oneastrocurlie
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Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge
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Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
It felt different to me. I just thought I was using it wrong and I’ve been nursing this bottle from almost two years.
I was hoping Sweet Soul Sista the original owner would keep making her brand but she stopped.
in the past I could use UFD solo. I can’t do that anymore. I have to put something on top of it to work but again I thought it was just me.
Dah well. I can always make my own gel.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
oneastrocurlie
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That sucks. I'll likely try a bottle with the new labeling and see what's popping. I've always paired UFD with something else. Solo it doesn't give me the longevity I want. That and ICH is like my number one combo so I hope it works the same for me. I won't be trying anything else for them though. Curly Magic or bust.
GettingKinky
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That’s crazy that they could mislabel a product for so long. Why fix the label after all this time? How are they not in trouble?
I guess I’ll go ahead and buy more.
GettingKinky
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I heard ICH changed their formula too. This makes me understand why people make their own products.
oneastrocurlie
Well-Known Member
Whaaaa? Yeah I see why too. But that'll never be me lol. My DIYness stops at hair products.
GettingKinky
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Today I used UFD and jello shot. I didn’t add water after the UFD and my hair is super crunchy right now. But it still looks decent, and I’ll probably be in the pool tomorrow so I’m not sure why I used 2 gels.
This combo seems to give nice definition.
I too am constantly forgetting the names of these products. Most times I find my sled dropping half of their names.
This is exactly why I want to figure out what’s causing my tangles when I do this combo. I like the look and feel it gives.I tried the Mousse Def/Ouidad Anti-Humidity combo this morning. And wouldn't you know as soon as I left the house it started raining
I used more of the gel this time and it came out better than my first attempt. My hair was light, fluffy, and curly. It looked really good, especially as the day progressed. I think my hair was soaking up some of that 100% humidity outside as the day went on. I'm a fan of the volume I get with the mousse but I also know this WNG isn't going to last very long for me.
Don’t forget to show pics. Are they going to be a similar color to your hair or will you be changing it up?
I went ahead and jumped on this sale and purchased 3 bottles of curly magic. I didn’t know there was a limit.
I plan to stick with the wash and goes. I’ve tinkered with stretching my hair and it helps some with the flat hair. My hair does feel soft when using it as a base. So it addresses some of my previous complaints in addition to it being highly recommended by my stylist.
Also, Mielle is having a $7 sale and Curls is have a $5 sale on select items.
I’ve been hearing that too. What’s being said is that those have be the ingredients all along and the gels had an older label that needed updating. It’s not my fave gel so far but it has grown on me. I don’t think a change to the formula would make me hate it unless it starts to flake or leaves my hair white.
After using AG boost for so long, I’ve come to really like it. So I imagine I’ll grow accustomed to UFD and form a bond with it too.
I believe the newest one is the bottle with the blue line. My first run with ICH is with the new formula. I was wondering why I had more slip with ICH than with UFD. I kept hearing that ICH hold was like putting honey on hair, but that’s never been my experience. It’s thick but it’s malleable.
Lol, I think all is resolved now. Basically Aishia went on Instagram calling out a YouTuber about a video without stating the name. There were enough details to figure out is was Latoya Ebony. She was using clarifying and AP shampoos all in one go and wondering why her hair was so tangled during her 4th week of the 30 day detox.
Right after that Jen publicly stated that Aishia should have contacted her in private before blasting her on Instagram to correct her mistake. As we already know the A’s aren’t going to reach out like Anthony Dickey and offer a free one on one with products.
Shortly after that Jenn Jackson and LatoyEbony had two videos discussing their thoughts on the whole 30 day detox. Then there was a video with Fo Adoni and Jenn Jackson with the A’s discussing the whole 30 day detox as well.
From there others stated that LatoyaEbony is a paid member of the See Some Curls and had direct access to the info. She, herself, even mentions that her mom is a hair stylist and she is familiar with the whole hair care spiel. Recently, LatoyaEbony has come out with another video explaining the error of her ways and what she has now learned.
