Strong Hold Gels
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When it comes to hair styling, strong-hold gels are a must-have. These gel formulas can give your hair an extra boost of volume, texture, or moisture. Choose from our selection of strong hold gels to give you the perfect look.
$17.00
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. ...I have been trying to find a get that isn't drying, but has a strong hold. this gel is perfect! the hold keeps for well over 12 hours. most gels make my head so itchy. not this one. alot of people are saying it smells bad.
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
$38.00
Nice hold...This gel is better than most of the gels I have used. ...holy grail of strong gels...clean, strong holding gel with minimal flaking. I think after the end of the day, any gel will show at least a little flakes.
What it is: A flexible hold gel with the strength to provide a long-lasting hold without breaking or drying hair and nourish while creating a slick look.
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Lasting hold without damaging curls, coils, or tight textures
- Luscious slippage to easily distribute through the hair—ideal for slick styles
- Infused with sea moss, aloe vera, and chia seeds to nourish and fortify curls
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Irish Moss
- Flaxseed Oil
- Castor Oil
$38.00
For my hair type (4A-4B) I would probably use this more for my protective hair styles, and the Strong Hold Gel for longer lasting defined curls....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
$43.50
This gel isn’t your typical gel. It holds your curls in place for a perfect wash n go no doubt but without the dryness and hard crunch most gels have. ...I love how well this gel holds and makes my curls last and look and feel so soft and shiny and bouncy not at all crunchy like the hair gels from the late 90’s early 2000’s made your hair feel.
What it is: A concentrated, cream-based, healthy hair gel that elongates, moisturizes, and defines without dryness, crunch, or tackiness.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Curly and Coily
Hair Concerns: Dryness, Frizz, and Curl Enhancing
$33.00
A NON STICKY GEL WHAT!?...This just leaves my hair soft and hold my curls all day. I will be purchasing again....strong hold and not stiff!...It provides a strong hold with my hair still feeling soft.
What it is: A defining styling gel to minimize frizz and enhance curl formation and strength.
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Hold
Key Benefits:
- Creates flexible definition and minimizes frizz
- Has a light-to-medium hold without stickiness or stiffness
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free™, and made with a proprietary NOVA Complex®
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rice Amino Acids: Close the cuticle to lock out frizz-inducing environmental moisture.
- Quinoa Extract: Nourishes and enhances the texture of curls.
$35.00
Holds hair...This fenty jelly type strong hold gel is really effective in keeping my hairstyle in place all day long. ...Great Gel...Absolutely love this hair gel! It has a nice light scent and it doesnt have a strong hard hold.
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
Fenty Beauty by RihannaThe Controlling Type Hair-Thickening Edge Control Gel
ITEM: 2816809
Size: 3.4 oz
$25.00
Great strong hold gel...Overall, I highly recommend this gel for strong hold....Strong hold gel with nice fragrance...I really liked this product, it has a thick consistency and a little goes a long way, it has a strong hold, it smells amazing, and I like the sleek packaging.
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.
$27.00
I can't use this as my primary styler because it just doesn't have enough hold for me. If you use it as a primary styler, you may need to layer a strong hold gel on top. ...It has a pretty strong hold and my hair lasted all day even through humidity.
What it is: A foaming gel that offers the frizz control and deep definition of a gel, with the lightweight feel and crunch-free finish of a mousse.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
- Frizz
$57.00
The hold isn't as strong as most others but then it isn't as sticky either. ...A nice gel...This fell is good for a slick back look, easy to work with and doesn’t get super hard like some other gels do. It hold the hair down nice and keeps your hair slick back.
What it is: A styling gel-cream with light, buildable hold and zero residue that smooths and polishes strands and can be brushed out without washing.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Fine and Medium
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Smooths frizz and flyaways
- Polishes hair and adds shine
- Moisturizes and strengthens strands
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tsubaki Seed Oil: Intensely moisturizes, adds shine, and strengthens strands without adding weight.
- Jojoba Milk: Smooths and softens.
- Film-Form Polymer: Holds hair in place for a polished finish without stiffness.
$42.00
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. ...If you're looking for a light hold gel that is cgm approved this is for you, but it wasn't a strong enough hold for me.
Which hair texture is it good for?
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Dryness
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