Style it your way.
Strong-hold gel for braids, locs and twists. A styling step for the look you’re creating.
Made by Nova Starr, age 9 · 2M+ on YouTube & TikTok
Sitting Pretty · Braid, Locs & Twist Gel
Strong hold.
Happy hair days.
For polished braids, locs & twists—with a playful Pineapple & Lemonade scent.
Buy 3 jars, get my hair oil FREE. Ships free ↓★ 4.7 / 5 across 240 customer reviews of Meltdown products
- Strong hold
- 10 oz / 284 g
- One-time purchase
Pineapple &
Lemonade
ONE FULL-SIZE JAR · 10 OZ / 284 G
Lemonade
ONE FULL-SIZE JAR · 10 OZ / 284 G
$29.97 USD3 jars + free hair oil · one-time purchase
Each gel jar is 10 oz. The Braid Day Kit and the Big Braid Day Box each include one 1 oz Organic Vegan Hair Oil while the limited drop lasts. Accessories sold separately.
THE HAIR-DAY LINEUPLittle details.
Little details.
Big personality.
Everything you need to know about the jar.
A sunny little twist.
Pineapple & Lemonade brings Nova’s playful personality to your hair-care routine.
Full-size fun.
10 oz / 284 g of Sitting Pretty. One jar, ready for your next braid, loc or twist session.
THE WHOLE BRAID DAY, ONE ORDERHold it.
Hold it.
Then let it shine.
Get three full-size jars of Sitting Pretty gel and our limited-edition Organic Vegan Hair Oil is free. Shipping is free too.
- Strong hold for braids, locs & twists
- Pineapple & Lemonade scent in every jar
- Free U.S. standard shipping on $25+
- One order. No subscription.
Nova’s Braid Day Kit
3 full-size gel jars (30 oz) + 1 Organic Vegan Hair Oil (1 oz)
BOUGHT INDIVIDUALLY $39.96Yours for $29.97The $9.99 hair oil is free.
$0 shippingU.S. standard$9.99 freelimited edition hair oil
- Three 10 oz gel jars
- $29.97
- Organic Vegan Hair Oil, 1 oz · limited edition
- $9.99
- U.S. standard shipping
- Free
- Nova’s braid guide, checklist & affirmation cards
- Free
- Free hair oil with 3 jars
- −$9.99
Total
Free U.S. standard shipping$29.97 USD
Free U.S. standard shipping$29.97 USD
$39.96 when purchased individually. You keep $9.99.
Choose the kit for $29.97 ↗The hair oil is a limited edition drop: 389 bottles left. After that, the free item becomes a 4th jar of gel.
No code needed. Every item is $9.99, and the free item comes off automatically when 3 jars and a 4th item are in the same order.
Taxes calculated at checkout. Accessories sold separately.
A LITTLEEXTRA
MEET YOUR HAIR-DAY PLUS ONEThe gel.
The gel.
The oil.
Your kind of duo.
Your Sitting Pretty lineup has room for one more. Meet Organic Vegan Hair Oil. Lightweight, vegan and fragrance-free.
A little extra for hair day.
Add the oil to your order, alongside your favorite gel.
$9.99 USD1 bottle · one-time purchase
Explore the hair oil ↗
Oil sold separately. Adding oil does not add gel. Shipping & taxes calculated at checkout.
HAIR DAY, THE NOVA WAY MAKE IT A HAIR-DAY MOMENTPart. Style.
Part. Style.
Let you shine.
- Start with your sections.
Prepare the hair for your chosen braid, loc or twist style.
- Start small. Smooth it in.
Apply a small amount as you style. Follow the directions on your jar.
- Finish your favorite look.
Braid, loc or twist. A grown-up can help younger stylers with the routine.
A LITTLE NOVA. A LOT OF YOU. Your hair.
Your hair.
Your style.
Your world.
Sitting Pretty brings Nova Starr’s colorful world together with Meltdown’s braid care. A bright jar, a playful scent, and room to express your own style.
From hair day to the next big moment: show up, stand out, and own your space.
Make it a Sitting Pretty hair day ↗
Be kind.Be you.
FOR THE GROWN-UPSFun for them.
Fun for them.
Clear for you.
Product details, purchase details, and a real person to ask when you need a hand.
Ask the Meltdown team ↗What comes in my order?
Each jar is 10 oz / 284 g of Sitting Pretty Braid, Locs & Twist Gel in Pineapple & Lemonade. The Braid Day Kit is 3 jars plus one free 1 oz Organic Vegan Hair Oil, our limited edition drop. You can also choose 1, 4, 6 or 12 jars. Styling accessories are not included.
How do the free items work?
Every item is $9.99. Put 3 jars and a 4th item in one order and the 4th is free: the hair oil while the limited drop lasts, or another jar. With 6 jars you pay for 4. It all comes off automatically at checkout. No code needed.
What styles is this gel for?
It’s a strong-hold styling gel for braids, locs and twists. How your style holds will depend on your hair, application and routine.
What should parents check before using it?
Review the ingredients and directions on the product label before use. Have a grown-up oversee application. For questions about suitability for your child, contact the team before ordering.
How much is shipping?
Orders process in 3–5 business days before shipment; carrier transit time is additional. U.S. standard shipping is free when your merchandise total after discounts is $25 USD or more, before taxes. That includes the Braid Day Kit and every bundle of 3 or more jars. Paid expedited options remain available. Orders under $25 use the rates shown at checkout. Read the shipping policy.
Can I return it?
Within our 30-day return window, eligible unused items in their original packaging may qualify for a refund. Opened Sitting Pretty gel qualifies for store credit only, not a refund. Exclusions and return shipping charges apply. Read the full refund policy or email help@trymeltdown.com with questions.
Is this a subscription?
No. This page offers a one-time purchase. Choose your quantity and review your order before paying.
A little hold.
A whole lot of you.
Sitting Pretty · Braid, Locs & Twist Gel · 10 oz
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