20 Best Styling Gel For 4C Hair (Feb 2023 Update)

This is the best hair gel I've ever used. It doesn't flake or get crusty. The level of hold is just right. Nice and shiny. It's great, Vanicream is the best!Ken

Holds my fly away hair in place nicely. No smell which is what I need working outside with horses. Or inside around sensitive people especially in hospitals. It is what I have been looking for.Maria

I love Free & Clear products. This styling gel is just the right amount – not too little and not too much. It gives me the curl and body I want without the stiffness. And if you are chemically sensitive like I am, you will appreciate the lack of any odor whatsoever.Betty K.

I want to do an honest review of this product even if I saw it on Instagram so much. First of all, I think you have to know what works on your hair and this is good for low porosity hair because it doesn’t contain protein, or at least in a very low dosage. It’s holes to her very much, but at the same time in my hair, it feels like he doesn’t have a hold strong. It’s leaves my hair and my curls. Perfect for at least five minutes and then my hair became crazy and greasy. I don’t think this is a problem of this product at all but in my hair, it works like that I still think that the composition and the quality of this product is great. I really think you have to try it and decide that’s if you have low porosity hair I recommend it. If you like this review, please leave a thumbs up, hope you have a great day and this products will work great for your hair. ❤️❤️❤️iHerb Customer

This is a fantastic hair gel for curly hair (or any other hair too, I suppose). It only takes the smallest little amount and is super thick, so I mix it in the palm of my hand with a little water to help it disperse easier throughout the hair and go farther. When my hair is more dry, this needs some moisturizing help, so I will put 3 drops of jojoba oil in my palm and then the little dab of this gel, and mix it around (with or without extra water) before applying. The jojoba oil does a fantastic job of moisturizing my hair without the slightest bit of grease.iHerb Customer

I was looking for a gel that I can use for my curly hair that wont leave my hair feeling crunchy or weigh my curls down or the worst leaving me looking greasy! For reference, I have thin wavy/curly hair that tends to suffer and frizz in humid weather. This product ticks all the boxes. I usually use this on damp hair after applying my leave in. I use a small dime sized amount. Then I use a cotton tshirt and keep scrunching my curls until its almost dry. This gel helps define my curls and keep them looking great for 2-3 days without a refresh. Love that its also super affordable and will last me for a long time !iHerb Customer

I have fine, oily hair and this conditioner is so lightweight. The scent is a light apple but not overpowering and I can't barely smell it after my hair is dry. The only thing I have noticed is that it doesn't seem to give my hair body. Although I'm not disappointed about that because mostly bought it knowing the formula would be lightweight. Regardless of how lightweight any conditioner is, my hair tends to hold onto any product so I don't use this everyday. I still recommend this.Zondagirl

My husband just bought this product probably a few days ago so my review will not be like 100% but I wanted to go ahead and go with mine and his thoughts on it so far. The price is decent in the size is good to have with you on the go. You can carry it in your vehicle with you and apply it whenever you need it. So that's a bonus. So far it works pretty good. He's happy with it so far. But I think he's going to want something a little different I don't think it's exactly what he wanted but it isn't really good gel that has a pretty good firm hold. I do notice the wet look also though, which I dont like too much.amber.g

I have been anxiously waiting for this conditioner to come back. When I called, I was told it was supply-chain issues on some of the botanical ingredients, but that the Spring Loaded Conditioner would return. In the meantime, I tried several new products, and, my curly hair was never as nice as when I used JPM's Spring Loaded Conditioner. I had written in the past that I wouldn't stray, but, the unavailability caused me to try, and, I am so glad the wait is over. My hair is back to looking lovely and soft and manageable and not frizzy. Thank you, thank you, for making this conditioner again, and all in the Spring Loaded line. I don't like to use anything else.Air

