I remember when people used to swear by that jelly but now you don't hear about it as much. Glad you brought it back on the scene. And the leave-in conditioner will forever be a holy Grail I mean, it never misses.
Every time I watch your videos you make me wanna wash my hair…even when I just styled it. Also, I keep a hair journal so I remember what I did when. Sometimes I glue in a pic for reference.
As I Am leave in conditioner is my #1 all time favorite leave in. No matter what I use, I end up going back to it. And that curling jelly pairs nicely with a lot of leave ins.
I use to LOVE the leave in conditioner. I stopped buying it for some reason and I’m not sure why I stopped . This video brung back so many memories. I guess because it’s not in my Walgreens anymore I definitely drifted away from it
For the center of my head dryness the only thing that helped was steam treatments at the salon. Not the steamer that you sit under, but, the one where you can aim the nozzle. After the first really intense steam treatment, me and my stylist noticed an immediate difference. I get it done once a season and it's been fine. That was the only part of my hair that my stylist commented on when I first started seeing her and that's what she recommended to treat it and it worked. Other stylist commented on it, but, it never got better based on what they did and recommended. (Deep condition more, lets do a 10 min steam treatment, change shampoo, etc.) As far as styling, I do my wash and go in about 8 sections, but, I have medium density and fine hair so any smaller doesn't make sense. I tried doing it in 4 and it hasn't worked for me. I also don't do my hair in the shower because I can better control the amount of water going on a section using a spray bottle and I like to see what I am doing.
I really enjoyed this video. Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!! I have learned to love my hair over the last few years. I used to be so embarrassed the way my curl pattern was and how it looked in certain styles, but now I love my beautiful curls and I don't care what no one has to say because I know that many people don't like my hair in its natural state but I have come to find out that is a them problem and natural hair is so beautiful and very versatile. Thank you for saying that!! ❤
We literally have the same hair and issues 😂 honestly using olaplex weekly is what was making me soooo tender headed! So I stopped using it, I’ll probably do it it once a month or once every two months! My absolute fav combo- brace yourself it’s a longgggg one 1. Prepoo- either the curl smith bond salve, olaplex 0&3, or oiling my hair( preferred!!!!!) 2. Shampoo with nizoral for psoriasis 3. Shampoo with moisturizing shampoo (rn I’m using the Lusetta biotin thickening and strengthening shampoo) 4. Briogeo rice water treatment 5. Biolage hydrasource mask….(let me TELL YOU THIS STUFF IS THEEEEEEEE BOMBBBBBB) 6. A rinse out conditioner depending on what my hair needs I have multiple. 7. I’m a gel + denman brush + diffuser girl. I use UFD in the shower on soaking wet hair then I put in the inner sense I create hold then diffuse ! I finally found my staple.
Wow, you just encouraged me so much more to wear my curls. I’ve had a hard time loving my hair but since I started watching your videos I’ve been doing wash and gos but I’ve been putting them in a puff.. I’m going to start wearing my hair out more!
🥹 this makes me really happy. I’m not 100% in love with my hair every day and I also have a hard time loving my hair but sharing my experiments and progress with you all is what keeps me going. Keep me updated on your hair journey! 💜
Ok ok ok sooooo my stylist just put me on to the Design Essentials Natural almond & avocado curl enhancing mousse.....OMG!!! Sis you gotta try it! She used it by itself at my last appointment for my wash & go SOLID! I used it at home with UFD Curly Magic and it still slapped!
That Design Essential Mousse is the bomb. I found it in TJMaxx and boy I’m glad I bought it. I used it as a base and put The Bee Custard on top it was a nice defined and soft wash n go with 7 days.
These past few weeks i've really been enjoying the curlsmith in shower style fixer. My hair is super defined and lasts all week! Next wash day i'm going to try Treluxe hi definition gel and possibly combining it with their reflex curl serum. I have a tub of the as i am smoothing gel from when I used to slick my hair back all the time, it has more hold and the consistency is thicker than their curling jelly, it's marketed for slicking your hair but i'll try it for a wash and go since I like hold and a cast anyways. Luckily in the UK as i am products are usually under £10.
Girl your channel is a Godsent to me! Your hair is the exact same as mine and my go to hairstyle are wash and go’s. I went natural 10 months ago and it’s surprisingly are to find our texture wash and go’s. I’m glad I found you, you save me a lot of money watching you try products! Thanks girl!
Those are classic products. In my journey to wash n go (since 2020 ) the gelly was one of the first gel that I tried. I totally forgot about it. You’re right it could replace UFD. I’m with you for me it’s joy to see black wowen in general embracing their hair. Everybody’s experience is different and not everyone is about the wash n go lifestyle. I never thought I would become a wash n go girl because I was stock thinking using the loc method was the way to have moisturize hair. For my hair it wasn’t it. I was looking for another option for a botanical gel (I was thinking of a curl junkie products now you’re making me rethinking lol )
For the longest I hated my wash and go’s but with all the education and technology we have, I’ve learned so much. Before this I wore braids under a head wrap, but I started to hate covering my hair. It’s so different for everybody.
