Bunners do you gel?

[yardyspice]

I had some breakage from wearing wig caps so I am thinking about using buns as my protective style but of course I have those little hairs at the front that won't lay down without gel. Did you bunners especially wet bunners see any breakage from using gels? I obviously cannot afford anymore breakage or I will look like a monk from those kung fu movies.

 

[LaidBak]

LoL@ the monk commment. I use Elasta QP mango butter. I don't like gel because of the alcohol in it. EQP Lays my edges down like a champ! In fact, it works so well that I can stretch my relaxers and not have to worry about fuzzies at my hairline.

A lot of people use HairVeda almond glaze too.

 

[Ms. Feliz]

I use Elasta QP h-two leave in around my edges and sometimes I use the Elasta QP mango butter

 

[lolascurls]

My main move is to apply your leave-in around your hairline - then put on a satin scarf on for 10 mins whilst getting ready. It will lay the edges down and they'll stay in place. I sleep in my bun and use a satin scarf to set my hair overnight! HTHs!

 

[LaToya28]

I'll either use my Giovanni direct leave-in, Hairveda Whipped Gelly, or Ecostyler gel and then tie a scarf around my edges. This helps the hair to lay smoothly...no matter what you use, the scarf is the key.

 

[WantNatural]

I used Ecostyler gel and a scarf to smooth my edges. Nothing else would work on my edges. They were thin when I started bunning but the gel and the brushing did not hurt them at all, they have grown in very nicely. Now I'm natural and I have some THICK edges. I transitioned for 8.5 months with a bun and it took me 4 of those to find Ecostyler. You may want to use a conditioner or castor oil on your edges before applying the gel for some extra protection. Be gentle with the brushing too!

 

[Triniwegian]

All I use is a thick and creamy conditioner and a boar bristle brush.

 

[EMJazzy]

Curl activator gel lays my edges down.

 

[hairaboutit]

I use Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel (Walmart about $3). It is 100% pure aloe vera. I got the tip from Traycee and it works like a charm.

 

[yardyspice]

Thanks for the advice ladies. I will definitely try the bun/scarf trick but I am still concerned about my edges so nobody had any breakage?

 

[flowinlocks]

Cantu Shea and Castor oil.

 

[Lanea87]

Yes I do, with EcoStyler.

 

[BostonMaria]

I use:

Ecostyler or any black gel
Afroveda shea amla butter (or any of her butters)
Unrefined shea butter (I have to use it 30 min before heading out the door)

 

[chasturner84]

I'll either use my Giovanni direct leave-in, Hairveda Whipped Gelly, or Ecostyler gel and then tie a scarf around my edges. This helps the hair to lay smoothly...no matter what you use, the scarf is the key.

ITA! Sometimes I dont add anything extra after my leave in/sealing and just tie a scarf around my hair. My hair is always smooth and I never have any breakage from this method.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

I have in my bun with aloe vera gel on my edges right now, under a scarf.

 

[Trini_Chutney]

I use Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel (Walmart about $3). It is 100% pure aloe vera. I got the tip from Traycee and it works like a charm.

This is what I use layered over some coconut oil, leave in, or shea butter.

 

[hairaboutit]

Nope, no breakage. Probably due to the fact that there is no alcohol (in aloe vera gel) so ur hair isn't drying out

 

[rufus12]

I use pure aloe, I buy a long piece from the fruit and vegetable market for $1.50, cut and use the gel inside directly onto hair.
LOL, rufus12

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

i use either aloe vera gel or eco styler. not breakage at all

 

[SEMO]

I really don't like putting gel in my hair, so I try to avoid it. I prefer using the "scarf method" to get my hair to lay down flat.

 

[jayjaycurlz]

I use aloe vera gel or fantasia IC w/aloe

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

I use Eco or Xtreme Gel, then apply the scarf method, no breakage.

 

[purplepeace79]

I use Kinky curly and a boars hair brush and the scarf method

 

[shandaw]

I use aloe vera gel.

 

[yardyspice]

My problem is that my hair line is too short to lay down properly as you an see from the pictures. See how Sweet_Ambrosia and purplepeace79 buns look neat, not mine. Does any have any suggestions? I am afraid of using any headbands, etc because again, I am trying not to look like a Shaolin monk

 

[RosesBlack]

When I'm not so far into a stretch using shea butter/coconut or other oil and my scarf at night is fine. But with the wet weather and whatnot I gave up having smooth edges. I stopped fighting my hair about it. Usually my edges are smooth for about a half hour after I get up then floof.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

i never used/use/own/buy/ Gel, dont think i need it.

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

Every now and then I've used gel. It does break my edges off, but honestly, it just does nothing for me.