I found this on sale at Ulta for 3 for $25… It's the PERFECT finishing product for my thick, straight hair. I've tried a TON of styling creams, lotions, sprays, and pomades over the years, but they all made my hair look flat, greasy, stiff, or didn't have enough hold to keep baby hairs from sticking up. This helps give hair a little 2nd day texture without making it look dirty, doesn't weigh hair down at ALL, keeps flyaways and baby hairs at bay, and keeps split ends from looking… split! It also doesn't make my hair crunchymy hair is still soft and has movement. I've used it before putting on hot rollers and it helps hold the volume all day! This gives me the perfectly voluminous tousled-but-well-put-together look that I've been trying to get for YEARS! Love this stuff and will continue to buy it!soraya69

I received this as a sample from Ulta with another purchase I had made. I have thin, fine hair and I use this product either with a curling iron or curlers . It says it has #3 hold and it does. I cannot tell you how very pleased I am. I have actually gone two days without styling my hair and it still looks good. This is unheard of for me. I have used very expensive products very inexpensive products and nothing works for me like the EIMI Pearl Styler Styling Gel. I might also mention that I live in a very humid area.chrissipoo

Have used this for years on my fine, white, spiky short hair. Applied to damp hair it can spike hair from 1.5 cm to 3 cm without any falling over. Spikes last all day. Gives a lovely shine with is often difficult with white hair. Love it.Janne C.

The Hold me down gelle is my go to styler for my wash and go styles. I have 3C/4A high porosity color-treated fine strand dense curly hair (whew!) and this styler gives me the elongation hold and definition for 5 days with minimal touch ups. My hair gets more voluminous each day while maintaining its definition which I love! Day 4 is my favorite because it’s the perfect happy medium for volume and definition for me. This gives me hold similar to wetline extreme gel but without the dryness!!! No flaky residue even for Touch ups. Formula has great Slip btw.Chloé S.

This curl cream would be great for you if you’re not looking to have too much hold in your hair. It’s thick, but it doesn’t create a very strong cast for me. As you can see, my hair is already frizzing at the roots and it’s not completely dry yet. There’s no cast to scrunch out. The pump is also really hard to use and only dispenses like a dime size of product with each pump, which means I need to pump twice just to get enough for one section of hair. It is very hydrating, so I can’t knock it down too much, but it is probably my least favorite ouidad product, which is saying a lot because I LOVE ouidad. Basically, just stick to the hydrating gel.rhina maylin.l

I gave it three stars because it doesn’t really work that well with my curly hair. I just started used ouidad products so there’s a learning curve. I have coily and s shaped curls. It’s a blend of two different types of curls. The gel would work very well for someone whose hair is not coily like mine. I need something a bit different or stronger. I would say that in comparison to million other products that I have tried, it’s one of the better ones. It doesn’t make my hair feel crunchy which is great. There’s minimal scent which is important for me as I am sensitive to scents. I would recommend this product for someone whose hair has loose or classic type curls.Amy L.

I've struggled with finding products to tame my type 3B curls for as long as I can remember. I have tried mousse, leave-in conditioners, gels, and all kinds of creams. The product is a clear gel and you need only use a dime or quarter size amount depending on how thick/long your hair is. The product has a very natural, floral smell that doesn't overwhelm you. I use this product every day with my Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave In Conditioning Cream and they work extremely well together. This lightweight gel helps tame frizz while also letting the curls keep their natural shape without any crunchiness or residue. I have used this gel for over a year now and it has become a staple in my hair-care products. The product locks moisture in your hair and leaves it hydrated all day. A bottle of this product lasts me about three-four months. This product really does it all when it comes to taming frizz and moisturizing curly hair, but that is to be expected given that the bottle is almost $30 for only 8.5 FL. OZ. When you think about it, this high price does get to be too expensive for a smaller bottle when you use this product on a daily basis, but I have yet to find any other products that work as well as this one does with my hair. I recommend this product to every curly-haired person I know! It has made styling my hair so much easier, hydrating and holding my curl all in one product so that I don't have to use multiple products to get the right mix of hydration and holding power.Susan

