Our Take
A gel-cream hybrid that delivers the definition of a gel with the hydration of a cream — 24-hour frizz control is the claim, and reviews back it up. Fully silicone-free and confirmed CGM-approved, making it a stronger option for CGM purists than you might expect from a Kérastase product. No stiff gel cast, which makes it accessible for beginners who are not yet doing the scrunch-the-crunch technique. Works across curly to coily patterns (3a–4c) and sits well under a stronger gel if you need more hold. Best seller in the Curl Manifesto range. Protein-free, medium hold.
Who is this for?
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.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol emollient and emulsifier. CGM-approved, not a drying alcohol.
Glycerin
Powerful humectant that draws moisture into the hair shaft.
Isopropyl Myristate
A lightweight ester of myristic acid and isopropyl alcohol. Reduces the heavy, greasy feel…
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Softens and smooths the hair cuticle
Free From
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How to Use
Apply to damp hair section by section, scrunching upwards to encourage curl formation. Distribute evenly from roots to ends. Diffuse on low heat or air dry. Once fully dry, scrunch gently to soften any stiffness. Can be layered over the Crème De Jour Fondamentale for extra frizz control.
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Kérastase
Kérastase UK
Details
- Line
- Curl Manifesto
- Price tier
- premium
- Routine step
- Style
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