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Don’t Shrink – Elongating Curling Gel

Rated 4.76 out of 5 based on 62 customer ratings

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This amazing styling gel gives beautiful stretch to shriveling curls, without flaking or caking.

What will it do for my hair?

Give dry, shriveled up curls and twists a nice stretch with Aunt Jackie’s special blend of moisturizing conditioners, Flaxseed, Shea Butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. With nourishing Omega-3 fatty acids, Flaxseed has been widely used as a natural remedy for hair growth, anti-thinning and overall scalp health. With regular use, hair is left soft without a crunchy, tacky feel.

A small amount can be used on clean, dry hair, but this gel works best when used on clean, wet or damp hair. Apply more for tighter curls and less for elongated curls.

62 reviews for Don’t Shrink – Elongating Curling Gel

  1. anonymous –

    I am the mother to mixed children, and I have never been able to find a product that would make their girls hold all day, without looking oily. Until I used this product. It gives my girls those perfect loose curls, that I have been trying to achieve for years. With no build up, and no oily residue. We love it.

  2. anonymous –

    I applied aunt Jackie’s don’t shrink to my daughter’s hair and it eliminated the frizz and added curls. The hair held the style all day hands down I love this product, I will purchase again and again.

  3. anonymous –

    I really liked this product it really did help moisturize my curls and keep them in shape the fragrance was really good the only thing that I didn’t like about it was that it was really gummy and sticky

  4. anonymous –

    The first thing I noticed about Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink Flaxeed Elongating Curling Gel was how good it smelled. It didn’t smell like a chemical and it wasn’t over powering. I love that it doesn’t feel like an actual gel and that it’s not sticky. It’s somewhere between cream and gelatin. It left my hands feeling soft. I used it in clean Shampoo and conditioned hair. I also had a leave in conditioner even though it doesn’t say I need (hair is still a little extra dry). It didn’t leave any flakes like a gel would and left my daughters mixed hair soft and bouncy. I do see some longevity in her curls but the majority did bunch back up. Over all I’m very pleased with this product and will continue to use it.

  5. anonymous –

    I Receive a free sample of Don’t Shrink -elongating flaxseed gel and compared to other products i have tried nothing comes close to what Don’t Shrink -elongating flaxseed gel has done to my hair the texture i have been trying to receive And i cant believe it i will be purchasing Don’t Shrink elongating flaxseed gel for my coil needs and the smell is so relaxing and fresh .And this was my first time trying Don’t Shrink elongating flaxseed gel never heard of this product before,i also notice it was no mess like other products i have tried and i highly recommend Don’t Shrink- elongating flaxseed gel for curls and coil im a huge fan of Don’t Shrink -elongating flaxseed gel i used it for 5 days and i see a tremendous difference. .

  6. anonymous –

    I was a little bit skeptical because I’ve tried sooooo many hair products but I’m so pleasantly surprised by this! It smells so good, I get so many compliments all day. My hair looks amazing and stays soft. I was worried the gel would make it “crunchy” which I don’t like but I’m also used to with all the products I’ve tried. But it didn’t do that, my hair stays soft and smells amazing. I love it

  7. anonymous –

    I lightly mist my hair with water and the the product. The first day I used it and went to work my coworker said not sure what your doing but I love the hair today. Most products I have tried in my natural hair leave white flakes. I am definitely a new fan and will continue to use. I have only used it a couple of days and have recommended it to a slew of people with natural or curly hair. It gives great definition to my curls while not making them hard and crunchy. The product is light weight and doesn’t weigh the hair down. This is a winner in my book.

  8. anonymous –

    I’m always hesitant about using gel’s because they leave my hair hard but this one was awesome. Not only did it smell good but it worked great and left my hair still soft while giving it a slight hold, it also brought my curls out amazingly. Also I used it on my daughters hair and it brought out her curls , next I want to try it with a twist out and see how that does.

