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    Posted: March 07 2006 at 5:31pm

What gel do you use to define your curls?? My hair is frizzy to the point of no frizz. What gels does everyone use to define there curls?? I don't mind the CRUNCH, but i prefer softness.

Also, how do you get rid of the frizz? And how do I make my hair lie flat?
Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head*
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Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =)
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Originally posted by deexox deexox wrote:

What gel do you use to define your curls?? My hair is frizzy to the point of no frizz. What gels does everyone use to define there curls?? I don't mind the CRUNCH, but i prefer softness.

Also, how do you get rid of the frizz? And how do I make my hair lie flat?

Any gel that doesnt contain alcohol should help you define your curls/waves. When your hair starts to frizz thats usually a sign of lack of moisture. So you may need to moisturize your hair more often. If you want your hair to lie flat use a gel that doesnt contain any alcohol and tie a scarf around your edges for 5-15 mins.

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The gel I use is Fantasia IC w/sparkelites, it's not crunchy.  I also use Softsheen's Carefree Curl for moisture and taming frizz.
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Smooth 'n Shine Activator Gel w. Aloe Vera
Check out my hair!
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Let's Jam gel mixed with pantene conditioner.  Someone here suggested it and I tried it last week and it was nice.

 

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I'm considering the Fantasia Gel....I've heard lot's of good things about it from other forums. I have another question: How do I apply it. I plan to wear a bun or a pony tail (around next year...just want to be prepared) and is it to smooth the sides or make the curls better or both??
Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head*
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Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =)
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Originally posted by deexox deexox wrote:

I'm considering the Fantasia Gel....I've heard lot's of good things about it from other forums. I have another question: How do I apply it. I plan to wear a bun or a pony tail (around next year...just want to be prepared) and is it to smooth the sides or make the curls better or both??

It can be used for both.
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I wash my hair with Conditinor only,( White Rain Lavender Vanillia) While my hair is still wet, I apply Proclaim Curl Activator Gel.

you can buy it for 3 dollars at sallys.

it defines curls good. and leaves hair soft.

my hair is natural. I HATE the crunch. so thats why I love this gel that drys soft.

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