I really like this gel! It pairs well with the Pillow Soft Curls cream. The bottle says that there is no crunch, but there is, which I don’t mind. I just take some oil and scrunch out the crunch. I usually use this to refresh my curls. I put a nickel size amount in my hands, rub together and quickly run my hands under a little water to emulsify it and then run it through my curls. I continue until I feel all my curls are touched up. Works great!sary.b

I read all of the positive reviews so I was really excited to try. I have 3a/3b curly hair with frizz so I thought it would work This product promised MAJOR definition but all it did was turn my curls into fluff. So not only did it not give me definition, but it literally transformed my curls into more frizz. I had to wash my hair to get all of this out. The product is also very light. There really isn’t any hold at all. I thought I’d at-least see a little bit of results but it literally just ruined my hair. Tried leaving a review on the site but I think they intentionally won’t show it because mine isn’t a good review. It’s just disappointingLi Dan

This is the ONLY product that will curl my 4C hair and last curled for 2 weeks (If I sleep it satin cap) and NOT FLAKE. ALL the other products, except one, flakes in my hair. And trust me they all flake. The only other one that doesn't flake curl doesn't hold more than a day or two. The curls hold with this and its not hard, crunchy, white cast or flaky. I just put it on my soaking wet hair with oil as a base, and pull this through with my fingers or denman brush. Popping curls, in place for 2 weeks. to refresh I just mist with water and pull my fingers through again. Its also good for my twists. people think I have them done by a stylist, but nope, just me and Miss Jessie! I hope they never stop making it!happy98

I absolutely am in LOVE with this brand . This product is one of my favorites . Using it usually when I want to slick back my natural hair or add some shine to mg hold. It provides the hold I need but gives my hair such definition and makes it so soft . Always a favorite !keyara.d

This is my favorite gel! It gives great hold! The smell is amazing, leaving my hair smelling sweet for days. My go to product for styling periodt. It’s a thicker gel, but it applies really well and is easy to distribute. The ONLY thing I would improve is the size of the container. 8oz isn’t enough! I need 16,32, even 64oz packages would be much appreciated!marianna.r

Now being a curly girl I have searched far and wide to earth and beyond to find that special gel that accentuates and defines my curls, give a great hold, doestn feel sticky and when dried does not flake. And if you like me are on that journey then I am going to save you time, money and effort and say STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE, you've made it. This gel is unbelievable it has a very very light sweet citrus smell. Clear in colour and light in texture. I have used it in top of oil, cream and conditioner and it has blended well with all three. Do not be fooled by the size of the jar, a little goes along way.Amelle

The Good: I've been using this stuff for a few years now, I really enjoy the way it makes my hair feel after I use it. My hair is naturally very curly, yet it's on the finer side and also become very frizzy especially from the natural elements (rain, humidity, etc). I use this product on days when I don't feel like styling my hair but I still want my natural curls to come out looking like their fresh, nice and tamed. This product is fantastic because it does not dry down crunchy whatsoever and the gel feels very light-weight on the hair, which is great because out mousse/gel products tend to weigh down fine hair and can be easily overdone. I use this both on wet and dry hair depending on what stage of getting ready I am at during that time. I find it has the best effect on damp hair. I do not use this in my roots, I mostly apply it to the bottom 70% of my hair and if applying wet, I will also brush out my hair with it in. When applying dry I simply "scrunch" it and smooth it through my hair and it really helps bring about a lovely ooomph to my natural curls. It also helps with frizziness and instantly smooths out my hair, I've reached for this many times during humid days because it really helps my curls not frizz up in the future. I start smaller and apply more as needed. I found that I don't need a whole bunch of product to make this work well and I'd rather apply more later than apply too much all at once. The Bad: Oh boy is this formula STICKY and SLIMY. Honestly this is a very unique feeling gel during application that I have not experienced in other products and I know that I certainly cannot wait to wash it off of my hands after using it. The packaging could also be better as the formula sticks to the top of the tube and creates a dried "slime" and the cap is easily snappable due to the very thin plastic attaching it to the bottle. The Ugly/Honest: 5 stars for the formula/performance of the product, taking off a star for poor packaging and high price pointQueenMarceline

