEberhart]

It really is! Thanks for watching love 💕

[@lynngadson6960]

You look GORGEOUS with that style. Love.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Lynn 😘

[@tmt436]

Thanks girl, i love the video! It was super helpful. I will definitely be trying the bee girl, kurl-tini, and the curls and potions gel. I am not a wash n go girl. The detangling after a wash n go is a nightmare for me so i have abandoned that entirely. However, i am excited to see how these gels work for a twist out. Looking forward to the combo video.

[@melindalynette]

i feel the same way! i’m still very much a wash n go girl but i have to cut back significantly bc that detangling process is torture 😩 but i’ve just recently considered using gels for twists or braids and i’m excited to see the outcome

[@tmt436]

@@melindalynette Girl I abandon that wash and go as my hair got longer. It's too much detangling. I discovered I can use the gels, put something very moisturing under it and still set the wash and go look. Majority of the butters and cream on the market do nothing for my hair so I use gels.

[@NJEberhart]

Glad it was helpful Teslyn 😘. yes my hair does get tangled from a wash n go but I think banding my hair at night has helped reduce the tangles. Thanks for watching 💕

[@1GoldenBreeze]

The boho braids are cute. I hope you are enjoying your vacation.💜 I've only used the ICH and Treluxe gels. ICH I have to be very careful with because I get way to much hold. If I just use two pumps over UFD for my entire head with lots of water it isn't too bad. Treluxe, for me, is great and doesn't flake. However, I see several other ladies besides you threw it away because it flaked.

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much. Almost did not want to go home 😂. Idk why Treluxe flakes for some and doesn't with others. Do you use it with the Treluxe leave in?

[@suphanedash985]

NJ use the intersense gel with camille rose curlaide moisture butter that will do the trick

[@JCJ7187]

Great video! Do you still like the Ecoslay Jello Shot? How do you think it compares to the other hard hold gels you mentioned in this video? 😃

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much 😘. Ecoslay Jello Shot is always number one for me lol.

[@inspirationwithnicole]

I used to do wash n’ goes when j just went natural, but stopped doing them cause my hair took ages to dry! Might try them again.

[@NJEberhart]

hey Nicole 💕 I would say def get a hooded dryer. Does to have to be a fancy one but that really helps vs air drying or defusing for my hair. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Need to try Mane Choice.

[@QiQiRoc]

Love this! I ordered the kurltini based on your wash n go video. Waiting on it to come in. I have Innersense but haven’t tried it yet. Now I gotta get my hands on Bee Girl. I’m excited to try these. I’m new to WNGs but it’s been fun trying stuff while I’m still working from home 😂 my kinky tresses gel and mousse came Friday! I can’t wait to see if you try it for us!

[@NJEberhart]

I hope the Kurl-tini works well for you sis 😘 You just have to find the products that work for you and then you will be addicted to wash n go's lol. Thanks for watching Qiana 💕

[@eileenward5668]

Oooooooh! Nisha I can't to try that NLS okra gel! I got mine in the mail last week, I just can't wait, I love me some NLS. And it's not a gel but, treluxe untie the knot leave in with the 4 n 1 hydrating creme is the bomb and do get some crunch, I think it's a medium it's a medium hold. I Also like the gentle cleansing rinse from treluxe is good. Tfs, see you on the next one 🥰

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Eileen 💕 I hope that you like the Okra Gel,. It def shocked me. I do need to try more of Treluxe's products, just not the gel lol. Thanks for watching love ☺️

[@myrtlesmith624]

Enjoy ❤️🙏🏾

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Myrtle 😘

[@Velvety1Vee]

I tried every gel you listed and I for flakes with innersense and treluxe. I have the Bee girl but haven’t used that one yet. Good video and I pray you are enjoying your vacation and bae

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much for watching Verneice 😘. I did enjoy and am now back home. Def try the bee girl custard if you do not mind some crunch.

