20 Best Curling Gel For 4C Hair (2023 Updated)

I have tried so many gels from lower price points to high end. I have 2C-3B curls, low porosity and regular porosity strands, shoulder length, and curly bangs. Lots of layers in my hair with the shortest being 2” on top.

I particularly love this gel because of its runny consistency, which makes it super easy to glaze and rake through the hair. On top of average 80%+ humidity in summer, I work a job that often causes me to sweat.

This gel holds up. I can get away with washing my hair once a week. When I need a refresh, I either simply add water which reactivates the gel or, around mid-week, dampen hair and add more gel. The cast created is buildable – less gel = softer curls with little cast, more gel = stronger cast.

I prefer a stronger cast with this product, so I use a dollar coin sized amount THREE times on each side of my hair, working in sections. I say this because some people think this gel doesn’t make a cast, but maybe they aren’t using enough product.

It is an expensive gel, but worth every penny for me.

I have been using this product for three years and I love it. Honestly you have to know exactly what your hair needs because It took me a while to figure it out but this is what I do. I have medium (thickness) curly hair.

I use a leave in conditioner, the curlsmith activator spray, curlsmith jelly, then Ouidad gel. It leaves my hair super shiny and soft with defined curls. This is not a product that I would recommend curly girls to use alone unless you have fine hair.

I think it would it would be a great product for someone with fine hair because it’s super lightweight and doesn’t weigh my hair down. I would not say this is “strong hold” I would say “soft hold”. So if you’re looking for shine, and something that won’t weigh down your curls, this could help.

Hope this helps. If you have thick hair you need to layer products. Sorry I also wish I could find one product that would do all of the things my hair needs but I have not found it yet.

(For reference, my hair characteristics are Type 4, color treated, high porosity, fine stands, high density) I bought this on the recommendation of my stylist as she used it on my hair and I loved the results she got with it.

Bonus that ulta was having a sale at the time so I didn’t have to pay full price. For my wash n go’s I add a light leave in, gel, then a foam on top and sit under the dryer for about 20-25 mins to dry.

First day hair is okay, but I don’t get nearly as good results when I use a different gel. by day 3 my hair feels really dry and I can start to see the gel flaking. Even when applying product at my roots, they are still puffy once dry.

I’m going to finish the bottle and see of adding Uncle Funky’s on top of it can salvage it. Overall, I don’t see myself buying this again.

I have been looking for something I can use on my hair that doesn’t weigh down my super fine, high porosity curls and leave my hair stringy. This product is literally a godsend, and is the only product I need to use on my hair for it to look amazing! I only need about a dime-nickel size amount for my long hair, scrunch, and let it air dry for about 15min before diffusing.

Still looks great without diffusing, but the diffuser definitely adds volume. This gel is not crunchy at all, it literally looks and feels like you have no product in your hair and your hair is just naturally frizz free, voluminous, defined curls and waves! It is also very light on the scent which is great because I am often allergic to fragrances.

I find that the scent disappears entirely when dry. My curls look even better the second day, and still frizz free! And finally, the best part is, one tube of this stuff lasted me over a YEAR! (I wash and use every 3 days).

Well worth the investment, it has simplified my hair routine tremendously. Like, only needing one product ever? Amazing. I recommend it to everyone with curls or waves. BUY BUY BUY!.

Every curly haired human needs a good quality, curl-defining product that doesn’t strip your hair of its natural hydration / oils. The trick is to use this gel right after the shower on sopping wet hair – yesss sopping! Brush the gel through with a good wet brush – the gel will integrate with the water that’s already in your hair to lock in that curl hydration + definition.

Then you diffuse your hair, or let it air dry if you’ve got time. The gel will leave a slight crunchiness to your curls, but that’s when you soften it up with your hands slightly, or usually Day 2 curls are the best.

All in all, I love this gel because when used the right way, it does wonders for my Type 3a/3b curls. They are super defined and cute, very little frizz. Also, its ingredients are safe to use (curly girl method approved).

