Jelly & Gel Souffle Review | Curly Girl Method

Jelly #1 - Garnier Fructis Curl Treat (curl shaping jelly)
Jelly #2 - Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curling Gel Souffle
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[@tatianakuvaldina2221]

I’ve noticed a curious thing with Shea Moisture Souffle. If I let my hair air dry, it creates a nice gel cast. If I blow dry it, there is no cast and my hair feels oily. I guess that's what happened to you.

[@lizetavitia913]

I noticed the same

[@norasweeney3598]

Tatiana Kuvaldina the instructions say to use the cool setting on your hair dryer...have you tried that?

[@sakshikararia5376]

I just got the gel souffle by Shea moisture and I notice the same thing, I really like it though but using cold air on the dryer just makes it super hard to dry.

[@carolinebrian1786]

You have to watch “Manes by Mell” 4 curly hair diffusing mistakes that everyone makes and how to fix them! It’s a game changer 😊 Love you and your videos!

[@massielgonzalez3309]

I thought about Mel when I saw her diffusing too 🙈

[@marloflanagan7421]

Shea Moisture products are too much for my fine/thin hair.

[@marthax7271]

Marlene Flanagan i have think hair so let them come lol

[@damaq2889]

Products like Shea are meant for thicker hair. They make thick, coils look amazing. Lighter gels are excellent for thinner, curly hair👩🏻‍🦱👩🏼‍🦱👩🏾‍🦱

[@SocialBurrito3]

I think they are for mine too, my individual hairs are very fine, like a baby's, but I have a ton of them lol. It's pretty thick actually. But the strands are so thin the Shea weighs them down. I wonder if the other would work? Edit:Corrected a typo. Thin not think. Lol

[@kirbypopstar5807]

Marlene Flanagan well no shit it’s a natural hair brand 😂

[@SocialBurrito3]

@@kirbypopstar5807 Yeah well they don't make products for Welsh/Celtic hair. So sorry you have to share. Our hair is boarding on impossible to work with lol.

[@jennifercummings8374]

Hey Susie! Love your videos! I've been following curly girl method for about 6 months now and I love trying out new products and was wondering if you have ever tried Kinky Curly curling custard? I love when you do your product reviews! It's so helpful!

[@praisehim8181]

I love the Shea Moisture Styling milk and smoothie but you're right a little of their products go along way! I recently purchased the Not Your Mother's Curl Talk line and so far I looove it! My hair is probably a mix of 2c, 3a curls. Would love to see you do a review on the Not Your Mother's line! ☺️

[@emilyc7369]

There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to using the sheamoisture curling soufflé, I learned through trial and error. my hair is 3b, fine and low-ish porosity. Here is what I've learned: 1) I've gotten great results using a 5 or 7 row Denman brush to apply it through sections. I do this after applying the curl smoothie or milk (from the same sheamoisture line) in the same manner (with a brush in sections) to wet hair first. 2) Of note, the directions do say to allow it to dry some and then, if you diffuse, to use COOL air only. I've tried diffusing on warm air (before re-reading the instructions) and OOPS, it turned my hair into a sticky mess. So now I only use cool air setting or just air dry if I use this soufflé. 3) It does take some extra time to section and brush it through. So if I take the time to apply and style properly I do get really pretty, shiny, defined curls with a nice cast that can be easily scrunched out!

[@roseangeliefigueroa6843]

I like using the Shea Moisture coconut and hibiscus curling gel soufflé if it's coctailed with the shea moisture curl and style milk. I got this tip from an old BiancaReneetoday video. Almost no one and if not no one likes the gel soufflé because it leaves tge hair dry, oily and STICKY!! but with the style milk is amazing💜

[@chloea7474]

I LOVE the garnier curl jelly! I use it with a leave in and small amount of AG recoil (curl activator). I love how easy it is to find it in store, the price point and the fact that you can use such a small amount means it will last forever! I apply it scrunched in with LOTS of water :) the only negative is that it is not a cruelty free brand

[@deemclintock796]

Chloe A do you use the curl jelly first or the recoil? What type of curly hair do you have?

