Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink Gel | Demo + Review

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • COUSINNN! Today I'm coming to you guys with the requested demo and review of the Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink Elongating Curl Gel.
    Check below for the products I used for this wash day, and then scroll a little further for more suggestions on what to pair with this product.
    Cleanser: TreSemme Perfectly Un-Done (Co-Wash)
    Deep Conditioner: Genedor Beauty Deep Conditioner
    Styler: Aunt Jackie's Don't Shrink Gel
    NOTE: I did not use a leave-in on this day because I wanted to see how this product did on my naked hair since I felt the product was extremely moisturizing to my hair on it's own. I have used this product numerous times (this is actually a REPURCHASE at this point using the product in this video) so here are the products I've paired it with in the past and had great results/no flaking.
    - Shea Moisture Low Porosity Leave-in Detangler
    - Paul Mitchell "The Conditioner" (Sally's Generic Brand)
    - Simply Shea $1 Leave-in Conditioner (be very light handed with this product when pairing, I didn't have flaking but it's white and I can see how flaking COULD occur if too much is used)
    Dry Time: ~ 1 1/2 hours (15-30 mins air dry, 45 mins hooded dryer, ~15mins blow drying roots)
    Overall I give this product an A+. I have not one complaint about this product.
    I purchased the 18oz jar from my local BSS for $7.49
    FTC: This video is NOT sponsored. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.
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Komentáře • 160

  • @spacediof
    @spacediof Před 7 lety +221

    Okay but that length though 👏🏾

  • @DoZashand
    @DoZashand Před 7 lety +120

    your hair is looking so healthy and full!!

  • @naturallyke3410
    @naturallyke3410 Před 7 lety +111

    This is BY FAR my fav gel! After trying soooooo many gels my 7 years of being natural this one is THEEEE BEST. It's been hard finding a gel that will define my fine, dense, 4b strands. And I found that it works great by itself BUT works even better with the Aunt Jackie's Quench Leave in on soaking wet hair (Anthony Dickey Method). And after I layer those I put the Beautiful Textures Curl Defining Custard on top. Use the plopping method MohaganyCurls shows and my hair is dry in about an hour. I do this (rinse product out. Cowash with Tresemme Flawless Curls + Aussie Moist 3 min deeeep conditioner then restyle) every 2 or 3 days and my hair is THRIVING. Process only takes about 20-25 mins + drying time. Every 3rd time I will do a bentonite clay wash, use the same deep condition process in the shower, style, and go.

    • @tiahnagrace6325
      @tiahnagrace6325 Před 5 lety +5

      Thank you for this. I have fine 3c/4a/4b hair, and want something that will moisturize and define my hair. I'll definitely be picking up some Aunt Jackies.

    • @PhaMa1002
      @PhaMa1002 Před 4 lety

      Tiahna Grace same. I almost thought I wrote this comment. Lol

    • @monicaaa_e
      @monicaaa_e Před 4 lety

      thank you for this!!!! i was about to buy this at walmart the other day but i wanted to see reviews!

    • @christine1962ful
      @christine1962ful Před 3 lety

      Hi. O have just got this gel and wondering if you applied it liberally or using just enough? I've never tried Beautiful Curls so may check it out at some point. I usually use a LI and seal with oil. Do you think I need the oil if adding the gel 9r doesn't it matter?

    • @kcjm7345
      @kcjm7345 Před 3 lety

      That’s a lot of work. But yea I bought the gel today and I’m try it

  • @imgrownforreal
    @imgrownforreal Před 7 lety +24

    I have used this gel about 10 times trying to get it right. For me, I give it about a 5. First day- great, by the end of the the second day, hair is dry. I believe it is the protein (gel) and glycerin (SM leave-in) together. I still think this is a quality gel- light weight, no flaking, great hold without hard crunch, light scent. Definitely worth a try.

  • @fajaharry8918
    @fajaharry8918 Před 7 lety +20

    This Gel work HELLA good I got a TWA(tweenie weenie afro) and it look good as hell

  • @SyreetaD424
    @SyreetaD424 Před 7 lety +6

    Thank you so much for putting me on to this product. It has definitely been a game changer for my wash n gos and I love pairing it with the dollar tree leave-in!!! ❤️❤️😊

  • @kinkycrown1
    @kinkycrown1 Před 7 lety +34

    I've been eye balling this product

  • @thepsychnurse4406
    @thepsychnurse4406 Před rokem +1

    Omg my hair is just like yours!!! I just purchased this and wanted to watch a demo/review and voila. New subscriber right here.