Briogeo are doing something right!.

My experience with this gel today compels me to write a review. I recently tried the Curl Charisma leave-in, and there was a lot I liked about it, but it didn’t provide quite enough hold. I then ordered the gel and tried the two together.

One caveat: I do see how the line can feel a touch drying/crunchy, but I’m not sure about it yet (I may have used too much product). Today, I started with a light layer of Aveda Botanical Repair. But here’s where the magic happened: I live in Seattle and today was a rainy day.

It rains in Seattle, but often it’s a very frizzifying mist rather than a heavy rain. Today was that kind of day, but a little wetter than usual. I took a walk to the grocery store without a hood or umbrella (yes, I’m that Seattlite), and I fully anticipated a wreck of a hairdo upon my return.

Imagine my surprise when, 20 minutes or so after returning home, I looked in the mirror to find my hair was. better. In fact, great. Somehow the combo of the rain and the product mix made my hair look fantastic.

Defined, natural curls, almost no frizz, and great shape and volume. Was it a one off? We shall see. But I doubt it.

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 point.

I don’t have a before and after picture. I only have an after. Essentially, I have wavy hair that turns into curls in most areas while a few areas just wave all the way down. It’s quite frustrating. Anywho, if I don’t put something in my hair, it looks like a very messy, voluminous mix of curls and waves that frizzes out.

I’ve tried tons of things and my hair seems to like things for a bit and then something happens (likely to my hormones) and my hair starts growing differently. I was born with straight hair, that became slightly wavy, then at puberty, it grew in as ringlets, and then slowly uncurled slightly and is now a bunch of different things.

So, with that said, I used the Amika curl defining cream first on towel dried hair, then topped that with the Amika curl gel and let it air dry. I was happily surprised to see that most of my hair was curly, and there is only one part that got a little wave instead- it’s my problem area.

After a few hours, I could tell where I put more of the gel earlier on, because some of it was more wet looking- with slight crunch. I added some more gel to the other areas, where the soft curls and waves were to even it out.

I love how the curls look. I’m less of a fan of the slight stiffness (not actual crunch), but that’s a feel thing bc it still looks good and is likely from the gel- not the cream. There is also still some frizz- particularly around my crown- which is my frizzy area.

I included photos. It’s where my hair is either growing in or has broken off. So – that is likely no fault of the cream or gel. Overall, I think these are excellent products. I’m planning to try each on their own next and see how it goes.

I’ve really grown to like this curl gel combo with the Amika curl cream. It took some trial and error with amounts & techniques, but I figured out what works best for me & I really like the look & feel I achieve when I style my hair with these two products! I have long, fine, 3C hair.

I use 2-3 quarter size dollops of gel with a nickel size of the cream on soaking wet hair, scrunch, & let it air dry partially down. It defines my curls & keeps my hair soft. My hair can still get a little frizzy occasionally if it’s a bit humid, but overall it still helps with frizz.

My favorite curly gel was Alterna’s, but they discontinued it 🙁 The Amika combo is as close as I’ve been able to replicate a “dupe” of the Alterna. If you liked the Alterna curl gel, I’d highly recommend giving these two a try.

Regardless though, I would recommend trying it, and messing around with amounts & techniques based on your hair. I like it!.

I’ve tried MANY products for my course, thick, long, s-curled hair and Maui Moisture is Thee Best. I first spray on Maui Moisture leave in conditioner then pattycake Maui Moisture Gel on my hair from tips moving upward.

I either air dry, diffuse dry on cool heat or wet roll with absolutely BEAUTIFUL results. My hair will always end up looking healthy & shiny with LOTS of volume. This gel also has a light sweet scent, doesn’t leave hair crunchy and/or flaky.

Since I started using the Maui Moisture products my hair is 100% healthier, SERIOUSLY. And the best part, it’s affordable so I’ll Gladly continue purchasing and recommending to everyone.