Your hair looked really good with this combo!! I didnt even know As I Am had products that were curls until you made that haul video so i was excited to see you use them. Last time I used As I Am i was relaxed and still a teen so my mom just bought what I needed You have kind of inspired me to want to document things. Although I did start journaling things some time ago, im very bad at the upkeep, so i may try to be more consistent.. As i have the same issue of thinking i'll remember how great a wash and style went, only to forget. And you've slowly become one of my favorite "naturals" on youtube, because I love watching your documentation, so i've just been binging to see what things are applicable to me for where I went wrong with my own wash&gos, and i'm hoping that even though we have slightly different textures i would still see results I like on myself. It's going to be a while before I do another because i got heat damage after discovering i was getting bad breakage from wash&gos, but we'll see in a few months if i have to cut all this damage off.
As for crown dryness, it’s bc your sebum is pulled away down towards your nape by gravity making it dry asf. My crown is the same way and I notice it way more since getting a pixie cut
So since you were talking about combos you got to try this one!!! Start with the Paul Mitchell leave in (I get the generic brand at Sally's), apply the Obia naturals custard then top it with the texture ID multi styling foam!!!! Gurrrrrl, you will love it. Gave me hella definition and volume and lasted a good 5 days. One of the reasons I love the Paul Mitchell is that it gives you immediate curl definition and is extremely moisturizing AND It pairs really well with botanical gels. Only thing is it's not "natural". Also, you GOTTA try the Quidad whipped primer. It will change the whole entire game, lol
This combo! Tried it yesterday…moisture, definition and hold but not crunchy at all! A little flaking but not terrible. Thank you! Gonna stick with this one for a while. Was using the Curlmaker but it leaves my hair sticky and gooey.
I loved the definition I got with this gel...but unfortunately, similar to the Camille rose gel, the xanthan gum in there leaves behind the most disgusting flakes. So unfortunate because they both give great definition. As per usual, your hair came out bomb!
The As I am curling jelly is one of my favorite products with the Eco olive oil gel ❤ Definition and Shine is my desired end result. I rinse it completely with warm water to get all the product out before I begin shampooing
So glad I found your channel! Your hair type is very similar to mine. Your results are everything!😍I use to use the curling jelly as my go-to styler when I restarted my natural hair journey 3 years ago. I definitely need to use this styler again and pair it with the leave-in, ironically I never did😅
Your wash and go looks fantastic, so defined and popping ! I remember the last time I used the curling jelly, I used it directly on wet clean hair and the application felt like it was raising my hair's cuticle - it was the opposite of slip so whenever I see this jelly i cringe a lil 😭 Maybe I will re-try it with the leave in (maybe)
My crown is drier and a different texture too - apparently it’s because it’s the most exposed area to sun, elements and water when I shower. Im back to deep conditioning regularly - but with Protien masks/deep conditioners more frequently in that area. Briogeo don’t despair repair. Im also trying to not use combs often
I do small sections as I go. It takes longer but the definition/wng last super long when I do that but I do sacrifice volume a bit 🙁 When I apply the gel in larger sections, I get more volume and the definition is still pretty good with a softer hold. This is usually with a cream and custard combo.
I heard from one of four natural headed sisters actual sisters the As I Am Pomegranate is really moisturizing too especially the leave in. Check Sally’s Beauty time to time when As I Am is on sale the shelves are cleaned out. 😂
Great job. I see why you attentive to the middle and the sides of your hair. When you get extra money and time. Check out the jerri curl collection. The product color is blue.
We have different hair types. Mine is fine and bra strape but I love your videos. You are patient with your hair and take your time. ❤ Your video and technique
I liked the results especially in the beginning/early days of the wash n go. It's funny that this video popped up with these products. I was JUST looking at this leave-in conditioner as an alternative to the one I'm using now after getting an email from Sally Beauty. I was checking out the ingredients to gauge whether or not it's for me but in this video I was able to see the consistency so that was nice. I think I will get this one. The curling jelly seemed decent. I prefer cream stylers instead of gels but when I experiment with wash n gos again a month or two, I plan to try gels again so all of your videos are helpful.
I call it my ethnic patch :) . I baby the hair on the center of my scalp. Before I was a lot tougher on it, combing it roughly and breaking it into submission. Now I just think how cool it is, one head so much genetic history
Thanks for the upload. The As I AM jelly I have is a much looser consistency. I hope there was no tampering with the product as there was no seal. Your hair looks great. I will revisit this combo. Regarding the crown -- I load it up with extra H2O, product, and seal it with oil or butter. You may want to use a physical barrier mid-way while under the hooded drier as the airflow tends to concentrate on the crown.
I'm so glad you did this video! I've always wanted to try this jelly. I didn't bc I had a bad experience with the shea moisture curling jelly or custard. It made my hair lool like I had a jerry curl. It was the worst. I'm going to try this now. I would love to see more black women embracing how our hair grows out the top of our heads! We are uniquely blessed and beautiful. I have to do my hair in sections or it's a disaster. I do 10 sections. 4 in the front and 6 in the back. I've tried to do less, but it doesn't work. It will be less defined in some areas, frizz here and there. My crown is the same. My stylist said it's bc it's the most exposed to sun and the environment. I always use deep conditioner or mask on that area every week, while I may use a regular coditioner on the rest of my head. I deep condition all over twice a month. I also add a couple drops of jojoba oil to my leave in on the crown section. I totally noticed the difference. in detangling, application of additional products, and the finished look. I tried hard to keep steady with detox method(no oil) I did it for a long time, but my crown needs it"Period". Looking forward to what you drop next!