  • @latisha334
    @latisha334 Před 3 lety +5

    I'm on my second jar of this gel and you really do need to use less the more you use it. It just makes my hair have more definition even after I wash it out and is very moisturizing. I never use a leave in underneath it either.

  • @ebonyhines2154
    @ebonyhines2154 Před 5 lety +4

    beautiful omg hair goals getting my hair to your length would be everything!!!

  • @MeTheseCurls
    @MeTheseCurls Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you for doing this. I've seen lots of reviews on this but they did so much to the hair before using the product. Loving the results. This will give my hair hang time ☺

  • @mariahblue7394
    @mariahblue7394 Před 7 lety +98

    Am I the only one who notice that she looks like happycurlhappygirl

    • @kai1629
      @kai1629 Před 6 lety +2

      Mariah blue omg i think she does

    • @cl3x18999
      @cl3x18999 Před 4 lety +1

      ...i had to go back to check. Thought this was her 😅

  • @oliviaburrell-jackson9280

    This is the only gel I've used that gives me great wash and go. I do put shea moisture cream under it first for moisture. I actually used the entire jar which is something I rarely do.

  • @mypossesonbroadway4369
    @mypossesonbroadway4369 Před 4 lety +17

    Revisiting some old videos...trying to find a gel that will work for me and a wash and go..

  • @VeryKinkyCurl
    @VeryKinkyCurl Před 7 lety +15

    I have a sweat shirt just like that "Hillman College" one you have 😉...I want to try this gel now

  • @RobsBabyDW
    @RobsBabyDW Před 7 lety +3

    I used this with the As I Am coconut co wash and As I Am leave-in and it worked great. I was very pleased with my wash n go.

  • @RachelD077
    @RachelD077 Před 6 lety +2

    just bought this today! gonna try it w a twist out!! great video as usual 💕

  • @poohbear4lyfe2009
    @poohbear4lyfe2009 Před 6 lety +2

    I definitely want to give this a try. I’ve been using eco styler for so long and I believe it’s causing my breakage. I’ve been on the hunt for a new styler. Thank you!

  • @PUNKGIRLrock24
    @PUNKGIRLrock24 Před 7 lety +4

    I used this with cantu coconut curling cream & cantu leave in with argan oil for extra moisture and had great results its not elongating unless you use less product but who uses less 🤔. It was my first wash m go success

  • @TheAgigi3
    @TheAgigi3 Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks for the review. I wanted to buy this product but I bought kinky curly custard because I have not seen a review from the any of my favourite youtuber. I love your reviews. This product is cheaper than the one I bought😔. Thanks. I buy it next time though.

  • @kingkoilyfro9147
    @kingkoilyfro9147 Před 7 lety +7

    I I used Aunt Jackie's early on in my natural hair journey and I'm just shocked she's blowing up but I used to buy it out of Family Dollar and it was like the cheapest one out of the bunch I'm just shocked at how pricey it is now but I will have to go get them a try it's been a couple years.

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +3

      It's still pretty affordable where I am. I got the huge jar for $7. But I do remember about 4 years ago when I first tried one of her products like you said it being in like a Dollar General, it still is... but it's a little more expensive.

  • @shantae620
    @shantae620 Před 6 lety +1

    I used this product also. I like the way it smells. my hair likes it also. This is a great product.

  • @vanessadobbins331
    @vanessadobbins331 Před 6 lety +1

    Your hair is beautiful and very healthy. Thank you for sharing! God bless you!

  • @wannabe41
    @wannabe41 Před 7 lety +2

    Hey cuzzin! A shout out from Chicago. I like Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed Gel. It's lighter than a lot of gels I've tried and I've mixed it with different leave-in conditioners and I didn't get flakes.

  • @whateverLolitawantsLolitagets

    This review was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @MariamaDeRamus
    @MariamaDeRamus Před 6 lety

    I have curly hair and I use Shea Moisture shampoo for curly hair, Carroll's daughter almond milk, she moisture curl defining gel, leave in conditioner, and Cantu curl defining custard. I'm going to order this product and see if it can do the work of all three. I'm going to keep the same shampoo regimen but go with the Aunt Jackie to see if it works out for me. I'm not a huge fan of crunchy hair but this style works great for you! Thanks for the review!

  • @mrsnelson8046
    @mrsnelson8046 Před 7 lety +5

    Try sleeping with a spandex dread cap it's stretches my wash n gos and cut out the bottom so you can put it on like a headband.

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +3

      I used to do that all the time, it's ok and still do from time to time but it dries my hair out and makes it flatter than my satin cap does. I like the full look I get from my satin cap. Thanks though!

