GLYCERIN-FREE GELS & CUSTARDS FOR NATURAL HAIR | No to Glycerin....Yes to Moisture | NaturalRaeRae

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Hey SunRaes! Just wanted to make a correction to this video. After speaking with UFD personally, I did find that the Curl Stimulator contains glycerin. They said that they are currently in the process of updating their website and labels. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused.

[@kjeneen79]

Yes they just recently changed their formula. But you can still find the glycerin free formula out there. I'm mad about the changes they have made. Also there are products with glycerin that actually fight humidity. An example of that is Ouidad's Anti-humidity gel. It is all about the formulation. Those gels include humectants to hold in the moisture and anti-humectants to keep the humidity from affecting your hair.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

@@kjeneen79 thanks for sharing.

[@visionarysoul1149]

Yep! I just clicked on your video because I saw UF Curl Stimulator on the video cover and was thinking that definitely has glycerin.

[@takishabaker7520]

I hate Uncle Funky's Daughter added glycerin in their products. It worked perfectly fine without it.

[@latishamitchell52]

Remember to watch out for the other humectants in these products too. If you find a product that doesn't say glycerin in the ingredients and your hair still gets puffy and frizzy in humid climates, it's because you over looked the other names for glycerin and the other humectants that might be in the product

[@Leah_Tewari]

I was going to say the same. Castor oils and honeys act like glycerin too.

[@karynbrooks9920]

Kinky curly has to be fully dry before you go out in humidity or it will be sticky forever in your hair. Better in winter in my opinion

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thanks for watching.

[@pondeck]

Loved this! You look so pretty, as always! I also looove to layer a gel (Curlsmith Flexi Jelly) over the stickier botanical gels - that's been a game changer for me! Curl Junkie Pattern Pusha is an excellent glycerin free gel (also free of coconut & protein). Its consistency is similar to UFD. The Curlsmith Flexi Jelly has a teeny bit of glycerin at the end of the ingredients, but it's my HG & perfect over Pattern Pusha & also over Curlmaker & other botanicals. I wish Alikay made Creme Brulee without the neon dye. Haha, I love your reallife moments! 🌞😂🌞

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thank you! I've never tried Curlsmith. What consistency is the Flexi Jelly? I tried Patten Pusha when I had a twa and I think I liked it, but that was years ago. I may need to revisit it. I agree with you on the Creme Brulee, and Alikay's other products as well. The dyes I can do without. Thanks for watching and sharing your favorite gels.

[@pondeck]

@@NaturalRaeRae My pleasure! The Curlsmith Flexi Jelly has a consistency that is loose but not runny or watery, kind of like Bounce Curl Gel but more moisturizing & without buildup. Pattern Pusha has a softer hold but is just a great easy gentle gel for day to day & when you don't want to be doing the most. The Curlsmith Flexi Jelly has a fresh fruity scent, kind of like green apples & lemons. Pattern Pusha has a light cucumber-y scent, but neither linger. I'm excited for you to be shopping for your stash! xo

[@Curlsandmoretv]

My hair liked uncle funkys daughter I used it with their butter and moisturizer and so far it’s been two days and my hair still looks good, I was surprised because I didn’t think it would have hold but it does.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Great! Thanks for sharing your combo with us.

[@bboopish1]

I feel exactly the same as you did about the AN Creme Brulee. I used a lot because it's so thin.

[@Star-dj1kw]

Rae, I watched of your older videos. I don’t remember which one but you suggested changing to a liquid leave in with a gel that was flaking. This reminded me of a Facebook video I saw where a lady would mix her leave in and gel in the palm on her hand to see if they blended well or if they curdled with clumps like cottage cheese. In your last video, I asked what leave-in works well with Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic. I tried the blending in my palm trick with my dozen or so 🙄 leave ins; you were right the only one Uncle Funky’s blended well with was Alikay Naturals Lemongrass spray leave-in.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

I'm glad that suggestion worked for you. I know that I used the As I Am and Kinky Curly leave-ins with the UFD and those both worked for me. Another thing you can do is make sure that your hair is clarified of any build up because that could cause flaking as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonymarshall2012]

I think people are using a lot of leaving conditioners or creams with emulsifiers in them, and since that doesn't get absorbed by the hair. It just stays on top and then starts to flake off.