BTW. I love my coils, Sally promos, and my documented journey too. I tend to style in the shower which requires less product due to the steam and in mid-size sections. I try not to wash the product out unless I went in too heavy. I only go in with smaller sections when I want my WNG to hold up for 3-5 days max.
I am the same, if a product is 20eur or over im having secind thoughts about it. Just bought the curling jelly today before watching your video and I am very excited to use it now. Currently in the process of trying to go the botanical way and using water soluble products and struggling a bit. Bought the crazy sexy curl frow doux, love the results however my hair only lasts 3 days max so hoping the jelly will give me a couple more days, plus is cheaper than getting the curl magic from uncle funkys daughter, which I just cannot find it locally
I feel as though these are competitors for sure. The 8oz of the kinky curly is a few dollars less than the 16oz of the Curling Jelly. The leave-ins are the same size but the the As I Am is about $3 cheaper. However the kinky curly doesn’t have that “freeze” hold that the curling jelly has, which is a plus if you don’t like that kind of hold. I’ll have to do a comparison in the future.
I’m going to try much smaller sections. I love wash and go’s. I can’t master the wash and applying the UFD so I found hair gel in Colombia 🇨🇴 that helps me define my curls. Your page makes me want to try again with the products.
Loveeeee how your curls came out, even day 6!!! Trying to get more movement in my curls, does shaking (like you did towards the end) help with movement?
Right now I have an issue with over consuming hair products lol so I have quite a bit, but I also have them because I’m making content about them. Still, if I were to stick with a few products, I would have to re-purchase them at least once or twice a month.
Have you ever considered trying out vegetable glycerine for moisture? I have low porosity hair and mix it in with my deep conditioner and have experienced moisture retention in those dryer areas. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing 😊.
sigh.. not another product to add to my stash🤦🏽♀️😂😂 UFD+Curlsmith hydro flexi jelly is a good combo. Also, one day try the mane choice pearly braid out glaze by itself for a wash & go. It’s sooo bomb! SN: I use a leave in under ALL my wash & goes and rarely get flakes. I also use scrunchies every night to preserve my wash & go.
You’re making me want to give asiam one more try. Idk what it is but their products don’t really work for me 😭 I really liked their pomegranate line back then (that smoothie was so good, sigh) but the formula changed. I hope Sally’s got a sale rn 😂
I remember when I first went natural back in 2007 my goto was as I am coconut co-wash. I have not used it in such a long time. I'm going to go back and use the product and compare it after years later. I never tried the leave-in and gel I'll try it.
Hi Brittany! I love your large claw clips but I don't see them in your storefront. Please list where you got them? Thanks in advance for your reply. Twana
@Brittany Mia At the time, I remembered pairing a leave in and a strong hold gel on top like Ecoslay jello shot or wetline during the summer to get soft but defined curls that pretty much lasted the whole week due to it being humectant heavy. I have fine strands, so I doing that made the as I am jelly last longer by using less of it.
when u said “if you’re watching this whilst washing your dishes” i side eyed off camera cause that’s exactly what i was doing lol! but concerning dryness of the crown, I watched a video about how constantly sitting under the hooded drier may cause it since the heat is coming from above so perhaps that could be a factor anyway luv the videos 🌹
😂 I figured somebody had to be since I stay listening toy videos while I clean. Great point. I want to use a heat protectant as my base but I fear it could ruin the set. I’ll have to try it out anyways since I’ll be under my dryer twice a week. Thanks for sharing 🌺
Looks amazing!’ My question is, AFTER it dries, does it become STICKY?? ☹️ I can’t find anything after I wash & condition my hair that a gel product leaves my hair sticky & I HATE THAT!! What do you suggest?
This didn’t become sticky for me. The UFD can for sure. I think you could try using less product, or use I Create Hold as the base to eliminate that feeling of stickiness. Maybe even try a mousse! I hope that helps.
@@BrittanyMia thank you so very much for your reply!! Would a mouse make the hair hard? I’m looking to find something to keep my curls & keep hair soft without the stickiness thought of UNCLE FUNKIES.. 🤷🏾♀️ but I don’t know.. Thank you so very much for the info! Your hair is gorgeous!!
My head gets tender like that when its growing fast...by the way, whats ur hair type? If u dont mind.. Try spritizing ur hair with water to loosen the curls.. IDK, just throwing that out there.
Interesting. I don’t like to hair type but I have my essential elements in my description. I’d say I’m between 4a-4b if I had to hair type. Thanks for the tip.
I think the dryness in the center of our hair is because we stand directly under the shower head and that dries it out. I just learned that men stand facing the shower head and women have their backs to the shower head… IDK 🤷🏽♀️ maybe it is something to that.