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Love your videos. Always 💓

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@inspirationwithnicole]

@@NJEberhart You’re welcome

[@tahjeetolbert6115]

Early 😁 your braids are nice

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much Tahjee 😘

[@tahjeetolbert6115]

@@NJEberhart of course ❤

[@shantadawson5624]

Okay so I ran to the store to get the tre luxe leave in to use with the bee girl honey custard and I must say thank you everyone, I’m heavy handed and not a flake in sight full shine. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@NJEberhart]

Yay! Glad you picked up Trelux and the combo worked for you. Bee girl is amazing and the Trelux leave in is amazing too ☺️

[@UsonePrecious]

I understand with the treluxe gel. I got flakes with it too. My second time I used it with a leave in and oddly enough I didn’t get flakes.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love 🤗 that's interesting. I try it with it's own leave in and get flakes smh! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@jenniferramirez726]

I know it's not a gel but the bee girl mousse is awesome too highly recommend it

[@NJEberhart]

I def do want to try the mousse from this collection. Might pair well with the gel. Thanks for watching Jennifer 💕

[@jenniferramirez726]

@@NJEberhart you're welcome the mousse is great but I saw you have a lot of mousse lately

[@shantehale3188]

Hey Nj nice video, have a nice vacation 💋

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you! 🤗

[@lynaisfly]

Trying the bee girl tomorrow. I hope it works. Got the mousse too but idk if I should pair both together?

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love 🤗. I have not tried the mousse but so many have been telling me about it. I have been using mousses and gels together so I think it would be worth trying. Thanks for watching 💕

[@inspirationwithnicole]

I need that Bee Girl gel👀👀👀

[@NJEberhart]

I hope you can get your hands on it!

[@Listen2me400]

Spritz some water on the I Create Hold once you put it in your hair and it will give you moisture. Emulsifying it in your hands first along w/water will give it the slip you want. The treluxe gel did not work for me either. Kurl-Tini is on my list.

[@NJEberhart]

Thanks for the tip Diane. I will try that the next time I use it. Thanks for watching 😘

[@sonyablade3660]

Tre luxe gel flaked on me so bad , I just threw the gel away. I tried it twice too!

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Sonya 💕 you are better than me, I was one and done lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Ketchup38]

I was so mad at that gel after the 1st disappointing try I binned immediately. Haven't looked at anything else from the brand since.

[@olivian.matthew2155]

Have you tried curl maker with your ice ware hold create hold?I think I remember you saying you loved curl maker with wetline, maybe you’ll get similar results? I was disappointed in NLS gel. It didn’t perform well for me for wash n go. I felt like it had too much oil, maybe it’ll be better for a twists/twist out on damp hair. Based on your top picks, I might try the kurltini gel. TFS!

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Olivia 😘 I have not gotten a chance to try the Curl Maker and I Create Hold. I will def film a video on it when I do. Thanks for watching 💕

[@zendresanders553]

Same here: The NLS okra gel did not do my hair well. It was like oily glue on my hair. I was soooooo hopeful that it would work because it has okra like Ecoslay Jello Shot does. Kurltini was not good on my hair. So far, Ecoslay Jello Shot and The Doux Bee Custard do my hair best . . . and I've tried scores and scores of gels. A cheap, less healthy gel that works for me is Eco Style Black Castor and Flaxseed gel.

[@olivian.matthew2155]

@@zendresanders553 hmmm…I might pass on the kurltini gel. Ecoslay orange marmalade and Jell-O shot is a great combo for me and entwine amp & go glaze 👌🏾

[@zendresanders553]

@@olivian.matthew2155 , the Kurltini may work great for you. We can't ever know until we try it. I don't mind supporting folks, so I will typically try things. I really like the owner's demeanor. 🙂 Blessings!

[@inspirationwithnicole]

I have curls and potions sitting in my cabinet. Need to use it this weekend!

