
True curl hold
"It really does work very well. I have wavy curly hair, so my hair doesn't always hold curls, but with this gel, it does. It also tames frizz brilliantly. You do have to be careful not to use too much, but it's really effective."
£24.00
Styler
Gel
Medium & Coarse Textures prone to Fragrance Sensitivity
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£24
£24
| Who is it for? | All Curl and Texture Types |
| Best for? | Medium & Coarse Textures prone to Fragrance Sensitivity |
| Format | Gel |
| Hold Level | 9 |
Rub the product between your hands and apply on soaking wet hair.
Use the “raking/praying hands method” to evenly spread the product throughout your strands.
Select your desired styling method (scrunch/fingercurls/shingle) to enhance and define.
Air dry or diffuse. Avoid touching your hair excessively while drying as this will create frizz. Once completely dry, scrunch to 'break the light cast' using an oil or serum to make your hair soft and bouncy.
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 10 reviews.
This styling gel is highly regarded for its strong hold and frizz control, providing defined curls that last all day. Customers appreciate its ability to tame frizz and maintain a great look, though some find it greasy or sticky.
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"It really does work very well. I have wavy curly hair, so my hair doesn't always hold curls, but with this gel, it does. It also tames frizz brilliantly. You do have to be careful not to use too much, but it's really effective."
"Best gel I have ever used leaves a hard cast and when broken curls last for days."
"I have fine 3A curls and really dislike fragranced hair products, so this gel is fantastic because it has no scent and it provides an super strong cast that results in fantastic, long-lasting hold to my curls. The product out of the bottle is very thick, so I do add a tiny bit of water water to it to provide more slip when I rake it through my hair. It's the only gel I use and a little goes a long way, so one large bottle last a long time. Great value for money!"
"It's extremely sticky on the hands when applying, it dries quickly for me so I have to work it into my hair quickly which is annoying. But the hold is great, even with just this product in, my hair is holding up but I would definitely recommend pairing it with something else (hydrating or/and moisturising) as the product can make the hair feel dry."
"I’m new to curlsmith and have been straightening my curls for years. I was a little dubious about their products - I’ve seen them recommended by curly influencers and wondered if they were worth it. I’ve tried a few products and this strong hold gel is great. I add a tiny bit of water and there’s hardly any frizz or need to refresh after sleeping or after a few days. Totally worth it would recommend"
"I really love this product so much, and was so happy when it finally returned to Curlsmith's product line after it wasn't available for a few months. First of all, I really dislike fragranced products, so this gets a huge tick because it is fragrance free. Equally important is that it really does provide a stronghold. My curls are in great condition for 3-4 days post wash, with minimal refresh required. I have fine, curly hair and it's just perfect for me."
"Perfect for me with no fragrance and the hold is the best my cast I get is by far best of any product I have used."
"Keep curls but very sticky"
"Complete cupboard essential. A tiny bit goes a long way!"
"This product is a game changer - I’ve been waiting for its release. . The quality of the gel gives great definition to my curls without dulling their shine. . I use it in conjunction with a volume mouse and once I’ve scrunched the crunch my curls look amazing ♥️"