I received this product from Influenster as a sample to try. I gave 3 stars to try and keep it neutral. I’ve never been big when it comes to hair products like mousse, gels, hairspray, etc. I don’t like my hair to be crunchy, stiff or sticky.

I also don’t really have curly hair. it’s actually wavy but even more so naturally frizzy and I usually straighten it or braid it. I tried it because I love the first product that I tried by the same company which is the oil mist.

But unfortunately I didn’t like the gel for the reasons I stated above. Maybe because my hair isn’t really curly that neither the mousse or gel accentuated the curls. I did like the packaging and the scent was pleasant but not overpowering.

I just don’t think the product is for me though I still think it’s a good product and that’s why I kept the stars as neutral as I could. #aloeforcurls #contest #complimentary @mauimoisture @Influenster.

I was really hoping to like this product as it seemed explicitly aimed at curly hair. However, after using it for a week I was really underwhelmmed. Sure, it’s better than most products out there but not by much.

The product is very sticky and doesn’t seem to have much of a hold. Instead, the gooeyness just dries on your hair leaving it dry and frizzy. I get they are trying a more natural product but that doesn’t change that its ineffective.

I’ve used other natural products that use beeswax, clay, and moisturizing oils and butters that both leave my hair feeling tamed AND moisturized. I will not be buying this again.

I’ve been using the Curl Activating Cream for over 5 years. The first formula, the one in the tube, was incredibly smooth and moisturizing. Now the jar formula separates terribly and feels much more watery, limiting its moisturizing qualities.

It used to be my go-to styling product, but the watery-ness also affects how much product sticks to my hair. It’s been moved to a backup product. I’ve contacted them about the change, but I’ve unfortunately received no response to my concerns.

I wish they would look at the reviews to reflect about the changes perception of their product, but alas, it may be a change where they are unwilling to accept criticism.

The Curl Activating Cream was my go to styling product for so many years on my 2a/2b curls. It was perfect! Apply to clean hair, scrunch, and air dry for perfect curls. No need for anything else to get great hold and soft curls, with an easy second day refresh.

Not anymore! Like many have said, the new formula has little white chunks that do not melt or disappear. My husband, who never notices anything about my hair, said something. But worst of all, the hold disappears by the end of the day and no amount of refresh helps.

I’m still struggling to find something as good. Please change it back!.

This gel is just okay in winter, but it’s awesome for humid Missouri summers. I use it with Giovanni 2chic Pineapple shampoo and conditioner, as the Ouidad shampoo and conditioner have an ingredient my hair doesn’t like.

I use the Curly Girl application method. I can get at least an extra two days out of my hair with this gel and sometimes three. It reminds me of Biotera gel as far as making my hair feel moisturized rather than dry/crunchy, only it has more hold than Biotera.

After trying different products to find a replacement for the Deva gel I used for years, this will be my go-to gel in the summer.

I received this product in exchange for my honest thoughts and feedback from another company. I have thick and curly hair, it was long but fell out due to health issues so now it’s at an awkward length that I hate! I rarely wear it natural because of this.

But I tried this gel on damp hair right after getting out of the shower with no other products or any heat tools. Wow! Impressed! My hair is so soft and full with a beautiful curl pattern! No crunch, I can run my fingers through it.

And the smell is subtle and pleasant. It took such little product that this bottle will last such a long time; and at the price point ($9. 99) is seriously a steal (since it’s a Ouidad company). I have never had a gel like this, I am in love and will be a future customer.

Thank you!!!.

I have 3a hair with some spots of 2c and 3b. Very fine, but very curly in some spots. I like a lightweight gel that can control the tight curls but not make the looser curls greasy and heavy. This stuff is perfect! Not greasy at all, no flaking, enough hold without being crunchy.

My hair feels soft and not dried out. The smell was pleasant when applying but isn’t overpowering and I don’t smell it all day. I’ve used Ouidad stuff in the past but have always tried other products because it’s just so expensive and requires a trip to the expensive beauty store.

This stuff is a great deal, and I can buy it at Target!.

