Ecostyler Gel...GONE??

So Ecostyler has been the staple gel in the natural hair community for quite some time now.  I decided to give it a try a few years ago and as far as gel goes it really is pretty good.  To give a little bit of info about it I can tell you that they provide different holds, from 1 - 10 (the hardest) and different types such as argan oil and olive oil to name two of the most popular.  

The +s why natural cuties like it:

ALCOHOL FREE

NO FLAKES

PROVIDES SHINE

So imagine you're rushing, have an old twist out and want a sleek look. BUT you run out of Ecostyler - compare this to when Ampro was ya (beep) and you had that bun you wanted to slick down then put that head cloth on it to make sure it doesn't fag while you get ready for school mmmmmmmm hmmmm you remember.  Well that is what Ecostyler is to the natural girls.  

So the anguish on my face needs no explanation....

You joking right?

I won't lie I was utterly upset and I normally would swivel my finger at the bottom of my container to get the last scrapings Butttt do not fear...

I'm trying a new one.  And I actually had a container full.  But I since this post is dated after this, I can provide a little review and I prefer the gel in the pink container.  Both were 8 hold which is almost maximum.  No need to worry though because the gel doesn't make your hair rock solid.

NOTE: My hair is twisted in the pics using just my leave in conditioner and at present I can't remember which one.  I'll update later. Any questions please feel free to ask me.

Before                                                                               After

Dutty Sucker...

My hair is dutty...well truth be told my hair isn't that dirty.  For two weeks I wore one pony, week 1 the puff, week 2 - one sorry dilapidated bun.  I didn't take a picture but I trust me, that bun was tired.  My Ecostyler gel had given up and bun was like ahem, no comb no cooperation - hash-tag that. 

AND I AIN'T COMB IT. #nocomb #nocooperation 

To the left is my untamed mane after I took off my rubber-band, lol you see the dent?<-----that's the culprit (only 1 strand in that, calm down newly naturals)

My hair is a sucker...you may not be able to tell but there is shampoo on my hair. YUP! There's shampoo all up in through there. Natural hair may confuse people but since it's pretty much all I know I can tell you how I manage the suckage.  I get to the scalp, really scrub that build up off.  Since the only product on my hair was really the gel (only on the edges) I only needed to focus on my scalp and the shampoo runs down the shaft (ya mind dutty) aka to the tip.

Below is the washing...oh how I wish my hair always looked this moisturized.

My hair is so fresh man...and oh so clean.  After I gave myself one long wash, yes one - how long I s'posed ta stay in that shower? I hope you can tell the difference, cause I sure can. My hair didn't feel stripped, it wasn't matted at all even though I didn't clear it out.  Yet!

Sadly though, that concludes my wash process on a Saturday morning. Next time, I'll bring to you the conditioning and de-tangling. Trust me...I don't promise at all.

Pony 2 Puff

Left: natural state pulled into a ponytail       Right: flat ironed (to achieve a better cut)