I Really Wanted to Like this Gel
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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I received the new Adwoa Beauty Melonberry Vitamin C Frizz-Fighting Hair Gel. Thanks to the Adwoa Beauty team for sending it to me! I love everything Adwoa and I was so excited when I first found out they were launching a new gel. Even though it is marketed for fine hair, I had to try it out for you all. I really wanted to like this gel... but you have to watch my review to get all the tea!
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So tired of high-end hair brands (especially those catered toward natural hair) deprioritizing heavy gels for tighter textures. So many “lightweight” and “medium hold” products on the market, none of them ever make a difference for me. I recently tried the new bread beauty gel and had similar results. I’d love to have something that feels luxurious/looks cute on my counter but I always end up going back to wetline :/
Wait how did the bread beauty gel apply? I've seen almost no reviews on it.
But yeah it's especially disappointing cuz both bread and adwoa are black owned and come out with these tiny bottles of products for high prices and that's just not for natural folks. 😩 That's why I'm mostly sticking to smaller brands now.
@@MsDecensI completely agree! The application was actually really nice. Left me with a lot of moisture, slip, and shine but barely any hold once it dries.
@@kristen15917 thank you. That's good to know. I thought it might be medium hold but I think I really just liked the ingredients and packaging tbh. 🌚 One less thing to buy.
Hey love. I can def understand your frustration. I remember there was a time when most gels coming out for natural hair or that was popular in the natural hair community but not necessarily made for us in mind, were more on the strong hold side. But these high end brands are not giving us girlies who like strong hold what we want. I do have a favorites gel video I posted a few months ago with some strong hold gels from some really good brands if you want to check it out ☺️😘
@@MsDecens brands like bread, adwoa, Briogeo, the Doux, and more are actually trying to sell you products that are actually loaded with great ingredients, and prevent you from over manipulating your hair by weighing it down, and over styling. We've been conditioned to thinking our hair is difficult and complicated, and we have to pile loads of product, when we don't at all.
You’re not the only one who experienced flakes. I’ve only seen one other UA-camr (can’t remember her name) use it and she had the same experience. She had fine and thin hair, she didn’t use a lot of the gel (as instructed), and she only used the melon berry leave-in underneath it. Flakes were flying everywhere.
Thanks love for sharing ☺️ Some think my review is not a fair review but it seems like it works for some and doesn't work for others regardless of hair texture or having thick or fine hair. I honestly wished this gel worked for me but it didn't. Thanks for watching 😊
Truly hate when products flake but your hair still looks beautiful!
Every review on this gel I’ve seen has been about flakes. I won’t waste my money trying this gel.
Hey Rhonda 💕. I watched a few videos after I posted mine and also saw some say it flaked for them too. I have seen ladies in the comments say it works for them. If you are heavy handed with product then this probably won't work.
OMG love the volume!!
That was a lot of flakes. My hair is coarse but not dense and on soaking wet hair, I got a medium hard hold with tons of definition. After a few days I did get fine flakes, nothing you could see in my hair but when I shook it they were there. I was told by the brand to reduce how much I used (which was a pump and a half) so being heavy handed was gonna have you lookin like the winter princess🤣
Tfs!
1) From the time I subscribed (over the course of the pandemic) to now your hair has grown and become so healthy! Whewwww I’m here for the realistic hair growth inspo. 2) I’m glad for your honest review. I will steer clear of this product. I don’t have the time/patience for snow flakes in April lol
Awwwwww thank you so much!!!! I was actually looking at videos from the beginning of the pandemic and I can def see the difference also ☺️. And yes, girl... we don't want snowflakes in April lol.