[@christycancook4944]

I love the souffle. I just dip my fingers in it twice for all of my hair. My hair is like yours. On me it forms a cast. I scrunch it into my hair then scrunch out after its dry. I don't know why it didn't work for you.

[@cicerchia2238]

Do you use other products with the souffle to style your hair?

[@christycancook4944]

@@cicerchia2238 yes a mousse

[@karap1704]

I use the Shea and I use 1/4 of what u used on my entire head. I get a nice breakable cast and gorgeous ringlets. I have fine hair, 2c, 3a-3b curls. Thanks for the vid and info xo

[@karap1704]

Chelsy Abdulmuti sorry girl. I forgot to add that I use the Shea Milk cream first on very wet hair, then a tiny bit of the Shea gel mentioned in the video.

[@annaaa6952]

Hey:) do you then blow dry your hair or let it air dry? Does your hair get oily if you blow dry it and use the Shea moisture one?

[@ireneiacopini951]

Hope to get the same results

[@Mibular]

I've got to hand it to you! I'm older than you, and, never had the patience to try techniques to bring out my curls. Thankfully, I still have tons of hair to work with! That's the beauty of awkward frizzy hair in your youth! I'm really enjoying your 'research', more than you know!😊

[@StitchingWithLove]

Great video! Such a difference in the two sides. I bought the Garnier stuff in a whim from Shopper’s. I have to plug my nose to use it 🙊 that smell is awful

[@nationofamanda]

Leslie Molengraaf I hate the smell too and it stays after it dries😖

[@rachellep2581]

Ahaha, I donno why this cracked me up. The things we do for our curls 🙊

[@laurenelizabeth8696]

I had the same problem with the Garneir! Had absolutely no volume the first time I used it. I discovered that I get great results when I use a VERY small amount and keep it about an inch away from my roots. To prevent frizz at the roots, I just spray a little leave in and I'm good to go.

[@tammywindsor617]

I wish I'd seen this yesterday! Bought the shea souffle and my hair was just awful! My hair looked greasy and felt dry and stringy. I think I used too much but felt I needed that to form a cast. It was so horrible that I rewashed my hair and used my normal products. Strange how you have to try new products before you REALLY know how your hair is going to react. Love your channel by the way! I'd love to see you try Keracare natural textures leave in conditioner along with their defining custard. These products are AMAZING on my hair. Wonder if they'd suit yours too?

[@Kay_Veeee]

I have fine hair and when I try to use the Shea Moisture curling soufflé to just scrunch it‘s a disaster. BUT if I use it with my Denman brush to shape my curls they dry soft, without crunch, lots of bounce, and great hold.

[@LillKatrin]

Thank you! I bought the Curling gel souflé because so many youtubers loved it. I have the same type of hair as you, and I’ve tried to use this product since January, but I haven’t got the results that I wanted. Its just like you said, oily and try at the same time. However, what I like to do, is to use homemade flaxseed-gel first, and then a little bit of the curling gel soufflé on top. That ususally help to keep my hair hydrated and soft, and it helps with the frizz aswell.

[@carmendelia3685]

I will love love love for you to do a review on ouidad gel.

[@rebrock67]

Those jellies are a lot thicker than the As I Am Jelly that I use. Maybe you could try it and review.

[@sarahbragg2322]

Rebecca Brock The As I Am curling jelly is great!!! I have fine waves and it works great!

[@Lithostoic]

I actually really like the SM gel souffle. I don't find it to be oily at all, even if I accidentally apply too much. It looks a bit crunchy if I use too much. I just dip my 4 fingers in slightly and smooth it over all my hair using the praying hands method. Scrunch lightly with microfiber towel and air dry. I have 1c/2a hair that is very frizz prone.

[@thesaltines8220]

My hair is more type 2 or three, I use the Shea moisture one and its great for me, my hair is pretty dry, so I need the oiliness from it to moisturize it. It's not a matter of the type of curl you have, it's about whether you have low porosity of high porosity hair which has to do which its ability to take in moisture and how well your hair works with protein

[@kathyforgues6994]

Same for me. My hair is so dry. But I am just starting out the curly girl method, so I'll see how it goes!