Does what it says ! Smoothes ,define and curls and coils your hair!! Just enough crunchy to hold ,acceptable amount of residue, no flakiness, tweaked with a light leave in conditioner/ moisturizer and better on damp hair ! BUT would not use on someone that has naturally oily scalp and hair as well as very fine textures, Hair will shrink a bit too much for styling ! But works for me!!!.

This is ok for your hair. I didn’t really like that it was so expensive to buy. It’s not worth getting and I use it only if I ran out of my normal products I use. I hate wasting money so I still use it occasionally.

I won’t be buying again. It doesn’t really add and stay moisturized with my hair. After awhile, my hair feel so dry and doesn’t keep my curls lasting at all.

I have tried many hair gels in the past and they always made my hair feel like it did in the 80’s when I was in middle school and my hair would be so crunchy, and gels tend to really dry out my hair.

When I saw this Zotos All About Curls High Definition Gel, I was extremely skeptical and was ready to immediately wash this out of my hair if I needed to. Omg, this gel is AWESOME!! Not only does it give my curly hair definition, it added shine, and I didn’t get that hard, crunchy feel! My curls literally POP with this, it’s my miracle in a bottle.

I clean my hair with the All About Curls No-Lather cleanser which gives my hair the moisture it craves without stripping out the oils my hair needs to stay moisturized, then I use their daily conditioner.

With my hair dripping wet, I use the It’s A 10 Coily leave-in conditioner, wrap my hair in a towel for 5 minutes to let it absorb, and then I put in the High Definition Gel. First, I flip my head down, apply a quarter-sized amount to the undersides of my hair, raking it through and scrunch.

Then, I flip my hair back and add another quarter-sized amount to the outside of my hair, rake it through and scrunch. I let it air dry and then I shake my hair out to get rid of the cast. This leaves me with gorgeous, defined, shiny, healthy-looking curls! The patients at the clinic where I work noticed the difference and have given me compliments since I started using this.

They ask me what I use and I recommend to them the entire line of the All About Curls products to try if their hair is curly and they need to get it healthy again without breaking the bank. I buy all my products at Sally’s Beauty.

My only complaint is that they are often out of stock with these products, so I have to go and get them two to three weeks before I run out to be sure my hair stays healthy and looks great. Please, Zotos, don’t EVER stop making these products! You have literally saved my hair!.

I have 3a curls. I used this product in combination with the low lather shampoo, cream conditioner, taming cream, and soft definition gel. I shampooed, combed the conditioner through my hair, then rinsed.

The shampoo/conditioner scents were a little strong and I didn’t love them, but my hair felt soft and clean afterwards, so that’s the most important. Coated my wet curls with the cream then the gel. Scrunched and air dried.

At first I felt like my hair was going to be “crunchy” but after about 3 hours of air drying it softed up well. Stayed pretty frizz-free throughout the day. I feel like these are priced well and I would use them again.

I recieved these products for free in exchange for my honest review.

Ireceived this product for free for my honest review from @Influenster Zotos Professional. I love these products! I’ve been looking for something ever since Pantene changed years ago and have finally found it! I used this last and it does dry a bit stiff but that’s ok because once you scrunch when it’s dried to break the cast it leaves beautiful soft touchable curls! First pic is first day and second pic is second day.

Doesn’t weigh down.

I love the scent and texture of this product and it works great for my natural 3b curls BUT I cannot get past day one hair with this product. I’ve used it with different products and alone and NOPE…every single time by the next day my curls turned into a frizzy weighed down mess sadly.

I can use other Cantu products with no problems and I really wanted this to work if only I could get past the first day my curls would be poppin! (even using a Satin bonnet didn’t help with getting passed day 1 and using a curl refresher or water made it worse) And just to add for my day one curls this made a excellent one and done product….

wonderful definition etc so this might be great for someone who’s looking for that in a product. Off to a friend this product goes.

