CurlTalk - View Single Post - desert curlies please suggest a gel- my hair is frizz ball.

dusalocks · 01-24-2013, 12:28 PM

I don't live in the desert but surprisingly my climate is fairly arid nonetheless. It is difficult to think up a gel that is glycerine free or low on the humectant ratio. If there is a Whole Foods nearby you could go check out Aubrey B5 Design Gel. I used it and liked it but have yet to repurchase. If there is a Target or yes a Whole Foods again try kinky curly curling custard. Also maybe it's a case of you just need to up your emollients. Put in more leave in condition and seal your hair with a light, non penetrating oil (such as jojoba, got that tip from aqualily) to protect it from the climate. Some people put heavy leave ins or curl creams before their gel. I have Shea Moisture's (which is definitely drug store) curl enhancing smoothie. It's so rich I think I may use it to deep treat. I've also heard good things about the milk. But of course I'd try your normal daily conditioner as a leave in and see if that works.

01-24-2013, 12:28 PM	#2
dusalocks Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,001	I don't live in the desert but surprisingly my climate is fairly arid nonetheless. It is difficult to think up a gel that is glycerine free or low on the humectant ratio. If there is a Whole Foods nearby you could go check out Aubrey B5 Design Gel. I used it and liked it but have yet to repurchase. If there is a Target or yes a Whole Foods again try kinky curly curling custard. Also maybe it's a case of you just need to up your emollients. Put in more leave in condition and seal your hair with a light, non penetrating oil (such as jojoba, got that tip from aqualily) to protect it from the climate. Some people put heavy leave ins or curl creams before their gel. I have Shea Moisture's (which is definitely drug store) curl enhancing smoothie. It's so rich I think I may use it to deep treat. I've also heard good things about the milk. But of course I'd try your normal daily conditioner as a leave in and see if that works. __________________ 3A. Coarse/Porous/Medium-High Density/Semi-Arid Climate CG since Nov. 2012. Poos: SM Moisture Retention or Yucca Baobab (1x a wk), TJ Tea Tree Tingle (to clarify as needed) Condish: TJ Tea Tree Tingle, SM Restorative, Curl & Shine, + Yucca Baobab, Tresemme Naturals Stylers: KCKT + KCCC, FSG, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie* + Curl & Style Milk, CJ Pattern Pusha Sealers: Jojoba or grapeseed oil or smoothie* * = HG Last edited by dusalocks; 01-24-2013 at 12:30 PM.