[@cicerchia2238]

Sorry i don't understand. This souffle is good for low or high porosity?

[@satinleader0067]

With the shea moisture a little goes a long way. You can't pile it on. I had that experience when I first got it.

[@CurlySusie]

Do you still use it?? Do you like/love it??

[@etta5487]

I have the jelly and i love it! I also bought the smoothie a couple days ago, so i'm yet to see if i like it. The jelly gives me a great cast that i can easily scrunch out without loosing the hold. I have 2b hair so i need all the hold i can get!

[@sarahblau3050]

Omg Susie! I thought I was the only one that was getting my hair weighed down because of shea moisture. I thought my hair just wasn’t compatible with the curly girl method. Guess I’ll give the garnier a go, seems like it worked rly well for your hair. Nice video!💘😝

[@sannesia3595]

Love your channel! I have a similar hair type (2c) but more fine and sparse hair. Tried the SM curl souffle twice and got the same result as you at the first time. Second time it was surprisingly satisfying on the wash day but I have used such a small amount that I couldn't barely see the gel on my fingers. Only one dip with four fingers. For my whole head. I guess the amount you was using for the half of your hair was way too much. Unfortunately the second day my hair was stringy, oily and a little bit frizzy. So I didn't use the souffle again, I suppose it is too heavy for my hair. BTW: I like the Biotera gel but Polyquaternium 4 is the second ingredient ... ;-)

[@StankaKordic]

Susanne Ludewig www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705115/POLYQUATERNIUM-4/

[@thisrothtribe3780]

The Shea moisture soufflé was the first product I tried for curly girl and my hair turned out TRAGIC.🤣 I haven’t touched it again, but I already had it, so I tried it.

[@Alysavincentartist]

Same haha

[@cherylanne6549]

Me, too. I loved the way it smelled, but I used way too much and my hair was a tragedy. I'm 2c/3a and fine, and I think it would work better on thicker, curly or hair.

[@ckerstan]

Same!

[@cland1232]

Same. Lol

[@kathrynematos6824]

I definitely used too much the first time and it was definitely tragic! 😂 I was too stubborn to take it back so kept trying. Less each time but still VERY bad results.

[@Tetzzy]

I tried the garnier jelly a few weeks ago and omg I hated it. No volume and felt thick and heavy. I thought for sure the bad one in your video was gonna be the jelly, but I was surprised to see that it was the souffle lol Looks like I won't be trying that one out. I'd be interested in seeing you try the jelly again with a lesser amount or just an update.

[@CurlySusie]

I’ll put an update at the end of my next product video sort of like I did with the mousse!!

[@robynduncan8676]

i was wondering how you got your shea moisture one that consistency? i bought it on a whim today and then watched you video and mine is way more of a solid than a jelly- is there anything you did to it to get it closer to a liquid that you can actually dip your fingers into?

[@ephinyus]

I had the same problem with that Shea Moisture product. My hair felt oily and almost sticky. It was so weird! 😂

[@kathrynematos6824]

I don’t recall 100% but I think it has some kind of sugar in it. Definitely sticky, though!

[@ephinyus]

@@kathrynematos6824 Omg you're right! I just checked and the 3rd ingredient is corn syrup! 🤔

[@agnieszkac2595]

Me too!

[@ItsAshleyT]

Love product reviews , thank you for this !!! I plan on posting my curly journey and hopefully I can start reviewing products as well !

[@dreamcurl9017]

🦄😻😊The Shea Moisture is better if you mix a tiny bit of it with a cream styler. It’s even better to use on dry hair to smooth down frizz or fly aways. I can only use the smallest amount of it, I’d say like three pea-size amounts. Give it another try, once you get the proportions right, it’s really nice!

[@dawnsalisbury8225]

You know that Shea Moisture is actually marketed towards African Americans....