Tried this product on my 4A hair and it was beautiful. Most of the Cantu products dry my hair out and it leaves a horrible buildup w/ flaking after twisting. They got this one right! I’ve read the comments and noticed a few of the negative reviews and this product works great after a deep penetrating conditioner, then a leave in conditioner with oil before you apply this product.

I use Taliah Waajid The Great Detangler & the African Healing Oyl and this works great with the Cantu Flaxseed smoothing cream gel. It doesn’t feel like a gel. It’s creamy with the aloe, honey, shea butter & vitamin E your hair is left feeling silky smooth and light.

Don’t apply too much or your hair will shrink. I think it works better on dry hair and you can apply more the next day to stretch the hair. The scent is like a floral, lavender citrus not bad.

I have fine 3b hair and this gel defines my curls well without leaving them looking dry. It goes on very smooth and feels almost silky on my hair. Initially my hair is very shiny. Once fully dry, if I mess around with my hair too much I do notice some flaking.

My hair line will start looking dusty. I find this gel works best if I’m going to leave my curls out. It has very little hold so it won’t totally keep my hair back if it’s up in a bun.

Like many wash and go naturalistas who rock the teeny weeny fro, I have gone through a lot of products trying to find that ONE which does what I need. I have finally found Aunt Jackies and I’m thrilled.

It is the holy grail! I have moisturized curls that pop, no dryness or flakiness, and the curls last for DAYS with minimal fuss. For daily maintenance, I just fill a spray bottle with water, jojoba oil and Aunt Jackies leave-in and spritz that mixture to refresh my curls.

Best of all, the entire regimen isn’t a sticker shock to my wallet yet contains all the good, clean ingredients more pricy natural gels have. I use this with the Aunt Jackies leave in conditioner and I’m really pleased with the results.

My hair looks great and feels great.

So much flaking!! I first bought this a couple years ago when I chopped my natural hair off for the 3rd time. Because My hair was so short, I would do wash and gos every couple of days. I thought this product was having trouble pairing with my leave-in because I often had flakes.

However I tried this with no other product after deep conditioning my hair for a quick wash and go. It was still flake city after a couple days, but maybe all gel does that. I will also say don’t try to add this gel on top of a pre-existing style.

It has a great hold but because your style will flake I have to deduct.

Don’t Shrink is a CGM approved protein gel with olive oil, shea butters, and glycerin. Flax seed really helps my hair retain its curl shape, the large jar helped me explore different styling techniques to see what works best with my hair and the price helped me feel better about re-styling failed experiment days vs conserving pricy product; which let’s face it, there’s a lot of fails in the beginning for curlies lol.

I tried it out with super long hair and also with a long bob reset chop and both had consistent results. I achieved really great definition with a hard hold, I still had frizz but I also know this is most likely user error since I’m always improving my routines.

I clarify every wash so I’m not one to comment on build up. I really wanted to love it, but I found out mid tub that I prefer shrinkage while I train my curl type. If you need protein and you’re looking for a relaxed curl as your end goal I can definitely recommend👌🏻 #CGM #CurlyHair.

I recently saw it at Target and remembered it as an old favorite. My hair has multiple textures, including very tight curls, but it is also fine and low porosity – I am always looking for lighter leave-in products, as that is what seems to work best.

It helps with hold/definition. I only apply a little bit of product in my hair at a time – it initially feels slightly sticky, but using less and allowing it to absorb helps. I am still experimenting with it and looking forward to seeing it become one of my staples again.

The only positive thing about this gel is it has almost no scent. Aside from that it was a bust for me. I have 3b/3c curls and this leaves them limp and no definition. There is no hold or frizz control.

I’ve tried using with other products and on its own. If you like gel that leaves a cast to scrunch out later this is the one. For the price it is a good sized bottle.

I fell in love with product with the first use of it!!! Added two or three pumps in my hands and onto my towel dried hair started from the ends and whatever was left on my hands I went upward towards the roots.

Only because I was afraid it would look greasy if I added it to my roots but it did not look or make my hair greasy in any kind of way. I let my hair air dry on its own no heat added and my hair looked pretty enough to wear it all natural with just this product in it.