  • @KT-ti9qk
    @KT-ti9qk Před 7 lety +20

    I tired this gel before and my hair flaked so I stopped using it

  • @Simplylockd
    @Simplylockd Před 7 lety +22

    Amber. Your hair has gotten so long! 😄 love it. I have a question: do you reset ur wng through out the week? I think I remember you saying in the past that you redo it every three days. Just wondering if it's the same now that ur hair is longer.

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +5

      I do my typically twice a week, if I have time. Sometimes only once.

  • @eem2562
    @eem2562 Před 7 lety +25

    Hello, you said this is one of your top 3 gels, what are the other 2?

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +30

      Ese Mudanohwo EcoStyler Gel of course and Mielle Organics.

    • @eem2562
      @eem2562 Před 7 lety

      Thanks x

  • @Quijuandas
    @Quijuandas Před 7 lety

    I need to try this! Those curls are poppin!

  • @iamkellij
    @iamkellij Před 7 lety +1

    This gel and Lilly of the desert aloe Vera gel is my fav gel.

  • @holguinmariah95
    @holguinmariah95 Před 5 lety +1

    You should do a review on the as I am curling jelly

  • @shantae620
    @shantae620 Před 6 lety +16

    curl la la by Aunt Jackie's is good also.

    • @suprxme_ari1763
      @suprxme_ari1763 Před 4 lety +3

      shantae stewart that stuff flaked with every product i used with it!!

  • @relaximnatural8398
    @relaximnatural8398 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for the review! I will be giving it a try!

  • @jordinometry1589
    @jordinometry1589 Před 5 lety +1

    Love the intro music 💕

  • @teeyanaramsey2576
    @teeyanaramsey2576 Před 2 lety

    I love Aunt Jackie's!

  • @UniversoSpiritualUnido

    Looks really good I don’t want shrinkage so I’ll try this

  • @brandee.2759
    @brandee.2759 Před 7 lety +2

    I've tried this product with aunt jackie's curl lala & the leave in & then a week ago with just the leave in & the gel & both times my hair was dry as HELL. I may give it one more shot with one of the conditioners you suggested, but after that I'm calling it quits.

  • @bluemickey23
    @bluemickey23 Před 7 lety +25

    I can't find this gel anywhere anymore. People take more than one jar. 😩

  • @jessica32789
    @jessica32789 Před 7 lety +5

    Hey! Hair looking great! Have you tried any of the other Aunt Jackie's products? I've been curious about the line.

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +2

      I tried the detangler years and years ago and it didn't wow me, but that's about all I've tried from this line. I may revisit it though because my local beauty supply has the large sizes at a very reasonable cost.

  • @dairepurnelll
    @dairepurnelll Před 6 lety +1

    Ima have to get this next cause I can put as much as I want and it wouldnt flake for me

  • @kathyflemmings631
    @kathyflemmings631 Před 6 lety +1

    HILLMAN YESSSS!!!!

  • @mayssadiop4493
    @mayssadiop4493 Před 5 lety

    Love this video ❤️

  • @meekspears923
    @meekspears923 Před 6 lety

    oooh your hair is prettyyyy!!!

  • @esthertorres6361
    @esthertorres6361 Před 7 lety +5

    Thanks for the review. Do you use an oil to seal?

  • @nangoloaupindi8688
    @nangoloaupindi8688 Před 6 lety +1

    can you use this for dreads aswell

  • @tashekashields9806
    @tashekashields9806 Před 7 lety

    How often do you wash your hair and whats the longest you'll go without washing? Thank you for the video!!

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +1

      How often I wash just depends on how much time I have that week. The longest I'll go (if I'm not protective styling) is 7 days. When I have time I usually don't go any more than 4 without at least co-washing.

  • @blackpearll4819
    @blackpearll4819 Před 7 lety +16

    You should try the homemade flaxseed gel and see how that goes 🤔 i want to see someone i trust try it out

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +3

      I did a long time ago when I first started wearing my hair curly. It's ok.

    • @daleunderdue6116
      @daleunderdue6116 Před 7 lety +3

      Ja'Bria Miles
      Hi girl! I've been making and using Flaxseed gel for about 3-4 months. Inexpensive and very cost effective. Love that it has crazy slip, is 100% all natural and doesn't flake my hair up. I however use very little for braidouts, flat twist outs and to slay my edges. Works fabulously!

    • @KT-ti9qk
      @KT-ti9qk Před 7 lety +1

      Ja'Bria Miles I made the flaxseed gel and it didn't work for me I prefer using aloe Vera

  • @sus-tw2ls
    @sus-tw2ls Před 6 lety +3

    What is shingling?

