Why can't I get a curl cast?

I'm using Devacurl products...low poo, one condition delight, and ultra defining gel and I cant seem to get a curl cast. In fact I don't think I ever have with devacurl or any other product for that matter. I'm doing things just as directed...applying to soaking wet hair...like really sopping wet as they suggest but no cast at all. Most of the time it's like I didnt put product in my hair at all...so when its wet it looks good and curly but when it dries I have little curl definition. Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions? I'm using plenty of product so it's not that. Any suggestions? I have fine to medium strands, 2b (used to be more 2c until the past 2 years), low porosity hair.
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Guide 65 Registered Users, Moderators Posts: 1,984 Curl Virtuoso
Maybe try putting on your gel after towel drying. I think putting it into very wet hair makes the cast really soft, and putting it into damp hair makes it harder. I always put my gel in really wet hair, but sometimes I squish with my towel and then add a little bit more.
Formerly known as Janiegirl
2B/2C, fine hair, low density, mixed porosity, protein loving hair
Current products:Changing up my shampoos because I can't find one I likeDeva Curl One Condition (original formula)Innersense I Create VolumeDeva Curl Ultra Defining Gel1
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Low-Poo: Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream
Sulfate Wash: Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo
Rinse Out Conditioner: DevalCurl One Condition
Leave-In Conditioner: Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion
Deep Conditioner: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Curl Enhancer: Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion
Gel: Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel
Love your bouncy curls btw.
Another thing to explore is how you are drying your hair. Again, based on personal experience, I get a better cast when I air dry opposed to diffusing.
Low-Poo: Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream
Sulfate Wash: Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo
Rinse Out Conditioner: DevalCurl One Condition
Leave-In Conditioner: Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion
Deep Conditioner: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Curl Enhancer: Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion
Gel: Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel
Co-wash: DevaCurl No Poo Decadence, AIA Long and Luxe Cowash
Leave-in: KCKT, Soultanicals Knot Sauce
Stylers: UFDCM, WLXG
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
Cleanse - NYM Curl Talk Shampoo or NYM Clean Freak Cleansing Conditioner
Condition - Elucence Moisure Balance Conditioner
Treatments - Olaplex (step 3) or Elucence Moisture Repair Treatment
Style - Briogeo Rosarco Milk Leave In + AG Re:Coil