A styling gel is a styling product that helps you get the look you want by adding texture, body, and hold. It can be used to create curls and waves or for frizz control. Here are some of our favorites.
$49.00
This is the perfect blend of oil-moisturizer-gel. I use it on the 3rd or 4th day after Wash Day as a refresher when I don't want to add too much product....Really great gel/oil for someone who needs help with styling. ...Great finishing/styling product!
What it is: A nourishing gel-oil that is enhanced with a rich blend of oils and butters to elongate curls while adding hydration, bounce, and protection against humidity.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
$38.00
The In-Shower Style Fixer Curly Hair Gel has been a blessing for my curls! ...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 delivers long-lasting definition, humidity protection, and shine—for all curl types.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Delivers extreme definition
- Provides weather-resistant style
- Adds hold
$17.00
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. ...Really Great Gel...The in shower style fixer is a light weight gel but it had a good bit of hold.
What it is: An extreme-strong-hold styling gel that delivers long-lasting definition, humidity protection, and shine—for all curl types.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Delivers extreme definition
- Provides weather-resistant style
- Adds hold
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Resurrection Flower (Rose of Jericho): Boosts moisture retention.
- Andiroba: Nourishes.
- Rosemary Extract: Provides antioxidant benefits.
$54.00
The only con I can see is that it took a little longer for my hair to air dry than normal but that is probably mostly due to applying on very wet hair in order to form sealed curls—so it didn’t bother me. This is actually the best style gel I’ve tried yet (though only a limited amount), my hair has never felt lighter with defining product in it....This hydro style flexi hair jelly is a great hair gel! It’s useful for creating beautiful curls.
What it is: A medium-hold styling gel that adds weightless definition, without compromising on volume.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Weightlessly hydrates hair.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Defines curls
- Delivers flexible hold
- Tames frizz
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
$17.00
I’ve been using the Curlsmith hydro style Felxi hair jelly for an everyday styling gel. ...This gel is one of the best gels I’ve used for my curly hair.
What it is: A medium-hold styling gel that adds weightless definition, without compromising on volume.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Weightlessly hydrates hair.
$38.00
the best for styling...Gifted by me it helped a lot to improve my wavy hair style does not make my hair hard the aroma is a little strong but it goes away with the my curls lasted all day without touching up I really recommend it a lot...very good gel for my hair waves. My hair was more defined, with less frizz and the best part is that this effect lasted a long time.
What it is: A strong-hold styling gel that delivers moisture, shine, and flexible definition—for all curl types.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Defines curls
- Tames frizz
- Adds hold
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Irish Moss: Adds hold and definition.
- Babassu Oil: Moisturizes and adds shine.
- Flaxseed Extract: Supports elasticity.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: Say hello to this award-winning styler—your new go-to for hydrated, defined curls.
$17.00
I received the curl smith curl defining styling soufflé. I love this curl gel, it enhanced my curls and made them look beautiful. ...Great Gel...I love being able to style my long wavy hair with this gel. It leaves my hair silky, not crunchy at all.
What it is: A strong-hold styling gel that delivers moisture, shine, and flexible definition—for all curl types.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Hold & Style Extending
Key Benefits:
- Defines curls
- Tames frizz
- Adds hold
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Irish Moss: Adds hold and definition.
- Babassu Oil: Moisturizes and adds shine.
- Flaxseed Extract: Supports elasticity.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: Say hello to this award-winning styler—your new go-to for hydrated, defined curls.
$40.50
I don't really use gels. However, I was curious about this because it is a creamy gel. ...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
$39.00
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
$30.00
When styling my hair I use Verb Curl Foaming Gel to hold my curls in place. ...Verb Curl Foaming Gel left my hair with precise curls, without the crunchiness other gels leave behind.
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
