Customer rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (49 reviews)
Strong Hold Gel
- Regular price
- $32
Hold up—for 24 hours. A firm yet flexible gel with all-day, 24-hour hold and frizz control*, made for optimal hair health. This non-flaking gel is perfect for creating any sleek and defined look. With 450°F/232°C heat & humidity protection.
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Details
Powered by our StemShield Complex, this tech protects the hair's barrier function—your hair’s natural armor—defending against 450°F/232°C heat styling, humidity, pollution, and styling-related damage. Plus, Thermal Gloss Blend delivers nourishing care and high-impact shine.
WHO IT’S FOR
All hair types.
SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE
Rich and complex, Temple Oud has notes of oud, Australian sandalwood, warm musk, night-blooming jasmine, Haitian vetiver, and violet leaves.
How to use
Things to Remember: Strong Hold Gel sets quickly—work in small sections until gel gets tacky, which means your style is locked in.
- Start with clean, damp or dry hair.
- Dispense a pea-sized amount, rub between hands, and apply section by section evenly.
- Style as usual.
- To prevent reversion on textured hair, use a blow-dryer to set.
Ingredients
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StemShield Complex
A three-part complex of shape-memory polymers, plant stem cell lipids, and black honey fermentation to protect from 450°F/232°C heat styling, humidity, pollution, and styling-related damage.
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Thermal Gloss Blend
A blend of desert oils known to withstand extreme heat and dryness. Kalahari melon seed, mongongo, and wild plum oils create a protective barrier from heat while nourishing and softening for a healthy shine.
Key Benefits
- Your do-it-all gel for slick backs, sculpted styles, detailed edges, or defined looks
- 24-hour frizz control & humidity-resistance*
- Doesn’t crack, itch, or leave a crunchy finish
- Non-drying formula delivers optimal moisture-to-hold ratio
- Tames frizz and flyaways
- Helps maintain hair health
- 450°F/232°C heat protection
- 91% agree it set their style in place**
- 90% agree the product was easy to wash out**
- 90% agree it didn’t give their scalp an itchy feeling**
- 87% agree it did not leave flakes on hair after initial application**
- 85% agree it didn’t leave flakes on hair on day 2**
- StemShield Complex shields and protects, so you can do the most without doing the damage.
- Safe for human hair wigs and weaves
- Safe for chemically-treated and heat-styled hair
*Via Humidity Chamber tress testing in a 3rd-party lab
**Based on a 3rd-party consumer study of 107 participants
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Strong Hold Gel
Reviews
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- Daniel S.Verified BuyerI recommend this productHair Type CurlyHair Concern Frizz ControlAge Range 35–44What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Reduces Frizz, Defines Curls / Enhances TextureWhat Was The End Result After Using This Product? Defined CurlsRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdayStrong hold, no flakes
Works so well and smells incredible. Immediate fav.
Was this helpful? - Jacqueline D.Verified BuyerI recommend this productHair Type CoilyHair Concern Dry Hair, Length Retention, Curl Definition, Hair BreakageAge Range 55–64What Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & SleekRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoUK Fan
I absolutely adore this product; great for sleeked back pony tails and edges. It leaves none of the usual residue or gooey bits that other strong hold gels, that I have used, do. A little goes a long way!
Was this helpful? - Fabiola R.Verified BuyerI recommend this productHair Type CurlyHair Concern Curl Definition, Frizz ControlAge Range 35–44What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Defines Curls / Enhances Texture, Reduces Frizz, Lightweight FeelWhat Was The End Result After Using This Product? Defined CurlsRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoIt’s everything it says it is
I waited for a while before buying the gel to read reviews and get a gauge for how it might work on my hair. I have curls that fall flat very easily especially in humid weather. I mostly stick to curl creams and mousse but this product’s claims made me think I should try gel. Well this gel is everything it claims to be. My hair was less frizzy, my curls were bouncy and my curls still looked good after a workout. I love the way the gel sits in my hair, holding my curls without my hair being crunchy. It really has spoiled me. I can see a huge difference and I really do love this gel.
Was this helpful? - Shakira M.Verified BuyerI recommend this productHair Type Zig-Zag CoiledHair Concern Scalp Health, Thinning Hair, Heat Damage, Length Retention, Dry ScalpAge Range 35–44What Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & SleekRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoWorth every penny
I'm obsessed. At first I was like it's average then when I used another gel I started to realize that the strong hold gel is really that girl lol. The best part is no flaky no white residue.
Was this helpful? - Lionel T.Verified ReviewerI recommend this productHair Type WavyHair Concern Heat Damage, Hair Breakage, Dry Hair, Frizz ControlAge Range 35–44What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Adds Shine, Reduces Frizz, Defines Curls / Enhances TextureWhat Was The End Result After Using This Product? Defined CurlsRated 5 out of 5 stars4 weeks agoHold Up! I love it!
I stopped using gels over 10 years ago. I really wanted to buy this gel but held off to find out how to use it by others. I finally caved and added this to my collection and love it. I will use a little bit on my blow dried hair to help lock in my look and to assist with any frizz. On my natural hair, I use it to bring back my curls, which are not normally defined without this product. Safe to say, I held off and love it now.
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