The MAX HYDRATION METHOD(from my other post)

KCCC it is then! I will use up the rest of my wetline and super wet then make the switch to KCCC as my only styler. Thanks!

pinkecube wrote: No problem . Yeah, I believe because of the ingredients, KCCC is one the best stylers you can use for this method. There are other good ones, however. I searched literally for hours online, looking up gels that didn't have silicones, denatured alcohol, parabens, tea, hydrolyzed proteins, and glycerin. A lot of botanical gels I found relied a lot on protein or used glycerin. Cantu shea custard and shea moisture curling suffle had great ingredients but they contained vegetable glycerin as the first few ingredients. I believe they would be a lot like kccc if it weren't for the glycerin, and it's really a shame. Here are some gels i managed to find that seemed to fit(prices vary from cheap to expensive): Kinky curly curling custard -$17 for 8 oz Ingredients: botanical infusion of water, horsetail, chamomile, nettle and marshmallow, organic aloe vera juice, agave nectar extract, tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), pectic, citric acid, potassium sorbate and natural fragrance Beautiful curls shea butter curl defining gel- $14, 8oz Ingredients Chamomile (matricaria recutita) extract (aqueous), yarrow (achillea millefolium) extract (aqueous), Certified Fair Trade shea butter (butyrospermum parkii), aloe vera leaf gel (aloe barbadensis), agave nectar, panthenol, coconut oil, apricot fruit and ylang ylang flower extracts, guar gum, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, citric acid. CURLSPIRATION Natural Curl Defining Hair Gel $18, 12 oz (etsy.com) Ingredients: distilled aqua, aqueous extracts of organic linum usitatissimum (linseed), organic urtica dioica (nettle leaf), organic equisetum arvense (horsetail), organic althaea officinalis (marshmallow root), organic ulmus rubra (slippery elm bark), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, organic agave nectar, xanthan gum, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, panthenol, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, fragrance, tocopherol, citric acid Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic-$25, 18oz ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Aqueous-Infused Extracts of Marshmallow, Chamomile, Nettle, Horsetail, Vitamin E, Agave Nectar Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate and Natural Fragrance. Curls Goddess Glaze-$14, 6 oz Ingredients Water, Sorbitol, Polyacrylate-14, Certified Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyquaternium-7, Polysorbate 20, Certified Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Certified Organic Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Certified Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Certified Organic Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1 Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin. Green tea curl glaze-$25, 16 oz Ingredients Botanical extracts of horsetail, marshmallow root, neem leaf, nettle leaf, olive leaf and slippery elm root in purified water, organic green tea extract, aloe vera, agave nectar, pectin, lavender, lemon and lime essential oils, natural fragrance Natural Hair Gel Flaxseed & Marshmallow Root Hair Softner, Conditioner, Ph Balanced, Hair Moisturizer by Naturally Amari -$7, 8 oz (it's on etsy.com, and pick the options without quinoa under sizes) ingredients:Certified Organic Flaxseeds, Certified Organic Marshmallow Root, 100% Natural Aloe Vera Gel, Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Natural preservative (Optiphen)        Giovanni's L.A. Natural styling gel-$9-6, 6.8 oz Ingredients: infusion of Rosemary Extract, Nettles Extract, Thyme Extract, Birch Leaf Extract, Chamomile Extract, Sage Extract, St. John's Wort Extract, Coltsfoot Extract, Mallow Extract, Balm Mint Extract, Horsetail Extract, Red Clover Extract, Soy, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Cellosize, I.P.A., PVP K30, Stearikonium, Chloride, Kelp, Mineral Trace Elements, DL Panthenol, Cinnamate 4Naturals Spring Back Curling Custard-$12.5, 6 oz ingredients: Water, Sucrose, Propylene Glycol, Pectin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, FragranceJessie Curl confident Curls  New Gellie by Bella Curl -$11.95, 8 oz (etsy.com) INGREDIENTS: aqua (distilled), rosa damascena (rose otto) distillate, linum usitatissimum (flax) seed, brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) seed oil, cetearyl olivate (and) sorbitan olivate, infused carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oil, PEG -50 shea butter, PEG -7 olivate, magnesium chloride, gluconolactone (and) sodium benzoate, essential oil blend, cellulose copolymer Original Sprout Natural hair gel Aussie's instant freeze sculpting gel-$4, 7 oz ingredients: water, laureth 23, ppolyquaternium 4, hydroxyethylcellulose, benzyl alcohol, acrylates/beheneth 25 methacrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol, dmdm hydantoin, acrylates copolymer, fragrance, disodium edta, prunus serotina bark extract (wild cherry), humulus lupulus extract (hops), hedychium coronarium root extract (australian white ginger), panthenol Aussie Aussome Volume Texturizing Gel Aussie Aussome Volume Texturizing Gel-$4, 7 oz ingredients:water, laureth-23, polyquaternium-4, hydroxyethylcellulose, benzyl