Man this gives me flashbacks of when I tried the Carol’s Daughter coco gel! I was truly traumatized LOL. Thanks for taking one for the team with this one, I was on the fence about getting it. Thanks for your honesty! ❤️
HEY MO ❤️. Girl, that is how I feel right now. I was soooooooo sad when I saw the flakes 😫
😂😂😂
I assumed by the leave-in’s consistency, the rest of the styling collection was going to be light weight as well. I’m wondering if you’d get better results applying a lesser amount to soaking wet hair. That’s how I got the re-formulated version of UFD culry magic to work for me.
Hey Tiahna 🤗 I know if I use less, then I won't get the hold or definition I want. Besides the flakes, my hair was frizzier than I prefer even when using a lot of product. So I just don't think this gel is for me. Thanks for watching 💕
@@NJEberhart Oh, so it’s really that light weight. You said it was like Camille Rose curl maker, which to me is somewhat like UFD curly magic that’s why I suggested using less with more water because that’s the only way those gels work for me. I guess this line is for a finer hair texture or those who want a fully wash n’go.
Maybe try it without the leave in? Those softer gels tend to have a lot of moisture in them already so I find that they work better on their own. I hate flakes though that sucks :(
Once I heard you read "weightless volumizer", I knew it would fail. Most gels don't claim to add volume. Most gels champion definition and hold. Thanks for showing us you tried.
LOL true. I def need a gel to weigh my hair down to get my desired look . Thanks for watching love 💕
Thank u for Your honest review of this product 🤗
Thanks for watching love 💜
My favorite qualities of your hair is the curl pattern and the density of your hairline 😩😍❤️🙌🏾.
Awww thanks love 💕.
It’s true! I am DEFINITELY heavy handed with my products for my coils!
Hello! I also tried this gel out on my hair and could not even finish applying it. It would not even define my hair. It is that xanthum gum contributing to all those flakes. I do also love every other Adwoa product, but this one is a no-go. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Andria 😊. I know!!! I love adwoa beauty but this product just did not work out. Thanks for watching 💕
Hey Nisha, thanks for giving it a try. You probably have shown this gel is definitely for people with fine hair. I just received my bottle last week. My hair is very thin, so I hope it works for my hair. 🤗
Yep me too sis, I ordered it specifically because I have fine strands and I'm hoping that it will work and not weigh my hair down.
I have fine to medium. And flakes. Hold was meh.
Thanks for watching ❤️. I hope it works well for you. You will def have to let me know when you try it out.
@@kearstenw3855 I hope it works well for you too! Y’all please keep me updated 😊
@@moni9192 thanks sharing. Glad to know I’m not the only one that didn’t have the best of luck with it.
Hi Nj great video your still gorgeous even with flakes❤
Awww thank you so much Shante ❤️
I just used this Monday night on my fine stands. I had a very FIRM cast. My hair today (Wed) is more fluffy, especially at the roots. I don't have flaking but my hair looks more dull. This will not be a repurchase. I do love the leave-in though.
Oh I am happy and a little jealous that it worked for you lol. But I really am happy that you loved your results! Thanks for watching 😘
Yes leave in is Bae!
I appreciate you giving this a try for us! It sucks that it flakes- like I can accept a product that doesn’t give me hold or definition BUT if it gives me flakes that’s a hard pass for me!
This gel didn’t caught my eye & maybe is because I already love their Baomint gel & curling cream. I’m sorry it flake on you but once again thank you for trying it for us! ❤️
I need all the above
Thank you love 💕. I need all of those qualities in a gel too. Wish I didn't get the flakes. But oh well, can't win them all lol.
Loved this gel in my hair. It's definitely for fine hair. So I think you probably already knew this wasn't going to work for your hair. I'm on day 3 of my WnG with this gel and no flakes whatsoever. I think you shouldn't discourage others just because it didn't work for YOUR hair...unless you're talking specifically to the naturals with similar texture to yours. Fine curly hair girls definitely can use this successfully...😊
I don’t doubt that you had a positive experience with this gel, but another UA-camr with fine and curly hair had flakes galore. She used the melon berry leave-in underneath it and she wasn’t heavy handed with the product. “Fine curly hair girls definitely can use this successfully” might be a bit too definitive of a prediction given that folks across the texture spectrum seem to be having the same issue.
