If you’re new to the Curly Girl Method, you may be overwhelmed at the vast amount of curly hair products on the market. I would recommend that you find a blogger that has a similar curl type and porosity and try using their favourite products. They’ll probably work for you, too! I’ve been following the Curly Girl Method for over 3 years and tried several different curly hair gels. But, when I tried the Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel, it blew them all out of the water.
Read on for my full review + photos of the Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel.
Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel Ingredients
First, let’s take a look at the Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel ingredients. It actually comes in 3 varieties: No Fragrance, Tropical Fantasy, and Citrus Lavender. I tried the No Fragrance gel. Here’s the full list of No Fragrance gel ingredients from the Jessicurl website:
No Fragrance: Aqua (Water), Polyquaternium-69, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-11, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Alcohol
Now, you might notice that last ingredient and panic. Alcohol?! I thought we were supposed to avoid that at all costs!
According to the Jessicurl website, “Our bottles of Spiralicious contain about 7/10ths of one percent ethanol. Ethanol is a necessary component in Polyquaternium 69 which is one of the ingredients we use in that gel.” Because there is so little ethanol, it will not affect your curls’ moisture level. This gel is also water-based and contains a high percentage of jojoba seed oil (great for moisturizing your curls).
How do you use Jessicurl Spiralicious?
When I first started using Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel, I was surprised at the thick, milky white consistency. It almost looks like a cream-gel blend when you squirt it out of the tube. But it is easy to spread throughout wet hair and creates nice clumps.
Because I have low porosity hair, I first squeeze the water out of my hair with an old t-shirt. Then I apply the Spiralicious Gel evenly to my palms, glide them over my curls downward, and scrunch upward. Most of the time, I’ll clip the top sections of my hair and allow it to air-dry. [How-To Video] Or, I might wait until it is 50% dry and then diffuse it with a blowdryer + diffuser attachment.
What hair types does the Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel work best with?
Although this is a thick, strong hold gel, it’s popular among lots of curly girls—ranging from fine 2a/2b waves to tight 3c curls. It doesn’t weigh hair down, but it does provide excellent definition and bounciness. You can read more reviews of this gel on Amazon or the Jessicurl website.
Compared to other gels I’ve used, this gel has almost no frizz. And it helps my curls clump into tight, well defined ringlets. While other gels don’t last as well, I have fantastic 2nd and 3rd day hair with this gel. Although it’s a bit pricier than a drugstore gel, it is totally worth it to me! If you’d like to try something new, I definitely recommend this gel!
Where to Buy Jessicurl Spiralicious: Canada
You can purchase the Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel on Amazon at these links:
Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel, No Fragrance, 8 Oz.
Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel Citrus Lavender, 8 Oz.
Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel Island Fantasy, 8 Oz.
Another option is to purchase Jessicurl products from Love thy HnS (stands for Hair and Skin 🙂 ), an online boutique in Quebec. They ship via Canada Post at affordable rates.
Where to Buy Jessicurl Spiralicious: USA
You can purchase the Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel on Amazon at these links:
Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel, No Fragrance, 8 Oz.
Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel Citrus Lavender, 8 Oz.
Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel, Island Fantasy, 8 Oz.
You can also shop the Jessicurl collection directly on their website.
Let’s Chat:
Have you ever tried the Jessicurl Spiralicious gel in Canada or the US? And what is your current favourite styling product(s)? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
P.S. You can find more curly product reviews on my website here.
p.s. Some of the items in this post are affiliate links. I only post about products that I love + think you’ll probably love, too! As an Amazon Associate or affiliate for other programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. When you purchase through my link, I receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you SO much for your support!
Ohhh ! I love it!!! Great job!
What products do you use for your hair? I need tips for my hair!
Dear Kiara,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I generally use a Curly Girl approved shampoo or conditioner, leave some conditioner in, and use a gel. That’s it! You can check out my full curly hair routine in this post: https://whatdinnywore.com/my-curly-hair-routine-beginner-friendly/
Hope this helps!!
<3 Claudine
Well sadly I can’t relate because my hair is stick-straight – but your hair is gorgeous, Claudine! I so wish I had curly hair. 🙂
Aww, thank you, Aria! I think your hair is beautiful, too! And for the longest time I just thought it was unruly and frizzy. I didn’t realize it was actually curly until I started reading some curly girl books. One of the best surprises of my life! 🙂 Thanks for your kind comment!
Thank you so much for that link! I’m gonna look it up right now!!!
Thanks, Kiara! 🙂
So pretty!
Aww, thanks so much, Jessica!
That shampoo and conditioner sounds amazing!
Thanks for your comment! Yes, it’s very helpful to use a sulfate-free shampoo + CG-approved conditioner. This is a list of my fave products: https://whatdinnywore.com/best-curly-girl-products-canada/ 🙂
Thank you very much!!!!
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