What Kind Of Voodoo Is In Wetline Gel?

In the Fall/winter wash and go thread, I posted details about my use today of DevaCurl gel. Hubby said this is the prettiest wash-and-wear I've achieved at home to date. I'm cheesin'! I love it! The gel dried out my Oyin Hair Dew (layered beneath it). Otherwise, lovely!!!

It's tricky to use. I've been watching YouTube tutorials. Anyhoo, deets are at that thread and the MHM Hangout thread.

Happy gelling!
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Back atcha! I'm about to stalk YOURS! :laugh: My account is new, so I don't have tons of posts. Feel free to ask me about any of it, though. I'm a low-skilled natural :laugh:, so I may be of limited help.

Yay! Glad to have a hair twin!
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Girl, I'm not on the hair side much...anymore. I reached WL when I was relaxed, but this natural thing has not been the easiest to figure out, especially since I have hair unlike most people.

I have lots of definition on the ends of my hair and in the back (this area is mainly 4a), my crown and top are a bit looser closer to 3c but frizzy as all get out, no root definition, but the ends curl.

I mainly protective-style, my hair thrives when left alone. Trying to find products that work and SSKs have been killing me.

My hair hates coconut oil and it seems like every natural raves about it. I can prepoo with it, but that's it.

My hair likes avocado oil, Oyin hair dew, APB refresher sprays,Camille Rose Twisting Butter, CurlMaker, and Qhemet Burdock Root Butter cream.

I can do some-of the Shea Moisture DCs , but none of the stylers, cowashes, or gels. Hair likes protein, so I keep that in rotation.

The weird thing about my hair is that because it's so dense, I have to use a heavier oil to seal, but I can't go too heavy, because my fine strands will get weighed down. Finding that balance is cumbersome.

I find that if I mix my oil ( JBCO is my oil of choice to seal) with my cream and apply it at the same time, it's doesn't get as weighed down.
 
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cutiepiebabygirl said:
Girl, I'm not on the hair side much...anymore. I reached WL when I was relaxed, but this natural thing has not been the easiest to figure out, especially since I have hair unlike most people.

I have lots of definition on the ends of my hair and in the back (this area is mainly 4a), my crown and top are a bit looser closer to 3c but frizzy as all get it, no root definition, but the ends curl.

I mainly protective-style, my hair thrives when left alone. Trying to find products that work and SSKs have been killing me.

My hair hates coconut oil and it seems like every natural raves about it. I can prepoo with it, but that's it.

My hair likes avocado oil, Oyin hair dew, APB refresher sprays,Camille Rose Twisting Butter, CurlMaker, and Qhemet Burdock Root Butter cream.

I can do some-of the Shea Moisture DCs , but none of the stylers, cowashes, or gels. Hair likes protein, so I keep that in rotation.

The weird thing about my hair is that because it's so dense, I have to use a heavier oil to seal, but I can't go too heavy, because my fine strands will get weighed down. Finding that balance is cumbersome.

I find that if I mix my oil ( JBCO is my oil of choice to seal) with my cream and apply it at the same time, it's doesn't get as weighed down.
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:eek:

:sneakyhug:

Okay we really ARE hair twins! Oh my GOODNESS, YES to what I bolded in your post above. So glad somebody understands!

What really freaked me out is that you wrote this: "I have lots of definition on the ends of my hair and in the back (this area is mainly 4a), my crown and top are a bit looser closer to 3c but frizzy as all get it, no root definition, but the ends curl." Ummmm . . .. YES!!! Like . . . freakishly exactly. Wowwwwww.
  • Yes, yes, yes to EVERYTHING you said about coconut oil. Prepoo. That's IT. NOTHING else. :laugh:
  • CRN Curl Maker: Oh, YES!
  • Oyin Hair Dew: Oh, YES!
  • NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING of Shea Moisture's has done anything special for me EXCEPT SM's hipo masque. Well . . . I just recently discovered that the hipo gel does me good if over Oyin Hair Dew. But that hipo masque is HOLY, HOLY grail for me. Manuka is better than okay if I let it sit in my hair a bit. The JBCO masque was okay. I have the 10-in-1 masque but have yet to try it. We'll see. :smile:
  • YES: My hair loves protein. Yes: MUST keep it in rotation. :yep:
Ha! I almost bought avocado oil today to try for the first time! I bought sweet almond oil to try instead.