  9. anonymous –

    This made my curls longer & less frizz. The smell is pleasant and not over powering. I’m planning on buying more as it’s now my new favorite gel. And it’s clear I’m not a fan of dark gels so this is a added plus

  10. anonymous –

    This product is surprising as it feels thick when you first try applying but is actually a light weight gel that helps condition strands as well. Great product for on the go curls. I highly recommend anyone use these for their curls

  11. anonymous –

    I washed my hair then I added a leave-in-conditioner. After that i applied Don’t Shrink – Elongating Flaxseed Gel , and my hair felt AMAZING! I added this to my goto product. I will definitely be purchasing this product again. ???? A Must Try

  12. anonymous –

    I really enjoyed using this product. It left my curls in tact all day long. Normally when I do curl my hair the curls only last a few hours, but with this product it left my curls intact for an entire day. I love the smell of the products also! It smells so clean and has a sense almost as if it were perfume. I highly recommend this product.

  13. anonymous –

    I have 5 daughters along with myself whom all have very curly hair! This product activated immediately in all of our hair and locked our curls so stunningly and in place. This product does NOT leave your hair hard or flaky. I will be purchasing this and I’ve already reccomended to several friends. My daughters are half African American and half native Indian & white. I’ve been searching for a long time for a product that actually works and does as it says and for once i can say I’ve found one! The scent is light and yet smells so lovely. Great product

  14. anonymous –

    I have 4b/4c curls and struggle with finding a gel that doesn’t weigh down my hair but makes my curls pop. This is it. Search done and over. It has a pleasant mild smell and thick consistency. A little goes a long way, especially with my thick hair. I section my hair and rake the product through for my wash n go. It has also made my roller sets hold up for a week at a time. All in all, this product is now a staple in my hair routine!

  15. anonymous –

    Love it

  16. anonymous –

    This product worked great! I tried to many products that just took my curly coils and made them dry and freezy and yuck. This product made them look great as well as did not give me a crunchy hard or gross feel. I did not need to use a lot which was great too!

  17. anonymous –

    So I have already tried out other products for this brand and I love them. I tried this on my sisters hair since her curls are super tight. This gel helps es loosen them up for better styling. We love it and is definitely going to be an add on to our hair product collection. I’m very satisfied with the final result.

  18. anonymous –

    This is the first time I have tried Aunt Jackies products. I have never hear if this brand,so I was excited to try it. I wear my hair natural and my favorite hair style is a flat twist out. I used Aunt Jackies Don’t Shrink curling gel on my flat twist out and compared to my usual product I was not impressed. It says that it is elongating. That’s not true for my hair. I did have shrinkage and flaking. I wouldn’t purchase this product because there are so many gels that are similar.My hair did look good and I would recommend this product to a friend.

  19. anonymous –

    I used this on my nieces hair. We first washed her hair, took out little scoops and massaged it in her hair to the roots. Then combed in through. It kept her hair looking curly and not all dried up.

  20. anonymous –

    My 7 month old has really thick curly hair and its super hard to maintain. I normally use Cantu products but I recently found out they contain various types of alcohol which aunt jackies doesn’t. Its a gel that leaves my sons hair smooth and soft. It smells really good and doesn’t leave any residue. Ill definitely be purchasing more even tho I was sent a great sized sample. This really is a great product for ethnic and natural hair.

  21. anonymous –

    I used this product on my curls and they stayed in place and looked flawless. I am definitely pleased with Aunt Jackie’s.

  22. anonymous –

    I used this product on my hair and also my daughter. We both have natural thick curly hair. Its hard to find products that dont flake up on my hair well i have found my new curling Gel its not greecy it dosent have much of a smell which i love. I also love that it didn’t make my hair feel hard. Im in love i would definitely keep purchasing this product.

  23. anonymous –

    I used aunt Jackie’s gel on my edges. It kept my baby hair looking so sleek and in place. Love the consistency of it and smells great. Love the size of the jar and easy to use and a little goes a long way. So definitely would buy this product.

