Shape Up Aqua Gel

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Styler Gel Flexible Hold

Shape Up Aqua Gel

Light hold, protein-enriched incredibly lightweight styling gel that provides flexible definition and volume for all curls.
  • Particularly beneficial for weak, damaged hair
  • Recommended to fine hair because of its super lightweight texture or people with medium to high porosity hair



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Overall rating: 4.5857987 / 5 from 507 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Shape Up Aqua Gel is a lightweight styling gel that provides flexible definition and volume for all curls. Customers appreciate its light hold, protein-enriched formula, and ability to leave hair feeling moisturized and shiny. The product is highly recommended for its amazing results and great definition, though some customers noted a varying cast.

Summary topics

  • Fine Hair Suitability: 29%
  • Styling Results: 7%
  • Product Hold: 21%
  • Product Weight: 5%
  • Curl Definition: 8%

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Review highlights

  • "Great definition, has a great slip and light hold, makes my hair look amazing, i love the new line" — Eleonora P.
  • "I love this gel - texture, smell and final result." — TC
  • "My hair loves this gel, great hold, great cast So happy that Curlsmith has products without aloe and coconut." — Christine

Reviews

Best Gel Ever!!!

"I love this gel! It's so lightweight, doesn't feel sticky, doesn't tangle my hair after a few days, lasts forever, my hair always looks great! I can go 2 weeks without a wash and my hair looks freshly styled AND still smells so good. It seems like it's being discontinued and it's so sad, please keep this formula!!!!!!"

— Toni K. (5/5)

The best gel for curly hair I’ve ever found!!

"I never write reviews - ever! But when I found out this gel was being discontinued I had to. Literally no other gel works for my fine, high porosity hair. I don’t know if it’s the rice protein, but the magic elixir of this gel provides the absolute perfect amount of hold and after your hair is dry and you scrunch the cast, hair is soft and touchable while retaining curl families for days! I’m joining others in begging Curlsmith - PLEASE DON’T DISCONTINUE!!"

— JEN W. (5/5)

Best gel ever!

"I've tried soooo many gels on my super curly hair. This is by far THE best!! Juicy curls every time! Please don't ever discontinue this!"

— Daysi C. (5/5)

Scrunch and Go

"I’ve recently switched to Curlsmith products and what a difference! In general, they are light, yet allow my curls to unfurl. My hair is wavy and fine. The Shape Up Aqua Gel is weightless; it’s perfect for a between washing (Essential Moisture Cleanser and Conditioner followed by Hydro Style Flexi Jelly) refresh. Gels from other curly girl brands have left my hair looking plastic (vs. silky) and, a day later, frizzy (vs. styled). I’m grateful to Curlsmith for coming up with a routine that is easy (just scrunch and go) as well as curl -enhancing."

— Naomi r. (5/5)

DO NOT DISCONTINUE!

"PLEASE do not discontinue it! This formula is excellent for my thin mixed porosity curly hair! And the hold is excellent, I use it over the moisture memory leave-in. I’m so sad they’re discontinuing it… this is a gem."

— Ada S. (5/5)

Shape up aqua gel

"I’m a huge fan of all “purple” line products! I use the gel combined with the foam on wash day! My hair is fine, so the gel and foam combo helps me get better results without being heavy!"

— Lisa B. (5/5)

love the definition

"OMG cant believe its being discontinued. !!!!"

— Cristal A. (5/5)

My favorite but it’s being discontinued…

"This is my favorite gel…unfortunately curlsmith isn’t making it in the regular size anymore so I’ll have to find something new. I love it because it’s not sticky or heavy. It has the perfect amount of hold to keep my curls in place without being heavy or crunchy. I bought a bunch of the small ones for traveling."

— Jennifer R. (5/5)

Please don't discontinue!!

"This product is the one gel that works for my fine, high porosity hair. It is light but still gives my curls definition and strength. I can't believe it's being discontinue. Please don't take this one away!"

— Kristen (5/5)

Best protein rich gel

"Love the softness of my curls and the "pop" it gives my curls when they are looking weighed down. I'm so so sad to hear they retired this product."

— Nichole (5/5)

Q&A

Wondering why it is being discontinued. Is something else taking its place?
Hi Sherry, Thanks for reaching out! The Shape Up Aqua Gel is still available online while supplies last, but it will not be restocked once it sells out. We don’t currently have a direct replacement for it, though our other stylers offer similar benefits depending on your hair needs. Please let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks, Curlsmith
Is this product being discontinued? I don’t see a subscribe option
Hi Christina, Thank you for reaching out! Yes, the Shape Up Aqua Gel will be discontinued soon, which is why the subscribe option is no longer available on our website. We recommend grabbing a bottle while supplies last. If you have further questions you can email us at hello@curlsmith.com. Thanks, Curlsmith
Can shape up aqua gel be applied to wet hair; then later to dry hair during the day to control frizz?
Hi Ali, Thanks for reaching out to us. Yes! The Shape Up Aqua Gel can be applied to wet hair for initial styling and later to dry hair to help control frizz throughout the day. Just use a small amount and smooth it over frizzy areas for the best results. If you have additional questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
If I’m applying this and the weightless air dry leave in cream, do I apply them together (like mixed together in my hand and applied at the same time) or first apply the air dry cream, and then apply this gel?
Hi, kim! We recommend applying the weightless air dry cream before applying the gel. I hope that this helps!
How does the Shape Up Aqua Gel compare to the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly?
Aqua Gel: This is our most lightweight styling gel yet. It has an incredible super-fluid texture that effortlessly coats all curls and provides light hold and weightless definition for all curl types. It has a level 5 hold, which makes it our lightest hold styling gel.

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