    • @25Bronzebeauty
      @25Bronzebeauty Před 5 lety +1

      T Tatum in short it’s a method to separate and define each individual curl with your fingers

  • @cinderellafromtheblock6096

    I want to try this but I have 4c low density and low porosity hair what would be a good leave in or cream to pair this with?

  • @chkmebu
    @chkmebu Před 7 lety

    On my to try list

  • @tasha_tasha0748
    @tasha_tasha0748 Před 6 lety +1

    Does anyone know if it works for ponytails and updos?

  • @Ami-il6zk
    @Ami-il6zk Před 6 lety +1

    What hair type is your hair, very beautiful btw😍

  • @khanyareid3056
    @khanyareid3056 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @wahkecia
    @wahkecia Před 6 lety

    Hey cousin! Can you do a update on this gel please!

  • @grahamteja
    @grahamteja Před 7 lety +22

    😥 This gel is not nice to me!😩😢😭

    • @PhoenixEchoesAudio
      @PhoenixEchoesAudio Před 7 lety

      grahamteja me either :/

    • @16kristina
      @16kristina Před 7 lety +1

      grahamteja I hate applying it feels horrible but I like the results for 2 day hair

    • @16kristina
      @16kristina Před 6 lety

      Me too hate it but maybe I'll try applying like this

    • @mirandaharvey1081
      @mirandaharvey1081 Před 6 lety

      grahamteja right

    •  Před 5 lety +2

      It leaves my hair dry ,bland and crunchy but there is definition

  • @donyelfoster6948
    @donyelfoster6948 Před 5 lety

    Do you still or ever use this product anymore? And if so how often?

  • @An0n0m0us87
    @An0n0m0us87 Před 6 lety

    You have such nice long thick beautiful hair, even before the product!

  • @dawncollinsonquarry4039

    Baby girl your hair is so beautiful and your length I cant even ...

  • @mzglam11
    @mzglam11 Před 6 lety

    Subscribed as soon as I heard the intro 😂

  • @andreamjones
    @andreamjones Před 7 lety +1

    Walmart has it

  • @sharoniam5426
    @sharoniam5426 Před 6 lety

    I hope this is not like miss Jessy curly butter. I used Miss Messy Curly butter and left it my my hair for three days and my curls fell out on my pillow ny hair curls broke off in my hand.

  • @holguinmariah95
    @holguinmariah95 Před 5 lety

    Have u tried the as I am line

  • @curly_jerita2683
    @curly_jerita2683 Před 7 lety

    Hi...for me my hair hate all flaxseed gel it leave white residue to my hair

  • @kido771
    @kido771 Před 7 lety +3

    You hair grow a lot! 😊

  • @khanyareid3056
    @khanyareid3056 Před 7 lety +1

    Could you please tell me the leave-ins that would work with the new flax seed eco styler gel

  • @maryallen2317
    @maryallen2317 Před 5 lety

    Very pretty hair 🔆

  • @titeyonnawilliamson2088

    You should do a curly to straight video

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +2

      I don't straighten my hair. Just a personal preference but if I ever do decide to, I will film it. I have old straightening videos on my channel, though.

  • @mirandaharvey1081
    @mirandaharvey1081 Před 6 lety +2

    I dont like it my curls wasnt popping going back to eco

  • @tonishaezell2910
    @tonishaezell2910 Před 6 lety

    Length sis yaaaaas

  • @edwardsqueese
    @edwardsqueese Před 7 lety +1

    Where did you find it?

    • @ZhaiiYou
      @ZhaiiYou Před 7 lety +1

      It's at your local hair store lol.. it's easy to find and on the cheaper side !!!

    • @44b4be
      @44b4be Před 6 lety

      edwardsqueese go to Walmart

  • @shawnclark7392
    @shawnclark7392 Před 7 lety

    What leave in did you use? Didn't know if it doesn't work well with lots of leave ins.

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +2

      😐

    • @shawnclark7392
      @shawnclark7392 Před 7 lety +1

      Hair Mary I apologize for not checking the description box prior asking the question.

    • @HipiLoveHop
      @HipiLoveHop Před 7 lety +1

      Shawn Clark she said in the video she put it on naked hair lmao

    • @HipiLoveHop
      @HipiLoveHop Před 7 lety

      Hair Mary lmao I love you 🤣😂

    • @shawnclark7392
      @shawnclark7392 Před 7 lety +1

      Mystique Cassell I realized after the fact and told her so. See comment above. Lol. Thanks.

