Hair gel is a styling product that gives your hair a strong grip and keeps it in place until its time to wash it out. It is used by many people to create various styles, including spikes, curls, waves and straightening.
$12.00
I really wanted to like this edge control, but it’s not what I was expecting. The hold wasn’t as strong. My hair is coarse I need extra hold edge control that’s why I was looking forward into trying this but. ...This has an extra hold. We all need something like this for our lil baby hairs to be kept in place.
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
$28.00
Nice hold...This gel is better than most of the gels I have used. ...Great strong hold gel...I really like this Pattern Beauty Strong Hold Gel. I used when I put my hair up. It tames all of my frizzys and baby hairs.
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
$26.00
I would recommend using this product then some hair spray for that extra hold. Overall i would recommend....I use it on my wigs to lay my edges down and I love that it doesn’t leave residue. It’s a gel with extra hold but it does not secure the wig alone.
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.
$28.00
Get Hold Leaves Hair with a Shine...I love it! It holds my curls and gives it some shine, never a dirty hair look. ...Best curly hair gel...Hands down best curly hair gel!
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
$12.50
This in-shower style fixer is a game changer! It makes your hair very defined with a soft hold. I will definitely be using it for wash and goes and to just add extra definitely to older twist outs! ...it holds so well without flaking & is perfect for type 4 hair. it doesn’t have a drying feeling either.
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
$26.00
Holds hair...But with this fenty gel it holds its place....Smells amazing. The hold and shine last mostly all day. Doesn’t flake at all like with other extra hold gels.
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
$42.00
Loving this styling cream/gel hybrid! Has a light buildable hold, with a cream like formula but holds like a gel. ...I like this finishing gel a lot! I was worried it wouldn't have enough hold because it isn't very tacky, but it holds up great.
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.
$26.00
I typically use extra-hard hold gels, so I won't always reach for this, but it's nice when I want my hair to be in less tight curls. ...Best hair gel!...This is one of my favorite hair gels for slicking back my ultra thick and curly hair.
What it is: A water-based, moisture-locking, protective, hair gel gloss for wet-set curls.
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Hold
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Gives definition and glassy shine
- Medium to strong hold gel
$24.00
strong hold and not stiff!...It provides a strong hold with my hair still feeling soft....The day after the gel cast broke, my hair still maintained the curl.
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.
$30.00
Smells good, light hold, no crunch. Honestly one of the parts of my hair care routine that I look forward to the most. ...My favorite hair gel!...I don’t find that my curls are crunchy and I get a long hold on my curls.
Which hair texture is it good for?
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Dryness