Product Reviews Rated 2.9 out of 5 stars
30 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review It works for me! I've heard a lot of people say they didn't like this gel, my mom being one of them. We have similar hair types, fine 3b curls and high porosity, but I actually love it for my hair. It works so well for me. Remember, it is a light hold, which is not everyone's preference and may not work for all hair types. The refresh spray, curl defining cream, and this gel are my go to for a perfect wash day. It leaves me hair so moisturized, defined, voluminous and it smells so good 🥰 I haven't tried the shampoo or deep conditioner!
Most Helpful Critical Review Didn't work for me. Unfortunately this product instantly made my hair feel so dry. I waited a few hours thinking it would change but I couldn't wait to get home & wash it off. My hair felt really nasty even after washing the product off. I was sad bc I've been looking for a good curly hair product that will work for me but it didn't.
Reviewed by 30 customers Left my hair feeling like straw 1
Susie from Miami Fl
I've never had a hair product that left my hair feeling as dry as this one did. It literally felt like hay. So weird. I had to wash it off and restyle with something else.
Didn't work for me 1
vmichelle115 from Puerto Rico
I love every product of the Rizos Curl line, so my expectations were really high for the gel. Sadly the gel left my hair feeling really dry, immediately after I applied it my hair felt rough and after diffusing it it just looks ad feels dry and rough.
Really cool gel! 5
KarmaFire from Gainesville FL
I like to try new products. This one didn't disappoint! It leaves my curls looking amazing. It does not flake or dry my hair. I definitely recommend this product.
Good light hold gel and smells good 5
Arielle from Central Valley
I've been looking for a new light hold gel. I have 2a/2b/2c waves. I first apply a cream to my wet hair (not soaking wet hair), then I apply the gel. I make sure to mist my hair a bit afterwards to break it up a little and then I diffuse. Once it's dry, I scrunch out the crunch with an oil. My hair looks so defined and has just enough hold without being super stiff. I also love the scent of this gel too, it's not overpowering and smells like a light perfume.
It works for me! 4
D xoxo from NJ
I've heard a lot of people say they didn't like this gel, my mom being one of them. We have similar hair types, fine 3b curls and high porosity, but I actually love it for my hair. It works so well for me. Remember, it is a light hold, which is not everyone's preference and may not work for all hair types. The refresh spray, curl defining cream, and this gel are my go to for a perfect wash day. It leaves me hair so moisturized, defined, voluminous and it smells so good 🥰 I haven't tried the shampoo or deep conditioner!
Didn't work for me. 1
Bossymom from Rialto, CA
Unfortunately this product instantly made my hair feel so dry. I waited a few hours thinking it would change but I couldn't wait to get home & wash it off. My hair felt really nasty even after washing the product off. I was sad bc I've been looking for a good curly hair product that will work for me but it didn't.
White cast on hair 1
Isa from Nc
Leaves white specks on hair and makes hair super crunchy and hard
Love it 5
Angie from CT
My favorite gel. Keeps my hair super soft
Love this gel! 5
Kat from Nashville
I have tried SO many brands of gels, but this is the one. This gel is super light weight and does not feel heavy or crunchy at all. It also works really well on day 2-4 hair when I need to refresh it. Plus I like the smell of it too.
Wanted to love but… 1
Mari from Los Angeles
It leaves my hair in KNOTS! No other product has done this. I've tried it many different ways, it just never works. I have 3B hair and even with a fresh cut, it's like I have such damaged hair.
VERY NICE 5
Kristen from La
I really really like this gel. My curls looks sooo defined and beautiful. I have 3b hair and this is my favorite gel I've ever used! Super lightweight and doesn't weigh down the hair that's usually what I have problems with. I use the Mielle Avocado moisturizing hair milk then I go in with this, perfect combo!!!
Not that great 1
Yani from New Jersey
I bought it for my boyfriend's hair and he said that his curls did not hold and it wasn't worth it at all.
Not for me 1
Ali from Virginia
This gel dried my hair out so bad, i dont think I've used any other product that dried my hair out like this one. I do like the other products from this line but this one unfortunately didn't work for me. I have 3C hair type
Doesn't hold at all 1
Gilv from Surprise,AZ
I was so excited to purchase this because of the hype but this does absolutely nothing for my curls. I normally have fine 3a type of curls that stay nice and defined with the right gel but not only did this not give any hold or definition my curls have stretched out and are now a 2c-3a type of pattern. I won't be repurchasing and as soon as I find something else I will stop using this.
Made my hair tangle 1
Cassie from California
I really wanted to like these products but I can't this made my hair get more tangled then usual to the point where I'd have to wash my hair everyday to make sure a giant knot forms.
Drying 2
Rosa from Salinas, Ca
Dried my hair a lot, I thought it was time for a haircut why my hair was feeling dull and dry. Nope it was this gel. Loved the smell and all other Rizos products, but skip this one.
Holy grail 5
Patty from Los Angeles, CA
I love this gel so much! It's what I needed for the best curls - defined, soft, no frizz, etc. I am in love with my hair now! The trick is to start with a SMALL amount first. I use a lot more curl cream (brand is Cake) first and then go in with the gel - one squirt of the gel for a big section of hair. I use praying hands and then scrunch. I only end up squirting 2-3 times per wash. HIGHLY recommend < 3
Not what I thought 2
Mel from Santa Fe
Didn't like it the hold isn't what I thought.
FAV GEL 5
aylin from OH
Use this product after the curl cream and then either diffuse or let it air dry in a t-shirt. Best curls I have had in a while!! My favorite brand as well! Latina owned
Don't bother 1
Emely from NY
I know it's supposed to be a light hold, but it made my hair dry and stiff
Do not recommend 1
Kira from Chicago
This product made my hair feel horrible. I used it after the curl cream as recommended and it made my hair texture feel so gross, like hard but very frizzy.
Okay product 2
Margie from Orlando, FL
This product does give a nice light hold but if you struggle with dry hair I do not recommend it. It will make your hair feel crunchy and dry and it doesn't wear good after the first day. I really wanted to like this product but it's just not great.
NOT GOOD!!! 1
N. from Ulta in Chi
I was so excited to get this product bc I have wavy/curly hair but it just didn't work for me. I used it twice and it left my hair feeling crunchy/dry to the touch it felt like I had candy residue on it. I gave it another chance and it felt the same way. I had high hopes because tiktok rave about it but it wasnt good.
Don't recommend 1
Curl girl from Bay Area
This product made my hair feel nasty. I don't know how someone can wear second day hair after using this product. After I brushed out my hair, it left a lot of nasty residue.
Best gel I've used 5
Ashes from Brooklyn, NY
So, I've been searching for a gel that holds, without being crunchy or sticky, and my hair seems to not like any of the gels I've tried up to this point. However, I tried this on a whim, since I've had some luck with homemade flax seed gel. When I say this gel delivers, it DELIVERS! I even wore it on a rainy and humid day and had no issues. I went to bed with this product still in and woke up to curls that held in place. There's a very light smell, not a noticeable at all. I will buy again and again.