I usually use Jam to hold my ponytails (love the shiny look) but, it's so greasy. I recently tried Fantasia IC thick hold and it makes my hair look dry and wavy. I have 4b relaxed hair and am looking for a gel that'll hold my ponys w/o giving it that dry look. I would like something shiny or natural looking (once it dries). I'm open to any suggestions...pretty please.
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Hairveda has a product called whipped gelly. The color and consistency reminds me of strawberry yogurt. It gives my hair the effect that you're looking for. shiny and slick. I usually put a scarf on after applying the product.
http://hairveda.com/moisture.aspx.
They have a sample size for under $3.00, which is great. The only thing is that you still have to pay for s/h. And it may take two weeks to get it.
lilsparkle825
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aloe vera gelly never dries hard, but i still get amazing hold when i need to slick something down. lily of the desert is the brand.
Soliel185
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I never have good luck with gel 
I like Elasta QP Glaze and Castor Oil. Another product I use is this stuff
http://www.sallybeauty.com/Frizz-Control-Gel/SBS-140220,default,pd.html?cgid=Hair04-04
I think of it as a "soft" gel. It doesn't dry hard, dry looking or flaky.
I like Elasta QP Glaze and Castor Oil. Another product I use is this stuff
http://www.sallybeauty.com/Frizz-Control-Gel/SBS-140220,default,pd.html?cgid=Hair04-04
I think of it as a "soft" gel. It doesn't dry hard, dry looking or flaky.
aloe vera gel, hands down...leaves your hair soft at the end of the day...
I do have this but my hair soaks it up.
ronakajones
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Elasta QP Glaze
BrownEyez22
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Try Elasta QP Feels Like Silk Liquid Gel
naturalmanenyc
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I use IC Fantasia and QP glaze. I have QP on my edges right now with a scarf since I am wearing a straight half wig later.
exoticmommie
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Make your own mixture. I love my mixture!
Get you some aloe vera gel, and put it in a small tub, and add your favorite oils (I use avocado oil, macadamia oil, and olive oil) and whip it till it turns creamy. Start off with a little bit and just keep adding the oils until it is the consistency that you like.
ETA: For my daughters mixture I add a little Hawaiian silky. She is natural and her hair is real dry.
Get you some aloe vera gel, and put it in a small tub, and add your favorite oils (I use avocado oil, macadamia oil, and olive oil) and whip it till it turns creamy. Start off with a little bit and just keep adding the oils until it is the consistency that you like.
ETA: For my daughters mixture I add a little Hawaiian silky. She is natural and her hair is real dry.
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vkb247
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Have you tried using a leave in/oil/butter/glycerin under the gel you have? You can even try adding some oil on top of the gel. That can eliminate dryness. I haven't tried Fantasia Thick Hold but Fantasia with Sparklelites gives great shine as is very moisturizing for me. It has aloe vera gel and glycerin in it.
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