I have very fine hair. Flaked the first use..I figured I used too much. Tried it a second time with their new leave in only and used less. More flakes than the first time!
@Nik Oh wow! Yeah I used with the leave in too. Made sure my hair was nice and wet and smoothed it in small sections. I also use a tangle teezer to clump my curls which I find may actually help make sure the product is distributed good too...no matter what products I'm using. And sat under the dryer to set it. I was definitely looking out for flakes but thankfully I didn't get any.
@SchoolWERK Yeah I've seen others use it successfully too so I guess it's working for some and not others 🤷🏾♀️
Umm I have seen fine hair ladies get flakes. Mine is fine to medium. And it flaked.
Update, my hair is still holding up and definition is still still there with very little fluff/frizz and no flaking. This may actually be a win for me after all!
Yay!!! Love that for you!
@@NJEberhart I spoke too soon, I have snowfall everywhere 😂 😂 😂 😂 oh well, I tried it 😂
hi nisha 🤗
im sorry this product didn't work for you but i am glad you tried it for the channel.
everything doesn't work for everybody...but you don't know unless you try it. tfs
Thanks Healy ☺️. I love adwoa and really wanted it to work. Oh well, you win some and lose some lol.
Hi, beautiful. I hate that this didn’t work for you. I still like how full your hair looks. Thanks for being honest per usual.
Thanks so much love! I like the volume too... but that's it 😅
I saw a comment in another video of yours about the flakes so I passed on it for now. The other adwoa gel gives me flakes as well, although I did use an old travel size version of the gel.
Omg I've never seen you have such a bad first day!
Oh yes, I saw the comments about flakes too but still wanted to try it lol. Can't win them all I guess. Thanks so much for watching love 💕
I have learned the hard way about glycerin. Frizz city whenever I used. I think it because it draw all the moisture in and I live in a humidity area.
I have fine curly hair and I tried the gel with the milk and I loved it. But I tried to refresh my hair using the same combination a few days later and I got flakes and little balls. I do like the scent and texture though. Tfs your results.
Hey Julie 😊. The key to flakes seems like using a lot of products. Which sucks cuz I feel like I need a lot of products for my hair. Glad that it did work for you initially. I love the smell too!!! Thanks for watching 😘
Hey Nisha. Thanks for that honest review. I adore Adwoa Beauty’s products. I’ve been using them often. I had no plans on purchasing that gel, because I’ve been seeing too many negative reviews, all with the same complaint. I’ll be sticking with their Baomint collection. It’s my favorite, of their lines🥰💜.
Hey Danielle 😘. You and me both! Baomint collection from them is a classic! Thanks for watching love 💕
@@NJEberhart Anytime🥰🌺.
The BTMS in the leave in does not mix well with the Xanthan gum. BTMS is cationic and Xanthan gum is anionic.
Thanks for letting me know!
Yep when you use a lot of this gel, it’ll definitely flake. I used smaller sections than I usually do, and half a pump sometimes not even that much per section. I also oiled my scalp.
Hey love 🤗 I am always heavy handed with my gels and most of my products and don't experience flakes like this with those products. I think I just have to sit this one out 😔
@@NJEberhartI was going by what you said, and sharing my experience with the gel. Might not be a good idea to be heavy handed with gel that has xanthan Gum so high up on the ingredients list.
@@Realist79 ok 👍🏾
Hey Nisha! I tried this gel last week and omg! SAME. I dont think I've ever flaked this hard with a gel and just like you I was so disappointed because I STAN for Adwoa. I was so upset that I felt like I needed to go re-wash my hair during my day-one. I wear a navy blue blazer at work and I had to use the lint brush every half hour - no exaggeration! Everytime I moved my head I would see flakes surrounding my face!
