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08-24-2009, 10:15 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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Aloe vera gel
sorry if this is a repeat thread but i was wondering how to use aloe vera gel or if i even should and why?
Last edited by thickcurlygurly; 08-24-2009 at 10:16 AM.
Reason: typo
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08-24-2009, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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I almost always use it first thing out of the shower on sopping wet hair before any leave-in or styling products. It adds some weightless moisture, cuts down on frizz, and helps with definition and clumping - it's just generally curl enhancing. I usually use at least 2-3 pumps of Fruit of the Earth clear AVG.
It's also good in a 50% aloe:50% water spray to refresh curls and reactivate product on day 2 and beyond - mist it on (I do it upside down first to get under layers then flip over and do the top) scrunch it in, adding a bit of other product if you think it's needed, allow to totally dry then SOTC.
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2C/3A/3B - mod. CG, med. to fine, normal to low porosity/normal elasticity
Current Main Rotation: MG217 medicated or Aim2Health 'poos as scalp needs, YTCarrots or Elucence cond., Spiral Solutions Protein Trtmt & Deeply Decadent Cond., CJCCCC reg or lite, KCCC, AO Mandarin Magic, Giovanni LA Hold Hair Spritz + lots more, sporadically
HG Method: Super Soaker-ing + Smasters-ing, short upside down diffusing then clips or clamps & air dry. Blend gray w/henna glosses
www.fotki.com/auntnett
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08-24-2009, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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AVG, did someone call my name? lol. i use it just like Auntnett and i LOVE IT! it is my only "leave in" this summer. every now and again, i'll try another leave in, but this with KCCC is so awesome. i dont have the pump version, but i squeeze about 4 medium size dollops. i use enough that i know its gotten all in my hair. then i scrunch scrunch scrunch.
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para los gustos se hicieron los colores
i has no hair type? (medium, f-iii), normal porosity, LOW elasticity.
CG journey began 2/8/09 - 4-08-09.. and then mod cg 4/14/09 -... 03/02/10- Barely CG but I like CG products 
wash with Low Poo or Poo
condition with GVP Conditioning Balm or CJ BC Daily, Loreal Color Vive for Color Treated Hair Thats Normal
Leave ins- Garnier S&S; Marrakesh oil
style with - Ohm SHP; KCCC- BRHG or Boots- KCCC- BRHG; CIAB; CCCC
Protein- GVP Joico K-Pak
Play with ACV
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08-24-2009, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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ok i think ill have to go get some today
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08-24-2009, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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does it make your hair crunchy at all?
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08-24-2009, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
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I have Banana Boat soothing aloe aftersun gel, its green not clear will this be ok?
ingredients are: water, SD alcohol 40, glycerine, polysorbate 20, carbomer, triethanolamine, imidazolidinyl urea, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, fragrance, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, benzophenone-4, yellow 4, blue 1.
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08-24-2009, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 103
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I would think that with alcohol as the 2nd ingredient and aloe down lower on the list, there is too much alcohol in that one and it would be too drying?
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Hair type: 2b, wavy/curly, color treated, fine texture but high density
Modified CG since 6/14/09
Products currently rotating: Organic soap bars, ACV rinse, KBB milk, Fuzzy duck gel, BB Gelee, KCCC, Komaza curl pudding, Goddess Glaze, Mop Top shampoo and condish, Gelatine Goo, Burt's Bees More Moisture condish.
I think my hair likes protein!!
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08-24-2009, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,205
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No, the alcohol will dry out your hair.
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08-24-2009, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 230
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ok thanks i guess ill just reserve that bottle for sun burn, recommendations on any brands that are easy to find and safe for my hair? i really want to try this so any suggestions on brands would be super helpful
Last edited by thickcurlygurly; 08-24-2009 at 01:52 PM.
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08-24-2009, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,788
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And with alcohol so high up on the list, maybe it's not so good for sunburn, either!
Most people seem to use Fruit of the Earth (easiest to find, I guess). I also use Trader Joe's aloe vera gel -- it's great.