It enhances my curls and held its shape until my next wash. It really made my curly hair spiral and surprisingly enough it held its shape without it feeling hard or crunchy. This is not at all like a gel what so ever.

Just a kind of conditioner like product that dried down just like normal as if I didn’t have any kind of product in it at all! Added silky and shine to my hair as well! Was able to run my fingers thru it just like normal.

Don’t think this is advertised to add volume but it for sure added volume to mine and bounce! This is my first time ever leaving a review on any product I’ve ever purchased online and I do a lot of online shopping.

It just wowed me so much that I had to share this with you all! I won’t even I say “I would recommend this item” I’m sayin “I RECOMMEND this item to someone who has even just the slightest of curls you will really see the results as soon as your hair dries and of course to the people with a lot of curls as well it will definitely make your hair just that much curlier.

My only issue is I wish I had more because I’m sure I’m going to run thru this product quick by using it so much! Since I’ve gotten it I have not used any kind of tools to style my hair. No blow dryer or straightener.

Just rocking my natural curls. Would be great if I was to receive this item as a gift!! Trust me you will fall in love with this product just like I did take my word for it you won’t regret it and it’s definitely worth the money.

You actually see results as soon as you apply.

Really nice curling cream gel! Contains Aloe agave nectar. Very moisturizing no stiffness/crunchiness. I love the creamy texture and soft smell. I add a nice amount to damp hair scrunch. You could let your hair air dry or use a diffuser for a more voluminous affect.

I would recommend this to my curly-hair gals more than anyone else since I believe it would be most beneficial for curly hair. It won’t produce curls as much as moisturize already curly hair. Curly hair gals, give it a try if you need to add some needed moisture to your curls smooth the cuticles for a smoother curl pattern!.

I’m kind of confused because I’ve bought this once before and it worked pretty well and thought it was worth purchasing again. The second time around the formula was not consistent with the first. It left my hair feeling plastic like and looked like gel application.

I had to redo and redistribute product through my hair multiple times through the day and had to pretty much was it every day because it left my hair feeling so bad. The frizz control wasn’t top notch on either purchase but this second experience was awful.

I can’t even bring myself to finish the bottle.

Very happy with my purchase so far. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m happy I gave this line a try. My last two washes, I give my hair a quick 5 min in a microfiber towel then spray the hydrating hair mist all over, followed by a quarter size of the leave-in conditioner, and then a quarter size of the curl gel.

I let this air dry and I have SOFT, well formed, barely-frizzy waves. I would say, this definitely weighs down my curls a tad, as they’re not as well-formed as I know they could be, but I am also not diffusing my hair and instead letting it air dry.

My hair feels SOFT–I cannot stress this enough, as other products leave my hair feeling dry or crunchy, or both–and there is actual movement in my hair, which I rarely get. I know others mention the smell of the products is awful, but I have not had an issue.

It’s a very synthetic cucumber smell, but I find it quite faint. Very happy so far, and hope these results last!!.

This has the texture of a cream more than a gel, but still has quite a bit of hold for a thinner product. I have 3B ish hair that is very easily weighed down when wet, and this did a great job of giving enough hold without being too heavy.

I also liked that I could use a lot of it (to get the benefits of a creamier texture) without getting weighed down. I am looking forward to trying the rest of the line, as this was such a nice experience! I think it would work well for a lot of different hair textures, as you can easily layer it or use less depending on your needs.

The only small drawback for me was that the scent is very perfumey- it smells nice, but I generally prefer my hair products on the less smelly side.

I really don’t understand the bad reviews from other people on this product. Maybe people with thicker hair it doesn’t work for some thing. I started using this when I got it and a Curl sample pack from Sephora, and it was honestly the only thing from that pack that I re-purchased.

I have fine, wavy to sometimes curly hair, 2b to 2 c I guess. This product helps keep the frizz away, but since it’s more of a cream but holds like a gel, it also helps defined my curls as well, leaving my hair more curly.