I had the same experience as you and also my hair was DRY. I have fine, medium density hair too, exactly who this was marketing to and Issa no for me as well :( You are not alone! really really wanted to love this smh lol
I have fine hair! but something in my gut told me to take this out and try the bread beauty gel instead. got my order today. gonna try bread on friday.
Hey love 💕 Can't say how it works for fine hair but if you are not heavy handed it may work. If you are heavy handed then you will prob get flaked lol. Thanks for watching
@@NJEberhart Nah girl! I followed my gut lmaoo it said take it out the cart! I am on day 3 hair if we are counting wash day. If not day 2 lol
I have fine hair, tried twice, flaked both times. Too bad …it actually gave great definition! I wish I would have waited for the reviews before buying.
Aww dang 😕. I am sorry it didn't work for you either. Thanks for watching 😘
Aww NJ sorry this didn’t work for you.. thank you for this review 🥰💙
Thanks so much for watching love 😘
Awwww, Nisha I'm so sorry it didn't work for you 😞 I know how frustrating it is when you really want a product to work and it doesn't!!!
Thank you Kearsten ☺️. Y'all know I love Adwoa so I always want to their products to work for me. But not this time lol
@@NJEberhart I totally understand, lol
Stellar and honest review, @njeberhart ‼️
I’ve experienced similar issues with the Adwoa styling cream and gel, even when used as directed. BUT I still love Adwoa. My hair simply doesn’t ride with Adwoa due to the extreme flakes and lack of gold.
Thank you so much love ☺️. Sorry my favs don't work for you. I appreciate you watching 💕
@@NJEberhart ... Apologies if this review had🔥!!! I watched your latest video and felt compelled to express just how valuable, beyond estimation, your channel is! Your channel and perhaps 2-3 others that I watch religiously provide informative, well-produced, and unbiased content. I never feel like you're sell-shoving this product or that product on your viewers.
Thank you again for creating a community where the content is trustworthy. 🥰
Although I'm sorry that it didn't work well for you, I'm always interested in a gel that doesn't work for you because they seem to work well for me, LOL.😆 ATM I have enough gel so I won't be trying the Melonberry gel any time soon, but it is now on my list for future purchases. I don't have fine strands or low density, my hair and density is the middle child, lol.
😂😂 lol ok with the theory! I hope it works well for you if you try it out. Glad someone can benefit from my hair fails lol. Thanks for watching love ❤️
Hi. Wow, this seems to be a polarizing product🤔. I will pass on this.. Thank you for your review!
Thanks so much for watching ☺️
Thanks, NJ. I love Adwoa Beauty, but my hair is like yours, so it may not be a good fit for me.
Hey Nicole 💕 I was so sad this gel did not work for me. If you like a stronger hold and can be heavy handed with gel, then you might have the same results as me. 😫
@NJ Eberhart I know you were disappointed but I am glad you tried it anyway just to see if it would work. We all know not everything will work for everyone but it was definitely worth a try.
Damn 😭 I wanted to try this. Maybe a little bit under a topper gel like i create hold will work. It gave good definition
Hey beautiful 😘. If you end up trying that way and it works, please let me know! But for now, I won't be touching this gel until I hear about a bomb combo lol.
I didn’t get flakes but I got flurries and like you I went in knowing it wasn’t targeted to me but wanted to try it anyway. I still ended up with a set I wore 6 days but I would only use it as a base gel IF I ever use it again
Are you going to try the new NLS deep conditioner? I been trying to see if I should try that one or your favorite mixed fruit deep conditioner
Hey love, I am trying it this weekend. I hope to have the review up sometime in the upcoming week ☺️
Ugh, not sure why people are giving you such a hard time for trying this especially since you did say you knew it wasn't for your hair type. 🙄 I do appreciate all the trouble you went thru with this because while my hair isn't as gorgeous as yours (it's type 3, silver/grey) I also have issues with glycerin and was on the fence about this but not anymore! 😬
You and me both are confused about why so many people are upset with my review 🤷🏾♀️. Either way, thank you so much for your support. And your hair is gorgeous!!!! I love me some silver/grey natural curls. Thanks for watching!
