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Add fullness to fine hair - without flaking out. Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Gel delivers body and controls any style with flake-free, flexible hold.
Benefits
- Adds volume + control
- Body-building hair gel contains thickening ingredients
- Flexible hold
- Touchable, brushable hair without stickiness or flaking
- Ideal for fine hair
- Great for long-lasting, voluminous styles + brushed-out sets
Features
- A citrus herbal scent with energizing notes of lemon and neroli
- New packaging made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials + low-profile caps as part of Paul Mitchell's long-standing commitment to the environment. (Bottles + jars will be 50% PCR + tubes will be 25% PCR. Retail sizes only. Excludes pumps + select caps, which are made from virgin materials.)
- Color safe
- Paraben free
- Made without gluten
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Apply a small amount to clean, damp hair. Style as desired.
Pre-caution: Avoid contact with eyes. If any adverse reaction occurs, stop using the product. Inform your doctor if your condition persists.
Water (Aqua, Eau), Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, VP/VA Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Bisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Hexamethylindanopyran, Terpineol
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- Q
Can you use on dry hair?
- Asked by Kma
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra-Body Sculpting Gel works best when applied to clean damp hair.Was this answer helpful to you
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I need a thickening product that won't make my hair oily. What do you recommend? Thanks
- Asked by Linda
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra-Body Sculpting Gel gives a firm hold and lots of volume. Extra-Body Foam gives flexible hold and volume. Thicken Up gives soft touchable volume with a no product feel. Extra-Body Root Boost gives a boost of volume at the scalp area. None of these products leave an oily residue.Was this answer helpful to you
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Would this work well with a curl mousse to try and bring out natural curls to last longer, plus define them
- Asked by lisa
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra-Body Sculpting Gel combined with Extra-Body Foam will provide more hold and help define curls with a firm finish. Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this be used for wet-setting rollers? As in before putting on the rollers so there is no frizz after taking them out?
- Asked by fran
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra Body Sculpting Gel can be used to wet set hair. It is best for adding volume and control with flexible style. If you are looking for a frizz free styling option, Gloss Drops is a great frizz-free polish that is a perfect finishing touch that resist frizz and humidity. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is Paul Mitchell extra volume shaping gel flammable if you use a curling iron or hair straightener?
- Asked by Karen
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellNo, Extra-Body Sculpting Gel is not flammable when using a curling iron or hair straightening iron. Was this answer helpful to you
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Can this product be used once I curled my hair for holding power?
- Asked by Sanchan
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra-Body Sculpting Gel is best used on damp hair before styling. Once hair is styled a great product for holding power would be a finishing hairspray. Extra-Body Finishing Spray provides flexible hold, while Extra-Body Firm Finishing Spray provides extreme hold. Was this answer helpful to you
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How does this product compare to Alterna Lux Cavier gel
- Asked by Sharon P
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellUnfortunately, I do not have comparisons to other brands. Extra-Body Sculpting Gel is a thickening gel that adds volume and fullness to fine hair. This gel has a flexible hold that is brushable without stickiness or flaking. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this similar to the wax works? I wanted wax works but I don't see it on your website.
- Asked by Sandy
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra-Body Sculpting Gel not similar to Wax Works. A similar product to Wax Works would be Tea Tree Grooming Pomade. Tea Tree Grooming Pomade offers flexible resins, high shine and definition. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I have used Sexy Hair Not So Hard Up styling gel in the past. How does this product compare that that one? Is the hold as strong?
- Asked by Carolyn
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra-Body Sculpting Gel has a flexible hold, adds volume and shine to hair without adding stickiness or flaking. Unfortunately, we do not have a comparison with performance of this gel against competitors. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Could you please tell me if there is protein in the gel?Sometimes proteins are by other names depending on the ingredients. Thanks.
- Asked by Dove Star
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra-Body Sculpting Gel does not contain proteins. For a complete list of ingredients contact consumer support at 1-800-793-8790. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this product alcohol free, and how does it compare to the tea tree firm hold gel?
- Asked by Kate
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellExtra Body Sculpting Gel does contain a small amount of alcohol to keep the product smooth and aid in hold. Extra-Body Sculpting Gel and Tea Tree Firm Hold Gel both have a firm holding power with thickening agents. Tea Tree Firm Hold gel incorporates Tea Tree Oil in the formula with a refreshing mint and citrus fragrance. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this item be used on dry hair ? Used to apply around edges for a bun day. Without the flakiness
- Asked by missy
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellYes :)Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this product similar to the Thicken Up Styling Liquid you previously had?
- Asked by Jean
- Official Answer By Paul MitchellThey are similar products. Extra Body Sculpting Gel is a volumizing gel with a flexible hold. Thicken Up is a light weight styler that adds volume and soft memory. Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Been purchasing this product for years
I conditon and let my hair air dry over night. In the morning I use this product on dry hair to define my curls and add hold. Do not use a heavy hand or your hair will look crispy. I Love this product. It is similar to cheaper products I have tried in the past but it does not have a crispy feel as l...
Most Helpful Critical Review
they changed the formula and NOT for the better
I should have known when the label was different that the formula would be too. This has drastically changed from the Paul Mitchell hair gel I've used for YEARS. I will no longer purchase because it did not perform the same. Made my hair hard to comb when wet and did not style or hold the style the ...
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Great hold and smell recommend
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Great hold texture and great smell I recommend to use this product worked great 😃😃😃😃😃😃 a nd if you have frizzy hair use it !¡!¡!!!!!!!!! Your hair will have great volume
Sticky texture
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Dont like the texture of the gel. Love the fullness and volume, just hate the texture
That it's to firm up a style but not disrupting it
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Easy to hold. Adds lots of shine. Gives texture with great scent and a sure volume boost. That it's to firm up a style but not disrupting it's ability to move.
Awesome Hold and Volume
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Great product all day hold,Smells Great,and does add just enough Volume ,Love the Shine it leaves in my Hair and the Texture spot on,Great product
Paul Mitchell leaves hair smelling fresh, feeling
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Paul Mitchell delivers a refreshing scent, silky texture, radiant shine, and noticeable volume boost — leaving my hair feeling light, strong, and salon-fresh."