Mmm I’d say 1. The Camille Rose Curl Maker 2. Trepadora Bamboo Ginseng 3. Trepadora Papaya Slip 4. Innersense I Create Hold These are the only ones coming to mind for me right now but they all give great definition and great hold. 🌻
When my hair feels like the cast is too strong and I'm ready for a teeny tiny bit of fluffiness, I shower without covering my hair so the steam can soften it.
@@mandilivemagugu5876 I had the gel in my hair for six days and I washed it out with shampoo after that. I left it in my hair until the day I shampooed it out. Does this answer your question?
I go based off of feeling. So once I add the water and then I add the product I work it in and if my hair still feels like it’s not properly coated in the product. I will go ahead and add a little more.
I’ve tried doing the product all over and then going back in in sections …. And it doesn’t work for me either. And it doesn’t matter if I wash and condition every two days or whether or not I spend 5 minutes saturating my hair with water. It still is a no go for me.
Girl, I’ve been enjoying your videos and this combo was so bomb 🔥🔥 I’m excited to see your cream wash and go journey!! I feel like we are living the same natural hair journey. I’ve been using botanical gels and very little oils during the last two years ( I only wear wash and gos), but now with my lil length that I got lol, I find I want more volume and soft fluffy coils/curls. I tried Adwoa Beauty’s baomint gel the other day (which is oil based) with their baomint leave in and I got exactly the look I wanted! All the volume and a few defined coils sprinkled in like you said! Lol And compliments alllll week! Lol now I’m ready to try a cream too 😂 Also, thank you for speaking on the UFD causing MAJOR tangles. I used to love UFD! When my hair was shorter, I could just put it all over my hair and then go back in for smaller sections with my topper gel to define, but nowwww that I have more length it just causes soooo many tangles. 🫠 I stopped using it a month ago because I just can’t deal. And I’m sad because it was a holy grail! I might try only putting the ufd on one section at a time like you discussed, and seeing if I get less tangles that way. I enjoyed this video - thx for the chat ❤
Thank you!! I’m waiting till Black Friday to pick up Adwoa beauty since last years sale was so good! Can’t wait to try that combo 😃 And absolutely! It’s a holy grail for me too but ONLY when I take my time and smaller sections. I’m not sure yet, but when I get rid of my last few salon bottles I may step back from it. And when adding my topper I won’t rake it through so I don’t snap or snag any strands. Thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🧡
I remember when people used to swear by that jelly but now you don't hear about it as much. Glad you brought it back on the scene. And the leave-in conditioner will forever be a holy Grail I mean, it never misses.
Every time I watch your videos you make me wanna wash my hair…even when I just styled it.
Also, I keep a hair journal so I remember what I did when. Sometimes I glue in a pic for reference.
Ooo I love that! Thanks for sharing
I need to start doing this!!!!
I thought I was the only one I’m under the dryer as we speak w/ DC in
As I Am leave in conditioner is my #1 all time favorite leave in. No matter what I use, I end up going back to it. And that curling jelly pairs nicely with a lot of leave ins.
It’s such a reliable leave-in. I’ll have to try the curling jelly out with other leave-ins 🙌🏾
I use to LOVE the leave in conditioner. I stopped buying it for some reason and I’m not sure why I stopped . This video brung back so many memories. I guess because it’s not in my Walgreens anymore I definitely drifted away from it
For the center of my head dryness the only thing that helped was steam treatments at the salon. Not the steamer that you sit under, but, the one where you can aim the nozzle. After the first really intense steam treatment, me and my stylist noticed an immediate difference. I get it done once a season and it's been fine. That was the only part of my hair that my stylist commented on when I first started seeing her and that's what she recommended to treat it and it worked.
Other stylist commented on it, but, it never got better based on what they did and recommended. (Deep condition more, lets do a 10 min steam treatment, change shampoo, etc.)
As far as styling, I do my wash and go in about 8 sections, but, I have medium density and fine hair so any smaller doesn't make sense. I tried doing it in 4 and it hasn't worked for me. I also don't do my hair in the shower because I can better control the amount of water going on a section using a spray bottle and I like to see what I am doing.
I document using a spread sheet to track and plan product choices and keep outcome/results notes
Nice!
The curly jelly is so underrated! Hence why it’s a classic 💕 I love you wash and gos ❤
A classic for sure 🙌🏾 thank you 🧡
I really enjoyed this video. Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!! I have learned to love my hair over the last few years. I used to be so embarrassed the way my curl pattern was and how it looked in certain styles, but now I love my beautiful curls and I don't care what no one has to say because I know that many people don't like my hair in its natural state but I have come to find out that is a them problem and natural hair is so beautiful and very versatile. Thank you for saying that!! ❤
“That is a them problem” 👏🏾 absolutely 💯 thanks Asia. And absolutely ❤️
@@BrittanyMia I actually liked the 'Old-fashioned Afro' look you ended up with, looked good on ya!
We literally have the same hair and issues 😂 honestly using olaplex weekly is what was making me soooo tender headed! So I stopped using it, I’ll probably do it it once a month or once every two months!