alcohol, acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, aminomethyl propanol, dmdm hydantoin, acrylates copolymer, fragrance, disodium edta, prunus serotina (wild cherry) bark extract, humulus lupulus (hops) extract, hedychium coronarium (australian white ginger) root extract, panthenol. H2BNNaturals: Hibiscus Hair Gellie -$11.50, 8 oz (etsy.com) (contains vegetable glycerin, but you ask her to remove the glycerin, she takes customs) Ingredients: Hibiscus & Flax Seed Infused Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Whole Leaf Juice, Marshmallow Root, Irish Moss, Pro-Vitamin B5, Xanthan Gum (thickener), Wheat Germ Oil, Coconut Oil, Silver Dihydrogen Citrate (anti-microbial), Citric Acid (preservative), Potassium Sorbate (preservative) Organic Marshmallow roots & Flaxseed Extracts Hair Moisturizer Gel-$11.50, 8 oz  (etsy.com, also if you want you can make a custom order without the panthenol, since panthenol is a light protein and can build up on the hair making it feel gummy) Ingredients: Infusions of organic flaxseeds and organics marshmallow roots , distilled water, Intense Hydration Complex, Panthenol, Inulin, natural and organic aromatic essences, Geoguard, Carrageenan extract, Potassium sorbate. Sweet Curls Flax Seed Defining Gel (you can request additional ingredients under custom order: Water, Flax Seeds, Xanthan Gum, may contain citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid Tate's the Natural Miracle Hair Gel -$32, 18 oz (not sure how good a hold this might have) Ingredients: Mountain spring water, pine needles, pine bark, oak bark, honey, lavender, calendula, basil, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, rose hip, allspice berries, citrus peels, juniper, lemongrass, sage, mint, thyme, vinegar, peppermint, apricot, peach. Herbal Choice Mari Hair Styling GEL for Him & Her -$14, 8oz Ingredients: Purified water, organic vodka, organic guar gum (natural plant based), organic sweet orange oil, organic lemongrass oil, organic olive oil, organic apple cider vinegar (raw, unfiltered), organic green tea, organic sage herb, organic bilberry leaf, xanthan gum (natural gum), organic patchouli oil, organic primrose oil, organic thyme oil, organic rose hip oil. CurlyGirl Silky Custard -$12, 8 oz. Ingredients: distilled water, certified organic aloe vera gel, certified organic extra virgin coconut oil, bamboo extract, certified organic sunflower oil, rice bran oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, wheat germ oil, natural Vitamin E oil, xanthan gum, essential oil blend, potassium sorbate, grapefruit seed extract, phthalate-free fragrance Natural Flaxseed Gel by Blendies -$8.50, 4oz (etsy.com) Ingredients: Bobs Mill Organic Flaxseeds, ,Organic Castor oil, Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Olive oil, Vitamin E, Essential oil. Zerran Hair Care Radiant Finish Styling Glaze Medium Hold - $11.99, 8 oz Ingredients: Water, Polyquaternium-4,Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citrus URANTIUM dULCIS (Orange) Peel Extract, Althaea Officinalis Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Methyl Gluceth-10, Cocamidopropyl Belaine, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Virdis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Polyquaternium-47, Disodium EDTA, Methylisothaizolinone, Violet 2. Bain de Terre Bamboo Ultra Control Styling Gel -$10, 8.5 oz Ingredients:Water/Aqua/Eau, Polyacrylate-2 Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Laureth-12, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance/Parfum. miessence certified organic shape styling gel -$27, 8.5 oz Ingredients: certified organic aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, xanthan gum, chondrus crispus (carageenan) gum , certified organic arctium lappa (burdock) extract, certified organic pelargonium graveolens (geranium) essential oil, certified organic equisetum arvense (horsetail) extract, certified organic urtica dioica (nettle) extract, myroxylon pereirae (balsam peru) oil, certified organic rosa rubiginosa (rosehip) seed oil, certified organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, certified organic salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract, certified organic ethanol (sugar cane alcohol) Epiphany Naturals Curly Creme with Argan Oil -$16, 8oz Ingredients: Organic Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Leaf Extract, EcoCert Propanediol (Vegetable, Corn), Organic Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, EcoCert Trimethylglycine (Beet Sugar), EcoCert Hydrogenated Olea europaea (Olive Oil), EcoCert Olea europaea (Olive Oil), EcoCert Olea europaea (Olive Oil) Unsaponifiables, Organic Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Nut Oil, Argan Oil, Sclerotium (Mushroom) Gum, Organic Hibiscus rosa sinensis (Hibiscus) Leaf / Flower Extract, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Sclerotium Gum (Vegetable), KOSH Chondrus crispus (Irish Moss / Carageenan), Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Esters, EcoCert Gluconolactone, EcoCert Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance by the way i take that back about the free and clear styling gel, from my previous reply. it actually has silicones, which build up on the hair blocking moisture, and can't be removed by anything but sulfates.  hope i could help!

