Does Gel lock out moisture to the hair?

[daae]

I'm really wary of wearing gel because of that reason

Thanks ladies.

 

[ChocolatePie777]

Maybe....but I use natural gels like kiss my face. aubrey .. pure aloe vera gel etc...that have moistrizing properties in them like aloe or panthenol

 

[Gryphyn]

Gel can be bad if you use one with alcohol in it. It will dry out your hair. I use Fantasia IC daily and have never had an issue. I rinse/cowash daily btw.

 

[JulietWhiskey]

I use Kinky-Curly Custard (KCC) and my hair stays moisturized FOR DAYS! It's pricey but it's worth it just for the moisturizing properties alone!

 

[winona]

Ecostyler doesnt for me. I am heavy handed with my leave in and sealant underneath it though. Throughout the week I will spray the outside of my bun with moisture spray(Sta Sof Fro) and touch up with more gel if needed for a smooth look. I do not use gel on my length

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Not Ecostyler (in my personal experience).

 

[NappyNelle]

Gel can definitely cause your hair to dry out, so many people use a moisturizer (liquid, creme, butter, etc) before adding their gel.

 

[southerncitygirl]

not if you use a leave-in underneath or add oil to it. i use darcy's botanicals leave-in underneath and afroveda whipped gel before styling on wet hair

 

[DDTexlaxed]

not if you use a leave-in underneath or add oil to it. i use darcy's botanicals leave-in underneath and afroveda whipped gel before styling on wet hair

Thanks for the tip! I experimented with gel when I twisted my hair. Not only did it stay more fresh looking, it did not shrink up as much as it usually does. I will be using this method from now on to do my twists.

 

[BraunSugar]

I don't look to gels to add any moisture to my hair. I make sure it is moisturized before adding any gel to it. If my hair is well moisturized before I apply the gel, then it tends to stay that way for days.