Product Reviews Rated 3.98 out of 5 stars
42 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review So much moisture With this I only use devacurl leave in decadence followed by Ulta defining gel. I've tried many creams and definers but this product coils my curls better than I could using my fingers. Personally I haven't tried a leave-in by ouidad, but that will be my next purchase after my devacurl leave in runs out. I will say, with define and shine, I have to use a leave in before to provide moisture for the ouidad product to lock in. But once my hair is properly and deeply moisturized, it lasts until my next wash day.
For reference: I have 3c, low porosity, fine, curly/coily hair. I attached photos of my hair with the products mentioned above
Most Helpful Critical Review Sticky and crunchy Ugh I wanted to love this. I had high hopes for this because of the reviews. The entire VitaCurl line is NOT for my hair. My curls are dull and not defined when I use the vita curl shampoo and conditioner and this product does nothing for my hair but make it crunchy. It makes my hard, sticky and just plain gross. I'll never buy this line again. There are definitely better products out there. This stuff doesn't style my hair or define my curls. It's the worse stuff I've ever used.
Reviewed by 42 customers Liked it a lot 5
Kay from Philadelphia PA
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This product is as good as or better than it was years and y 5
Gigi from Doylestown pa
Smooth curls. Cuts all the frizz
10/10! 5
Jess from Florida
I have 2C/3A hair, dyed blond, fine hairs and a lot of them. This product and line is the best! I combined this with the mouse, shampoo and conditioner and went to a hot, humid theme park for a day and my hair looked the same morning to night. I would highly recommend if you want no frizz, definition, volume and hold all day long
Long time User 5
Chae from Wilmington, NC
I have used this product for about two years. I love it! It makes beautiful curls to my mult-textured half curly, half not head of hair. It doesn't dry your hair out and only thing I have ever found that could tame my frizz! AND IN THE SOUTH NO LESS! This product rocks!
I would not buy this product again. 1
kim from Turkey Creek, Knoxville Tn.
my hair is permed and it seemed to relax my curl rather than enhance them.
One of my favorite curling creams! 5
agelessteresa from GA
I apply this after shampooing or wetting my hair. It makes beautiful curls and less frizz.
I definitely would not buy this again! 1
Kimmie from Cleveland, Ohio
Soon as I started to apply this gel it created a lot of frizz!
Should have bought sooner 5
Brenda from Fort Worth, TX
This was recommended to me while getting my haircut at Ulta. I told me stylist I was looking to revive my wavy 2a/2b hair and she recommended this product. I love it! My curls look more defined and not frizzy. Highly recommend.
Sticky and crunchy 1
Carrie from West Virginia
Ugh I wanted to love this. I had high hopes for this because of the reviews. The entire VitaCurl line is NOT for my hair. My curls are dull and not defined when I use the vita curl shampoo and conditioner and this product does nothing for my hair but make it crunchy. It makes my hard, sticky and just plain gross. I'll never buy this line again. There are definitely better products out there. This stuff doesn't style my hair or define my curls. It's the worse stuff I've ever used.
I would buy this again 5
christiiina from FL
Leaves hair soft and manageable, no frizz. I would definitely buy again.
I liked it. Doesn't mix well with everything though 4
Britt from Baton Rouge
I have a mix of 3B/3C curls for reference. I like the consistency of the product but I wish it offered more hold and definition. Also, whatever you do, do not mix this with the Redken multi-benefit spray. It will form little white boogers all over your curls and you'll have to condition all over again to wash out everything you put in, therefore wasting your money. I think we can all agree Ouidad ain't cheap.
My favorite hair product!! 5
AshleyN from Santa Monica
I have been using this product for a little over a year and. It completely changed my hair game. I have 2C to 3A curls (ringlets) and gels never worked for me, so I thought I would try this out when it first launched and I never looked back. It gives my curls amazing bounce, incredible shine and they look insanely healthy.
Left my hair feeling dry 1
Keya from California
I was really disappointed with the product. Ouidad is a great brand but this line was terrible. It left my hair feeling dry, crunchy almost brittle. I do not recommend.
Love this product 5
brit from Birmingham, AL
I absolutely love this product. It defines my curls without a crunchy feel. I have very curly hair and only use about a quarter amount to dripping wet hair. I partially dry after with a diffuser. It helps control frizz, which is essential in the south during summer months. I have not experienced it drying my hair out. My hair also looks better on day 2 when I use this product. Plus it smells great. My only "complaint" is that its pricy and only comes in one small size.
Yes I'd buy this again 5
Jen from Alabama
I love that my hair looks natural and not crispy! Plus it doesn't damage my curls!
Disappointed! Contains Silicone 3
Bittersweetmoni from New York
I was surprised that a curly brand as Ouidad would include silicone in any of their products. I was enjoying the use of this gel but as soon as I found out it contains silicone, I have discontinued. What a shame.
did not like it 1
ana from buford ga
bought it because it promised soft, shiny. bouncy curls. It left my hair stiff and crunchy, which I hate
BEST product for curly hair.. hands down!! 5
Ellen from Champaign, IL
Love, love, love. I have thin but curly hair and struggle to find a product that defines my curls without weighing them down. This product does it ALL. Shine, curl definition and leaves you with soft, bouncy curls!
Ehhh... 2
curly girl from florida
i wouldnt buy this product again because i dont think it works with my tighter curls, but maybe if you have wavy hair or just looser curls this product could work for you
I ALWAYS buy this product angain and again 5
ljc from Philadelphia PA
This is one of my go to products applied to dripping wet hair.
I buy this product again and again. 5
mj from WI
Just apply to wet hair and air dry...fluff!
Do not like it 2
CurlyQ from Council Bluffs, IA
I was so excited to try. It is so hard to find product that works for my curly hair. This stuff was definitely not it! It left my hair feeling nasty, looked and felt dry and frizzy. Taking back.
Good Curl Definer! 4
heartfulmom from Marietta, GA
This gel-cream isn't moisturizing, but it's a good curl definer! I use a moisturizing leave-in first, then VitalCurl and together they keep my long, fine, curly 3a hair from getting too frizzy. On really hot days, I add an oil, too. We live in the humid South. NO product keeps my hair from frizzing in the summer.
Drys out my hair 1
Crunchy gel texture from Seattle
I wanted to like this - I have coarse, dry hair and thought this would help. Ended up throwing away most of the bottle. After a few uses with air drying it left my ends very straw like and brittle. Since this has the gel aspect to it it leaves a crunchy dry texture. If your hair doesn't respond well to gel like mine then this isn't for you.
meh 3
Lissla from Pennsylvania
My hair just doesn't like gel cream hybrid stylers. My hair gets dried out and frizzy from these hybrid products. it had nice slip and my hair felt moisturized in the shower but it failed once drying.
