Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Gel 7 oz. Maximum Hold (Pack of 3)

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Say g’day to Aussie! A is for Aussie. Which is short for Australia, the birthplace of our brand and the inspiration behind everything we do. Land of sea, surf, sun and adventure. Also, the driest continent on Earth and home to some of the most diverse, and naturally potent botanicals that miraculously thrive despite the harsh environments. We’ve bottled these beauties together with our unique conditioning blend since 1979. We provide a collection of moisturising miracles for diverse hair types and promise to save the wildest & driest hair (and the Aussie wildlife too). Grab your Aussie now! If you’re following the Curly Girl Method, you know that finding the best products for curly hair is super important. From sulfate-free shampoo to curly hair gel , the right products can set you up for success. I’d heard a lot of curly girls rave about Aussie Instant Freeze Gel, so I was excited to try it for myself. Here’s my honest review of Aussie Instant Freeze Gel. What are the ingredients in the Aussie Instant Freeze Gel?

This gel does contain benzyl alcohol in a fairly large amount. However, it’s a non-volatile alcohol that acts as a preservative. According to Naturally Curly, “It should not impact the texture or feel of your hair.” Because it’s a drugstore gel, it’s not a huge investment like some gels are. If you’re on the fence, just go for it! Personally, I didn’t notice a difference in frizz as compared to my regular gel. However, gel is not really a solution for frizz.Although I haven’t tried it with every curl type, I think it would work well for almost any curly girl! These curly girls—who all have different curl types—love it!

Want to look mega-fab on a daily basis? The Aussie Mighty Mega range is your daily dose of mega get up and go to keep your hair feeling super soft, shiny, and full of bonza bounce. The silicone free, vegan, and cruelty-free formula is infused with Australian Blue Mountain Eucalyptus extract, and it smells a-mazing (if that ain’t mega, we don’t know what is!) Lightweight and gentle enough for daily use, your hair will thank you every morning! After washing and conditioning your hair as usual, apply your usual leave-in conditioner. (I just squish to rinse and leave in some of my regular conditioner.) Next, flip your head upside down and squish out as much water as you can with a soft t-shirt. If you use a curl cream or butter, add that in.

I live in Gulf Coast Texas. I love my Miss Jessie's Jelly Curls, but it's not holding up to the Humidity here. According to Curly Girl: The Handbook, curly girls should avoid alcohols, silicone, paragons, and phthalates in gel. Some alcohols will cause hair to dry out and become frizzy. I work on a college campus and take public transit, so between the scratchy seats, the Humid mornings and hot+humid evenings, and walking across campus in the outside or waiting for my bus, I'm a frizz ball by the end of the day. I have noticed my hair getting less and less frizzy as I continue my wet plopping after my daily shower (see where I live, my scalp is itchy by the end of the day due to the sweat and oil from the heat). Say g’day to curls as bouncy as a kangaroo and waves as soft as a wallaby! Quench your curly hair’s thirst with this curl-loving range designed for dry curly and wavy hair (2B-3B, here we are!). Try the Aussie Bouncy Curls collection for 3 days of soft and moisturised wavy and curly hair, reviving and keeping curls defined and extra hydrated! It’s a Bonza Goodness for dry curly hair. It’s infused with Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil & Macadamia Nut Oil. Wave hello to bouncy and defined curls - Happy Curls Day everyday!

Takeaway: If you have frizzy hair, this gel won’t fix the frizz. You need to moisturize your hair to banish frizz. As Lorraine Massey says, “Frizz is a curl waiting to happen.” Will this gel weigh my hair down? So I tried to use my Ion Keratin Dry Oil Mist on my hair during wet plop (Leave In Conditioner, Shea Butter H&C Curl Smoothie, Miss Jessie's Jelly Curls, the Ion Keratin Dry Oil Mist, all squished to condish), but my hair is a bit more flat than what I am used to, so obviously going the oil route will weigh down my hair Aussie Instant Freeze Gel also contains aminomethyl propanol, a short-chain alcohol which can cause your hair to feel dry and frizzy. However, this gel may still work well for your hair. It depends on the person. With your head still upside down, squirt a gumball-sized amount of gel into your hand. Coat both palms with it. Gently graze your palms over a small section of hair. Then, squish the gel upward into your curls. Your hair should make a little squelch! sound and release any excess product. (I do this over a bath towel or sink.) Continue adding gel, one section at a time. After your curls are completely dry, scrunch out the crunch with your hands. Voila- you have soft, defined, touchable curls! Let’s Chat:

The Aussie Instant Freeze gel provides a very strong hold which can last for several days between washes. I found it to be much stronger than the Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel.