Ecoslay Jello Shot
Founded by chemist Carmen Ferreira-Roberts in Atlanta, Ecoslay is the small-batch, vegan, plant-based curl-care line that's earned cult status across natural-hair communities. Every formula is hand-mixed in small batches with food-grade botanical ingredients. Ecoslay Jello Shot is a styling product from the brand — stocked at Zenvy Beauty UK with free delivery over £40 and next-working-day shipping if you order before 2pm.
What it does
Defines the curl pattern, controls frizz, and adds shape — without weighing curls down or leaving heavy residue.
Key benefits
- Strong hold styling gel for defined curls
- Helps reduce frizz and improve curl shape
- Lightweight formula that won’t weigh hair down
- Contains okra extract and aloe vera juice
- Enriched with botanical extracts including chamomile, nettle, and peppermint
Hair type
Best for type 2C through 4C textures. The brand formulates broadly across the curl spectrum — adjust application amount based on density and porosity. Wavy and looser-curl users should start with smaller amounts to avoid weigh-down.
Ingredients (full INCI)
Water, Okra Extract, Aloe Vera Juice, Pectin, Chamomile Flower Extract, Nettle Leaf Extract, Melissa Leaf Extract, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Horsetail Leaf Extract, Yucca Vera Leaf Extract, Propanediol (corn-based preservative enhancer), Aminopropanol (pH balancer), Strawberry Fruit Essence, Benzyl Alcohol Dehydroacetic Acid (non-drying alcohol used in the preservative system), Carbomer 980 (thickener), Sodium Gluconate (beet-based preservative enhancer)
Frequently asked
Apply to wet or damp hair?
Soaking-wet hair gives the most defined curl clumps — apply directly after the leave-in, before the cuticle starts to close. Damp hair works for a softer, less-defined set.
How much should I use?
Start with a 50p-coin amount for medium-density type 3 hair. Coarser textures and tighter coils need more (golf-ball size). Use less if your hair tends to look greasy or limp.
Can I layer this with a gel?
Yes — apply the cream first to define the curl, then a gel over the top to lock it in. Scrunch out the cast once dry. This is the standard cream-gel layering pattern for type 3 and 4 curls.
Will it leave a crunchy cast?
If used solo, no — most stylers define without crunch. Combined with a gel, the gel creates a cast you scrunch out once dry to reveal soft, defined curls.