My absolute fav combo- brace yourself it’s a longgggg one
1. Prepoo- either the curl smith bond salve, olaplex 0&3, or oiling my hair( preferred!!!!!)
2. Shampoo with nizoral for psoriasis
3. Shampoo with moisturizing shampoo (rn I’m using the Lusetta biotin thickening and strengthening shampoo)
4. Briogeo rice water treatment
5. Biolage hydrasource mask….(let me TELL YOU THIS STUFF IS THEEEEEEEE BOMBBBBBB)
6. A rinse out conditioner depending on what my hair needs I have multiple.
7. I’m a gel + denman brush + diffuser girl. I use UFD in the shower on soaking wet hair then I put in the inner sense I create hold then diffuse !
I finally found my staple.
Wow, you just encouraged me so much more to wear my curls. I’ve had a hard time loving my hair but since I started watching your videos I’ve been doing wash and gos but I’ve been putting them in a puff.. I’m going to start wearing my hair out more!
🥹 this makes me really happy. I’m not 100% in love with my hair every day and I also have a hard time loving my hair but sharing my experiments and progress with you all is what keeps me going. Keep me updated on your hair journey! 💜
Your curls are beautiful. So evenly defined.
Thanks 😊
Ok ok ok sooooo my stylist just put me on to the Design Essentials Natural almond & avocado curl enhancing mousse.....OMG!!! Sis you gotta try it! She used it by itself at my last appointment for my wash & go SOLID! I used it at home with UFD Curly Magic and it still slapped!
I LOVE that mousse!
That Design Essential Mousse is the bomb. I found it in TJMaxx and boy I’m glad I bought it.
I used it as a base and put The Bee Custard on top it was a nice defined and soft wash n go with 7 days.
@@danigirl9069 I may have to try that combo!!!
@@LadyAbbie04 right?! So good!
Any other bases yall recommend with the mousse. I seen stylist use mizani coil oil gel
These past few weeks i've really been enjoying the curlsmith in shower style fixer. My hair is super defined and lasts all week! Next wash day i'm going to try Treluxe hi definition gel and possibly combining it with their reflex curl serum.
I have a tub of the as i am smoothing gel from when I used to slick my hair back all the time, it has more hold and the consistency is thicker than their curling jelly, it's marketed for slicking your hair but i'll try it for a wash and go since I like hold and a cast anyways. Luckily in the UK as i am products are usually under £10.
Girl your channel is a Godsent to me! Your hair is the exact same as mine and my go to hairstyle are wash and go’s. I went natural 10 months ago and it’s surprisingly are to find our texture wash and go’s. I’m glad I found you, you save me a lot of money watching you try products! Thanks girl!
Ya welcome!
Those are classic products. In my journey to wash n go (since 2020 ) the gelly was one of the first gel that I tried. I totally forgot about it. You’re right it could replace UFD. I’m with you for me it’s joy to see black wowen in general embracing their hair. Everybody’s experience is different and not everyone is about the wash n go lifestyle. I never thought I would become a wash n go girl because I was stock thinking using the loc method was the way to have moisturize hair. For my hair it wasn’t it. I was looking for another option for a botanical gel (I was thinking of a curl junkie products now you’re making me rethinking lol )
For the longest I hated my wash and go’s but with all the education and technology we have, I’ve learned so much. Before this I wore braids under a head wrap, but I started to hate covering my hair. It’s so different for everybody.
@@BrittanyMia Yes I agree
Your hair looked really good with this combo!! I didnt even know As I Am had products that were curls until you made that haul video so i was excited to see you use them. Last time I used As I Am i was relaxed and still a teen so my mom just bought what I needed
You have kind of inspired me to want to document things. Although I did start journaling things some time ago, im very bad at the upkeep, so i may try to be more consistent.. As i have the same issue of thinking i'll remember how great a wash and style went, only to forget. And you've slowly become one of my favorite "naturals" on youtube, because I love watching your documentation, so i've just been binging to see what things are applicable to me for where I went wrong with my own wash&gos, and i'm hoping that even though we have slightly different textures i would still see results I like on myself. It's going to be a while before I do another because i got heat damage after discovering i was getting bad breakage from wash&gos, but we'll see in a few months if i have to cut all this damage off.
As for crown dryness, it’s bc your sebum is pulled away down towards your nape by gravity making it dry asf. My crown is the same way and I notice it way more since getting a pixie cut
Welp, that makes sense. I also think because it’s closest to the sun that experiences greater sun damage causing dryness.
Oh sis you cracked the code with this one!!!!!❤❤❤❤
💁🏾♀️ I try 😂 thank you 🤎🧡
So since you were talking about combos you got to try this one!!! Start with the Paul Mitchell leave in (I get the generic brand at Sally's), apply the Obia naturals custard then top it with the texture ID multi styling foam!!!! Gurrrrrl, you will love it. Gave me hella definition and volume and lasted a good 5 days. One of the reasons I love the Paul Mitchell is that it gives you immediate curl definition and is extremely moisturizing AND It pairs really well with botanical gels. Only thing is it's not "natural".
Also, you GOTTA try the Quidad whipped primer. It will change the whole entire game, lol
This combo! Tried it yesterday…moisture, definition and hold but not crunchy at all! A little flaking but not terrible. Thank you! Gonna stick with this one for a while. Was using the Curlmaker but it leaves my hair sticky and gooey.