I have fine hair, but it is coily. I been debating purchasing this hair gel. ButI live in Texas, it is very humid here.
I already have a problem with my hair wanting to flake all the time so I will skip this one. The volume you got is so pretty but the flakes were wild
Yes, I loved the volume I got from this gel as well. Thanks for watching Aaliyah ☺️
It was Aspen for me lol. So it looked good. Smelled good but the flakes
Dangggg 😫. So sad it didn't work for us! But thanks for sharing your experience with the gel Thanks for watching 😘
Oh nooo... It's next up on my Wash Day. I hope it doesn't flake on me. 😬 Thanks so much for the demo and review.
I do hope it works well for you sis 🙏🏾☺️. Let is know how it works for you. Thanks for watching 💕
I never would have tried that not made for me but I know they sent it to you.
Hey Diane 😘. I love all things Adwoa so I was going to buy it during the Sephora sale anyways lol. Thanks for watching!
😢 I hate having to do my hair over because of flaking. I have finer hair and I used Tre Luxe their hi definition curl enhancer gel and it flaked soooo bad on me. Curls were poppin but I had to wash it out so I feel your pain
Hey Remika 💕. Yes the Treluxe flaked on me too. And I love that brand just like I love adwoa. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video! I'm glad you did this review bc I was considering getting this gel. My hair doesn't do well with those to ingredients either. Especially in hot humid weather🙅🏾♀️Do you think it would work better a base gel?
Question: I have tried braid/twist out. I really want to love and try to master them. I tried on wet, damp, dry, blowed hair. For whatever reason I just can't seem to get it right. Any suggestions bc you have DEF!! mastered it. Thanks again💜 Can't wait to see what' next
Thanks so much LaWanna ☺️. I know lot of people whether they have fine hair or thick hair were interested in the gel so I def had to review it. I don't think for me it would be a good base gel because of the flakes. But it may work for others.
If you are having trouble with frizz or definition, you def want to twist on wet hair. Use a brush to smooth out your hair before you twist and make sure you twist tightly. Hope that helps!
Hi Nisha!!! ✨
Hey Tondra 💜
This is soooo sad, I love their products and I have fine hair but I’m not going near this gel. That other Adwoa gel gave me flakes too😢
I have fine hair and this gel worked just fine. If you use too much then yes you will get flakes as it's not meant to be piled on like that. It coats fine strands very well. I'm on day 3 of my WnG with no flakes...just shiny defined moisturized curls.
I know! I was really sad because I loooove Adwoa. If you are not heavy handed maybe it will work but just didn’t work for me. Thanks for watching 💕
@@lennettewarner8338 I’m happy it worked for you 😊. Just don’t think it is the best gel for me based on how I like my wash n go. Thanks for watching 💕
@@NJEberhart no, I will pass, you are not the only influencer that has said the same thing. I will stick to what works, mousses for the win😊
Awwww thank you so much 😘☺️. I loved the volume, but the flakes 😫
We have similar/almost the same hair type and I have this gel in mine now. It's a NO, and I should've just waited for your review :(
dang, I am sorry it did not work for you either Brianna 😫. We will have to sit this one out lol. Thanks for watching 💕
Ok first off why couldn’t u just use the the Mellon berry leave in wit it’s Melon berry gel without using the Baomint leave in conditioner? Maybe try using the Melon Berry line by it’s self adding that Baomint leave in might have been the culprit.
In the video I mentioned that I used the Melonberry leave in on one side and the baomint leave in on the other side. Both sides flaked. It was the gel.
@@NJEberhart ohhhh nooo guuurl I knew that Melon berry gel was so light and wouldn’t coat your thick beautiful hair. I’ll stick with the Bioment gel. Would you know if they will come up with a thicker gel other then the one from the bioment collection?
