The styling gel is a product that is used to keep the hair looking good and neat. It can be used on all types of hair, including; straight, wavy, curly and afro-textured hair. Here are some great options for styling gels.
$12.50
Really Great Gel...The in shower style fixer is a light weight gel but it had a good bit of hold. ...This is the best styling gel ever!If you’re looking for a better gel than edge control get this product and you won’t regret. it lays down your edges hair perfectly without leaving residue and holds for a long period.
What it is: An extreme-strong-hold styling gel that gives all curl types long-lasting definition, humidity protection, and added shine.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
- Frizz
$28.00
Best curly hair gel...I can always count on curlsmith for the best curly hair products. I tried the styling gel to soaking wet hair and applied it based on the instructions. ...The In-Shower Style Fixer Curly Hair Gel has been a blessing for my curls!
What it is: An extreme-strong-hold styling gel that gives all curl types long-lasting definition, humidity protection, and added shine.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
- Frizz
$12.00
Lightweight Gel, Medium Hold...I have fine hair and I thought this gel might be a nice light weight choice over other gels. ...Not A Hold Styling Gel | Nice Hydrating Leave-In...One star less just because, they need to put the right name on this product to not mislead the customer. This is NOT a hold styling gel. However, it is a very nice hydrating leave-in.
What it is: A creamy, smooth curl gel with aloe vera, coconut oil, and cacay oil to define and nourish curls with a medium hold—great for wash-and-gos.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold and Style Extending
- Frizz
$49.00
great first time gel...Also, for those reading reviews that complain of the gel making their hair crunchy/hard, do know that most (if not all) gels worth their salt will do that! ...It’s not heavy so it doesn’t weigh down my curls. The gel doesn’t hold the curls as well as some other gels do but aids in the formation of curls.
What it is: A creamy, smooth curl gel with aloe vera, coconut oil, and cacay oil to nourish and define curls with a medium hold — great for wash-and-gos.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Color Safe
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- A favorite for wash-and-gos
- Curls are left flexible, springy, and touchable
- Flake and crunch-free finish
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragr
$26.00
I used to use eco gel for styling my curly hair, slick backs, ect but recently I bought this gel and it is absolutely perfect!! ...My hair is frizzy, short, and usually hard to style, but this gel kept my hair perfectly in place throughout my entire work shift.
What it is: A high-performance, strong-hold styling gel made with bamboo sap water, great for sleek ponytails, slick backs, updos, and topknots.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold and Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Provides all-day, crunch-free hold
- Adds shine
- Reduces frizz
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fenty Beauty by Rihanna’s Proprietary Complex, Replenicore-5: Clinically tested to visibly repair and strengthen, hydrate, smooth, and protect.
- Bamboo Sap Water: Known to hydrate dry hair.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recycl
ITEM: 2816809
Size: 3.4 oz
$18.00
Great strong hold gel...This is my first time trying a fenty hair product, and I’m enjoying it! The gel has a strong hold, but doesn’t get thick and crusty like other hair gels. ...The best hair styling gel!...This hair gel is so effective and smells amazing! It arrives in the cutest packaging and has a lot of product for how much it cost!
What it is: A visibly thickening, high-hold edge gel made with Larchwood extract and red clover flower extract.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Hold and Style Extending
- Thinning
Key Benefits:
- Strengthens and fortifies fragile strands
- Tames flyaways
- Provides long-lasting hold
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Fenty Beauty by Rihanna’s Proprietary Complex, Replenicore-5: Clinically tested to visibly repair and strengthen, hydrate, smooth, and protect.
- Larchwood Extract and Red Clover Flower Extract: Botanical extracts used to fortify and support healthy-looking hair.
$12.00
A good strong gel...Used the gel to twist and set my 4c hair into bumps/ knots and it stayed this style for over 1 week without issue. ...I've enjoyed trying Mini Strong Hold Gel and I love the way it holds my frizzaways, it a strong holding gel that doesn't make your hair crunchy or flakey like some of the other gels we've tried in the past.
What it is: A flexible strong-hold gel that provides long-lasting hold without breaking or drying hair and nourishes hair while creating a slick look.
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Long-lasting hold without damaging curls, coils, or tight textures
- Gives luscious slippage to easily distribute through the hair
- Infused with sea moss, aloe vera, and chia seeds to fortify and nourish curls
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Irish Moss
- Flaxseed Oil
- Castor Oil
$16.00
Now that my husband's hair is a little longer this is the only styling gel he uses. Not too sticky like a pomade but gives enough hold....Best gel ever used!...My husband has gone through probably 25 different gels, from luxe lines to drugstore bottom rows. This gel is the winner, and he is now on his 3rd tube.
What it is:
A unique, alcohol-free gel that acts as a styling aid and treatment product in one.
What it does:
Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel Provides superior hold and control with a lightweight, clean feel. It won't build up or flake, and leaves no sticky residue to weigh hair down.
What else you need to know:
It's formulated to add volume, control and shine to your look. Great for lightly sculpted styles with medium to firm hold, with long-lasting control. Panthenol and vitamin B6 infuse hair with luster and shine. The fragrance-free, alcohol-free formula prevents hair from becoming dry and brittle.
$26.00
Soft Gel...And if you have type 4 hair this is more of a one and done gel than a same style for the whole week gel. But over all its really good....Must have for styling!...But this was perfect for me as I hate hard holding gels. Paired with their edge gel it was perfection!
What it is: A high-hold flexible styling gel that provides the benefits of a flexible, long-lasting hold without crunch or flaking.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold
Key Benefits:
- Provides a long-lasting hold
- Firm hold
- Does not flake
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Coconut Oil: Enhances moisture and offers frizz control.
- Olive Oil: Moisturizes and adds shine and softness.
- Marula Oil: Provides frizz control.
What Else You Need to Know: Lock your style in place with this high-hold, sleeking gel. It provides the benefits of a flexible, long-lasting hold without crunch or flaking.
$16.00
My favorite gel ever....This is the best gel I've ever tried. It doesn't make my hair crunchy, smells great, and gives great hold when I need to style it....Highly recommend if you're trying to get away from heat styling.
Which hair texture is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Hold & Style Extending
- Dryness
- Curl Enhancing
What it is:
A mini-sized, lightweight, coconut oil-infused styler for tousled, air-dried texture and smooth shine.