Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel
Styler Gel Extreme Hold

Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel

A long lasting styling gel, dermatologically tested, that provides frizz-control definition, keeping your style in place.
  • Provides strong hold and non-sticky curl cast that defines, fights frizz, and amplifies shine and bounce
  • Keeps curls defined and perfectly shaped without flaking or build-up
  • Enhances shine and reduces frizz

$28.00
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Product Specifications
Product type:

Styler

Format:

Gel

Best for:

Medium & Coarse Textures prone to Fragrance Sensitivity

Feels like:

Thick but smooth gel

Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel

Product Description

For ultimate definition, our fragrance-free dermatologically tested strong hold gel is designed for those prone to fragrance sensitivity but not wanting to compromise on their curls. Infused with our unique blend of plant derived ingredients like lemon peel, jasmine and hops, this rich gel provides long-lasting frizz-control and definition.

Who is it for? All Curl and Texture Types
Best for? Medium & Coarse Textures prone to Fragrance Sensitivity
Frequency Wash day
Format Gel
Hold Level 9/10
Feels Like Thick but smooth gel
Curlsmith Strong Hold Gel tube on a white background

How to use

Step 1

Rub the product between your hands and apply on soaking wet hair.

Step 2

Use the “raking/praying hands method” to evenly spread the product throughout your strands.

Step 3

Select your desired styling method (scrunch/fingercurls/shingle) to enhance and define.

Step 4

Air dry or diffuse. Avoid touching your hair excessively while drying as this will create frizz. Once completely dry, scrunch to 'break the light cast' using an oil or serum to make your hair soft and bouncy.

Overall rating: 4.3939395 / 5 from 495 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This fragrance-free styling gel is praised for its strong hold, excellent definition, and ability to tame frizz. Customers appreciate its long-lasting curls and shine, though opinions on the feel of the gel vary.

Summary topics

  • Hold (28%): Customers keep praising the hold of this product, with many describing it as amazing and perfect.
  • Frizz Control (7%): Customers appreciated the product for its ability to tame frizz and provide long-lasting curls.
  • Curls (11%): It was noted by customers that the product provides beautiful, bouncy, and long-lasting curls.
  • Definition (8%): Customers keep praising the great hold and definition this product provides to their hair, making it a popular choice.
  • Shine (10%): It was noted by customers that the shine provided by the product is excellent and long-lasting.

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Review highlights

  • "My fine hair holds its curls much longer, and it gives a little shine, which I love very much." — Dalma M.
  • "My curls look great- no frizz, lots of volume and they last for days" — Whitney
  • "I love the hold it gives and the shine looks beautiful." — Stacy M.

Reviews

I didn't like this product for my type of hair. Maybe other people like it.

"I didn't love it. I had a different product from the company and I really loved it, but this just makes my hair very dry. I'm not happy with it. I like the samples, but I would not purchase this again. I have dry, curly hair, coarse hair, and I didn't like it at all. I was very disappointed."

— Lisa p. (2/5)

Works great—NOT for my hair!!!

"I was so excited at first that my curls were so defined and lasted so long it was to look I wanted. But I have thinning hair from alopecia and I was having large clumps of hair come out after using this gel. My shampoo could not remove the stickiness. It will be great for many but not for me :-("

— Peggy D. (2/5)

This is hands down the

"This is hands down the best gel on the market for curly hair. I’ve tried them ALL ..mixed a bunch together . Been trying to find the perfect gel for decades and now I found it !!"

— Jaime D. (5/5)

New fav

"Strongest hold, not stickty or too crunchy when applied in shower. 2A/2B gray hair."

— Lea C. (5/5)

Left my hair stiff too stiff

"I love the curl creme and was never found of the gel but thought I would give another try. Well, it left my hair stiff and not in a good way, my hair look stringy and stiff that's now the look I want or was going for. . not sure if I will ever use it again. Disappointed"

— Ann M. (3/5)

True curl hold

"It really does work very well. I have wavy curly hair, so my hair doesn't always hold curls, but with this gel, it does. It also tames frizz brilliantly. You do have to be careful not to use too much, but it's really effective."

— Amrit S. (5/5)

Great hold without frizz

"Love this gel! It gives me the stiff hold I like and keeps my curls defined with no frizz. It lasts all day and holds my curls in place really well. Plus, I love that it’s fragrance-free! This one and the In-Shower gel are my favorites!"

— Casey F. (5/5)

"one of the best hold ever"

— Clairessa (5/5)

Great Hold!

"My hair loved it. It has a strong hold and with all the humidity that we have now, it keeps my curls with no freeze. It even holds for two days and you don’t need to use a lot of product. It also dries fast when using diffuser."

— Karla G. (5/5)

Works like a dream!

"I used the fragrance free line, all of them. Layering the leave-in with this gel is so good. Smooth and shiny, not too heavy, and can handle a good bit of humidity while holding the curl pattern."

— Kim (5/5)

Q&A

Hi. The ingredients page shows a picture of lavender flowers but lavender is not listed in the ingredients list. Could you please confirm whether this product contains lavender or not? I need to avoid. Thank you!
Hi Palma, Thank you for reaching out! I can confirm that our Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel does not contain lavender. The lavender image on the page is just part of the general design and not related to the ingredients in this product. I hope this helps. Thanks, Curlsmith
How sticky is this formula? Is this the same as the previous fragrance free 9 hold level? I found it so sticky to detangle my curls when it was wash day and don't want to buy it again if that's the case. Or is this more similar to the previous 6 hold level but redesigned? please help! I preferred the 6 but seems like it's been discontinued.
Hi Julie, Thanks for reaching out! Our Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel is the same formula as our former fragrance-free Level 9 hold gel, just in updated packaging. It does provide a strong hold, which can feel a bit firmer or stickier than our medium hold formulas. If you preferred the softer finish of the Level 6 gel, this one may feel stronger by comparison. At this time, we don’t have a direct equivalent to the previous Level 6 fragrance-free gel. Let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks, Curlsmith

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