never mind about jessie curls styling solution. it has magnesium sulfate, which even though is slightly better than regular sulfates, continued and often use can lead to it drying the hair.


Edited by pinkecube - Mar 10 2014 at 9:03am

Ok I think you're on to something. I need my cuticles to open in order for the moisture to seep in. What can I use to 1st open up the cuticle for it to atleast be a little over 5.5. When my hair is wet its soft but then everything goes down hill when it dries. Maybe if I try greek yogurt by itself that will open it up for moisture but then I will quickly have to put something there for the moisture to seep in.

Pink so this is what I did below. I totolly didn't even see the 5 steps right under it. Ok I will try that next weekend since you states I have to leave a 2 week gap in between.
Ingredients:
Greek yogurt (2 cups)
Baking soda (2 tbsp)
Organic apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp)
Raw coconut aminos(or just regular aminos, but i personally didn't like soy in my hair) (2 tbsp)
Raw honey (1/2 tbsp)
Unsulfured molasses (1 tbsp)
Half an over ripe plantain or banana
Avocado (3/4 tbsp)
1 egg (optional, but I used it no problem)

blend the ingredients in your blender.
saturate your dry (but detangled) hair completely from root to tip with the mixture.
put a shower cap and let sit for 1.5-2 hours.
Rinse out completely with warm/hot water.
co wash with botanical/cg friendly conditioner. ( whatever you wash your hair with will be absorbed into the hair shaft, so no silicones, parabens, sulfates, drying denatured alcohol)
apply more conditioner but leave it in.
seal with botanical gel

if you choose to do the regular recipe, it is the same as this only substract the vinegar, overriped banana and advocado, egg, and molasses. after doing this you can cowash. and continue on from there to a wash and go. DONT do an acv rinse directly after this. You can do a cowash and maybe do a cold rinse with conditioner afterword and that will be enough to reclose the cuticle. The point of temporarily opening the hair cuticle is so the moisture can get in, it makes no sense to just reclose it before actually putting the moisture in your hair.

sugabanana wrote: Pink so this is what I did below. I totolly didn't even see the 5 steps right under it. Ok I will try that next weekend since you states I have to leave a 2 week gap in between. Ingredients: Greek yogurt (2 cups) Baking soda (2 tbsp) Organic apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp) Raw coconut aminos(or just regular aminos, but i personally didn't like soy in my hair) (2 tbsp) Raw honey (1/2 tbsp) Unsulfured molasses (1 tbsp) Half an over ripe plantain or banana Avocado (3/4 tbsp) 1 egg (optional, but I used it no problem) blend the ingredients in your blender. saturate your dry (but detangled) hair completely from root to tip with the mixture. put a shower cap and let sit for 1.5-2 hours. Rinse out completely with warm/hot water. co wash with botanical/cg friendly conditioner. ( whatever you wash your hair with will be absorbed into the hair shaft, so no silicones, parabens, sulfates, drying denatured alcohol) apply more conditioner but leave it in. seal with botanical gel if you choose to do the regular recipe, it is the same as this only substract the vinegar, overriped banana and advocado, egg, and molasses. after doing this you can cowash. and continue on from there to a wash and go. DONT do an acv rinse directly after this. You can do a cowash and maybe do a cold rinse with conditioner afterword and that will be enough to reclose the cuticle. The point of temporarily opening the hair cuticle is so the moisture can get in, it makes no sense to just reclose it before actually putting the moisture in your hair.

okay so what you did was the preparation step. this is done every 2 weeks at the most frequent. so you wait at least 2 weeks between every cherry lola treatment. dont forget to deep condition right after doing the treatment, or steam. this is the best way to take advantage of it.  i do my cherry lola every 2-3 months.

 the actual regimen is the 5 steps below. this is done every day. (you can do second day and third day after max hydration is reached.) you dont have to wait two weeks between it, it is a daily regimen.


Edited by pinkecube - Mar 10 2014 at 1:51pm