I just bought this product; it arrived last night and I used it today. it is fantastic! I use it with AG Recoil and this is the best hair day I've had yet. Of course, I've only been doing this for about 5 weeks, so maybe that isn't saying much. But I was beginning to get seriously depressed about crappy looking hair! I would never have been able to get to this point without watching your videos. Thank you so much for making them and sharing your tips and tricks. And keep them coming, please!!!
Would you consider doing a full Ecoslay line review? Like a one brand wash day. I noticed their products have a lot of protein. I would love to see how your hair reacts to all their protein rich products 😁
Good review! I have fine 2A/2B hair and this product has turned out to be my Holy Grail. I discovered it 5 weeks in to CGM when I was about ready to give up, and it gave me some big bouncy curls for the first time. I was shocked how my hair turned out that way! Big turning point for me. My hair is about your length and I use 2 pumps per side (4 total) with about 4 drops per side of Sally's Neutral Protein Filler drops added in. I've been experimenting with what product to layer it with since I almost never use just one styler. My hair's not as prone to over-moisturization (is that a word? ;))) though.
This completely made my hair flat but I tried mixing it with some protein heavy products and it definitely helped. I love how easily my hair detangles in the shower after using this... even on day 3 or 4! So much less shedding than I would normally have.
I wonder if you would benefit from adding in those neutral protein filler drops from Sally's? Too bad it doesn't smell super orange-y. I kinda wanted to walk around smelling like a creamsicle! Lol
Heather Ledbetter I’m sure the protein filler would help! But the Sally’s near me doesn’t carry it and I just haven’t ordered it yet! This stuff does smell delightful though. Even if it’s not majorly orangey.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney - the orange smell is what's keeping me from it. There are two scents on this earth that almost everyone loves, but me - peach and orange. 🤢 So unfair.
@@longyarn4288 The scent really is negligible. I have a nose that would make Chuck Norris jealous, and I can only smell the slightest hint of orange. If I didn't know that there was orange oil in it, I wouldn't guess what the scent is.
I know the marshmallow extract is very moisturizing as well, because it is a demulcent and provides great slip...probabaly adding to the thick consistency. I have purchased OM a bit ago and it has shipped! So excited to try this product out in my hair! Looking forward to the powerful hold and moisture! Thanks for your tips!!!
I've been wanting to try this product, but I've learned that my hair is sensitive to aloe vera juice, so I'm worried it might not like this gel very much. Did you experience any flash drying or other negative side effects of the aloe vera in this product?
I'm so bummed cause this product looked so holy grail natural. But when I put this stuff in my hair it looked like I was a thinning hair wreck. I have hereditarily thinner hair anyways, so to have it on show for everyone hurt my curly ego bad lol. But it weighed down my curls bad and didn't give me any volume. I'm going to try it different ways, maybe a tiny tiny bit but with my bounce curls light creme gel. I definitely need protein ingredients. If you haven't tried it yet, bounce curl's light creme gel is my god send. I've tried this marmalade, blueberry Bliss gel, and uncle funkys curly magic and none have met the luxurious volume and curls/ringlets bounce curls has given me!!!! But also my hair is thin as heck, overloads easily and I can't handle a lot of products in one go haha.
What did you pair the orange marmalade with? You mentioned that you like it with protein, what protein products did you pair it with? In this video, you also said you would link your last wash routine with this product. Can you provide the link? I don't see it :(
Is the video where you demo how you used the OM your Journey video? That's what seems to be linked but I didnt see a demo in it. Maybe I missed it. If you could indicate what video has that demo, I'd really appreciate it! Also, have you ever played with adding protein to this product, like neutral protein filler or the Simply Curls Co Protein Elixir?
