I got a tip on one of the Boards about Lottabody's new Extreme Curling Gel. Well I picked it up and Whoa!!!! At last a product that really delivers on texture. It defines without leaving the hair stiff and at the same time does not dry the hair out. And it's under $4.

I enthusiastically recommend this product. I used it after using Aubrey Organics Mandarin Gingko Moisturizing Jelly and it was a great combo. I also used a tiny bit of Beyond the Zone's Noodlehead from Sally Beauty. But you probably don't need any of these. Since I have 4b hair, I like a lot of products. Also my hair is coarse, thick and prone to dryness. I also used it on my twin 6 year old nieces hair and boy did their hair POP! Their hair dried so shiny and curly.

Spread the word, because you know how quickly these companies discontinue a product.

My hair is relaxed. Put it (Extreme Curling Gel by Lottabody) on your hair and let air dry. The Aubrey Organics Mandarin Gingko Moisturizing Jelly is nice, but I didn't try it alone so I don't know how it would turn out.

In the AO line I use White Carnelia Conditioner and the Island Naturals Replenishing Conditioner. The Replenishing one makes a great pre shampoo treatment. It is great. I don't use their shampoos because I think conditioners are more important. The shampoo I use now is Kid's Organics Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo. It's for African American kids and it's great and inexpensive.