Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Styling Gel for Tight Curls (250ml/8.5oz) (2024)

FAQs

How to use Ouidad curl quencher? ›

Apply using Ouidad's Rake & Shake technique: Divide damp hair into sections. Rake a nickel-size amount of gel through each section. When finished, hold the ends of hair in each section and shake to create curls. Let hair air-dry or blow-dry with a diffuser.

High quality gels moisturize, prevent dryness, accentuate curl, and strengthen the hair.

Many of the silicone-based ingredients we use are water-soluble, i.e. they will not build up on hair. To prevent buildup of silicone ingredients, we recommend cleansing your hair with shampoo at least once per week.

That's why your new mousse or gel might be making your curls feel thick, stiff, and, yes, crunchy. Most styling products have polymers in them, which is what gives your curls that nice hold. Polymers like to bond together, and it's this bond that gives your hair the characteristic crunchy feel.

Rub a small amount of gel between your fingers, then scrunch from your ends up towards your roots. This will encourage your curls to form and help make sure that you don't end up with too much product on your hair, which can weigh your waves down.

This innovative line can be used on all hair types, and all curl types, making it the perfect product choice for rain or shine. Find out more about The Right Ouidad Product For Your Hair!

Gel is a water-based product that is applied to wet hair to help style and hold hair in place, Udoh says. Curl cream, on the other hand, is typically an oil-based product that is applied to wet hair to help with styling or dry hair to define and enhance curls.

Do You Put Styling Gel in Wet or Dry Hair? Hair gel works best on wet or damp hair. Starting with wet hair allows the gel to coat your hair, creating more definition as you achieve your desired hairstyle. The amount of gel you use depends on the length of your hair.

You're in luck. Curl cream, a secret weapon for those with natural curls, can also work wonders on straight hair. With the right technique, you can add texture and waves, giving your mane a whole new vibe.

Hair that's suffering from moisture overload can become frizzy, limp, and struggle to hold your curls. Moisture overload can, however, be fixed. Our ultimate guide gives you guidance on whether your hair has too much moisture, and how you can address it if you do.

Does water dry out curly hair? ›

Water serves as the lightest, cleanest, and most effective moisturizer. It penetrates the curls, filling the cuticles, and makes your hair look fresh and clean. It's only when the water dries that the hair starts to look frizzy again. Just like our skin, curly hair also needs to be moisturized from the inside out.

This breakdown of the bonds when the hair is wet makes it weaker, more fragile, and more malleable. When it dries the bonds are reinstated, strengthening the hair. For curly women this is easy to see. This entire process explains your shrinkage experience.

If you have curly hair, a nighttime headscarf or hair bonnet is a must-have in your bathroom or on your nightstand. Look for a silk or satin scarf or bonnet, which—as we mentioned earlier—will be the most gentle and cause the least friction.

Regular use of hair styling gels can make your hair fall gradually by affecting sebum production which is responsible for keeping the scalp moist and holding the hair from the roots. When the sebum production decreases, the scalp starts losing its grip, weakening the hair roots which may later give way to hair fall.

crunchy? Don't worry, this is actually a sign that the styling product has done its job. The way that many gels or mousses work is to create a layer of product, or cast, around each curl to fight frizz and boost definition. It's this layer that makes your hair feel crunchy, and the good news is that it's easy to fix!

For use on wet or dry hair. On wet hair, spray all over freshly washed, damp hair for additional moisture, especially before combing so curls have extra protection. On dry curls, to refresh late day, second-day or slept-in styles, spray all over hair and cup curls with the palms of your hands to instantly revive them.

Curl Quenching Hair Gelly:

Rake the product through your hair and scrunch in an upwards direction to reveal your natural curly texture. This gelly has enough slip and moisture to work as a one and done, but gives best results when paired with our Curl Quenching hair butter, or Leave in Cream.