  24. anonymous –

    esperaba fuera algo mejor pero me dejo el cabello muy duro, para mi gusto, lo prefiero suave. tiene buen olor pero no lo compraria.

  25. anonymous –

    I used this product on mine and my daughter’s hair. Both of our textures resulted in wonderful curl definition and moderate moisture. I was not happy with how much product was used to to get the desired result though. I was not aware of this brand prior to but I will look for more of the products.

  26. anonymous –

    This product worked wonders on my twist out. It didn’t flake and my curls came out smooth and springy. I loved that it didn’t flake and the scent wasn’t overpowering. Works great on natural hair.

  27. anonymous –

    This product is wonderful it works very well and it’s easy to use. I like the ingredients and how wonderful it is overall. It works great and smells wonderful.

  28. anonymous –

    I THINK “AUNT JACKIE’S DON’T SHRINK” HAIR PRODUCT IS AMAZING. IT SAYS THAT YOU CAN USE IT ON DRY HAIR BUT THAT IT WORKS BETTER ON WET HAIR.. SO, I USED IT BOTH WAYS. I DO AGREE THAT IT WORKS BETTER WITH WET HAIR, BUT I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT USING IT ON MY DRY HAIR, EITHER. IT DIDN’T LEAVE MY HAIR STICKY OR CRUNCHY. IT MADE MY CURLS, REALLY CURLY, BUT STILL STRETCHY, BOUNCY, SPRINGY AND SOFT. IT HAS A GREAT LONG LASTING SCENT, AS WELL. MY HAIR WAS MANAGEABLE, REALLY CUTE AND FUN TO WEAR DOWN. I LIKE THE FACT THAT IT’S SULFATE AND PARABEN FREE AND ITS A PLUS THAT IT HELPS WITH THINNING OF HAIR. I THINK “AUNT JACKIE’S DON’T SHRINK” DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SUPPOSE TO AND THAT IT SUGGESTS THAT IT DOES. ALSO, I LIKED THE SIZE OF THE CONTAINER, IT COMES WITH A LOT INSIDE AND IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH EACH TIME YOU DECIDE TO USE IT. I WILL MOST DEFINITELY BUY AND CONTINUE TO USE IT. I THINK ITS THE BEST PRODUCT THAT I’VE USED SO FAR TO MAINTAIN MY CURLS AS WELL AS MY SON’S.

  29. anonymous –

    I love the shine how nice it makes my hair shine and how manageable my curls are thank you so much for allowing me to test this wonderful product

  30. anonymous –

    I was not aware of this product until recently. I absolutely love it. Smell is pleasant. Works great. Good price. Overall a good product. Definitely would recommend!

  31. anonymous –

    I have seen and heard about Aunt Jackie’s products, but never used them. I used this gel on my daughter’s hair after moisturizing it and it left her hair with a healthy shine and her curls with very little shrinkage. After her hair dried it was a little stiff so I added a little more oil to loosen it up which worked perfectly. I would recommend this product to anyone who has curly hair and wants to stop a lot of shrinkage or to define their curls a little more.

  32. anonymous –

    I have struggled trying to find the right product to help me keep my curls healthy and looking goid. All that changed after trying this product: It absolutely delivers what it promises! Even the time I used to spend doing my curls have shortened drastically. I am more than happy with it and will continue purchasing it. This products is amazing!