Hi, I was looking for it as well and just found it! It's a little further into another video, as a last step of styling. The name of the video is: mega gelatin protein treatment for wavy hair, and this is the link: ruclips.net/video/AS1tJkbPPec/видео.html
Salli Awad I haven’t found a protein heavy leave in strong enough to offset how moisturizing this product is yet for my hair. I have tried the curls blueberry bliss leave in and it works fairly well. But in order to get this product to work I have to do a gelatin treatment before hand. It’s just so moisturizing!
Aphogee has an intense protein treatment you might want to try, or if you'd like to support a small business green beauty has a protein treatment as well.
This review was so helpful! Ive heard people raving about this product for awhile now and have been wanting to get more information. my hair type is very similar to yours in that its easily over moisturized. do you have any videos or recommendations of good gels with protein? thank you!
Beckah Cruz well that is tricky. My fave protein with gel is Bounce curl light cream gel. But I tend to put a strong hold gel on top of it. I have heard good things about the blueberry bliss gel but haven’t tried it personally yet. It has a good amount of protein in it.
Thanks for the review. I'm wondering if the marshmallow root extract is the very moisturizing ingredient? I use KK Knot Today when my hair is a bit tangly and it's super moisturizing. It has marshmallow extract too. Have you tried JC Spiralicious? I use that and quite like it, but I'm eyeballing the OM.
Liz Lemon my hair really seems to love the Kinky Curly Curling Custard which has quite a bit of the marshmallow root extra in it as well. I do think it is a very moisturizing ingredient!
Marshmallow root does produce slime like flaxseed when boiled but I think it's effect is twofold both moisture and hold. I haven't made my own DIY flaxseed gel yet but I'll be trying it both with marshmallow root and without, after seeing this. Thanks! 👍👍
I can’t order this because I’m from Canada 😭 what else would you recommend? My hair type is like yours and low perosity. I’m just starting CGM I’m about a month and a half into it.
I.am a product.junkie.too! You should.seey shower lol. I.only purchased the hot sauce! I'm not.much of.a gell person..but.you make.me want to.try this. When I bought the hotsauce I opened and smelled.it... you can smell the castor oil lol, this is the most natural scent I have ever smelled!! Most.products products claim.they are 100.percent.natural!!.this line seems like.the real.deal!
Nikki Driessen as you may have picked up from the video this gel was way too moisturizing for my hair. Sad but true. I had to balance this product with so much protein that it wasn’t a good fit for me to use long term. I actually have it to my sister who has much coarser curlier hair than I do and she freaking loves it! To refresh’s with it all she does it to a a small amount of gel and water to her hands, and apply to her hair using praying hand and scrunching. She then air dried and curl clumps come back and frizz is minimized. It works great for her hair type!
Hello,this product doesn't ship to my place.What is your opinion on Shea moisture products?which line in Shea moisture is your favorite?Thanks for the video 😊
Ahsinom Kr oh that is a shame! Where are you located? I’m afraid that I am not a big fan of Shea Moisture. I like a couple of their hair mask but not their shampoo or stylers. Have you looked of Giovanni Hair care ships to you? I loooove their gel.
The gel is a hard hold gel and it contains no drying alcohols in it. I do not find it drying on my hair, however, other people have said they feel it is drying on their hair. If you feel like it is drying use a bit more leave in with it.
That is a very good question! In my protein products video I talk about what I do in order to tell what my hair needs. Another way to test is to do a stretch test.
Mattie Sun I just ordered mine too! Have you gotten yours yet? I would love to hear how it works for you! (This is the last product I try before I pull a 2007 Britney Spears lol)
Kiera Frost it’s back and forth for me! I love it but it doesn’t play nice with everything. Still trying to find the perfect combo. The best I’ve done so far is Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Yogurt leave in, Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic, and Orange Marmalade! Keep your hair soaking wet during application for suuuuuuure
I don't know where you worked but when you said in a preschool, I thought, "of course you do"!! Kids must love you
I just bought this product; it arrived last night and I used it today. it is fantastic! I use it with AG Recoil and this is the best hair day I've had yet. Of course, I've only been doing this for about 5 weeks, so maybe that isn't saying much. But I was beginning to get seriously depressed about crappy looking hair!
