Spiral Solutions Firm Hold Gel

I ordered a sample of this back in the fall to cocktail with my Curl Enhancing Jelly. I liked it alright, but the SS jellies don't really work for me in the wintertime, so I kind of stopped using it. The CEJ was my HG last summer, but now I've run out. I decided to give the Firm Hold a try last night, and HOLY COW! Usually my curls flatten out big time when I sleep, but I barely had to do anything to my hair this morning! I think my hair is really loving products with hydroxyethylcellulose, as it gives me a really, really good hold. I think I may like this better than the Mop Top. When my sample runs out, I think I will definitely be purchasing a full size. And I totally love the new berry scent, I just want to sniff my hair all the time

2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
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NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
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NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
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Low poo: Giovanni 50 50
Co-wash: aia, suave coconut, salon care
R O: Tresume Naturals, gvpcb
L I: KCKT, gvpcb
Stylers: cjpp, re : coil, kccc, brhg
Oils: coconut, argan
Experimenting with: curls rock amplifier, pantene mousse
as far as scent goes, on her website she says she is in the process of changing the scents to a very light spa-like fragrance, but so far only one product has that new fragrance (forget which one) and she is waiting for feedback.
her products are quality and her customer service is great.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
I love her products as well, I've never had a problem at all. How is the emollience butter? The only product I've tried that I haven't cared for so far is the Caitlin's Conditioner. But I also tried that when I had hard water, so wondering if I shouldn't try again when she gets it back in stock.
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NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
however, she went thru a number of scents with it -- the first being a coffee scent which was not a favorited scent for my head, but it was light and diminished. then she did some other scent that was overpowering and gave me a headache. so now it is fragrance-free but the ingredients have their own scent which i can't tolerate. unfortunately i had to give it up.
loved the firm holding gel. the curl enhancing gel was ok but on it's own it wasn't enough. never tried anything else.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
here is what she said on her website about fragrances:
****************FRAGRANCE INFORMATION*******************
New fragrances are being cycled in as product inventory is restocked. The new fragrances are light, spa-like fragrances. They are pthalate free, but are not essential oil based unless specified. Fragrances are not customizable... they are offered only in one fragrance. I receive many questions regarding unscented products... the only product in the regular lineup that is unscented is Deeply Decadent Intensive Moisturizing Treatment. All other products are lightly scented and are not customizable. I do not have the capability to manufacture, label, and store a customized inventory. The time and materials needed for me to support fragrance requests (including requests for unscented products) would force me to raise prices prohibitively and I do not want to do that.
Some of the products are predominantly fragranced with lavender essential oils for their therapeutic and aromatic benefits. However, the following oils may or may not also be included in some of the proprietary blends:
Lavender Flower Oil, Tangerine Peel Oil, Orange Blossom Leaf Oil, Ylang Ylang Flower Oil, Coriander Seed CO2, Neroli Flower Oil, Cardamom Seed CO2, Vetiver Leaf Oil, Myrhh Resin Oil, Vanilla Bean CO2, Linden Blossom Flower Absolute, Geranium Leaf Oil, Cape Chamomile, Palmarosa Leaf Oil, Patchouli Leaf Oil, GrapefruitPeel Oil, Chamomile Roman Flower Oil, Australian Sandalwood Oil, Calendula officinalis CO2,
This is NOT an exhaustive list, and as these are handcrafted items and fragrances are sourced from different suppliers, there may be slight variations from time to time. Fragrances are not customizable.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
I would say it's like a currant smell. Think of a deep dark red smell - if that makes any sense lol. It's not overpowering, but the scent lingers and you can smell it on your hair. I get whiffs of it throughout the day and I'm in love every time! It's not sweet and it's not bitter.. somewhere in between.
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NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
I'm so sad! I can't try this because it doesn't ship to Canada!
Live in Canada- hot summers, freezing winters- dry dry dry
As I am cleansing pudding, soultanicals deep condish, curlsmith cowash, lhdc condish
KCCC, curlsmith soufflé, ufdcm, mga sculpting gel
Scrunch with hair repear towel, then diffuse or air
Protein- Cnpf
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
you only need a little bit. i emulsify less than a pea-sized amount in my hands, then rake it thru it the underneath hair, upside down. repeat that with the top of my hair. all this is done on wet hair before i blot excess water. first i use a leave in, then the emollience. many days that is all i use. and get 2nd day hair with it. sometimes 3rd day hair.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
I just placed an order for the firm hold gel but wasn't sure about the butter since most are too heavy for me but that sounds interesting the way you use it and I may have to try some in the future! I'm excited to get my new shipment with the berry scent and will update you all after I try it.
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
Currently using:
Poo: Earthbath Oatmeal & Aloe
RO: V05 Kiwi Lime
LI: CJ Smoothing Lotion
Styler: UFD CM, CJ PP
PT: CJ Repair Me
:thumright: hydrolized protein, jelly stylers
:angry8: guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sulfates, jojoba oil
Neutral on cones.
iherb discount code: CFN646
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
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NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
I guess it's different for different people because KCCC never worked for me, it always left my curls looking wonky & bent in strange directions no matter what amount I used but I agree that it also felt very producty too.
I tried the new shipment I got today & I'm on the fence about it so far, granted my old tub of gel was over 12 months old but it worked great and this new one today has different ingredients and left my hair very undefined with smaller spirals and a little fluffier but still helped with the frizz, I need to use it in different amounts a few more times to decide but if all else fails it's great to smooth over canopy for frizz control, better than anything else I've tried.
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
The old ingredients were:distiller water, dehydroxanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, broccoli seed oil, phenoxyethanol and benzoic acid, dehydroacetic acid, silk amino acids, panthenol, polyquat. 4, aloe Vera powder, sea algae, fragrance, tocopherol, citric acid.
The new one has aloe juice & a lot of essential oils, looks like some changes in preservatives and a few other additions but mostly the same holding ingredients. I'll let you compare to her etsy site...
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
let me know how you like the new one as you use it.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
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NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
:bunny:
NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
My old tub said red currant & Thyme but the new tub I just got doesn't have a scent name on it, it just says in the description that its scented with essential oils but smells very similar just a little more fruity....
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
:bunny:
NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
i hate seeing her go, her products were truly quality and her customer service great.
i thought of you, sixelamy, and thought you might want to stock up on the firm hold gel.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
Wash-Desert essence frizz be gone/ Shea Moosture curl & shine/Biolage keratin dose
Cond-Desert essence frizz be gone/Shea Moosture curl & Shine/ Biolage ultra hydrasource
Leave In- Conditioner large pea size
Stylers- Condition 3-in-1 mousse, Biologe mousse, Shea Moosture silicone free miracle styler leave in treatment, Shaper hairspray for extra hold.:coffee2::coffee:
3A/f/i
Super baby fine hair, low porosity
Shampoos: SM Fruit Fusion (mostly), Avalon lemon (to clarify). Occasional aloe vera and glycerin to wash.
Stylers: Intelligent Nutrients Perfect Hold Hairspray
Treatments: Catnip tea, IA girl's PT, Fermented Rice Water, Catnip Tea, Amla tea, Irish Moss, SS PT