[@NJEberhart]

Def try it out. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not but it def surprised me ☺️

[@inspirationwithnicole]

@@NJEberhart Will do 💞

[@leoskiss3390]

I’m already on my second bottle of I Create Hold! This is the strongest hold gel I’ve ever tried! I pair it with the I Create Volume and Deva curl super cream

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love 😘 I am thinking about trying the I create volume to go with the I Create Hold Gel. I just need to find the perfect combo with. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@leoskiss3390]

@@NJEberhart I’ve been doing this combo for about a year, I find that a creamy styler layers well underneath the volume and hold

[@monicaDD]

Love ICH but this summer has me addicted to Ouidad advanced climate control (red bottle). It has an amazing hold with a nice dissipating crunch with shine

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Monica 😘. I have been so confused about that product. I wasn't sure if this was a gel or a serum or what. I may have to try this out next wash n go season. Thanks for watching 💕

[@ddear2009]

Great video! I’ve been looking for a wetline gel replacement that is natural and not so drying. Which would you recommend that give similar wetline results?

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you so much ☺️ I def recommend Jello-shot gel by ecoslay. That is by far my favorite gel and it has amazing ingredients and isn't drying at all. I should have a favorite wash n go combos coming soon.

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Hun, have you ever tried Sprouted Curlies? Been wanting to try them. Side note: cute subtle natural makeup 💕

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you love 💕 I actually have not hard of this brand before. I will have to look them up.

[@inspirationwithnicole]

@@NJEberhart You’re welcome. Please try them and review 😃💞

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Do you use these gels for wash n ‘ go only? Or, can they be used for twisters outs too?

[@NJEberhart]

I have only just tried these gels this summer and have not done many twist outs lately. I have used Kurl-tini for a twistout before though.

[@crystaljackson240]

I wouldnt use i create hold alone on my hair. Too me, its best used as a topper gel. I love the gel tho.

[@jocelyngivens220]

I'm currently trying the TreLuxe gel, and I'm so torn. I used only a little bit in my sections with Camille Rose's coconut water leave-in and got amazing definition and hold with zero flakes. BUT...the smell is so strong to me. It hits you as soon as you open the jar, and I don't know if I can take it. Do any of the other gels have lighter smells? I need something with good hold that isn't so fragrant.

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Jocelyn 💕 To be honest, I don't even remember how it smells. Bee girl custard smells like paint in the jar but does not smell like that on your hair. The others have a faint smell. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@TheCurlylocks85]

I tried the treluxe after the great reviews and 😵‍💫 this gave me no hold whatsoever,I tried it with and without leave in and on day 2 my hair was frizzy with zero hold ,definitely one of the worst gels

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love 💕. Yeah it isn’t my favorite gel that’s for sure. Sorry you didn’t have a good experience with it either!

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Laying in bed, feeling cold, watching 😃

[@NJEberhart]

Hey Nicole 🤗

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Love your braids 💞💕🥰❤️ I’m commenting as I go along, hence the many comments 🤣🤣🤣

[@NJEberhart]

☺️ thank you Nicole

[@inspirationwithnicole]

I wanna try Treluxe, but not the gel 🤣🤣🤣

[@NJEberhart]

Leave the gel on the shelf at the store 😂

[@lifeonabudget8513]

I'm not team glycerin either. I stay so far away that it ain't even funny! For my body/face, yes. For my hair, nope!

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love 💕 I am the same way. It's not too bad if it is pretty low on the list of ingredients. But if it is at the top, it's not gonna work out lol. Thanks for watching 😘

[@simonealexander6907]

Kurltini for the mf win🤩🤩🤩 I luv it..my twist out was poppin..forsure a staple. I bought bee girl recently can't wait to try And as always I enjoy your videos

[@NJEberhart]

Awww thank you Simone. Yes the Kurl-tini is everything. I cannot believe I have went the long without trying it out. Def need to use it more for twistouts this fall/winter.

[@candlesandcarnage]

Ohh. can't wait for the kinky tresses video

[@NJEberhart]

Thank you love 😘 Just got my package. Just need to wear these braids for a few more weeks before I take them down.

[@nise324]

Look like they just need to go back to the drawing board for Trekuxe’s gel chile 🥴

[@NJEberhart]

My thoughts as well Synise 😂. Thanks for watching 😘

[@Storm411z]

My Kinky Tresses gel and mousse came today 😍

[@NJEberhart]

Hey love 💕 I just got mine as well. Have to wait a couple weeks while I have these braids in but I am excited to try it. Thanks for watching ☺️