Really nice gel, I use it for scrunching and for refreshing my curls. I’d say it’s light hold – it does dry to a light cast but easy to scrunch out and helps with definition. Thin consistency so it’s easy to distribute and it’s great for curl glazing. Works really well with the Amika curl corps defining cream. I have thick 2c low porosity curls for reference.Carrie

So for starters, this is PAUL "FREAKING" MITCHELL, do I need to even say anything else. Paul Mitchell has (I BELIEVE) over 100,000 salons in more than 81 Countries, over 100 schools where they train WORLD CLASS HAIRSTYLIST and Graduate over 10,000 students each year from their 100+ schools. Most impressively is that Paul Mitchell their dream, product idea, product launch all happened with a mere $700 and a self-sustaining farm in Hawaii. A Farm that 40+ years later is still being used to harvest and contour to establishes a self-sustaining, solar-powered awapuhi. All of the awapuhi used in their products is still harvested there today. NOW THAT'S IMPRESSIVE! If this tidbit of info doesn't impress you, I DARE YOU TOO GO AHEAD, USE THE PRODUCT. USE OF PM PRODUCT AND THEN TELL ME THAT SELF-SUSTAINING AWAPUHI HARVESTED PRODUCTS AREN'T WORTH THE 40+ YEARS THAT HAVE BEEN PUT INTO THEM. GO AHEAD, TRY IT, I'LL WAIT!wendi.e

For the past year or so, my hair has returned to a state of greasy last seen when I was a teenager decades ago. Add in that I have hyper sensitive skin and scalp and it has been a frustrating battle. I would no sooner wash my hair and the minute it was dry I could feel the grease. Trying sensitive shampoos meant to degrease only led to a dry itchy scalp and persistent grease. I recalled using Paul Mitchel products in my twenties. I was both excited and apprehensive because my skin is much more sensitive these days. The shampoos, as far as I could tell, did not specify sensitivity. I choose what I felt would balance my hair since that is what the description stated. The conditioner being Super Skinny. I used just the smallest amounts to start as a means to test for any reactions. No reactions and my hair has not felt this clean and itch less in so long. While I may not have work life balance, I have finally found products that balance my hair and keep the itch away.Balanced One

This cream gel styling formula glides onto hair easily and doesn't cause any greasy feel or weigh down hair. Gives extra body and volume to your hair. Has a nice pleasant scent and gives hair a gorgeous natural shine. Helps hair to style more quickly and drying time is cut down. Your hair will look and feel soft and smooth with less frizz. Holds your style through the day and keeps curls intact. Love this product. Highly recommend.cherie.s

I love this gel. The best gel for my hair type for definition. And good hold without the crunch but u can’t refresh it like other gels. It won’t get sticky a second time with water. You will need more product. Keeps moisture well too.Sariah G.

I have heat damaged hair as you can see from the color on down. I’m still learning how to care for my natural curls and this product worked great. On wet hair the ginger smell is strong and the hair (damaged parts) were crunchy. My roots were nice and soft. The ginger smells leaves once the hair is dry and the crunch relaxes after a few hours.Kassg

My favorite this about this gel is how soft it makes my hair. It's very hydrating and conditioning to the hair, every time I use this my curls are very soft and bouncy. I have mixed it with several other leave in conditioners and creams, both from the same brand and from other brands, and I have found it mixes well with a few different products. It doesn't mix with everything, test it in your hands first, but I found a few good combos with this gel. It also gives my hair good shine, I really loved that. My wash n go's always lasted a few days with this gel. I wish it had a little more hold, I'd say this is like medium hold. It didn't give a strong cast, which may or may not be a good thing depending on your preference. Even without strong hold, it's still a great and dependable gel. It is a lighter gel, almost a cream gel, I like the consistency. I like the smell too, reminds me of ginger ale haha. Overall, it's a great gel with beneficial ingredients.Kathi N.