[@lexawinter7725]

Love Shea moisture jbco range Ive fine hair but it soaks everything up fast. Here uk we limited on curly hair products in stores, even more limited when following CGM probably half a shelf to choose from 😬

[@sarahb5531]

I really like the As I Am curling jelly. It does come in a tub. Leaves my hair soft and not oily at all.

[@rebrock67]

That is what I use too and really like it. It is not near as thick as these two that she used.

[@msmeow8913]

It’s really good of you Susie to try out all the different products

[@TheSiobhan12]

SM: coconut line is for REALLY thick hair. I think it just wasn’t meant for Susie’s hair!!! The only thing from the line I was able to use was the milk and I use the tiniest amount!!! One that is a hit is the Mop Top custard. Loads of curly you tubers like it.

[@naturallyjelly2277]

I absolutely love the Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curling Gel Souffle. Did a braid out with it and it turned out amazing. Great definition and I had volume!

[@CurlySusie]

Good to know!! What is your hair type??

[@naturallyjelly2277]

@@CurlySusie oddly enough, I have 3 different hair types in my hair. A little 3c, a lot of 4a, and a little 4b. I was kind of sad that your hair didn't take to it well, but everyone's hair is different! 💕

[@tomarcrauswell5613]

I can't use any of the SM products. It doesn't matter how little I use it always makes my hair look and feel so gross! I have seen the GF and have been wanting to try it and after your review I think I might. I've recently been using the HE mousse and I really like it but I noticed something was different about my hair. I'm now convinced that it's the poly-whatever you said and I think I will still use it but not daily. Thank you so much for all your help. This video was so informative.

[@t.h.1492]

Tomar Crauswell I had the same result! A lot of comments say it works better for curlier hair but my hair is 3C with medium thickness and the product is still too much. I always get greasy and frizzy hair (somehow at once) when I use their styling products. Honestly, don’t really want to experiment with Garnier

[@sarahcratsenburg6266]

I think it's a matter of porosity with Shae moisture. If you have high porosity it will penetrate into the hair shaft, but if you have low porosity it will just sit on the outside of hair shaft and build up.

[@zoec8843]

I live in Europe, so we don't have the option of returning products that don't work, which means I either have to find someone to give them to or find a way to make them work! I bought Kinky Curly curling custard and the first time I used it, I had a similar result to what you had with the Shea Moisture. But I perservered, and found that if I use about half the amount you used, and mix it with a little water in the palm of my hand, it works great. It's taking me forever to go through the tub, but I'm glad I experimented (I literally tried everything - mixing it in a spray bottle, adding leave-in conditioner to it, using it on soaking wet hair through to just damp hair, you name it).

[@StephanieConn_eh]

Good to know-- thanks Zoe. I got the Kinky curly ad it was a disaster but will try it the way you suggest. I" in Canada and we can't return, either :/

[@zoec8843]

@@StephanieConn_eh Hope it works for you!

[@michellebenson2742]

Hi Susie Innersence make a great organic mouse called I create lift I’d love to see you do a review on there product range Michelle

[@paulinaborkowska2659]

Hi Guys! thx for the video, Susie :) I used Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk,and I had the same results as you on the left. I thought I used it the wrong way, but now I see the product may not be for me (2b). Such a shame the Garnier jelly is not available in Poland ;)

[@nikiichan]

I was thinking about buying a hair gel because making the flax seed gel is too much effort since I didnt ever end up ever using it all in time before it went bad. Now I find out from you about this souffle option :P I usually LOVE shea moisture products since I have a similar hair type as yours I was hoping that the souffle would work out well....

[@timesnotpoison]

Have you tried Aunt Jackie’s flax seed curling gel? I just tried it recently and it’s worked amazingly on my 2b/2c hair. It’s like $7 for a 15oz tub at Target 🙂

[@stephyclaws]

I think the shea moisture one you used if for really thick dry hair. It's horrible when you try a new product and it doesn't work isn't it 😣 I get so dissapointed xx

[@sharmsong]

Since I started using shea moisture I've noticed exactly that description of your hair, it's like oily and dry at the same time??? Stringy and limp... I wonder why? I find the shea moisture leave in conditioner really weighs my hair down too. I'm thinking that there must be something in them that my hair just doesn't get on with at all.