  33. anonymous –

    I have never used any type of hair product with flaxseed so when I got this I just thought it was a trendy ,fancy ingredient to get people to buy it ,but with no actual benefits . After doing a little reading I found out how good flaxseed oil really is for our hair. I dont see flaxseed oil in any hair products I have seen or used either. This gel smells very good and is amazing for curls I will say that much ! My curls get very dry most times especially in the summer , after showers with the humidity . It just is frizz ,frizz, and so on. I have tried leave in conditioners ,dry shampoos, hair masks , hair mousse ,hair gels ,hair oils,serums,moisturizers, conditioners . The list goes on. I have found a couple things that work but usually not all the time ,or at least to an extent. I showered and I didnt use any conditioner, just my usually shampoo. I dried my hair off a little. Not completely with the towel and while still damp I put about a dime size of the gel on my ends . I can immediately feels a difference in the tangles being smoothed out. It dod not feel heavy or sticky on my hands or hair , very light and do not need alot of. I let my hair air dry with this gel in and I was very surprised with the outcome. My hair was soft ,not hard and stiff and yes. Bouncy and my curls looked shiny and healthy . Without conditioner and blow drying and oils !! I will certainly be buying more of this gel and looking into the other hair products bu Aunt Jackie. I am so happy with how easy this gel makes it get great looking curls without all the work and hassle it usually brings.

  34. anonymous –

    This product from Aunt Jackie’s is amazing!! I love that they made a gel that will elongate my curls. Most of the time when I use gels it shrinks my hair and I love that this doesn’t. I really like that it’s made with flax seed so I know that it’s a lot better than what’s on the market.

  35. anonymous –

    This is like no other product ive used. I never thought a product with natrual ingredients could keep my curly hair from shrinking up after a hour. But i love the results and my family and friends can really tell the difference.

  36. anonymous –

    The Don’t Shrink – Elongating Flaxseed Gel compared to other products I’ve tried, Is The BEST out! Compared to other products I’ve tried, the Don’t Shrink – Elongating Flaxseed Gel Is the BEST on the market! I Would certainly buy the Don’t Shrink – Elongating Flaxseed Gel before another brand now! I wasn’t aware of the Don’t Shrink – Elongating Flaxseed Gel before participating in this program. I would also HIGHLY recommend the Don’t Shrink – Elongating Flaxseed Gel to others before another brand now!

  37. anonymous –

    used this product on my hair and that of my kids. I was skeptical at first but tried it on mine. It turned out perfectly great I tried on the kids hair and unlike some products/brands, no white residues or flakes in our hair. The great part of it is ,is that , the hold was great and lasted for a longtime. And for my kids, their curls was beautiful. We have found a brand to stay with, and no going back. I will highly recommend this product to anyone

  38. anonymous –

    Me gustaria decir que fue un exito este producto pero no lo recibi. Aun asi gracias por darme la oportunidad

  39. anonymous –

    This product is amazing. It works just as described but keeps my hair feeling so light and natural at the same time. I’m so glad I found this product, it’s something I will definitely keep buying.

  40. anonymous –

    Why do I like Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink: a pleasant scent; keeps hair moisturized; not sticky; lightweight; adds a nice sheen; only a small amount is needed, and great frizz control. Aunt Jackies is a great product but it did not elongate my curls, which is why I rated it 4 out of 5 stars. I usually use Miracles by The Hair Coach and Deep Treatment Masque or Curl Enhancing Smoothie, both by Shea Moisture. All these products are pretty similar in how it affects my curls. My hair has a great amount of shrinkage with these products as well. Even though my curls did not stretch, I would use Aunt Jackies again because I did receive several compliments on my curls while using this gel. How I used Aunt Jackies: On the first day, I washed my hair, and used a quarter-sized amount of the gel and spread it throughout my hair. On days 2 thru 4, I used very little water on my hair and applied a dime-sized amount of the product throughout my hair. The pictures show what my hair looked like damp and completely dry with the product.

  41. anonymous –

    I started using this for the first time a week ago and I am hooked! I have used Miss Jackie’s before but just found out about this gel. It helps my curls stay bouncy and cuts back on the frizz. It smells great and doesn’t leave my hair crunchy. It doesn’t flake either. I highly recommend this product.

  42. anonymous –

    I used this product right when I get out the shower for a quick look! And the smell is amazing, the curls stay exactly how I left it. I love how it’s made with flax seed which is good for the hair and not dry it out like other products I’ve used! I am going to purchase this product again!