LOL! Everything that you said works for you, I'll have to try at some point. :laugh:

These products work REALLY well on my hair:
  • Naturalicious 5-in-1 clay treatment/wash. (I need to learn how to replicate this at home myself. $22/bottle + shipping is not economical)
  • Uncle Funky's Daughter's Curl Stimulator (gel): Angela Hicks is a stellar stylist. She styled my hair with only this, and that wash-and-go was AH-MAZING. Moisturized for days. Elongated. Defined ROOT to tip. Just gorgeous. I have TRIED to replicate her results.
  • DevaCurl Decadence One Condition (the line's conditioner)
 
@cutiepiebabygirl, how do you use the Qhemet Burdock Root Buttercreme? And, have you tried any other Qhemet products? If yes, were they any good?

EDITED TO ADD:
Because of the whole my-hair-is-dense-and-hipo-and-needs-sealant-but-I-can't-use-heavy-butters-because-my-hair-is-fine thing, I am going to try the Bekura Palm Tapioca. I'll let you know how it fares. It's supposed to be able to define, moisturize, provide a little hold, AND seal all at once. That makes me wonder if it would be a game-changer for my special hair. ;)

The Lazy Natural's tumblr review convinced me to give it a trial.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
@cutiepiebabygirl, how do you use the Qhemet Burdock Root Buttercreme? And, have you tried any other Qhemet products? If yes, were they any good?

EDITED TO ADD:
Because of the whole my-hair-is-dense-and-hipo-and-needs-sealant-but-I-can't-use-heavy-butters-because-my-hair-is-fine thing, I am going to try the Bekura Palm Tapioca. I'll let you know how it fares. It's supposed to be able to define, moisturize, provide a little hold, AND seal all at once. That makes me wonder if it would be a game-changer for my special hair. ;)

The Lazy Natural's tumblr review convinced me to give it a trial.
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I use the LOC or LLOC method...as you know with hipo hair, you have to shellac moisture in there!!

L (iquid Leave In) - Annabelle Refresher Spray with glycerin....(She has a version w/o glycerin).
L (eave in ) - Oyin Hair Dew
O - Here I mix my oil with my and apply them together versus layering it separately. I will use Avocado oil or JBCO. JBCO is winning...it's heavier and lasts longer.
C - Burdock Root Butter Cream with JBCO/ Qhemet Softening Balm/or Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm

Burdock Root Butter Cream, it is light on the hair, but very moisturizing, I like it! Moisture for days, it's a bit expensive. I just picked up some, she had a sale today. I use it as the C in the LOC method.

Heavy Amla Cream was too heavy for my hair...but it was very moisturizing. I may have been able to use it, just a very little will go along way on my fine strands. I use it as the C in the LOC method.

Castor & Moringa Softening Serum which I liked, but again it was expensive and it's basically hyped up JBCO - you can make something similar yourself. I use it as the O in the LOC method.

Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm -very moisturizing, a liitle goes a long way, you would use it like an oil sealant. I use it as the O in the LOC method.
 
Supposed to be twist-out with Aunt Jackie's curl mane-tenance defining cool whip and wetline. I have done twist outs before and ain't look like this. I kept wondering why it was taking so long under the dryer.
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But I was like ok fine, I'll just toss it in a low puff and call it a day...until I noticed all this white **** on my shoulders and back. After looking closer I saw random patches of white clumps in my hair. I was out in these streets so I wet my hair and then threw some ecostyler gel that was in the trunk of my car.
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The flaking from the Aunt Jackie's is very apparent on my neck and back. I clarify with every shampoo so I know wasn't buildup.
 
MeaWea said:
I'm loving this gel's results but I'm getting a little worried. There's glycerin in it, right? So, what happens when it gets drier outside? I really don't want to try finding another, more moisturizing, gel for the dry winter months. I like Wetline's voodoo!!
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I spray my hair daily with my moisturizer or some water. I have no dryness. I'm on day 3. I notice that as the days go on my hair gets softer and softer.
 
cutiepiebabygirl said:
I use the LOC or LLOC method...as you know with hipo hair, you have to shellac moisture in there!!

L (iquid Leave In) - Annabelle Refresher Spray with glycerin....(She has a version w/o glycerin).
L (eave in ) - Oyin Hair Dew
O - Here I mix my oil with my and apply them together versus layering it separately. I will use Avocado oil or JBCO. JBCO is winning...it's heavier and lasts longer.
C - Burdock Root Butter Cream with JBCO/ Qhemet Softening Balm/or Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm

Burdock Root Butter Cream, it is light on the hair, but very moisturizing, I like it! Moisture for days, it's a bit expensive. I just picked up some, she had a sale today. I use it as the C in the LOC method.

Heavy Amla Cream was too heavy for my hair...but it was very moisturizing. I may have been able to use it, just a very little will go along way on my fine strands. I use it as the C in the LOC method.