  • @cynthiac2558
    @cynthiac2558 Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful hair is it low or high porosity, that would determine for me if I can use this gel. Thank you

  • @GoTymeGirl
    @GoTymeGirl Před 7 lety +1

    Hi! I live in the Birmingham area. Which beauty supply store did you find this one at? What other BSS do you frequent?

  • @cindygilbert8360
    @cindygilbert8360 Před 7 lety

    Can you purchase that product at Sally's?

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 7 lety +2

      I'm not sure. I didn't find mine in Sally's. I found it in a Beauty Supply Store.

    • @cindygilbert8360
      @cindygilbert8360 Před 7 lety +1

      Hair Mary I will definitely check with some of the Beauty Supply stores in my area...I can't wait to try it out.

  • @carmendooms1563
    @carmendooms1563 Před 3 lety

    I love the gel but as soon as my hair dries it shrinks and frizzes.

    • @ouuyuhgetitig3543
      @ouuyuhgetitig3543 Před 3 lety

      try using a pick and blow dry it not like blow it out but i think u understand

    • @jestiny
      @jestiny Před 2 lety

      @@ouuyuhgetitig3543 what do you mean?

  • @flyy4ever
    @flyy4ever Před 7 lety +1

    What type of hooded dryer do you use?

  • @kamaribaker
    @kamaribaker Před 5 lety +1

    Being a type 4 haired girl, that gel showed no difference in the level of shrinkage

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 5 lety

      I mentioned that it was the same for me in the video

  • @melindaburnside7189
    @melindaburnside7189 Před 3 lety

    👍

  • @private4479
    @private4479 Před 4 lety +1

    So it shrank shrank🤦🏽‍♀️

  • @babyedits2004
    @babyedits2004 Před 6 lety

    I will not buy this gel again.
    It leaves my hair SUPER dry even when I add a leave-in. It even started breaking off my hair. It was times I pulled on a strand and it slipped right off. Never again

  • @BeautyNoChaser
    @BeautyNoChaser Před 5 lety

    I wanted to buy this products until i smelled it. Def strong enough to give me a headache 🥺

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 5 lety

      I can't remember the smell bothering me much at all. 🤔

    • @BeautyNoChaser
      @BeautyNoChaser Před 5 lety

      Finally Amber i get migraines, once they get going any type of fragrance makes it worse 😐

  • @wildtrinigal
    @wildtrinigal Před 5 lety

    I hate this whole line it didn't work at all for me

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 5 lety

      That’s super unfortunate.

    • @wildtrinigal
      @wildtrinigal Před 5 lety

      yea I was so surprised it worked for you because you are one of the few you tubers I follow that has hair very close to mines..and I mean I brought 2 of every product I was so sad lol

  • @ccake5609
    @ccake5609 Před 4 lety

    I was about to by this product until I read the ingredients and it contains sodium hydroxide (lye) which is found in relaxers ....please read and research the ingredients in you hair products ....curly girls don’t damage your luscious locks

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 4 lety +2

      im glad that you research ingredients. If you are familiar with my channel then you know I preach this often. That being said, it’s also important to understand HOW certain ingredients work and that they can be formulated many different ways. A simple good search will let you know they sodium hydroxide is found in MANY things. Such as soaps, detergents and even drinking water. It can me broken down into many different forms for many different uses. I don’t work for Aunt Jackie’s and this video was not sponsored so by all means don’t buy anything that you don’t want to. But it’s important to know the FULL story before you go preaching to folks and essentially claiming a company is putting RELAXER in a product.

    • @angelawofford4658
      @angelawofford4658 Před 4 lety

      Well I personally used it on my son's hair and it works perfectly and defines his curls very well...

  • @nyagadison8976
    @nyagadison8976 Před 6 lety

    You sound like Jessica Dime fro LHHATL or is it me??

    • @FinallyAmber
      @FinallyAmber  Před 6 lety

      lol I get that all the time. Basically, we sound Southern. We are lol

  • @miaburton99
    @miaburton99 Před 4 lety

    .

  • @kaylar1084
    @kaylar1084 Před 3 lety

    So long

  • @jamietyson1182
    @jamietyson1182 Před 4 lety

    How do you stop it from flaking so bad i had to wash out the next day once dried my whole head had white flakes in it

  • @twinfree78
    @twinfree78 Před 7 lety +8

    Your hair is beautiful... i see them inchez gurlll... Thanks for the review!

  • @angelinam533
    @angelinam533 Před 6 lety +1

    What is shingling?