I Need A Gel That Makes My Hair Crunchy

[Lucky me]

You don't need a wig

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

You don't need a wig

Need? Definitely not!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@Alma Petra, to preserve my twist out on night one, I wore a satin bonnet over the item pictured.

I got it from a drugstore. It's a spandex cap with a hole in the back for ponytails.

Note: Photos enlarge upon click.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Here is the Rock Hard Gelee twist out on today, Day 2. Fingers crossed I make it to day 5. LOL!

I'm still trying to get the back blended: The hair back there is longer than the natural shape of the fro.

 

[Colocha]

I'm loving following your 5 day journey with this @YvetteWithJoy

How hard/crunchy does your hair feel? Do you think the BRHG would be good for roller setting? How is it doing against the humidity (I live im constant 80 - 90%)?

 

[Alma Petra]

Here is the Rock Hard Gelee twist out on today, Day 2. Fingers crossed I make it to day 5. LOL!

I'm still trying to get the back blended: The hair back there is longer than the natural shape of the fro.

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OMG it's working! I think that it looks even juicier today! That bonnet is a very good idea. Reminds me of pineappling, which is also great because it produces a degree of root lift, thing that I adore.

What about the crunch factor? Is it too crunchy? Does it by any means feel rough to the touch?

 

[Alma Petra]

I'm loving following your 5 day journey with this @YvetteWithJoy

How hard/crunchy does your hair feel? Do you think the BRHG would be good for roller setting? How is it doing against the humidity (I live im constant 80 - 90%)?

BRHG is many people's holy grail anti-humidity product. You should try it. People claim that even a small amount of it on top of other gels can help greatly.

 

[Colocha]

BRHG is many people's holy grail anti-humidity product. You should try it. People claim that even a small amount of it on top of other gels can help greatly.

Thank you! Do you think it would mix with setting foam? I suppose it wouldn't hurt too much to try.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

The end of Day 3 (after having accidentally slept on it TWICE with no bonnet or anything for at least 10 hours) versus the beginning of Day 1:

Note: Photos enlarge upon click.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Thank you! Do you think it would mix with setting foam? I suppose it wouldn't hurt too much to try.

That's exactly what I'm wondering and am hoping. I'm going to try it at some point.

My hair is not hard but has super hold. This is what I always thought gel should do: Gel my hair.

 

[Colocha]

That's exactly what I'm wondering and am hoping. I'm going to try it at some point.

My hair is not hard but has super hold. This is what I always thought gel should do: Gel my hair.

Yesss! I'm glad you like it.

 

[Alma Petra]

Thank you! Do you think it would mix with setting foam? I suppose it wouldn't hurt too much to try.

Sorry I didn't see this earlier!
I'm not sure about setting foam but I've used it with mousse before without any problems. I'd say it's unlikely to hurt at all.

 

[Alma Petra]

The end of Day 3 (after having accidentally slept on it TWICE with no bonnet or anything for at least 10 hours) versus the beginning of Day 1:

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Love that heart shape! Have you found your HG gel or what?!

 

[keranikki]

@YvetteWithJoy

 

[Coilystep]

I really like your twist out @YvetteWithJoy
Also

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@YvetteWithJoy

I really like your twist out @YvetteWithJoy
Also

Thank you so much! Means a lot!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Aaaaaaghhh!!!!

The pictures in this thread are so huge!

Sorry, all!

I'm uploading from my phone or tablet now since my laptop is on the blink, and I had no idea!!!!

Ugggggh. I'll try to change the size out if I can.

 

[Colocha]

Happy birthday @YvetteWithJoy!!!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Happy birthday @YvetteWithJoy!!!

Thank you! I so appreciate it.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Update:

I kind of made it to Day 4. I wore it down when I drove our little one to school, and then when I went back to pick him up I had it in a ponytail. It was pretty undefined at the roots.

I've got prepoo in now.

I didn't have time for make up for it, but I'll upload the Day 4 ponytail pic when I can.

 

[Coilystep]

I prefer the big pictures

 

[GGsKin]

Your twist-out looks lovely @YvetteWithJoy. To me, the shape at the end of Day 3 is even better. Belated Happy Birthday to you

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I'm loving following your 5 day journey with this @YvetteWithJoy

How hard/crunchy does your hair feel? Do you think the BRHG would be good for roller setting? How is it doing against the humidity (I live im constant 80 - 90%)?

It really does, seem like it would be great in humidity, but I don't know.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Your twist-out looks lovely @YvetteWithJoy. The shapeople at the end of Day 3. Belated Happy Birthday to you

Thank you, lady! Your birthday wish means a lot.

 

[GGsKin]

Thank you, lady! Your birthday wish means a lot.

You are welcome. And you made me realise that 'auto-incorrect' struck again

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

You are welcome. And you made me realise that 'auto-incorrect' struck again

No worries! Mine is something else! Lol! I knew what was going on. Love ya, chica.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Middle of Day 4

Please excuse the make up -free face. Only had time for lip tint.

Next time I will try to be more consistent with my bonnet at night and will use water to refresh. There is zero reason not to make it to Day 5 with this gel.

 

[Colocha]

It really does, seem like it would be great in humidity, but I don't know.

That's exciting to hear. I'll slip that onto the Black Friday list.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Update

I found the PERFECT gel for my wash and go's. I get a super duper strong hold, no flaking, tangle prevention, etc.

It's best if I use it on very hydrated hair and over a liquid leave-in and not a cream.

Here are results and my thread about the gel.

https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/bronner-brothers-firm-hold-curling-gel.831349

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[sunflora]

For a few reasons, I need a gel that lacks cancer-causing ingredients and water insoluble 'cones but that makes the hair crunchy.

Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks in advance for your help.

P.S. Wetline did not give my hair any crunch, and it makes my hair look dusty. KCCC flakes on me unless I use a creamy leave-in or KCKT with it, which in turn prevents crunch.

https://www.trepadora.com/collections/styling/products/trepadora-papaya-slip-taming-potion-200ml-1

I didn't like this at all because I hate crunch and somehow had no idea it was a gel, but its really slippy and then gets kinda hard IMO. All of their products are organic.