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

You are my favorite Curly Girlie.Thanks for all the great advice!

[@misbahkhan8304]

this was a very informative video. my experience with Shea gel is exactly like yours. I thought I was doing something wrong. Nope! have to return it :(

[@jessicarenckly2919]

So you were the first one to introduce me to the bioterra, and it is my favorite gel now. I really have always loved mousse though, and for a while I tried the herbal essence mousse and liked it. While I was at sally’s Beauty the other evening, I saw that bioterra made a mousse without silicones! I bought it and tried it. Hands down it is my favorite product now! It provides volume, definition, and hold. And it was under $9. Just thought I’d mention it if you like a mousse with better ingredients.

[@CurlySusie]

Ummmmmm so they sent me that mousse... & it is amazing but since I am committed to not using sulphate shampoo on my hair, I don’t use it often & I don’t promote it. I don’t want to seem like I am biased towards Biotera either.... but it’s amazing for people who use silicones

[@tarablack4004]

The Shea Moisture souffle is too much for my hair as well. Although I have started using it as a finishing gel I guess you would call it. After my hair is styled and dry, I barely touch 1 finger to the souffle and rub it between my hands, and use the praying hands on the sides, and lightly run my hands over the top to stop the frizz and fly aways. I have been happy using it that way.

[@Delphi333]

Great review Susie thank you! I have the exact same hair type as you and I find some of the Shea Moisture products to be a bit heavy as well - my hair is more dry than porous so oils often end up just lying on top of the shaft and not imparting moisture in any way...I just end up with oily, flat hair.

[@79jensing]

I tried the Garnier one a few months back, and it didn't do much for me. Thanks for trying these and GTK about the Shea Moisture.

[@sikowanolize]

I had the same experience with the Shea Moisture soufflé. I tried it once and haven’t gotten the courage or an off day to try again. It seemed like it wasn’t really for my hair type which is similar though less evenly curly to yours. It just made it look like a hot oily unkempt mess. I wish they would list which type of curls the products work best on to prevent wasting money. I was hoping you’d have a better experience that could shed some light on how to use it.

[@melissaandrews1603]

I love Shea Moisture Shampoos, but their other products are too heavy for my fine 3a curls.

[@susanboyko106]

I have thick, coarse hair (2b-2c) and have been experimenting with the Shea products. I used the gel soufflé once and used way too much. Couldn’t crunch it out. Had great curls but the texture was so dry and nasty. Now I am using a tiny amount ( like the size of a pencil diameter) mixed with Shea Restorative conditioner and it is working much better! And only on the hair shaft, not the roots. I think this container will last 5 years!

[@hollys3465]

Could u review kinky curly curling custard and mop top custard? Oh! I purchased the bioterra gel this week and I love it! Have u had any luck refreshing with it? I'll be trying tomorrow lol wish me luck

[@tracymoseley8302]

Love the Biotera gel! Saw one of your videos and tried it. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bella418]

I love the Garnier jelly, but I use a tiny bit for my whole head, and the smell is great.

[@sophieogunbiyi786]

Like you this was terrible on my (2c) hair,looked like I’d stood in the rain! But my kids hair (4a) loved it, their hair is dry and I constantly need to add moisture every day but this keeps it much nicer and moisturised. This product is definitely designed for dry hair! Good review 👍🏼

[@eli19151]

Shea Moisture has a variety of products to fit the different types of curly hair. I tried a few product that made my hair look exactly like your sad soggy side. So I left it aside disappointed, until one day my mum asked to try it, and her hair turned out amazing! She does have a beautiful big thick hair, thought. So there. My hair likes the curling soufle, again tiny amounts, but makes my hair shiny, curly and healthy. Love it!