@@NJEberhart Clearly people were not listening to your disclaimer. I don't know how you deal with it! Anyway the volume you achieved was breathtaking even though it flaked. Keep pushing sista! I enjoy your content.
hmm. That's a no for you. Have yet to try any of the adwoa product
Hey Linda 🤗. I pretty much recommend everything else Adwoa puts out. If you need moisture, then def try the baomint collection from them!
I had it in my Sephora cart…. So glad I removed it
Hey Natalie 💕. Yes girl if you are like me and are heavy handed with product and/or have a lot of hair, this was probably going to flake 😫. Thanks for watching!
@@NJEberhart yes! My hair is thick!!
That's a shame. I was going to purchase but I will pass. You would think they would have many hair textures test the gel before they put it out on the market. I quite don't understand how these gels that flake are being sold.
It's specifically made for FINE hair...they say this in their advertising of it. I got no flakes.
Hey Dawn 😊. the gel is definitely marketed towards fine hair but I did want to try it anyways lol. May work for their target market but def did not work for me 😫. Thanks for watching
@@NJEberhart I have fine hair but still going to pass. I have a lot of gels in my stash that I enjoy.
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Thanks for watching Jeannine 😘
If it's not meant for your hair, it's not a fair review to the company and the product. I do love your content, however I think this should have been a pass for you.
Exactly! Because now folks automatically think it flakes for everyone. I have it in my hair now and no flakes whatsoever.
Umm I have seen fine hair naturals say the same thing. Mine is fine to medium and flake city. It's the xanthum gum.
I agree, and a lot of people are not emulsifying before applying, some are not clarifying, some are not smoothing it through their strands good.
Hi love. I am not sure why some of you ladies are so upset with my review.
1) I said in the beginning the gel is marketed for those with fine hair, not me. I wanted to try it anyways so I did.
2) I did like my wet results and stated that
3) when i got the flakey results, I did attribute it to having dense hair and using a lot of product. Therefore, if you don't use a lot of product, MAYBE is won't flake. for the type of results I like for my wash n go, I use a lot of product and other gels work fine for me this way.
4) other ladies with fine hair have said it flaked for them in the comments.
5) I love Adwoa and always support them. I always mention them in my videos and always buy from them with my own money
@@NJEberhart I don’t think you’re talking about me being upset??? I agreed with the original comment that started this thread, and stated a lot of the stuff people are not doing, I didn’t even mention you in this comment.
Not your usual. A definite no for you😮😢
I know!!! 😫 Really sad about it. But thank you for watching love 💕
I'm sorry, but this whole review is flawed! The line is not meant for your hair texture. High density, medium to coarse hair is not made for that gel. I'd honestly use it as a base gel u see a foam, or stronger hold gel over it! Also, xanthum gum needs more water, and less product. It's not the product! Lol
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Not sure how my review on MY hair is flawed especially when I said many times that this product was made for fine hair and I have very dense hair. But I still wanted to try it. People try products all the time that are not marketed for them. Some end up working and some don't. This one didn't work for me. So next time a person with fine hair complains that a product is too heavy for their hair I should consider their review flawed??? No that is just how the product performs on their hair. There are no rules to natural hair. I can try and review anything I want.
@@Realist79 should have known I was going to see you reply to the comment 😂😂😂
@@NJEberhartyou still mentioning me days later. You sure did, and I never mentioned your name in the comment. Believe it or not I can agree with someone else's comment, that you don't agree with.
@@Realist79 you act like this isn’t My video 😂😂😂. Commenting on MY video on MY channel 😂
Awh man. That sucks. Your hair is still beautiful. I have these products and will try them, my hair is fine so I’ll hope for the best 🫠. I still love the brand as well
Awww thank you Qiana 💕. I hope it works well for you. Keep me posted ☺️