Niiice. You're welcome!
I loved the definition I got with this gel...but unfortunately, similar to the Camille rose gel, the xanthan gum in there leaves behind the most disgusting flakes. So unfortunate because they both give great definition. As per usual, your hair came out bomb!
The As I am curling jelly is one of my favorite products with the Eco olive oil gel ❤
Definition and Shine is my desired end result.
I rinse it completely with warm water to get all the product out before I begin shampooing
Loveee the curling jelly!! ❤
It’s the shake of the hair for me 😂☺️
Your hair turned out great!!!
🤣🤗 thank you!
So glad I found your channel! Your hair type is very similar to mine. Your results are everything!😍I use to use the curling jelly as my go-to styler when I restarted my natural hair journey 3 years ago. I definitely need to use this styler again and pair it with the leave-in, ironically I never did😅
Your wash and go looks fantastic, so defined and popping ! I remember the last time I used the curling jelly, I used it directly on wet clean hair and the application felt like it was raising my hair's cuticle - it was the opposite of slip so whenever I see this jelly i cringe a lil 😭 Maybe I will re-try it with the leave in (maybe)
I’ve experienced something similar, but with a leave-in it’s 👩🏾🍳 💋. If you try it with a leave-in let me know!
My crown is drier and a different texture too - apparently it’s because it’s the most exposed area to sun, elements and water when I shower. Im back to deep conditioning regularly - but with Protien masks/deep conditioners more frequently in that area. Briogeo don’t despair repair. Im also trying to not use combs often
I do small sections as I go. It takes longer but the definition/wng last super long when I do that but I do sacrifice volume a bit 🙁 When I apply the gel in larger sections, I get more volume and the definition is still pretty good with a softer hold. This is usually with a cream and custard combo.
I heard from one of four natural headed sisters actual sisters the As I Am Pomegranate is really moisturizing too especially the leave in. Check Sally’s Beauty time to time when As I Am is on sale the shelves are cleaned out. 😂
hold on!! That misting mechanism was so impressive. I need! I’m tired of oil squirting everywhere
exactly! You would think it'd be more common to have a misting oil spray instead of it squirting out everywhere.
I love your curls! I wanted the curly jelly to work for me but it gave me hair boogies. But it works wonders in my daughters hair.
Not hair boogies 🥲
Great job. I see why you attentive to the middle and the sides of your hair. When you get extra money and time. Check out the jerri curl collection. The product color is blue.
That hold is real. I gotta try it with the leave in though
We have different hair types. Mine is fine and bra strape but I love your videos. You are patient with your hair and take your time. ❤ Your video and technique
Thank you, I appreciate it 💕
I liked the results especially in the beginning/early days of the wash n go. It's funny that this video popped up with these products. I was JUST looking at this leave-in conditioner as an alternative to the one I'm using now after getting an email from Sally Beauty. I was checking out the ingredients to gauge whether or not it's for me but in this video I was able to see the consistency so that was nice. I think I will get this one. The curling jelly seemed decent. I prefer cream stylers instead of gels but when I experiment with wash n gos again a month or two, I plan to try gels again so all of your videos are helpful.
I call it my ethnic patch :) . I baby the hair on the center of my scalp. Before I was a lot tougher on it, combing it roughly and breaking it into submission. Now I just think how cool it is, one head so much genetic history
I call mine the same 😂😂😂
Nice combo great results ❤
Thanks for the upload. The As I AM jelly I have is a much looser consistency. I hope there was no tampering with the product as there was no seal. Your hair looks great. I will revisit this combo. Regarding the crown -- I load it up with extra H2O, product, and seal it with oil or butter. You may want to use a physical barrier mid-way while under the hooded drier as the airflow tends to concentrate on the crown.
LOVE middle parts!!! Try it girl! 😊
I'm so glad you did this video! I've always wanted to try this jelly. I didn't bc I had a bad experience with the shea moisture curling jelly or custard. It made my hair lool like I had a jerry curl. It was the worst. I'm going to try this now. I would love to see more black women embracing how our hair grows out the top of our heads! We are uniquely blessed and beautiful. I have to do my hair in sections or it's a disaster. I do 10 sections. 4 in the front and 6 in the back. I've tried to do less, but it doesn't work. It will be less defined in some areas, frizz here and there. My crown is the same. My stylist said it's bc it's the most exposed to sun and the environment. I always use deep conditioner or mask on that area every week, while I may use a regular coditioner on the rest of my head. I deep condition all over twice a month. I also add a couple drops of jojoba oil to my leave in on the crown section. I totally noticed the difference. in detangling, application of additional products, and the finished look. I tried hard to keep steady with detox method(no oil) I did it for a long time, but my crown needs it"Period". Looking forward to what you drop next!
BTW. I love my coils, Sally promos, and my documented journey too. I tend to style in the shower which requires less product due to the steam and in mid-size sections. I try not to wash the product out unless I went in too heavy. I only go in with smaller sections when I want my WNG to hold up for 3-5 days max.
🙌🏾🤸🏾♀️ thanks for shariiiiing
I am the same, if a product is 20eur or over im having secind thoughts about it. Just bought the curling jelly today before watching your video and I am very excited to use it now. Currently in the process of trying to go the botanical way and using water soluble products and struggling a bit. Bought the crazy sexy curl frow doux, love the results however my hair only lasts 3 days max so hoping the jelly will give me a couple more days, plus is cheaper than getting the curl magic from uncle funkys daughter, which I just cannot find it locally
Your hair looks good! It’s crazy to me how this combo gave you crunch..I used this combo today and my hair wasn’t crunchy it was really soft.
Thanks! I think it's because i'm so dang heavy handed 😭.
That movement 😍 how do you find it compares to kinky curly knot today and kccc wash n go?
I feel as though these are competitors for sure. The 8oz of the kinky curly is a few dollars less than the 16oz of the Curling Jelly. The leave-ins are the same size but the the As I Am is about $3 cheaper. However the kinky curly doesn’t have that “freeze” hold that the curling jelly has, which is a plus if you don’t like that kind of hold. I’ll have to do a comparison in the future.
I’m going to try much smaller sections. I love wash and go’s. I can’t master the wash and applying the UFD so I found hair gel in Colombia 🇨🇴 that helps me define my curls. Your page makes me want to try again with the products.
You got this!
Loveeeee how your curls came out, even day 6!!!
Trying to get more movement in my curls, does shaking (like you did towards the end) help with movement?
Yes🙌🏽 I need to pick this jelly up at the next Sally’s sale
Yes 🙌🏾
How often do you repurchase products because you do wash n gos so often ??!
Right now I have an issue with over consuming hair products lol so I have quite a bit, but I also have them because I’m making content about them. Still, if I were to stick with a few products, I would have to re-purchase them at least once or twice a month.
Have you ever considered trying out vegetable glycerine for moisture? I have low porosity hair and mix it in with my deep conditioner and have experienced moisture retention in those dryer areas.
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing 😊.
Hmmm no I haven’t. Great suggestion because I never would have thought of this. Thanks! ❤️
sigh.. not another product to add to my stash🤦🏽♀️😂😂
UFD+Curlsmith hydro flexi jelly is a good combo. Also, one day try the mane choice pearly braid out glaze by itself for a wash & go. It’s sooo bomb! SN: I use a leave in under ALL my wash & goes and rarely get flakes. I also use scrunchies every night to preserve my wash & go.
Yes girl the pearly glaze is a staple for me!!! It gives amazing moisture, shine, and hold🙌🏾
I loveddd these results on you!
Gracias ☺️
Arent you just rinsing most of the leave-in out when you wet your hair under the water before adding the gel?
How do you maintain ur curls afterwards, throughout the week?
I just wear a bonnet, and I’ll spray some botanical spray on it when it’s dry unless I want to refresh it completely.
You’re making me want to give asiam one more try. Idk what it is but their products don’t really work for me 😭 I really liked their pomegranate line back then (that smoothie was so good, sigh) but the formula changed. I hope Sally’s got a sale rn 😂
I love your curly hair ❤❤
Thanks!
I remember when I first went natural back in 2007 my goto was as I am coconut co-wash. I have not used it in such a long time. I'm going to go back and use the product and compare it after years later. I never tried the leave-in and gel I'll try it.
When I had a TWA I loved that co-wash! With longer hair I’d rather shampoo but it was very nice.
@@BrittanyMia ❤️
Hi Brittany!
I love your large claw clips but I don't see them in your storefront. Please list where you got them? Thanks in advance for your reply. Twana
Hey! I got them from ColorTrak.
I gagged when she said “do your dishes” I was like how did she know? Lol.
I always add gel in small sections. I do separate in 4 sections and within those sections I add gel to about 1 inch at a time.
Thanks for sharing your method ❤️
I might try this gel out! The UFD flakes on me after like 3 days when the cast breaks 😪
that bounce & movement 🥰
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That curling jelly is good but I had the same issue of needing to use ALOT of product. It's better as a base styler than by itself
What do/would you add as a topper when using this as a base?
@Brittany Mia At the time, I remembered pairing a leave in and a strong hold gel on top like Ecoslay jello shot or wetline during the summer to get soft but defined curls that pretty much lasted the whole week due to it being humectant heavy. I have fine strands, so I doing that made the as I am jelly last longer by using less of it.
when u said “if you’re watching this whilst washing your dishes” i side eyed off camera cause that’s exactly what i was doing lol!
but concerning dryness of the crown, I watched a video about how constantly sitting under the hooded drier may cause it since the heat is coming from above so perhaps that could be a factor
anyway luv the videos 🌹
😂 I figured somebody had to be since I stay listening toy videos while I clean. Great point. I want to use a heat protectant as my base but I fear it could ruin the set. I’ll have to try it out anyways since I’ll be under my dryer twice a week. Thanks for sharing 🌺
Looks amazing!’ My question is, AFTER it dries, does it become STICKY?? ☹️ I can’t find anything after I wash & condition my hair that a gel product leaves my hair sticky & I HATE THAT!! What do you suggest?