I was looking for a product like this for months. This product did everything that is shown in the description. It was lightweight and gave my hair body for over two days. It wasn't crunchy at all and got rid of all most all the frizz. They do need to change the pump situation gets clogged easily.Melanie

Trying other gels like eco always leave my hair hard and flaky, but this gel does not! It leaves my curly hair shiny and defined without the crunch. Literally amazing! I use it on wet/damp hair and it works so well.Jada

I have been trying this gel for about 2 months now and it is so lovely! I love how it leaves my hair looking shiny and curly. It doesn’t leave behind any flakes in the hair. It is a good product to use and it’s natural! I would recommend it for everyone to use.odaris.s

I'm a natural with 4a/4b hair that mainly does wash n goes. I wanted a gel to layer for hold that had better ingredients than eco and wetline. I planned to use this as a topper. I've experienced that this product offers great hold, it does not control frizz very well due to the light/watery consistency. I used a botanical gel underneath and I think my hair would have had more frizz control if I used it on damp hair vs. soaking wet. I feel as if my hair dried quicker while using this product (I did sit under the hooded dryer) and the application was super easy. I felt that it had slip due to the consistency. The hold that this gives is correct. I would describe it as a firm-medium. Definitely not a strong hold. And I would agree with the reviewer that said the curls need to be sculpted beforehand. This is not going to give you much definition alone. Use this for additional hold and control. Overall, I think I would purchase again and I'm interested in trying their strong hold gel.Jasmine

I love this product. After my leave-in I usually have a few tangles, but when I use this cream instead of my usual cream, it gave me the best slip and gets all the tangles out that my leave in did not attack, and I had no frizz. It cut my wash day in half. It used to take me an hour in a half to do my hair (tangles, ugh!), now it only takes 45 – 50 minutes. My curls were so hydrated and defined. I just love this product. Don't let the size of the bottle make you think you need a bigger bottle because a little is all you need…about the size of a quarter if you're doing sections (I do 4 sections) but use it according to your hair density. My hair is a thick density on the top (this was great for that) and my hair is 3C/4A. It works perfect my sista's. Try it. Also, I noticed it has shea butter in it…a major plus for moisture. My process is LCG, I have oil that I use after wash day, but I tell you with this cream, you really don't need it. I didn't. Curl Talk don't ever change the formula!Robbin-Lynn

I have type 3c/3b Hair so I am always needing a good hair gel. I do like the original gel in this curl talk line. It provides adequate hold. Once this gel was introduced, I knew I had to try it. It does have a sticky consistency. But I am sure that is what helps the gel give that extra hold. You will have a hard cast on your hair once it is dry, but u can always break the cast if u want to. This gel holds up to humidity well. My advice since it is so sticky to the touch and to avoid tangling your hair is to apply your typical styling products before hand, and add this gel at the very last. It will be easier to work through the hair and wont leave a tangles mess. This is not a good gel if you feel like refreshing or combing out your hair the next day, just cause the extra hold that it does give. Pineapple your hair at night and you should be good to go.Amber Amber

This is the new formula that should have the blue top. And they are charging as if it’s the old formula which is hard fine. So I just paid way more- thinking I was getting the old version and it’s really the new version that’s available for cheap everywhere! Attaching photos to show you how the “new formula” green and blue jars are same ingredients but huge price difference. Photo of the bottle is the old formula with original ingredients.KAILA