[@Kristina2]

The garnier curl jelly gives me terrible flakes on my scalp. Like, I thought I woke up with scalp psoriasis for real after using it just once. I did a ACV rinse thinking it was just natural build up or whatever, then use the jelly again and BOOM flakes galore. And I don't get flakes anymore since I learned how to properly take care of my hair and scalp. I'm still trying to figure out what to do with this product. Maybe use it as a eyebrow gel to set them? I don't use makeup really, I only use mascara and then eyebrow stuff to set my natural eyebrows in place and make them look fluffy and full. I did buy it at CVS so I prob can return it, however I only spent $3 because I had coupons... so yeah, I'm gonna try it as an eyebrow gel and hope that it doesn't cause flakes on my eyebrows!

[@msantos2749]

Ulta tends to only carry Garnier skin care, but most Shea Moisture products. Does that dryer fit a DevaCurl Diffuser.

[@emmadoggy]

First, for all the people talking about Shea Moisture products being too heavy - I have fine hair. Shea Moisture does make a few products for fine hair - you just have to find the right ones. I love the Fruit Fusion line. Works great for my fine, wavy hair. The one that Curly Susie used is definitely one of their heavy ones. Second - Curly Susie, I have a Jinri blow dryer, too (not the same model as yours) and I LOVE it as well! I went away for a weekend and took my travel blow dryer and it was BAAAAADDDD. Love my Jinri!! Third, when I looked up the ingredients for the Bioterra gel it has Polyquat-4 as the second ingredient. I know that the lower the number, the more water soluble they are, but still it does have Polyquat and is the second ingredient. That's what's kept me from trying it. My hair really doesn't seem to like Polyquats, so I avoid them. A lot of people seem to like that gel, though.

[@aleciabenware2723]

The Shea Moisture soufflé did the same thing to my hair no matter how little I used. Glad it wasn’t just me, I’m really new to this process and thought I had done something wrong! Great video, I’ll give the Garnier a try.

[@skoozi2]

I dipped my finger in that crap and knew right away it wouldn't be for me. It's too sticky imo, I like slip in products

[@Pursuingpossibilities]

I was doing the curly method for 8 months and started blow drying my hair with a blow out brush once a week now. I think I might make a video on my channel of how easy it is! But I love the curly girl method but I didn't have enough time to diffuse my hair with no heat every day and it's so cold here in Jersey, too cold to wear it wet to let it air dry. I'm going to attempt it again during the end of Spring! I love your channel! I've been subbed for a while and am watching your channel grow! I will always appreciate your great tips!

[@courtneyrodgers8435]

Why wash it every day instead of doing one or two good curly wash days a week?

[@Pursuingpossibilities]

@@courtneyrodgers8435 Because my second days don't look so good so I end up just throwing it up. I have frizz the second day even after a thick cast. 🤷

[@megahoneybee5]

I can't use Shea Moisture either. Too heavy for my hair

[@kristaluna6009]

I think shea moisture products work good for very coarse dry and wavy hair. I love that curling souffle. But hate all things deva curl lol. Everyone's different!

[@ac8806]

I LOVE the Shea Moisture souffle. I have 3b/3c curls and mix it with the Shea Moisture smoothie. I get a nice crunch that I scrunch out and it leaves my curls super soft and defined. I just use a VERY small amount of both, I mean way smaller than you used.

[@catdeland3084]

I love the garnier Jelly. My hair looks similar to yours, I'd say a tiny bit curlier, but it's quite thick and longer. I've been applying Cantu curl cream in my soaking wet hair then I'll apply a TON of this jelly. Literally 10 times what you did. But I do rake it through before doing prayer hands technique. My hair looks amazing, my curls are so defined and beautiful. I'd be happy to share some pictures with you if you like.

[@jessejames6688]

I love the Garnier jelly on my somewhat fine 3a hair (with some bits of 2c and 3b in there). My hair is very long at the moment, nearly down to my but, and this is one of the few products that is economical because I need so little. It gives great definition on me relative to standard gels. Not sure how it will work on shorter hair, as I’m getting a cut soon, but this is one of my favorite products. I often use in conjunction with Kinky Curly Knot Today Detangler.