I would never have been able to get to this point without watching your videos. Thank you so much for making them and sharing your tips and tricks. And keep them coming, please!!!
Would you consider doing a full Ecoslay line review? Like a one brand wash day. I noticed their products have a lot of protein. I would love to see how your hair reacts to all their protein rich products 😁
Good review! I have fine 2A/2B hair and this product has turned out to be my Holy Grail. I discovered it 5 weeks in to CGM when I was about ready to give up, and it gave me some big bouncy curls for the first time. I was shocked how my hair turned out that way! Big turning point for me. My hair is about your length and I use 2 pumps per side (4 total) with about 4 drops per side of Sally's Neutral Protein Filler drops added in. I've been experimenting with what product to layer it with since I almost never use just one styler. My hair's not as prone to over-moisturization (is that a word? ;))) though.
Do you blow dry it with diffuser or let it air dry?
This completely made my hair flat but I tried mixing it with some protein heavy products and it definitely helped. I love how easily my hair detangles in the shower after using this... even on day 3 or 4! So much less shedding than I would normally have.
I wonder if you would benefit from adding in those neutral protein filler drops from Sally's? Too bad it doesn't smell super orange-y. I kinda wanted to walk around smelling like a creamsicle! Lol
Heather Ledbetter I’m sure the protein filler would help! But the Sally’s near me doesn’t carry it and I just haven’t ordered it yet! This stuff does smell delightful though. Even if it’s not majorly orangey.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney - the orange smell is what's keeping me from it. There are two scents on this earth that almost everyone loves, but me - peach and orange. 🤢 So unfair.
@@longyarn4288 The scent really is negligible. I have a nose that would make Chuck Norris jealous, and I can only smell the slightest hint of orange. If I didn't know that there was orange oil in it, I wouldn't guess what the scent is.
Thanks!! I’m looking for something that will give me continued hydration, over the course of a few days, and this sounds like a possible winner!
I add the neutral filler in a water spray bottle and it works great for a shot of protein as needed.
This is pretty much my favorite styling product ever ❤ Your hair is always so lovely 😊
Courtney, I'm curious if you've tried Ecoslay's Jello Shot gel? The hold is off the charts, WAY stronger than the Orange Marmalade!
You had me at, "it looks like snot." I need this in my life!
😂😂😂
I know the marshmallow extract is very moisturizing as well, because it is a demulcent and provides great slip...probabaly adding to the thick consistency. I have purchased OM a bit ago and it has shipped! So excited to try this product out in my hair! Looking forward to the powerful hold and moisture! Thanks for your tips!!!
Kayla Forayter oooo! I didn’t know that about marshmallow extract! I will have to research it more!!! Thank you!
I just ordered mine and would love to know how it worked for you!
I've been wanting to try this product, but I've learned that my hair is sensitive to aloe vera juice, so I'm worried it might not like this gel very much. Did you experience any flash drying or other negative side effects of the aloe vera in this product?
I ordered it, have used it twice. I don't get hardly any hold and makes my baby fine hair very limp and lose all its curl. What am I doing wrong?
Same girl, same.
I'm so bummed cause this product looked so holy grail natural. But when I put this stuff in my hair it looked like I was a thinning hair wreck. I have hereditarily thinner hair anyways, so to have it on show for everyone hurt my curly ego bad lol. But it weighed down my curls bad and didn't give me any volume. I'm going to try it different ways, maybe a tiny tiny bit but with my bounce curls light creme gel. I definitely need protein ingredients. If you haven't tried it yet, bounce curl's light creme gel is my god send. I've tried this marmalade, blueberry Bliss gel, and uncle funkys curly magic and none have met the luxurious volume and curls/ringlets bounce curls has given me!!!! But also my hair is thin as heck, overloads easily and I can't handle a lot of products in one go haha.