This is one of those hair gels that got you covered for long hours. In this day and age Us guys have become a little self conscious about our hair. I’ve used a few that don’t really last that long and I’ve got to admit my hair needs gel like this to be tamed; plus it smells great. It smells to me like 🍏 green apple and not like glue Lol. What seals the deal for me is the affordable price of this gel: $3.63 (tax included) depending on where you buy it. After all, all gels are supposed to have the exact same function; so need to go too fancy.I recommend this hair gel👌john.h

This gel is great for wash n gos, updos, and laying edges. My wash n gos come out super defined and I get big hair as my style gets old. Then I’ll use this gel to slick up my hair into a puff/bun. I’ve tried many edge controls and none of them last past 2 hours then my edges would start to curl up. But with this gel, I apply it and lay my edges, tie a satin scarf around them, set for 10 minutes, and I’m good to go for the whole day. Sometimes I can get 2 days of laid edges if I’m not working out and/or it’s not super hot out!Azlin R.

This Curl Defining Gel from Living Proof has done wonders for my naturally wavy hair. The area I live in is extremely humid year round. It makes it difficult for me to style my hair without it looking like a hot mess after about 30 minutes outside. But since I've started using this Defining Gel, my hair can survive a full day outside in the humidity. I love how lightweight this product is. And how it leaves my hair feeling soft and not sticky or crunchy like a lot of similar products tend to do. This defining gel helps control frizz and fly-aways too! I don't need to use a lot of product either. This defining gel has made me love my wavy hair again! Highly reccommended! I received a free sample from Pinchme to test and review. All opinions are 100% my own.HollieNewlin

Review for full curl line with gel review at end. I have very fine hair that is like wavy where it’s long and 3A curly where it’s short. My hair isn’t thin just fine. My best routine involves leave in and a whipped rich creamy mousse with good hold, wanted to try this tho. I did their silicone detox shampoo first to start fresh. I combed the cream into pretty wet hair as it instructs, not totally dripping but not damp. Then I glazed and scrunched with the gel packet which is not nearly enough to actually get a feel for this line. My hair looked good at that point and I diffused it as per usual and it’s clean, soft and shiny and healthy looking but I give 3 stars for definition and hold. It’s been like 2 hrs and it’s frizzy already. I think I need to try again and really rake the gel in and use more, but the packet doesn’t have enough left. The gel is very slick and smooth I might like it if I can get it to give hold. No crunch with the approx 5ml I used. I took photos but can’t post here.Jlf017

I can't remember the last time I used hair gel (maybe the early 2000's?) Gel was always so sticky and flaky. Fast forward to now. Depending on how my hair is cut, it can get pretty curly at times. So I tried this gel and was pleasantly surprised that there was no sticky feeling, no 'crackle', no residue. It is very lightweight and smooth. Your hands don't get all 'sticky' from using the gel! So happy with the hold and the curl definition. I also use the curl shampoo, conditioner and definer from this line and very happy with those as well. But this gel!Jeanine G.

I have been loving this Curl Foaming Gel by VerbxManesbyMell! I have been using this on my wavy/curly hair for the past 5 weeks now and have been loving the results. I personally still like to use this gel with a leave-in (conditioner or primer), and I always finish with an oil. You could definitely use this product as a one and done and it would still work great. I typically diffuse my hair when styling, but I've used this when plopping/air-drying also and have found that it works equally as well with either technique. I use this to touch up and refresh my waves and curls in between wash days. The hold is amazing but the cast is not hard or crunchy at all and is easily broken with a hair oil. If you make sure you're using the correct amount of product for your personal hair and texture, then I do not think you can do any wrong. You also need to be styling with this product on hair that is wet or soaking wet, as that's how it works best.Court

Calling all my curly haired girls! This foaming gel is amazing for your curls! I have damaged curls and this makes them pop! It is paraben, gluten, silicone, and sulfate free, as well as PETA certified cruelty free. The product is also vegan. It does state that it is fragrance free, but it does have a citrus scent to it, but is smells delicious! This product was developed for every curl type, I have 2b/2c hair and this helps tame my frizz and keep my curls looking bouncy and healthy! You add this to soaking wet hair using the praying hands motion and scrunch or you can use your denman brush and apply the mousse to it. I’ve been using this product for over a month now and my curls have changed from messy to voluminous and gorgeous .alexis.s