[@visionarysoul1149]

Thanks for this video. I’m in Florida and the weather here is not curl friendly. I’ve been using Jessicurl, Spiralicious Gel (glycerin free) and Camille Rose which have both been great, but wanted more options so thanks again! 😊 3c/4a curl type.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

[@teaberry73]

Sadly I just saw that Camille Rose ingredient list also shows glycerin. :(

[@adwoamk8918]

For some reason Uncle Funky's daughter recently changed their ingredients and glycerin is the second ingredient and they also hydrolyzed protein in first 5 ingredients too.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Hmmm, I just looked on their site and it did not show glycerin in the ingredients list.

[@rachelm.3173]

I've been using UFD curly magic for two years now, and recently purchased yet another salon size. Nothing has changed with their ingredients. Still as natural as you can get with no glycerin or protein. I keep it in stock!

[@karringtoniam]

I use UFD and it def has Glycerin as the second ingredient. Works pretty still.

[@sparker7768]

My recent bottle lists the glycerin and wheat protein as well.

[@sheflynatural]

Great info! I’m planning on getting the Honey’s Handmade hopefully during Black Friday. Thanks for sharing!

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thanks and you're welcome

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Watching as I sit with Deep Conditioner in my hair 🤗. Looking for some good custard recommendations. Lemme watch 💃🏿😃

[@dawnjohnson1635]

Uncle funky's daughter curly Magic is my staple gel. I love it

[@NaturalRaeRae]

I'm starting to really like it, too! Thanks for watching.

[@dawnjohnson1635]

@@NaturalRaeRae it works really well with the honey handsmaid's honey mustard leave-in conditioner. I'm trying not to have favorite combinations because I have so much product to go through. But that's a good one.

[@rachelm.3173]

Same 💯

[@ShirleyAnn]

Last year on Black Friday I think I bought a lot of deep conditioners and I’m still going through them this year I think I want to stick to the Stylers, the gels and jellies

[@Shaunpeters105]

Thanks for this video I’ve been looking for gels that are glycerin free

[@NaturalRaeRae]

You’re welcome 😊 I hope you find one you like.

[@CC.H]

Loved the vid! 🌞🌞🌞

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thank you!!

[@starmaxx4]

Luv this video 🥰💙💕.. thank you 🥰☀️..

[@NaturalRaeRae]

You are so welcome!

[@kearstenw3855]

GREAT REVIEW 👍

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thanks! 👍

[@inspirationwithnicole]

When I just went natural, I used to do wash and goes (don’t do them now), and used the Camille Rose Naturals gel, as everyone was raving about it, but I didn’t like it! I remembered it being too much of a wet texture for me, sticky, and my hair took ages to dry! Might try again (for a twist out) and see if my hair likes it now.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

I understand. I don't like the sticky feel of gels either, so I usually try to top those gels with a harder holding gels.

[@drinah2172]

#reallife - loved it, Great video, Hair looks fabulous 🙂

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Star-dj1kw]

Ecoslay Orange Marmalade is glycerin free. It has a hard cast. I’ve never used their Jello Shot. Is it supposed to be a harder hold than Orange Marmalade?

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thanks for the information. I've never tried the Orange Marmalade.

[@Star-dj1kw]

@@NaturalRaeRae Orange Marmalade does have the xantham gum that you said doesn’t work well on your hair. It’s not a top ingredient but Ecoslay products use a short ingredient list so it still might be too much for your hair? I use OM over UFD. I am excited to try Alikay’s Lemongrass leave as the base for this combo on my next Washday. This August has been so hot and humid! I need hold.

[@1922mistyblue]

I really appreciate this video. My hair poofs with glycerin. What leave ins give you moisture all week?

[@smith283]

Have you tried Adwoa’s leave in. It gives my hair long lasting moisture.

[@1922mistyblue]

@@smith283 no it’s definitely on my long wish list. 😀

[@smith283]

@@1922mistyblue lol! I hear an up and coming product junky in the making.

[@1922mistyblue]

@@smith283 too late. 🙈

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Glad it was helpful. I have a video coming on leave-ins with lasting moisture. Stay tuned for that.