Excited to try this! 🍊🍊
Roxanne DePalma ooo how exciting! I would love to know how it goes!
Hi boo, do you still use this product?
I have just purchased this lately .
How are you liking it ?
What did you pair the orange marmalade with? You mentioned that you like it with protein, what protein products did you pair it with? In this video, you also said you would link your last wash routine with this product. Can you provide the link? I don't see it :(
i was scouring her IG and other videos to find out too
keep seeing you in a commercial for this brand now. haha Thank you. :)
I just ordered this a few days ago very excited to try
Just put my order in today!!
I can't wait to try this product out have been waiting for stock to come to Australia!
Mine arrived this morning in South Australia
Is the video where you demo how you used the OM your Journey video? That's what seems to be linked but I didnt see a demo in it. Maybe I missed it. If you could indicate what video has that demo, I'd really appreciate it!
Also, have you ever played with adding protein to this product, like neutral protein filler or the Simply Curls Co Protein Elixir?
I agree, do you have a link video of you using the product
Hi, I was looking for it as well and just found it! It's a little further into another video, as a last step of styling. The name of the video is: mega gelatin protein treatment for wavy hair, and this is the link:
ruclips.net/video/AS1tJkbPPec/видео.html
Such an awesome review.
Which protein leave in do u recommend to use with this product?
Salli Awad I haven’t found a protein heavy leave in strong enough to offset how moisturizing this product is yet for my hair. I have tried the curls blueberry bliss leave in and it works fairly well. But in order to get this product to work I have to do a gelatin treatment before hand. It’s just so moisturizing!
Mine is out for delivery! I'm so excited!
K S did you get it? How do you like it?
Aphogee has an intense protein treatment you might want to try, or if you'd like to support a small business green beauty has a protein treatment as well.
This review was so helpful! Ive heard people raving about this product for awhile now and have been wanting to get more information. my hair type is very similar to yours in that its easily over moisturized. do you have any videos or recommendations of good gels with protein? thank you!
Beckah Cruz well that is tricky. My fave protein with gel is Bounce curl light cream gel. But I tend to put a strong hold gel on top of it. I have heard good things about the blueberry bliss gel but haven’t tried it personally yet. It has a good amount of protein in it.
Have you done an Ecoslay brand review?
I havent 11:15 heard of this “Protein” in the hair. What kind of protein do you use?
your highlights are so pretty!
Could you please add the link to the routine where you got the best results with this gel? Thanks! :))
I have been looking for it for one hour. Im going insane 🥴
Same!
Thanks for the review. I'm wondering if the marshmallow root extract is the very moisturizing ingredient? I use KK Knot Today when my hair is a bit tangly and it's super moisturizing. It has marshmallow extract too. Have you tried JC Spiralicious? I use that and quite like it, but I'm eyeballing the OM.
Liz Lemon my hair really seems to love the Kinky Curly Curling Custard which has quite a bit of the marshmallow root extra in it as well. I do think it is a very moisturizing ingredient!
Marshmallow root does produce slime like flaxseed when boiled but I think it's effect is twofold both moisture and hold. I haven't made my own DIY flaxseed gel yet but I'll be trying it both with marshmallow root and without, after seeing this. Thanks! 👍👍
I wish you would show the application process of this product
xHappzx please check out the two precious uploads as mentioned in this video.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney can you link those videos please?
Should i use this with kinky curly leave in or a heavy leave in like cantu.. i hv 2b/c dry thick hairs..
What's a gelatin treatment? I have never heard of that before ?
I can’t order this because I’m from Canada 😭 what else would you recommend? My hair type is like yours and low perosity. I’m just starting CGM I’m about a month and a half into it.
Look up diy flax seed gel or diy aloe gel. Wont be as great but works
Uncle funkys daughter is great I have thin low porosity hair and I love it
I live in Nova Scotia and I just ordered some from a place called Curl Warehouse (which I think might be based in Calgary).