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3a and strictly CG since August 2007. Porous and on the fine side. No to magnesium sulfate and glycerin. Yes to protein! Favorites:
CO-WASHES: Suave Coconut
CONDITIONERS and LEAVE-INS: Mop Top Daily Conditioner, KBB Nectar, Aubrey GPB or Island Naturals, Robert Craig, Any Jessicurl
CURL ENHANCERS/CREMES/MOUSSES: KCCC, JoiWhip
GELS: Fuzzy Duck, B5 Design, MGA Scultping, BRHG
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Blog: http://jillipoo.blogspot.com/
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08-24-2009, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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i use FOTE like a lot of the other curlies. i get no crunch at all... its not strong enough for my hair to leave any crunch. but if ur concerned about the crunch, you can plop a little after the u apply the AVG, or just scrunch out any crunch.
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para los gustos se hicieron los colores
i has no hair type? (medium, f-iii), normal porosity, LOW elasticity.
CG journey began 2/8/09 - 4-08-09.. and then mod cg 4/14/09 -... 03/02/10- Barely CG but I like CG products
wash with Low Poo or Poo
condition with GVP Conditioning Balm or CJ BC Daily, Loreal Color Vive for Color Treated Hair Thats Normal
Leave ins- Garnier S&S; Marrakesh oil
style with - Ohm SHP; KCCC- BRHG or Boots- KCCC- BRHG; CIAB; CCCC
Protein- GVP Joico K-Pak
Play with ACV
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08-25-2009, 01:13 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 526
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I know I have a thread on avg, but do you guys think it is a good styling gel? I've asked some other ppl and I got mixed answers so what do you think? thanks!
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~ BIG *sexy* CURLS ~ ~~~ Conditioner/Co-wash/Leave-in: Garnier Fructis Nutri Repair/Organic Instinct Styler: Garnier Fructis 24-H ~~~
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08-25-2009, 03:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 230
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I couldn't find FOTE so i got solar radiance, has anyone tried using that brand? If so how has it worked for you? I need to know soon incase i need to take it back.
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08-25-2009, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 222
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As long is it is 100% pure aloe vera gel, you should be fine. If it has any additional ingredients, I wouldn't use it.
Oh and aloe gel should be clear, not green. 
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08-25-2009, 10:14 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,694
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It doesn't have enough hold alone for most folks, although I've seen a few who say it's all they use. Just give it a try and see if it works for you.
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2C/3A/3B - mod. CG, med. to fine, normal to low porosity/normal elasticity
Current Main Rotation: MG217 medicated or Aim2Health 'poos as scalp needs, YTCarrots or Elucence cond., Spiral Solutions Protein Trtmt & Deeply Decadent Cond., CJCCCC reg or lite, KCCC, AO Mandarin Magic, Giovanni LA Hold Hair Spritz + lots more, sporadically
HG Method: Super Soaker-ing + Smasters-ing, short upside down diffusing then clips or clamps & air dry. Blend gray w/henna glosses
www.fotki.com/auntnett
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08-25-2009, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,694
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I did a Dogpile search (includes Google, Bing, Ask, Yahoo, others) and couldn't even find anything on Solar Radiance Aloe Vera Gel . . . .
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2C/3A/3B - mod. CG, med. to fine, normal to low porosity/normal elasticity
Current Main Rotation: MG217 medicated or Aim2Health 'poos as scalp needs, YTCarrots or Elucence cond., Spiral Solutions Protein Trtmt & Deeply Decadent Cond., CJCCCC reg or lite, KCCC, AO Mandarin Magic, Giovanni LA Hold Hair Spritz + lots more, sporadically
HG Method: Super Soaker-ing + Smasters-ing, short upside down diffusing then clips or clamps & air dry. Blend gray w/henna glosses
www.fotki.com/auntnett
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08-28-2009, 06:02 PM
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#17
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 230
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ok so i have my FOTE AVG can i apply it to dry hair?
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