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Be Beautiful. Be Natural. Be You.

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Why You’re Not Getting a Gel Cast: The Real Reasons (and How to Fix It)

Featured image titled "Why You're Not Getting a Gel Cast: The Real Reasons (and How to Fix It)," showing a before and after of my curly hair: on the left, soft, undefined, frizzy curls with no gel cast; on the right, defined, clumped, shiny curls with a strong gel cast.

Ask why your hair won’t form a gel cast and you’ll get the same answer almost everywhere: your hair is too dry, add more moisture. It’s the most repeated tip in the curly world, and it’s the one that sends people in the wrong direction. They layer on more cream, more leave-in, more rich product, […]