Curl Defining Gel
Core medium-hold gel — the most-loved in the range
Bouclème's core gel and one of the most consistently recommended curly hair gels in the UK community. A serum-like, medium-hold gel applied over the Curl Cream on soaking wet hair — it locks in definition, controls frizz, and forms a light cast that scrunches out to reveal soft, bouncy curls once fully dry. Voted Bronze for Best Curls Styling Product at the Beauty Bible Awards 2023. Works across all curl types and porosities. If you're new to the gel-cast method, this is the most forgiving place to start — it's harder to over-apply than stronger gels. Fragrance-free version available.
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Curl pattern
Suits 2A through 4C.
Porosity
Suits Low through High.
Free from
Ingredients at a glance
Essential oil cold-pressed from bergamot orange peel. Distinctive floral-citrus scent; contains limonene and linalool. May be phototoxic without furocoumarin removal.
Cold-pressed essential oil from grapefruit peel. Fresh, citrusy scent; contains limonene. Used for fragrance and its uplifting aromatic properties. Contains potential allergens (Limonene).
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