[@yourjway]

Glycerin makes my scalp feel wet , in Alabama humidity 😅

[@DH-dt2hk]

Over here on another YT someone commented that UFD has changed formulation and now has glycerin in top 5 ingredients. I haven’t tried this gel yet but it may no longer fit in the no glycerin category. TBD. 🙂

[@NaturalRaeRae]

I heard that, but when I looked on their site, there was no mention of glycerin in the ingredients. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@antoinettefreeman3951]

I enjoyed the video.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Awesome, thank you!

[@antoinettefreeman3951]

@@NaturalRaeRae Your welcome.

[@inspirationwithnicole]

I need to try UFD gel! Never heard any negative reviews about it.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Either people really like it, or they don't. It is a thinner consistency, much like the Camille Rose Curl Maker. It has more moisture than the Camille Rose, in my opinion, and it defines a little better to me. However, I do top it with a harder holding gel, like Wetline or Eco. It gives me a softer, fluffier wash and go but still has definition.

[@inspirationwithnicole]

@@NaturalRaeRae Thanks for the review! 😃

[@twomisfithippies9790]

I just found out why my hair is so stinking Sahara dessert dry (ever since my journey began in May, I might add). I just finished all of my experimentation... RESULT? I live in the south, and it's the GLYCERIN! So I've watched this again with a renewed eye on things. I wonder what else is making my hair dry? And now I have to give up UFD Curl Stimulator. It's a sad day in the neighborhood. Next on my list of experiments is silicons and all the other "cones". :(

[@NaturalRaeRae]

If your atmosphere is dry, yes, glycerin can dry out your hair. You have to be very strategic when you use glycerin, especially when it's high up on the ingredients list. Keep listening to your hair and making adjustments; that's part of the journey. 😊

[@Leah_Tewari]

SAME! I live in South Florida where the dew points are 73 nearly year round and I CANNOT use glycerin! It absolutely makes my hair dry and puffy! So I’ve started making my own DIYs because even castor oil and honey act like glycerin. By default, since I DIY, I don’t use silicones so that I don’t have to worry about using a commercial shampoo to get them out.

[@danyale06]

What are your thoughts on UFD updating the ingredient label for Curly Magic? It now says it includes glycerin, but UFD says the ingredients haven't changed.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

I looked on their website and the ingredients list did not include glycerin, so I am not sure where that is coming from. The bottle I had did not have glycerin and I haven't bought another bottle because I am on a no buy. Therefore, I can't speak to this at this time. Thanks for the heads up, though.

[@rachelm.3173]

I looove UFD curly magic! I have type 4 hair and it's a perfect hold for me when I use it alone. Can get 5 days with my wash and go. I normally apply in shower and top it with a cream styler w/hold, or another gel/custard. I recently purchased the salon size...ingredients are still the same. No glycerin.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Thanks for sharing!! Never thought to top the UFD with a cream styler. Which cream styler do you use?

[@rachelm.3173]

@@NaturalRaeRae I normally use Nature's Little Secret Irish moss styling cream. It's a great wash and go, but...I ordered the Nature's Little Secret Strawberry styling smoothie. Just used it for the first time over curly magic on Saturday. It actually has more hold to me than the Irish moss styler. Curly magic and Strawberry smoothie is one of my best wash and go's👌🏾 NLS is so underrated! Love that brand and you can't go wrong with either cream styler.

[@NaturalRaeRae]

@@rachelm.3173 Ooh, thanks for letting me know.

[@kjeneen79]

@@rachelm.3173 you must have gotten an older bottle. They have changed their formulation. They have added glycerin as like the 2nd ingredient and they have added wheat protein and other ingredients. You will see the ingredient change on their website and Target's. I'm upset they have done this. And I looked at a bottle in Target last week that had the new ingredients. So look at the bottles you get because they have changed it.

[@rachelm.3173]

@@kjeneen79 I'll have to look at a bottle next time I'm in Target. This is extremely disappointing! I don't understand why these companies always have to mess with a good thing. Especially the black owned brands. They know how hard it is to find natural hair products that work with good ingredients.

[@gmandavis59]

The taliah wajid must have reformulated. Mine is clear

[@NaturalRaeRae]

Mine is the original formula. They did put out a clear one later that didn't sell well so they discontinued it and went back to one that I have. They said the formulas are the same, though.

[@inspirationwithnicole]

Mine too!

[@shantehale3188]

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