Castor & Moringa Softening Serum which I liked, but again it was expensive and it's basically hyped up JBCO - you can make something similar yourself. I use it as the O in the LOC method.

Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm -very moisturizing, a liitle goes a long way, you would use it like an oil sealant. I use it as the O in the LOC method.
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@cutiepiebabygirl, thanks so much for this! Woooo! If I could get multi-day moisture!!! I might faint or have to do a praise dance or something. :laugh:

QUESTION:
You said: "O - Here I mix my oil with my and apply them together versus layering it separately. I will use Avocado oil or JBCO. JBCO is winning...it's heavier and lasts longer."

You left out a word. You mix your oil with your ________?

TIA! :heart3:

P.S. Anabelle. :frown: Looks like her shop is closed at the moment. Is that the only place where her refresher spray can be purchased? And, have you found a good alternative/backup refresher spray?
 
Ooops honey. I mix my oil with my cream ( the burdock root butter or wheatever cream I decide to use that day) versus layering it separately.

The last 2 steps of LOC - Oil and cream, I combine and apply at once.

Annabelle is closed until tomoorow, she will have her annual anniversary sale, a lot of good deals. She only sells on Etsy, so I plan on stocking up until her next sale which will probably be Black Friday. I only buy during sales, so I buy enough to last each sale to be economical.

No alternative thus far...I've tried soooooooooooooo many products that have just sat on my hair, when I find one that works, I get excited and stop looking. :lachen:

YvetteWithJoy said:
:thankyou:

@cutiepiebabygirl, thanks so much for this! Woooo! If I could get multi-day moisture!!! I might faint or have to do a praise dance or something. :laugh:

QUESTION:
You said: "O - Here I mix my oil with my and apply them together versus layering it separately. I will use Avocado oil or JBCO. JBCO is winning...it's heavier and lasts longer."

You left out a word. You mix your oil with your CREAM ?

TIA! :heart3:

P.S. Anabelle. :( Looks like her shop is closed at the moment. Is that the only place where her refresher spray can be purchased? And, have you found a good alternative/backup refresher spray?
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cutiepiebabygirl said:
Ooops honey. I mix my oil with my cream ( the burdock root butter or wheatever cream I decide to use that day) versus layering it separately.

The last 2 steps of LOC - Oil and cream, I combine and apply at once.

Annabelle is closed until tomoorow, she will have her annual anniversary sale, a lot of good deals. She only sells on Etsy, so I plan on stocking up until her next sale which will probably be Black Friday. I only buy during sales, so I buy enough to last each sale to be economical.

No alternative thus far...I've tried soooooooooooooo many products that have just sat on my hair, when I find one that works, I get excited and stop looking. :lachen:
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Thanks. That's what I was thinking you meant.

I like your smart and economical purchasing strategy! :yep:

:laugh: Ha. I get RELIEVED when I find a product that works. That's how rare it's gotten for me. :nono: Cantu products do absolutely NOTHING for my hair, and almost everyone I know finds SOMETHING good from Cantu!!! I was like, "Figures, but at least trialing them didn't break the bank."

Even Giovanni Direct Light Leave-in or whatever it's called kind of sits on my hair. Sheesh! I didn't even realize it for awhile and was just raving about that product over its slip.

Baby steps! The key for me is to try to keep it fun. Otherwise, it just gets frustrating with my "special and different" hair type. I tell myself: "I'm grateful I have hair. I'm grateful I can afford to try to figure out my hair. :laugh:" Could be woooooooorse! ;)

Take care, lady!
 
Chicoro said:
@ShredsofDignity,
We are almost up to 500 posts on your 'voodoo gel' thread, girl! :giggle::walking::walking::walking::walking::walking:

@Aggie,
Who go'n bring this home to 500 posts?:giggle: We almost there, girl!

***Honestly, this thread is my little escape from the seemingly relentless losses and sadness we are all experiencing in 2016. It's so nice to see all you ladies post your pictures of your pretty hair and seeing your joy and and hair challenges. Hair Gel results may be mundane, but it's a welcome distraction 'cause it is rough in 2016.

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@Chicoro You should come to the wash n go thread. We post lots of pics in there! That's where I'll mostly be since I'm not using wet line for wng's at the moment.
https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/fall-winter-wash-n-go-challenge.740985/
 
cutiepiebabygirl said:
Girl, I'm not on the hair side much...anymore. I reached WL when I was relaxed, but this natural thing has not been the easiest to figure out, especially since I have hair unlike most people.

I have lots of definition on the ends of my hair and in the back (this area is mainly 4a), my crown and top are a bit looser closer to 3c but frizzy as all get out, no root definition, but the ends curl.

