styling gels for women

A No-Crunch Gel!...Finally!!! No-crunch curl gel! Tons of gels I’ve tried have actually made my curls crunchy looking and just flat out greasy. ...A little goes a long way (my little sample lasted for two after shower stylings) and I believe it addresses frizz better than Devacurl’s equivalent product of ultra defining gel.

Which hair type is it good for?
✔ Curly
✔ Coiled
✔ Tightly Coiled

What it is:
A frizz-fighting, curl-boosting gel for stretching and twisting curls.

Key benefits:
- Reduces frizz
- Adds shine
- Enhances curl shape

If you want to know more…
Get curls into formation with this weather-proofing, curl-boosting gel that gives bouncy shape without the crunch factor.

I can easy get more than a week out of a style without the drying effect of traditional gels. ...Even after layering my styling products and the gel on top it defined my curls, kept them in place all without residue and that hard crunch other gels give you.

What it is: A concentrated, cream-based, healthy hair gel that elongates, moisturizes, and defines without dryness, crunch, or tackiness.

Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Medium and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold

Key Benefits:
- Creates Definition and Hold Without Flakes
- Adds Shine and Nourishes Hair Strands
- Promotes Hair Health

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Prickly Pear Oil: Contains fats which work to improve softness and elasticity.

I wouldn't buy this for hold but it is exactly what it says, a moisturizing, light weight styling cream/pomade. Its great to rub through your hair before a blow out, or on your ends when your hair is dry if you have a layered style. ...I think this is great for short hair, I actually bought this in error and meaning to purchase rock hard gel from oribe which I love but it wasn’t available at Sephora so I purchased it at a local salon and gave this to my cousin and he loves it

What it is: A moisturizing styling cream for straight and curly hair that provides all-day hold while adding body, volume, and shine.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, andt Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Adds flexible, all-day hold
- Conditions and softens hair
- Eliminates static and frizz

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Geranium, Lavender and Chamomile Extracts: Hydrate hair.
- Green Tea Extract and Vitamin E: Deliver antioxidant benefits.
- Oribe Signature Complex: Defends hair from environmental elements, oxidative stress, photoaging, and the deterioration of natural keratin.

I have used it after styling my hair. it not only smooths flyaways but adds texture and hold to my look. ...This is so much better than the crunchy “wet” looking gel of yesteryear. This product truly dries matte and gives me gentle curly waves that look and feel natural.

What it is: A medium-hold, matte-finish styling lotion that creates quick texture and beachy waves without drying hair out.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Volumizing
- Color Safe

Key Benefits:
- Defines waves and natural texture
- Adds weightless shine, separation, and grit
- Has medium hold

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Wave Resin Complex: Adds texture, retains style, and controls frizz.
- Brazilian Nut Extract and Yacón: Deliver nourishing fatty acids and vitamin E, protecting hair from damage.
- Oribe Signature Complex: Defends hair from environmental elements.

Perfect Protein-free Gel!...A lot of the gels I tried left my hair sticky, greasy, or dry. ...Finally! A hair gel that brought the shine back...Finally! A hair gel that brought the shine back. It's natural, not crunchy.

What it is: A silicone-free hair jelly for coily hair that shapes, defines, and provides medium hold with a high-shine finish.

Hair Type: Curly and Coily

Hair Texture: Medium and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Smooths and defines curls
- Detangles and softens
- Provides medium hold and shine

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nourishing Butter Complex (Murumuru, Mango, and Cocoa Seed): Hydrates and smooths the cuticle to strengthen and detangle hair, protecting against damage and breakage while increasing shine.
- Macadamia Seed and Apricot Oils: Supply nourishing omega fatty acids, seal in moisture to smooth the cuticle.

The cream smells very good, and it leaves my curls feeling very soft not hard or stiff like mousse or gels. My hair is very frizzy so taming it is very hard, although it did work the effect didn’t last as long as I would like to. ...I loved this product, I loved its smell, thanks to Influenster and OUIA I tried it a few months ago, I always use it, I would also buy it again, excellent as a curly styling cream

What it is: A silicone-free cream that defines curls, reduces frizz, and adds shine.

Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz

Key Benefits:
- Enhances, defines, and shapes curls
- Hydrates and softens curls
- Tames frizz and flyaways

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Chia and Linseed Oils: Form and shape curls, control frizz, and protect hair from humidity.
- Coconut Oil: Seals damaged cuticles and hydrates.
- Babassu Oil: Conditions, softens, and enhances shine.

A great product to put into your hair wet and style. While traveling - I didn't have all my products with and I used this on dry hair to help with Frizz after being caught in the rain and it worked great. ...I love to use this product along with Oribe Thickening Spray Gel.

What it is: An ultra-nourishing cream for a full, flawless blowout with softness, shine, and lasting density.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Heat Protection
- Volumizing
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage

Key Benefits:
- Adds density, body, and shine.
- Protects from heat damage.
- Provides long-lasting memory.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Imperial Memory Polymer: Provides superior hold for long-lasting yet touchable style.

Kérastase Curl Manifesto Curl Defining Gel-Cream is a good styling cream. I had to use more but it's not sticky or crunchy. ...The gel cream was amazing. I loved how easy it was to distribute through my hair.

What it is: A curl-defining gel-cream for all curls and coils that combines the hydration properties of a cream with the hold of a gel for boosted curl volume, added shape, and enhanced shine.

Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold
- Shine

Key Benefits:
- Enhances Curl Shape and Boosts Volume With No Crunch
- Extends Curl Life With Up to 24-Hour Hold
- Moisturizes for Softer Curls With Enhanced Shine

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Manuka Honey: A rare and powerful honey rich in minerals and nutrients to intensely hydrate for smooth, manageable curls.
- Ceramides: Seal moisture to restore natural body and pro

They just dry it out & mess it up. And the styling products just ain’t it. But this was the bomb! ...Good styling cream...I used with the strong hold gel for a wash n go. My hair came out amazing soft and some kind of hold without the crunch.

What it is: An oil-rich styling cream that provides superior moisture penetration and touchable hold while preventing breakage.

Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold
- Color Safe

Key Benefits:
- Provides touchable hold and superior moisture penetration
- Great for twist-outs, braid-outs, bantu knots, wash-and-gos, and more
- Shea butter, cacay oil, and sweet almond oil nourish hair

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rosemary Leaf Extract
- Sunflower Seed Oil
- Shea Butter

Now I'll talk about the styling cream. I didn't have high hopes for the style cream because, like the deep conditioner, it felt okay when I applied it. ...game changer for styling! 3b/3c curls...I have 3b/3c curls and this is what I use to style. I have been using this product for over a year, twice weekly and it is amazing.

What it is: A rich yet lightweight buildable styling cream that smooths, defines, nourishes, detangles, and locks moisture into coils, kinks, curls, waves, braids, twists, and wet-set styles.

Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Hold
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage

Key Benefits:
- Seals moisture while protecting styling
- Detangles knotted, tangled hair
- Defines twists and braid-outs

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe Vera: Anti-inflammatory, with amino acids, and mineral-rich; smooths and moisturizes.
- Castor Oil: Fatty acids, proteins, and minerals that condition and promote hair growth.