I tried the Verb Curl Foaming Gel. It claims to hold, shape, define, and defrizz. I love how innovative and unique this formula is. I braid my hair with oil before I go to bed so I have nice waves for the next day. This product meets all the marks it claims to do. It holds my waves and allows them to last all day. It allows me to shape my waves and get better definition. It keeps my hair frizz free and full of happy waves. I love that the Foaming gel is lightweight and maintains my hair volume and fullness. It defines my waves and makes them last all day without making them crunchy, which is a huge plus in my book. I love that it contains healthy ingredients to provide lasting moisture to hair and that it works for all curl types to create a healthy and frizz free medium hold. I love that this Foaming gel is affordable and overall did absolutely everything it said it would do. I will buy this again, and I definitely recommend!Qponsrockmysox

American crew has failed us. They do not give us updates. There’s no reason why they should be out of this product for this long.Trav

I’m gonna mentally be not OK if you guys discontinue Superglue. I have used this gel almost exclusively for over a decade now. There is absolutely nothing that comes close. My distinctive hairstyle is entirely dependent on Superglue. Superglue also works in a pinch stick on turbo hose that keeps falling off its fitting. Please bring back my Gel!Maxwell

I am going to give it a 3 since I couldn’t give it a 3.5. The Defining Gel has a great non-sticky appeal. Neither my hands nor my hair felt heavy, coated or sticky but it did have some “crunchy” pieces. I don’t like that crunchy gel feeling in my hair. My hair wasn’t curly after using the diffuser as it is with another product I use. It was just barely waves. I will try it again with a different diffuser and see what happens. My hair is long and one length so I was expecting soft waves not what I got. But I am getting my hair cut in a few weeks so I’ll update with that change.tilcia.f

This hair gel is the only one that keeps my frizzy hair down when I want to control it. It is a great gem, and comes in a huge bottle? This is my second one, my last bottle I used for more than a year. It is very lightweight, and gives off a nice shine to your hair. And when I want to do styles like low buns or ponytails, my hair does not move or come out at all, but it makes it a clean look. And it’s a great price!! Go buy.lilly.p

Absolutely love the tresseme curl care line ! Thi sc is the gel and a little bit goes a lonnggg way !! Cant find on stores easy anymore but when I do find it I buy a few .. love seeing my curls jump up and look pretty ! Now I've bleached my highlights so even harder to curl, but I'm getting my hair healthy again and def love the curl gel day 2 after washing to re construct curls into pretty hairstarla.s

I absolutely LOVE and adore this gel! I have medium length 3B/medium porosity hair and this gel has been a total game changer for me! I've been doing the same hair routine for decades with ok curls that I could never leave down because they'd frizz after a few hours. A year ago I started experimenting and really doing research on what could work better for my hair. I have genetic hair loss and have lost a ton of density over the last five years and I'm trying improve and preserve what I have for as long as I still have it. I was always told my curls were "pretty," then I started using the Curl Defining Styling Soufflé after trialing another cream/gel from a different line of product and I got a ton more compliments on my curls and could leave it down for longer. After that trial, I tried this gel and oh my goodness, my curls are even more amazing! They don't feel stiff and scrunchy, they don't look like they are held with gel, but they hold for DAYS, not hours like before, but DAYS! I get compliments all the time on my curls now, even on day 3 between washes! My hair looks shinier without being greasy or stiff too. I can't say enough good things about this gel. I don't use it in the shower, when I tried it on fully wet hair, I had less curls and less volume, but that's just my hair. You'll need to play around with your curls to see what works for you. I comb my hair in the shower while I condition, lightly wrap my hair in a towel for a few minutes when I get out (no rubbing!), then put in my leave-in (Multi Tasking Conditioner) with prayer hands then put in this gel with prayer hands, do some gently scrunching and I'm good to go. I'm unorthodox and I go to bed with wet hair but lay my hair "up" on my pillow to dry and I get a ton more root volume and just have to scrunch and finger comb a bit of volume in in the morning and I'm good to go. Seriously, less than 5 minutes total styling my hair each day and I get soooo many compliments these days. Thank you Curlsmith!KrisK