[@angieasmr576]

I would love to see a video where you cocktail the two products that you use in this one video just to see if your hair would end up being healthy looking and kind of shiny. Please use this idea

[@laurens.roesler3326]

I Really like the curl treat “jelly”. I mix a drop of the curl treat “cream” along with. Mix together and apply. I’ve recently learned that the curl treat “cream” has similar ingredients to Deva curl’s “coconut cream”. Kind of a dupe for people doing away with DC. It’s very concentrated. Probably will last forever. Super Creamy consistency. Both Curl treat jelly and cream go on sale for 4-5 bucks here in NY. Mostly natural ingredients. Good find for those reading this on a budget. Thanks for the side by side. I do not like shea butters styling products.. too heavy for my hair. Oily as well. I had same experience with the product you used in this video too.

[@Godssunshine20]

I recently started using natural products on my hair and avoiding all the unnecessary products. I have the same Shea curling gel you just used and it leaves my hair the same as yours. I feel like I haven't had a good hair day since I've been using that particular product. Will give Garnier a try. Thanks for sharing video.

[@76alex78]

You are sooo pretty!

[@knotyourcup0ftea]

Yay another review! I’m out here in Newfoundland and I love your reviews because stuff that has hold on the mainland may not have Atlantic Canada levels of hold, so I can trust when you say stuff has a strong hold vs. not, holds up to humidity vs. not it actually will.

[@Forever_Blue_FX]

Hi Susie, I have same hair type as yours and the Shea Moisture Gel Souffle is my beloved product. If I apply it same way as you did in your video, I get your same results. Instead I dilute it and use it to rinse my hair in the shower. I use a pump dispenser and place in there half Gel and half water. My hair are 3/4 shorter than yours, so after my shampoo (no conditioner after) , in a measuring container I place 4/5 pumps of the diluted product and 200ml ow water and I rinse my hair with that. Then it's the same procedure, like dripping wet hair I comb it, twist the strands where needed, scrunch and diffuse it. I gently pat away the drops of water on the ends. Results are a head full of fluffy shiny voluminous ringlets. No residue, it looks very natural as if no product was used

[@allisonwilliams960]

Thanks for the information. I thought about buying these products but I won't now. You saved me some time and money. Not the products for me. Thanks!

[@samanthagould9136]

Thank you for sharing! I bought the Garnier Fructis jelly and smoothie, but they build up so fast in my hair! Now I know I'm just using too much. I'm still looking for my fave styler.

[@g-9723]

Native American/White girl here with swavy hair, the soufflé works beautiful for my 2a hair! Low porosity, high density, fine hair

[@nosillarva]

I love the sheamoisute line. I use the curling smoothie with the soufflé. You don’t need a lot at all. And wet your hands before applying. If you use too much, your hair becomes sticky.

[@simplycurlyde]

I am so afraid of trying some products. Thank you for trying & making videos about those products. Very informative.

[@sukhvindarsaxena1086]

Hi I have Shea butter Curling gel souffle. But that gel looking like crystal jelly. Very hard to apply.

[@HLC7786]

Had the same experience with soufflé. Ended up putting my hair back in a braid - which it did help keep in place- but my curls just looked greasy.

[@TangibleTania]

Oooh...she used waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much of the She Moisture product. Anyone wanting to try it should check out other videos. Just way too much product..and that's obvious in the end results just by seeing it and the description alone. That should tell you it's too much. Everyone's hair is different and just one try is not enough for a real review.🌻

[@annareid7816]

My hair type is very similar to yours, and I used the Shea moisture gel a few years ago, and it worked well for my hair. My hair is also very dry, so maybe that is why it worked for me.

[@emkn1479]

I found the Garnier jelly on clearance for $2 and figured I’d try it, but then noticed that glycerin is the 3rd ingredient (it’s winter here, no good) and that benzyl alcohol is the 5th. Is that problematic at all?

[@mmvazquez794]

Hate the Shea product.... it’s like a jar full of thick jello. My hair felt dry and crunchy... not smooth and definitely not soft or smooth

[@jonip83]

Currently sat watching this video with terrible gooey hair after using the Shea soufflé 4 hours ago. Just terrible. No cast to scrunch out. I’m glad I found this video. I think I’ll just use no gel for now until I’ve got the hang of using all the other techniques I’ve needed to learn.

