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Blue Duchess Activator Gel

adthomasadthomas Registered Users Posts: 5,525 Curl Neophyte
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I picked this up at Family Dollar for a dollar. I like green Eco but I have to rotate it bc of the protein and issues. I likehow Blue Duchess Activator Gel for extra dry hair no wheat protein no glycerin. I used to use Smoothand Shine and it stopped working for my hair.

Pros-light hold,cheap, I get bigger fuller hair because not as weighed down like real gel.
I lovebig hair

Cons - activator gels seem to take longer to dry and I'm already low porosiity. washed my hair about 2 pm yesterday and stlldamp at roots some places. Also like activator gels, it s sticky until it dries.

Overall my hair looks amazing. I'm going to try using less product to see if that helps with drying time since I did air dry. Very soft. nice sheen. moisturized even in summer. I will seehow it refrehes later in the week. Can't beat the price although jar is small for my thick hair.
Yes, it's real. No, you can't touch it. :wav:

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  • chupiechupie Registered Users Posts: 5,280 Curl Connoisseur
    adthomas wrote: »
    I picked this up at Family Dollar for a dollar. I like green Eco but I have to rotate it bc of the protein and issues. I likehow Blue Duchess Activator Gel for extra dry hair no wheat protein no glycerin. I used to use Smoothand Shine and it stopped working for my hair.

    Pros-light hold,cheap, I get bigger fuller hair because not as weighed down like real gel.
    I lovebig hair

    Cons - activator gels seem to take longer to dry and I'm already low porosiity. washed my hair about 2 pm yesterday and stlldamp at roots some places. Also like activator gels, it s sticky until it dries.

    Overall my hair looks amazing. I'm going to try using less product to see if that helps with drying time since I did air dry. Very soft. nice sheen. moisturized even in summer. I will seehow it refrehes later in the week. Can't beat the price although jar is small for my thick hair.

    Huh. I was looking around web for ingredients. I don't even see this for sale anywhere. Hard to find an eco styler type gel without protein and glycerin! Is this sold anywhere else?
    2a medium porous, You can see my wavy tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8bclCLgER5N_uVYSYZNxhBHSXAW40OQ and my wavy blog is The Wavy Nation http://wavynation.wordpress.com
  • adthomasadthomas Registered Users Posts: 5,525 Curl Neophyte
    chupie wrote: »
    adthomas wrote: »
    I picked this up at Family Dollar for a dollar. I like green Eco but I have to rotate it bc of the protein and issues. I likehow Blue Duchess Activator Gel for extra dry hair no wheat protein no glycerin. I used to use Smoothand Shine and it stopped working for my hair.

    Pros-light hold,cheap, I get bigger fuller hair because not as weighed down like real gel.
    I lovebig hair

    Cons - activator gels seem to take longer to dry and I'm already low porosiity. washed my hair about 2 pm yesterday and stlldamp at roots some places. Also like activator gels, it s sticky until it dries.

    Overall my hair looks amazing. I'm going to try using less product to see if that helps with drying time since I did air dry. Very soft. nice sheen. moisturized even in summer. I will seehow it refrehes later in the week. Can't beat the price although jar is small for my thick hair.

    Huh. I was looking around web for ingredients. I don't even see this for sale anywhere. Hard to find an eco styler type gel without protein and glycerin! Is this sold anywhere else?

    my first time seeing it was in Family Dollar.
    Aqua. Propylene, glycol, sorbitol, carbomer, aminomethyl propanol, polysorbate 20, parfum, EDTA Magnesium Nitrate, Aloe Banderis leaf juice, methylchloroisothiazolinone, magnesium chloride, methylisothiazolinone, linalool, citronella
    Yes, it's real. No, you can't touch it. :wav:
  • adthomasadthomas Registered Users Posts: 5,525 Curl Neophyte
    really loving my second day hair being so big and fluffy since it's not being as weighed down. My hair feels pretty moistuized and nouished too. Can't believe this was just a dollar. :flower:
    Yes, it's real. No, you can't touch it. :wav:
  • ReservechicReservechic Registered Users Posts: 798
    adthomas wrote: »
    really loving my second day hair being so big and fluffy since it's not being as weighed down. My hair feels pretty moistuized and nouished too. Can't believe this was just a dollar. :flower:
    I actually tried this product quite some time ago, while cruising in one of my local Family Dollar Stores. I got good results from it, however, the smell started to get to me after a while.