  43. anonymous –

    My son has very textured hair that is kinky and can he frizzy and sometimes hard to manage. The Don’t Shrink flaxseed gel made his curls much more defined and softer. The gel made them shine but not greasy or stiff. I am definitely impressed by the product and would not only purchase but happily recommend.

  44. anonymous –

    my 17 year old daughter and I both have very dry, kinky, tightly curled long hair. it is incredibly trying to find a product that works Well with our hair type. gels can be drying and Flaky, oils can be well, oily. many products claim to not shrink curls when they actually do. This was definitely a welcomed surprise! non-drying, non-greasy, didn’t shrink our curls, a little goes a long way, our hair looks and feels beautifully curly. this is a little gem that we will definitely continue to keep in our home.

  45. Heyitsofe –

    This gel is amazing!! Definitely a five star product and my go to gel for any style. It does not dry my scalp and is so gentle on my edges while still being able to provide hold

  46. diavianmiller –

    No flakes or hard curls. Definition lasts until the next wash day.

  47. Jaribaby07 –

    Truly love the hold and consistency of this product.

  48. Adropofblack –

    It really defined my curls. It has a strong hold and the scent is heavenly.

    The reduction in shrinkage was noticeable too.

  49. KinkyCurlyKayla –

    I love the Aunt Jackie’s flaxseed Gel because it elongates my curls and gives great definition and hold

  50. Kaii_bae –

    I actually haven’t tried any yet. I just big chopped. Buts it’s on the top of list on what to buy next

  51. victorianera__ –

    At first I was skeptical because I thought it was not as thick as my usual gel however when I used that baby on my wash and go it looked amazing!!! My curls lasted for about 4 days which is good for my hair because my hair doesn’t last for anyone honey.

  52. natural_afrohair_ –

    I like the don’t shrink gel because it is one of the few products that defines my 4c coils – especially for a wash n go; bonus: it doesn’t leave my hair flaky like other products.

  53. whitecoat__ –

    I’ve honestly never tried aunt Jackie’s products before because it just has not been in my budget, but I’ve been trying to get my hands on the curling gel for months. I’ve heard nothing but greatness about all of her products.

  54. nursekimm90 –

    I took a chance on this gel and it didnt let me down. My curls look sooooooo shiny & amazing when i use this gel. Plus i can get it at target!! A new staple for sure!!

  55. bobbiedoll___ –

    I love that don’t shrink flaxseed gel! It gives my 4b/4c coily hair the love it deserves! My curls are defined and lengthened every time. So blessed to have found this!

  56. guugsbuthelezi –

    It defines my curls, elongates/lengthens my curls and holds my hair for the whole day without making it feel crunchy.

  57. Cristina.hardaway –

    Love how it helps with shrinkage

  58. Curlyhead88 –

    This was the first gel I ever tried! I never had really defined curls before! But using this gel combined with the shingling method is giving definition on point! Love That product! And i can purchase it in Germany that is what I love the most! ?

  59. Curlsandbeauty82 –

    I love the Don’t shrink flaxseed elongating curl gel! I love using it on dry hair to restyle my curls. It honestly gives me the best definition, shine and hold when I use it on freshly washed hair then let it dry then apply the gel. My curls are popping for the whole week if not longer, I’m almost out and have to reup soon.

  60. a_curlygirl_world –

    I love how moisturized my hair is when I use the Don’t Shrink gel. Also it’s one of the few products that actually does elongate your curls.

  61. Purple_Foxy –

    It feels great and it’s great for my fro

  62. Tenille_thecaptain –

    I love this gel! it leaves my hair feeling soft & smelling good no matter what leave in I use underneath it feels hydrated & doesn’t flake.

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Aqua, Glycerin, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyvinylpyprrolidone, Polysorbate-20, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Glycolate, Potassium Sorbate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Tocopherl, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional.

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