Unfortunately, this stuff is awful. I originally purchased the blue one, but the smell of it makes me nauseous so I decided to try the orange. It smells better, but sadly that is the only thing going for it. I tried multiple times, styling both in shower and out and this formula is not for my hair. I had hoped the firmer hold would help my fine, tight spiral curls hold up better on day 2-3, maybe even 4. Instead the gel was as crunchy as crunchy can be. Even after scrunching it to break the cast, going outside in humidity or sweating from walking would make it react and get sticky all over my neck, and then crunchy again. Overnight my curls got flattened and the gel held them in the most awful pressed and messed up shapes. I wouldn't recommend this to my worst enemy. What a mess.Bri

I have a fine hair texture and have some challenges getting my hair to look full. I usually apply a leave-in conditioner or cream before gel but I skipped that since I was trying this product first time and wanted to see what it did by itself. I sectioned my hair and I admit, I used more than a dime size per section. After I applied it using prayer hands, I brush it through using a flexi brush, then brush styled with my Denman brush. The only problem I encountered was it was difficult brush styling with the product in my hair as my hair was sticky. I will probably brush style then apply with soft prayer hands, then scrunch next time to see if that helps. Nevertheless, my curls starting popping while I was diffusing my hair. I'm not sure if it's because I only used one product, or if something about this one product helped, but my dry time was way quicker than normal to (which is great because it was about 85°F today). I went out and 2 people who see me all the time complimented my curls and that was a first. I only bought the travel size to try it, but I think this is one I'm going to repurchase a full size in. Oh, and I got great volume from it once I scrunched it out. The trick for me was not scrunching up to break the cast, but instead grabbing my hair in sections like little ponytails and massaging the hair together while I scrunched. It sounds scary, like it would cause frizz, but I the hold is so good that I didn't really get any frizz. I hope that helps, but I get it might not be for everyone.Waves&Smiles

Got a sample in an Ipsy bag and HAD to find the full size! Makes my curls beautiful – separates them but doesnt ever make them crunchy! And second day after sleeping on them? Just spray with a spray bottle and scrunch. They come right back! Never going to use anything else, EVER!bella_lulu99

I have 2C, high density, coarse, porous, long hair. Since adding heavy highlights to blend the grays, my hair has been a dry, frizzy nightmare! I have read endless product reviews, watched countless You Tube Videos regarding care and products for my hair. I have purchased so many products that it is insane, and none fully managed to clump my curls/waves and provide humidity protection.
I use a leave in conditioner applied in the shower to soaking wet hair. I then use a curl primer. I scrunch these products into hair and micro plop to remove excess water. I then apply curl keeper just like gel, using praying hands method to coat each curl. I add more to the crown and smooth over waves. I then plop for 10-30 minutes depending on if I’m air drying or diffusing.
I actually prefer to air dry and this product allows that, though it takes hours to dry. Can form a slight cast which I actually love. Once fully dry any crunch is easily scrunched out. I NEVER have shine in my hair due to the coarse texture but with this my curls are defined and shiny. Best part is that even in high humidity this holds perfectly.
I cannot speak to 2nd or 3rd day hair as I haven’t been able to test this part yet.
This product will always be in my rotation!Rachel W

Love this for my curly hair! It helps give my curls definition, cut down on frizz, and using it on my hair doesnt break out my skin! Found out about this from F. C on simple skincare science. another of the many ways F. C. has saved my skin!Me