    Well, i certainly do hope that you continue getting good results with it!
    Diagnosed with Scalp Eczema 6/2015
    (Don't hair type/loose curl pattern/fine texture/low density/high porosity

    Current Regimen (Ayurvedic Based):
    Cleansers- Bobeam Shampoo Bars
    Stylers-Rotate between Camille Rose Naturals Almond Jai Twisting Butter and Camille Rose Naturals Aloe Whipped Butter Gel

    I only wear my hair in wash n gos or buns. Also,
    I do not use conditioner on my hair on a weekly basis. And, my hair is A ok with that!
  • chupiechupie Registered Users Posts: 5,280 Curl Connoisseur
    Thanks. Interesting about it just being at
    dollar Store.
    2a medium porous, You can see my wavy tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8bclCLgER5N_uVYSYZNxhBHSXAW40OQ and my wavy blog is The Wavy Nation http://wavynation.wordpress.com
  • claudine191claudine191 Registered Users Posts: 8,221 Curl Connoisseur
    I like the name a lot. It's both mysterious and dramatic.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]


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  • chupiechupie Registered Users Posts: 5,280 Curl Connoisseur
    It does sound rather like Power Rangers Activate!
    2a medium porous, You can see my wavy tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8bclCLgER5N_uVYSYZNxhBHSXAW40OQ and my wavy blog is The Wavy Nation http://wavynation.wordpress.com
  • adthomasadthomas Registered Users Posts: 5,525 Curl Neophyte
    Reservechic wrote: »
    adthomas wrote: »
    really loving my second day hair being so big and fluffy since it's not being as weighed down. My hair feels pretty moistuized and nouished too. Can't believe this was just a dollar. :flower:
    I actually tried this product quite some time ago, while cruising in one of my local Family Dollar Stores. I got good results from it, however, the smell started to get to me after a while.

    Well, i certainly do hope that you continue getting good results with it!

    I noticed when I put my nose in the jar the smell is a bit mucj,h but I don't smell it in my hair. cream of Nature on the other hand the smell never lifted up.

    My third day hair was not so great and had to do a bun. I'm not discouraged though since 3rd day is rare for me in the summer and 4th day is a fairly tale all year long. will be washing tonight. :blob2:
    Yes, it's real. No, you can't touch it. :wav:
  • claudine191claudine191 Registered Users Posts: 8,221 Curl Connoisseur
    chupie wrote: »
    It does sound rather like Power Rangers Activate!

    But who is the "Blue Duchess"?
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]


    http://geaugadoggy.wordpress.com/

    http://https://heelfracturetalk.wordpress.com/

    http://www.tumblr.com/blog/wolfgangscigar

    http://Heel Fracture Talk on FB
  • adthomasadthomas Registered Users Posts: 5,525 Curl Neophyte
    claudine191 wrote: »
    chupie wrote: »
    It does sound rather like Power Rangers Activate!

    But who is the "Blue Duchess"?

    Ok you got me. I confess. Lol
    Yes, it's real. No, you can't touch it. :wav:
  • claudine191claudine191 Registered Users Posts: 8,221 Curl Connoisseur
    Aha! So now we know the truth about adthomas!!!!
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]


    http://geaugadoggy.wordpress.com/

    http://https://heelfracturetalk.wordpress.com/

    http://www.tumblr.com/blog/wolfgangscigar

    http://Heel Fracture Talk on FB

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