It’s the perfect gel cream hybrid. I love it!.

This is the perfect first layer of product. I use it before I add my stronger gel and then I micro plop and diffuse. I also love to use it when I shower in the evening. I’ll put it in my hair after my shower, micro plop, and then let it air dry all the way.

Then I just spray my hair wet it in the morning, add my gel, and diffuse. Makes getting ready in the morning so much faster! It’s not super moisturizing, so use a leave in to prep your hair first! This is the only reason I’m giving it 4 stars.

It’s also great as a good refresher. Put it on day two dry curls and it smooths frizz and helps define curls that have gotten fluffy.

I’m growing out a short, barber cut, and I use this product to define my growing curls. It gives a good hold to your curl pattern without making your hair too stiff. I highly recommend using this product alone, because putting other products in your hair along with the gel will turn your hair white and cause the product to clunk up.

It defines best on clean or wet hair for me. It smells amazing, and does not have a sticky feel to it. This is not a holding gel, so it won’t work to lay edges or slick hair. I definitely recommend for popping curls!!.

It worked excellently as have all of the products in the Cocunut Creme line by Aunt Jackie’s. I have thin 4C hair. I’ve learned through trial and error, as many already know, products that work for your hair are more about your hair type and the ingredients that work best for a certain hair type than whether the product itself is so good or bad.

I absolutely love this product. I’ve been looking for a good medium hold gel for many years and recently got this at a salon after a big hair cut. It is crunchy when it dries, but if i fluff it up it keeps it’s hold but makes it nice and soft.

It smells phenomenal and makes my hair look amazing. I have very curly 3B hair, and this stuff works wonders.

Smelled good and was really good for my wash and go day 1. However, day 2 was TERRIBLE! It flakes and made my hair feel dry…I do not recommend.

This Gel is the first I have come by that did not add a ton of water back to my hair which results in frizz for me. The first to keep my hair from frizzing. The first gel to not flake. It also still held up days later and I even added back some water and rescrunched it to see an no flaky gel appeared along with very defined crunchy curls that also remained flexible.

I’m impressed. I used it on damp hair an I used a lot the first time to really test it an as you get in your hands the texture is thick and kind of tacky not that wet super slimey regular gel feel. It smells amazing and the best part is it doesn’t have all those bad chemicals or alcohol in it.

I will be buying more. Now I let my hair air dry an I’m not sure how it would do like in the winter when the environment has moisture in the air but it’s perfect for dry weather. If you have any type of curls you need to give this a try.

If you’re like me, when you see a brand called African Pride, you immediately want to check the ownership to know if you’re supporting Black business. Well, the company was acquired in 2016, and is now operated and controlled by Black women and women of color.

I’ve used this product every day for almost two full weeks, and I love the softness of my hair and beard. As a Black man, we have naturally curly hair, and so far, this has kept my hair moisturized and set.

I live in Texas, so even with all of the heat, there’s not a heavy feeling that makes you sweat when you use this product. It’s light, refreshing, and helps keep the curls tight. I’ll continue using this daily, but for right now, I’m extremely pleased with the results! Also, I do have sensitive skin and this product hasn’t broken me out at all.

I have fine, 2c-3b hair and I love this gel! It gives my curls fantastic definition for days. I was a bit nervous at first that this gel might be heavy, but I was wrong. A little goes a long way, and it doesn’t flake at all.

I applied it to soaking wet hair, after leave in and curl cream, and I have both diffused and air dried. In both instances my hair was hydrated, shiny, and defined curls. The gel didn’t help with volume, which is to be expected.

I got a great cast from both drying methods and easily scrunched out the crunch. This works so well and I really like that it’s alcohol free, no sulfates or parabens, and no petroleum or mineral oil.

When it was time to wash my hair, gel has been an issue causing tangles and knots. This time, I didn’t have much of an issue and I had gone to the beach once! This works really well and I might add one of the best gels I’ve used.