I did a wng this weekend that failed. I used Eco Style Gel (Black Castor and Flaxseed) over HairVeda Heavy Cream. Hair was undefined, sticky, shrunken, etc.
However, today's/yesterday's wng is awesome.
For it, I used Bronner Brothers firm hold curling gel (see above) over left-in DevaCurl Decadence One Condition. I followed the tips in the video I linked above (except I air dried because I don't have a hard bonnet dryer yet).
Usually my hair shrinks up to the top of my ears and is fro-y. This Bronner Brothers gel delivered. It indeed reduced bulk, as advertised! The hold is SUPER strong.
I was in the process of banding my hair when I noticed a section of hair in my undercarriage just completely vertical when dry!!! My hair NEVER falls/lays like this when dry.
I was too heavy handed with the gel (it was my first use ). I can't wait to try it again.
My hair is completely dry below. I love the elongation.