What's a hair healthy product to use in place of hair gel?

I'm a new transitioner and I like to do protective styles on my hair such as twist-outs and braid-outs but sometimes I just get lazy. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] On those days the hump in the front and the bun in the back suits me just fine but I haven't yet found a product that helps me slick my ends back. I used to use hair gel but I know it causes build up and is so bad for my natrual curls. Is there anything I can use to help my slick my edges back so my buns stay fierce? I've heard Jam was good but I just wanted more opinions.

Castor oil

Koils by Nature Herbal Soothing Peppermint Gel it gives a soft hold with curl definition! I wrote a review in the products forum.

Right now there's free shipping for the month of April. $12 fro 16oz.


Herbal Soothing Peppermint Gel Ingredients: Distilled water infused with *organic calendula, burdock root, horsetail, & nettle, Shea oil, grapeseed oil, macadamia nut oil, carbomer, aloe vera leaf juice, *organic marshmallow root, *organic slippery elm bark, grapefruit seed extract, *organic honey, lemon & peppermint essential oils.

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aloe vera gel works pretty good for me but it doesn't have strong hold (but gets the job done if I put a scarf on my edges for a little while before leaving the house)

I use fruit of the earth aloe vera gel

I just bought Blended Cutie Down and Out Styles which is great for wash and goes and has a good hold so that I will be replacing my gels with this one. Its a thick cream base and super moisturizing!

cassadie3 wrote:I just bought Blended Cutie Down and Out Styles which is great for wash and goes and has a good hold so that I will be replacing my gels with this one. Its a thick cream base and super moisturizing!

On a side note I love your picture! It's so cute! Plus your hair is gorgeous! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I hope my TWA looks that way after I BC.

Janet36603 wrote:

cassadie3 wrote:I just bought Blended Cutie Down and Out Styles which is great for wash and goes and has a good hold so that I will be replacing my gels with this one. Its a thick cream base and super moisturizing!

On a side note I love your picture! It's so cute! Plus your hair is gorgeous! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I hope my TWA looks that way after I BC.

thank you! thats about 3 mos after my bc