Our Take
A liquid gel with strong hold from the Scalp (blue) range, this protein-free formula is notable for adding genuine moisture alongside its hold — hyaluronic acid, green tea, thyme, and cedarwood deliver hydration while the gel matrix provides definition and cast. This moisture-plus-hold combination is unusual; most strong-hold gels either dry out the hair or rely on alcohol-based formulas that can cause brittleness over time. The cast scrunches out cleanly to reveal soft, defined curls. Particularly well-suited to fine or low-porosity hair that needs hold without weight — a consistent community favourite for that specific hair profile.
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Our assessment — not the brand's claim
Curl Pattern
Porosity
Free From
Ingredients at a Glance
Water
Universal solvent and primary base of most hair products.
PVP
Film-forming polymer for hold. Water-soluble, no buildup.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
~ CautionSolubiliser that helps oils mix with water.
Hyaluronic Acid
Powerful humectant that holds up to 1000x its weight in water.
Green Tea Extract
Antioxidant-rich botanical extract.
Free From
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How to Use
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, finger curls, or shingle) to enhance and define. Air dry or diffuse. Once the hair is fully dry, scrunch out the crunch to make your curls soft and bouncy.
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CurlSmith
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Details
- Type
- Gel
- Line
- Scalp
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Style
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