Hair Gels - CurlyNikki

Sep 21

7 Botanical Gels for Shiny, Healthy Curls

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by Christina Patrice In the name of #curlsonfleek, our hair can become dry and brittle to the touch due to holding ingredients like polymers and certain polyquats present in our styling products. But thanks to the increasing demand for more natural products, brands are taking note and delivering gels and curl definers that are botanically-based. If you follow the Max…

Sep 21

DIY: Flaxseed Gel Curl Defining Custard

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by KandyCurls I believe that using natural, homemade ingredients are the most beneficial things you can put in your hair. I liken it to eating processed food versus raw fruits and vegetables. Of course, there are quality products out there, but sometimes it is nice to give your hair a treat by using homemade products. Here is a basic flaxseed…

Sep 21

Shiny and Defined Twist-n-Curl With Homemade Flaxseed Gel

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by West of ConfessionsOfABlogVixen @SamirahxGilly shows us how she achieves defined, big curls using using olive oil, whipped butter and the key to this all, homemade flaxseed gel.Flaxseed hair gel is a natural, inexpensive hair product particularly suited for curly or wavy hair. It defines and moisturizes curly hair without creating stiffness or crunchiness. Many additional ingredients can be added…

Sep 21

Flaxseed Gel Versus Aloe Vera Gel- Natural Hair Styling Products

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by NaturallyChelsea Ever since one of our favourite curly YouTubers, Naptural85, started singing the praises of flaxseed gel it has quickly become popular in the natural haired community. Many curlies have reported amazing results with this all natural gel and have jumped off the aloe vera ship swam ashore and hopped on the flaxseed bandwagon. But the all-important question still…

Jan 27

White, Flaky Hair Gel and Other Misadventures

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Tonya McKay writes: It is not uncommon for various users of the same hair gel to report different performance results, sometimes drastically so. It can be very unnerving and discouraging to try a popular, highly recommended hair gel, only to discover that your own hair becomes completely unmanageable or develops a case of highly unattractive white, flaky mess. What can…