So I’m kind of unsure if this was all true beef or publicity.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
Hey it's been a while. I've been following this thread for a long time. It's always full of new information. I haven't mastered my wash n go yet. Still looking for a gel that won't flake on me throughout the week. I currently use eco styler super olive gel which I love but by day 5 it flakes and I have to wash it again. I would like fool proof week long wash and goes that doesn't break the bank. And please don't recommend uncle funkys. It doesn't work for me at all.
That’s what I’ve been trying to test out for my Aunt. Besides WetLine Xtreme Gel, I personally like the African Pride Moisture Miracle Curl Defining Gel. You also have Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink Gel. Curls also has that $5 to $6 gels in the green bottle with hard hold and it’s even sold in Dollar General. That’s all that comes to mind right now.
I’ll try to see if I can think of anymore affordable gels that don’t flake and have harder hold. I like Mielle Pom and Honey Custard and it’s $7 right now online.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
Is it sad that I've tried all of these? (PJ alert lol) Most of them cannot even hold my hair. I hated the scent of the mielle pomegranate. Plus it's a smell that will remind me of a bad time in my life. I wanted to try ecoslay jelloshot but it's so expensive to me for a gel
Well, I haven’t personally tried these but I hear that Giovanni LA Hold Gel and Soultanicals Frozen Grip and Drip at pretty hard holding like EcoSlay Jello-shot.
oneastrocurlie
Well-Known Member
Aussie Anti Freeze? I haven't personally tried but know a few curlies who had good results.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
Giovanni gel flakes too plus it doesn't last a whole week. I used to use it with UFD. If eco slay holds like that I'll pass. I recently bought some ORS Curl clumping gel to try out. I'll probably post on this thread when I try it
Napp
Ms. Nobody
This flakes so bad for me! Maybe it's the leave in I'm using Idk
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
@Napp Have you tried using these softer hold gels without leave-ins? I find that using leave-in gives softer hold and less crunch. Or even doing your hair on damp hair instead of soaking wet hair. Having more water gives a softer hold. You have probably tried all of these thing but it never hurts to ask.
Eco Styler for sure needs a leave-in. I hear many positives about the Krystal. Maybe try changing your leave-in. I’ve seen several YouTubers post vids on their fav leave-in for Eco and WetLine.
Eco Styler for sure needs a leave-in. I hear many positives about the Krystal. Maybe try changing your leave-in. I’ve seen several YouTubers post vids on their fav leave-in for Eco and WetLine.
You can’t go wrong with 1B, but are my eyes decieving me when I see your hair looking brown? I love the color. It makes me think of #30 or something between #6 or #8 depending on brand.
The SSC society was actually helpful. I was given suggestions on how to tweak the fast drying wng and even other combos and techniques to try for volume.
I need shot everything or start writing stuff down. I think I recently read somewhere that non paying members may not have access indefinitely.
I need shot everything or start writing stuff down. I think I recently read somewhere that non paying members may not have access indefinitely.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
I finally tried the Curls B N Control Sculpting Gel today. It’s the clear bottle with the green gel that says firm hold for wash and goes. I’m sitting under a dryer right now. So I have no clue about the final results.
So far this gel creates a lot of clumping but does not give elongation. My curls sprung up when using this. Although it’s not hard to glide through my hair, it doesn’t have as much slip as other gels. It smells kind of like sour apple, but is not very loud. This will likely be another one I’ll try out on my aunt.
Next CCS, I’m going back to the usual because I’m prepping for my next hair appointment. I feel like I’m trying to rush and get health before going into an annual dr appointment or something.
So far this gel creates a lot of clumping but does not give elongation. My curls sprung up when using this. Although it’s not hard to glide through my hair, it doesn’t have as much slip as other gels. It smells kind of like sour apple, but is not very loud. This will likely be another one I’ll try out on my aunt.
Next CCS, I’m going back to the usual because I’m prepping for my next hair appointment. I feel like I’m trying to rush and get health before going into an annual dr appointment or something.
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