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12-25-2012, 03:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 96
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Best hair gel for 3c hair - thread!
Hallo curlies,
Nowadays i am searching for a hair gel that defines my 3c hair without drying it or make my hair stiff.
Any tip curlies?
I have 3c hair witch is highly porous and have low elasticity.
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12-25-2012, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 96
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Here is a picture of my hair:
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12-26-2012, 12:29 PM
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#3
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 96
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No one??
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12-26-2012, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 106
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i have 3b/3c hair, and use fsg when i want more defined curls...sometimes ill need to scrunch when my hair has dried,but i dont really mind- at least i know whats in it 
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12-30-2012, 10:35 AM
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#5
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 75
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I second Curly B's suggestion, flax seed gel (FSG) is amazing.
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Hair
3c/b, medium density, medium texture, low-normal porosity.
Products
Pre-cleans: TN Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
Cleanse: Deva Curl No-Poo
Hydrate: Deva Curl One Condition
Style: DevaCurl Styling Cream or Golden FSG
Refresh: Jane Carter Solution Nourish and Shine
Deep Condition: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Basic Regimen
Water-wash and go 2x/week, no poo 1x/week, DC 1x/week
CG since 3/31/12; patiently growing my (unstretched) curls to APL (again  )
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01-01-2013, 04:04 PM
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#6
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 96
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I have heard so much about fsg so this weekend i did it. I made homemade flaxseed gel and applied it to my soaking wet hair after applying conditioner. OMG!!!! The best gel i have ever used. It didnt dry my hair out and itgave me soft and welldefined curls.
The only minus is that i have to refrigerate it. I cant carry the gel with me in my purse daily.
Do you now if i can add sth to this gel so i dont need to refrigerate it??
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01-09-2013, 01:58 PM
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#7
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 75
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I am so glad the gel worked out for you; it really is amazing! If you check around on this site you will find several threads where people list their recipes, some of which include ingredients intended as preservatives. There is one thread in particular where a woman tested various preservatives in the FSG to see which ones were the most effective. The preservatives ranged from things you can easily get at a health food store (essential oils, citric acid etc.) to commercial grade preservatives. HTH:-)
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Hair
3c/b, medium density, medium texture, low-normal porosity.
Products
Pre-cleans: TN Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
Cleanse: Deva Curl No-Poo
Hydrate: Deva Curl One Condition
Style: DevaCurl Styling Cream or Golden FSG
Refresh: Jane Carter Solution Nourish and Shine
Deep Condition: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Basic Regimen
Water-wash and go 2x/week, no poo 1x/week, DC 1x/week
CG since 3/31/12; patiently growing my (unstretched) curls to APL (again )
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01-09-2013, 02:36 PM
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#8
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 355
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Ooohh. If someone can find that preservative thread can you please post thr link? Hard to find on my phone app. Tx!
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01-11-2013, 07:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 75
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mcheryce I looked for it but couldn't find it. I found it the first time in another thread, someone had linked to it. Unfortunately I can't remember what thread that was  . I hope someone else has better luck because it would be a great reference.
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Hair
3c/b, medium density, medium texture, low-normal porosity.
Products
Pre-cleans: TN Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
Cleanse: Deva Curl No-Poo
Hydrate: Deva Curl One Condition
Style: DevaCurl Styling Cream or Golden FSG
Refresh: Jane Carter Solution Nourish and Shine
Deep Condition: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Basic Regimen
Water-wash and go 2x/week, no poo 1x/week, DC 1x/week
CG since 3/31/12; patiently growing my (unstretched) curls to APL (again )
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01-12-2013, 06:57 PM
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#10
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 355
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Thanks for searching. I might have to bust out the laptop to look. I have some ccs naturals flaxseed gel and love it.
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01-13-2013, 11:59 AM
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#11
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 769
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I'm having good luck with suave mousse for curly hair.
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3c pencil-sized corkscrews; low porosity; fine; layered
CO-Wash: Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo Style: Shea Moisture Restorative and Suave Mousse
My YouTube Channel
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01-18-2013, 01:05 PM
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#12
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 286
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Aloe Vera gel is wonderful too as a curl definer with no crunch. I use an entire 3 tbsp aloe Vera gel mixed with 1
Tbsp jojoba oil. I have 4a/3c mid neck length (if pulled with my fingers) so adjust amount accordingly.
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01-18-2013, 02:39 PM
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#13
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 96
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Thank you all for sharing your tips!
I unfortunetely dont have good experience with aloe vera gel  my hair gets dry despite using a lot of conditioner/leave and sealing with evoo in before applying gel. Dont know why...
My hair is highly porous and have low elasticity. Maybe thats why it doesnt give me good hold and moisture??
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01-18-2013, 08:02 PM
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#14
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 537
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3a (protein sensitive)
Fine, normal porosity, normal elasticity
No more bad hair days!!! 
Cleansers: Mop-C Hydrating Shampoo, JCGLS
Conditioners: B2B Peach Pom, CJCR, DPSC
Leave-in: CJCR, CJ Smoothing LI, KCKT
Stylers: HEBE
Deep Conditioner: CJCR
Standby items:GVP K-Pak
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01-20-2013, 09:31 PM
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#15
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 200
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I've tried several gels and nothing works for me .... I gave up that journey. I do conditioner and jojoba oil only and get good results without gel
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01-20-2013, 11:33 PM
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#16
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 172
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I like Aussie Instant Freeze if I need hold. It seems I've seen a lot of 3cs and 4s who like EcoStyler although I don't use it.
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01-21-2013, 03:19 AM
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#17
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 780
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It's not a gel, so I don't know if you're interested in creams... But Donna Marie Dream Curling Creme is fantastic! It's thick, but has a slip that makes it easy to distribute and leaves the curls soft. I use a bit of Naturalista Cosmetics AloeFlax seed gel om top for more hold but I think it would be okay without it.
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01-21-2013, 03:26 AM
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#18
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 780
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Oh and I haven't tried It yet, but I hear good things about the As I Am Curling Jelly..I think that's what it's called. Maybe try to find some reviews on it, you can get it at Sally's.
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01-21-2013, 04:15 PM
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#19
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 75
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That's it! Thanks Jusduit
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Hair
3c/b, medium density, medium texture, low-normal porosity.
Products
Pre-cleans: TN Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
Cleanse: Deva Curl No-Poo
Hydrate: Deva Curl One Condition
Style: DevaCurl Styling Cream or Golden FSG
Refresh: Jane Carter Solution Nourish and Shine
Deep Condition: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Basic Regimen
Water-wash and go 2x/week, no poo 1x/week, DC 1x/week
CG since 3/31/12; patiently growing my (unstretched) curls to APL (again )
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01-21-2013, 07:10 PM
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#20
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 355
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