Dominique573 N Do u use uncle funky’s gel ?!
Priya Paul yes I do, I love it!
Do you keep your supply in the fridge? Or is it really ok to keep in the bathroom?
Refrigerator. The owner of this company mentions refrigerate for up to nine months.
Very helpful video thank you!
Wanting to order some so bad as soon as I get paid♥️
Do you think it would be good for low porosity
My sister has low porosity hair and she loves it!
Swavy Curly Courtney thank you
I just want a how to use video. Arrived this morning
I.am a product.junkie.too! You should.seey shower lol. I.only purchased the hot sauce! I'm not.much of.a gell person..but.you make.me want to.try this. When I bought the hotsauce I opened and smelled.it... you can smell the castor oil lol, this is the most natural scent I have ever smelled!! Most.products products claim.they are 100.percent.natural!!.this line seems like.the real.deal!
What if you add protein to the product?
This product is AMAZING, quick question did anyone try mixing it with Jell-O shot gel? Or I’ll be messing up ?
I actually do mix it with Jello Shot. When I use the two together, I get really good results.
Could you do a refresh video using this gel? I'm very curious and would like to try it😊
Nikki Driessen as you may have picked up from the video this gel was way too moisturizing for my hair. Sad but true. I had to balance this product with so much protein that it wasn’t a good fit for me to use long term. I actually have it to my sister who has much coarser curlier hair than I do and she freaking loves it! To refresh’s with it all she does it to a a small amount of gel and water to her hands, and apply to her hair using praying hand and scrunching. She then air dried and curl clumps come back and frizz is minimized. It works great for her hair type!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney aah okay! Thank you so much for your response!❤
Hello,this product doesn't ship to my place.What is your opinion on Shea moisture products?which line in Shea moisture is your favorite?Thanks for the video 😊
Ahsinom Kr oh that is a shame! Where are you located? I’m afraid that I am not a big fan of Shea Moisture. I like a couple of their hair mask but not their shampoo or stylers. Have you looked of Giovanni Hair care ships to you? I loooove their gel.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I live in India.Yes Giovanni do ship to my place😊.What about their shampoo and conditioner is it good?
Yes! I love the Tea Tree Triple Treat shampoo and the smooth as silk conditioner.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Great I bought both.The gel is Giovanni firm hold or hard hold which doesn't dry the hair
The gel is a hard hold gel and it contains no drying alcohols in it. I do not find it drying on my hair, however, other people have said they feel it is drying on their hair. If you feel like it is drying use a bit more leave in with it.
How do you know if your hair needs protein
Or moisture
That is a very good question! In my protein products video I talk about what I do in order to tell what my hair needs. Another way to test is to do a stretch test.
Does anyone have the link to the video Courtney refers to? When she uses it? TIA!
If you need the link to the ecoslay is it the very last link in the description box! 🤗
Swavy Curly Courtney Thanks, but I mean the video you refer to when you said you used it? :)
I just ordered mine and I am H Y P E
Mattie Sun I just ordered mine too! Have you gotten yours yet? I would love to hear how it works for you! (This is the last product I try before I pull a 2007 Britney Spears lol)
Kiera Frost it’s back and forth for me! I love it but it doesn’t play nice with everything. Still trying to find the perfect combo. The best I’ve done so far is Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Yogurt leave in, Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic, and Orange Marmalade! Keep your hair soaking wet during application for suuuuuuure
Mattie Sun ok good to know! Thanks for replying! Are there any products you know for sure do not work well with it?
Found the video she mentioned!
ruclips.net/video/AS1tJkbPPec/видео.html
Too much talking about nothing, would be nice to hear a no nonsense/dramaless of the steps involved.
Go on by. Negitive Nancy's Not Needed.
Thumbs down. I disagree. I enjoyed it
Jo N it’s called, having a personality.