I mainly protective-style, my hair thrives when left alone. Trying to find products that work and SSKs have been killing me.

My hair hates coconut oil and it seems like every natural raves about it. I can prepoo with it, but that's it.

My hair likes avocado oil, Oyin hair dew, APB refresher sprays,Camille Rose Twisting Butter, CurlMaker, and Qhemet Burdock Root Butter cream.

I can do some-of the Shea Moisture DCs , but none of the stylers, cowashes, or gels. Hair likes protein, so I keep that in rotation.

The weird thing about my hair is that because it's so dense, I have to use a heavier oil to seal, but I can't go too heavy, because my fine strands will get weighed down. Finding that balance is cumbersome.

I find that if I mix my oil ( JBCO is my oil of choice to seal) with my cream and apply it at the same time, it's doesn't get as weighed down.
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Oh my word, you sound like my hair twin. Unbelievable how much my hair is just like yours! To control SSKs I have to use thick moisturizers with butters to seal. These have been saving my hair of late.
 
@cutiepiebabygirl and @Aggie,

Have either of you used either of the Oyin leave-in sprays? I'm wondering if it boosts moisture when layered under the Oyin Hair Dew? If you've used it, what's your review of it? And how does it compare to other leave-in sprays you like? TIA!!!

ETA: Jojoba oil. Your thoughts? It's one of the few true sealers, I'm reading.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
@cutiepiebabygirl and @Aggie,

Have either of you used either of the Oyin leave-in sprays? I'm wondering if it boosts moisture when layered under the Oyin Hair Dew? If you've used it, what's your review of it? And how does it compare to other leave-in sprays you like? TIA!!!

ETA: Jojoba oil. Your thoughts? It's one of the few true sealers, I'm reading.
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Hey! I haven't tried the leave ins, I actually thought about them the other day wondering how they compared to my APB refreshers. I may pick up some on their next sale.
 
cutiepiebabygirl said:
I'm high porosity...what butters/ moisturizers are you using? JBCO is my go to right now.
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YvetteWithJoy said:
@cutiepiebabygirl and @Aggie,

Have either of you used either of the Oyin leave-in sprays? I'm wondering if it boosts moisture when layered under the Oyin Hair Dew? If you've used it, what's your review of it? And how does it compare to other leave-in sprays you like? TIA!!!

ETA: Jojoba oil. Your thoughts? It's one of the few true sealers, I'm reading.
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@cutiepiebabygirl and @YvetteWithJoy

I'm finding that my hair really likes Bekura Honey Latte Hair Milk, :love: Dudley's PCA Moisture Retainer, SSI Marula Hair Cream, Donna Marie Super ButterCreme, CRN Curl Maker under my Wetline Xtreme gel with no flaking, Keracare Moisturizer with Jojoba Oil makes my hair feel pretty soft.

I have not used any of the Oyin hair sprays but I am looking to try the ones from Annabelle's Perfect Blends from www.etsy.com. My hair hasn't done well with the leave-ins I've tried, ie, Redken Anti-Snap leave-in and Biolage Hydrasource leave-in. They are okay, but I get no slip from either of them. So I'm still looking for the perfect leaver-in. The Oyin Hair Dew was also just okay but no stellar results for me either.

I have a few other butters and creams that I haven't used yet but will update once I crack those open. I believe my hair will love that My Honey Child 4A cream a lot though because of the ingredients. I can't wait to open and use that one. I am also eager to try Siamese Twists Cupuacu Hair Cream and that will be used after the MHC 4A Cream since I just bought it. That one seems promising as well

I am currently using the Siamese Twists Sweet Potatoe Pie hair Cream but it goes on like a sealant and I really like that one a lot and I use it to seal in my Honey Latte and PCA Moisture Retainer and other water-based moisturizers. Most products with coconut oil high up the ingredients list leaves my hair feeling a little stiff and I don't like that so I watch that closely.
 
I picked up my jar of gel yesterday and now I understand. The gel laid my edges down to the max. I just want to add that there was some concern about losing your edges because of gels, so what I do is rinse off the gel while showering and reapply the gel the next day:afro:
 
Misseyl said:
I picked up my jar of gel yesterday and now I understand. The gel laid my edges down to the max. I just want to add that there was some concern about losing your edges because of gels, so what I do is rinse off the gel while showering and reapply the gel the next day:afro:
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Whoa really? If that's true then I shouldn't have ANY edges since I've been using gel on my edges for a few years now, sometimes I wash it out, sometimes I don't. Plus I wear half wigs 98% of the time with a wig cap, so yeah, I really shouldn't have any edges...but I do. I think this is different from person to person, especially true for persons with fragile edges/hair I guess.
 
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