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These gels step in to maintain definition throughout the day all while keeping frizz at bay.

Best Gels for Curly Hair 2024 Different bottles and jars of hair gel from Oribe and Bread Beauty Supply on a light pink…

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(A dream scenario, we know.)

And we’re definitely not here for any gels loaded with alcohol.

Oh, that sounds just like curl heaven.

DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel Strong Hold No-Crunch Styler in green bottle with white cap

Key Ingredients:Coconut oil.

As it dries down, it provides a high-shine finishandtreats your strands with antioxidant-rich, gloss-boosting rooibos tea.

It also has the added shine-boosting benefits of rice extract, keratin, and amino acids.

Mizani Curl Enhancing Lotion in copper tube

And they do even in the humid New York City summers," she says.

Its antioxidant-rich formula will add an instant glossy shine to your strands while boosting natural radiance and strength.

The light and sweet pineapple scent it leaves behind is just a bonus.

Rahua Aloe Vera Hair Gel in clear bottle with white pump

This gel from The Mane Choice holds on to the definition and doesn’t let go.

“Curls need the weight of the product to help define them.”

“It tames frizz and gives curls definition without stiffness, weight, or crispiness.”

Innersense Organic Beauty I Create Hold in white bottle with white pump

This definer also has blue agave nectar, which works to repair damage and add strength to your curls.

Agave nectar helps your curls spring back into formation, while shea butter and coconut oil condition your hair.

Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.

Bread Beauty Supply Hair-Gel pink bottle of hair gel on light gray background

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A beauty product is a personal purchase.

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?

Amika Curl Corps Enhancing Gel in patterned light blue bottle

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Mielle Organics Honey & Ginger Styling Gel in clear bottle with black pump

Ceremonia Pequi Styling Gel in brown tube with white cap

Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel in tube with white cap

Oribe Curl Gelée For Shine & Definition in teal jar

Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel Extra Hold

Curls So So Def Vitamin C Curl Defining Jelly in clear bottle with black cap

The Mane Choice Ancient Egyptian Anti-Breakage & Repair Antidote 24 Karat Glistening Gold Twisting Gel in clear jar with gold lid

Bumble and Bumble Bb.Curl Anti-Humidity Gel-Oil in tube packaging

Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Gello in white jar with black lid

Matrix Biolage Styling Curl Defining Elixir in white tube with pink cap

SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Gel Soufflé: a clear plastic jar with a matching cap and peach-colored label with black text on a light gray background.