[@Christins8818]

I just saw a video of a girl with very cinky coily hair and she just dipped her finders on top of tge gel, saying using more would make the hair sticky and gluey. I made the same experience. That's why I think you might have used too much. I will try the dipping and using the smaaaaaalest amount.

[@dawson3885]

For some of you curly girl, shea moisture curling soufflé is not for your hair type. Depending on your prosody and your texture , The oil in this product may weigh your hair down and not give you the definition you seek. I am a 3A at the nape of my neck, 3B through the rest of my hair, with a fist size section at my crown 3c, with virgin curls normal to high prosody and can’t use this product as it will wear my hair down. My daughter on the other hand has low prosody 3A 3B hair , That definitely needs moisture, and can definitely use this product as her strands are also thicker than my own.

[@jayhulrs1435]

Susie have you ever tried the kinky curly curling jelly? Just wondering how you should compare these to it. If you haven't it is all natural, not tested on animals. And smells like vanilla cake.

[@rafalz9275]

sorry Suzie, but I feel you could refine the technique of applying the product a little, especially on the scalp, maybe a little comb the hair at the roots to have a better pattern in this place and less fluff ... maybe a little longer smooth the strands with your hands to better distribute portions of the product and smooth the freez ? have a nice day :)

[@sarahbragg2322]

Ooh! I just bought the fructis gel to try based on this review and so far I am impressed! I wasn’t expecting much as I haven’t had good luck with the brand. Thank you for the review!!

[@natashaletourneau5368]

I actually love all the Shea moisture products so idk why your hair looks like that... we have basically the same hair 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Tmlatyoutube]

Garnier is not cruelty free...they test on animals...there are other products that work well and don't harm animals.

[@jay-wh1ql]

I probably got a bad batch cause my curling soufflé turned into jelly

[@tullysoulliere8103]

Thanks Susie for the vid , i wish i liked the Bioterra but it makes my hair feel dry! i might try the mouse tho. We have simalar hair(O:

[@courtneyrodgers8435]

I'm wondering if the Garnier jelly would work for me. I have fine wavy hair that doesn't like to hold waves for very long.

[@tammybrownbarajas8165]

They have a curl cream that is amazing it's new also and I absolutely love it. Perfect product. A must try.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Courtney Rodgers I like the Aussie gel. Very cheap, smells great. ☺️

[@lysak89]

I've been using it for a few wash days now, it's okay. I have fine wavy hair. The hold isn't bad, not great, but good enough. But I cannot put it close to my scalp/roots, it gets crusty and difficult to scrunch out. I have to use a dime size for each side of my head, otherwise it gets mad crunchy and my hair felt terrible the first time because I did use too much.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Alyssa Patti It’s amazing how products can work so differently on people. 🤔

[@Mamooshka220]

I don't know if they changed the formula recently or if you weren't applying enough to your hair, but I get a great cast and definition after diffusing from Shea Moisture gel souffle. The amount you put in one section of your hair I apply to individual sections of my hair. Mine is probably the same thickness as yours with slightly looser curls. I also let it sit before diffusing. I really think you should give it another chance.

[@jeanwold8939]

The new formulation of the Shea Moisture gel soufflé resulted in stiff clumps that will not emulsify at all. It’s awful in all respects I guess.

[@kathrynematos6824]

Yeah, I wasn’t a fan of the soufflé, either. I kept it forever and kept trying it in different amounts. Kept it way past any return window so I ended up dumping it out, removed the labels, and repurposed the jar for hair supplies. It’s a shame because I do love the curl defining cream which has another food-like name but I’m having a brain cramp. It’s a shame. I was hoping you’d found an amazing, secret way to make it work.

[@jennablue5763]

I feel like you used too much of the shea moisture souffle, the same happened to me when i first tried it. I literally just dip one finger and that is the amount I use for my whole head.

[@cicerchia2238]

If I had seen this video earlier I would not have bought the curling souffle. I obtain your result.