This didn’t become sticky for me. The UFD can for sure. I think you could try using less product, or use I Create Hold as the base to eliminate that feeling of stickiness. Maybe even try a mousse! I hope that helps.
@@BrittanyMia thank you so very much for your reply!! Would a mouse make the hair hard? I’m looking to find something to keep my curls & keep hair soft without the stickiness thought of UNCLE FUNKIES.. 🤷🏾♀️ but I don’t know.. Thank you so very much for the info! Your hair is gorgeous!!
TOTALLY agree with your thoughts about spray bottles for oils. So much easier to use while styling.
Exactly!!
Would love to see a side part wash and go
Noted 🗒️
I just looked up the ingredients and there’s no oils. I’m in love again.😂
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Now I have to get this combo 😩
Do it!!
My head gets tender like that when its growing fast...by the way, whats ur hair type? If u dont mind..
Try spritizing ur hair with water to loosen the curls.. IDK, just throwing that out there.
Interesting. I don’t like to hair type but I have my essential elements in my description. I’d say I’m between 4a-4b if I had to hair type. Thanks for the tip.
@@BrittanyMia thanks..we have a similar hair texture.. I'lll be watching more of your videos for what works.. Glad I found ur channel.
I think the dryness in the center of our hair is because we stand directly under the shower head and that dries it out. I just learned that men stand facing the shower head and women have their backs to the shower head… IDK 🤷🏽♀️ maybe it is something to that.
I like definition over volume. Any gel recommendations like this one?
Mmm I’d say
1. The Camille Rose Curl Maker
2. Trepadora Bamboo Ginseng
3. Trepadora Papaya Slip
4. Innersense I Create Hold
These are the only ones coming to mind for me right now but they all give great definition and great hold. 🌻
please please please try UFD Curl gel and ecoslay gel. a little goes a long way!
When my hair feels like the cast is too strong and I'm ready for a teeny tiny bit of fluffiness, I shower without covering my hair so the steam can soften it.
My center is dry as well but that’s where my texture is different. I’m 3c/4a
So you put those products in when its speaking wet?
Love this video thanks for the talk
Glad you enjoyed it 🤸🏾♀️
Hey thanks for the vid. Tell me do you wash the gel off?
What do you mean?
@@BrittanyMia after applying the curl gel , do you want for some time then wash it or not ?
@@mandilivemagugu5876 I had the gel in my hair for six days and I washed it out with shampoo after that. I left it in my hair until the day I shampooed it out. Does this answer your question?
what did/do you do at night to maintain this look?
I wore a bonnet
Ceremonia rewiew please !
Noted!
@@BrittanyMia thanks 🥳
How do you know when to add more water and/or product ?
I go based off of feeling. So once I add the water and then I add the product I work it in and if my hair still feels like it’s not properly coated in the product. I will go ahead and add a little more.
When I do my wash and go with gel I separate in smaller sections and I use a cream I section in 4 or 6
Thanks for sharing your method 🧡
I wish I could get a nice wash n go. I do twist out sometimes
OH. Speaking of tenderness. As I Am really tore up my scalp back in the day (the co-wash), so I am very nervous trying As I Am products.
Oh man! I never had issues with the co-wash, but I was definitely concerned because I’ve had tenderness in my crown before but never like that.
Which do you prefer, the As I am Curling Jelly or the Kinky Curly Custard?
The kinky curly custard is made favorite of the two.
I’ve tried doing the product all over and then going back in in sections …. And it doesn’t work for me either. And it doesn’t matter if I wash and condition every two days or whether or not I spend 5 minutes saturating my hair with water. It still is a no go for me.
Also the back of my hair clumps a little better too! What's with that lol
I used to use it but they changed the formula now it seems watery.
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You’ll see you so much more money, but going on in splurging for the bigger jar
Girl, I’ve been enjoying your videos and this combo was so bomb 🔥🔥 I’m excited to see your cream wash and go journey!! I feel like we are living the same natural hair journey. I’ve been using botanical gels and very little oils during the last two years ( I only wear wash and gos), but now with my lil length that I got lol, I find I want more volume and soft fluffy coils/curls. I tried Adwoa Beauty’s baomint gel the other day (which is oil based) with their baomint leave in and I got exactly the look I wanted! All the volume and a few defined coils sprinkled in like you said! Lol And compliments alllll week! Lol now I’m ready to try a cream too 😂
Also, thank you for speaking on the UFD causing MAJOR tangles. I used to love UFD! When my hair was shorter, I could just put it all over my hair and then go back in for smaller sections with my topper gel to define, but nowwww that I have more length it just causes soooo many tangles. 🫠 I stopped using it a month ago because I just can’t deal. And I’m sad because it was a holy grail! I might try only putting the ufd on one section at a time like you discussed, and seeing if I get less tangles that way. I enjoyed this video - thx for the chat ❤
Thank you!! I’m waiting till Black Friday to pick up Adwoa beauty since last years sale was so good! Can’t wait to try that combo 😃
And absolutely! It’s a holy grail for me too but ONLY when I take my time and smaller sections. I’m not sure yet, but when I get rid of my last few salon bottles I may step back from it. And when adding my topper I won’t rake it through so I don’t snap or snag any strands. Thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it 🧡