Strong Hold Gel

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
45
$47

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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Strong Hold Gel

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
45
$47

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.

Strong Hold Gel delivers a firm yet flexible all-day, 24-hour hold with frizz control*. This non-flaking gel locks in your slick backs, sculpted styles, detailed edges, and defined looks with an optimal moisture-to-hold ratio. It doesn’t break or crack hair once set and easily washes out for healthy styling.

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.

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How to Use Key Benefits Ingredient List Reviews

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.

1. Start with clean, damp or dry hair.
2. Dispense a pea-sized amount, rub between hands, and apply section by section evenly.
3. Style as usual.
4. To prevent reversion on textured hair, use a blow-dryer to set.

Key Benefits

- Firm yet flexible, non-flaking 24-hour hold
- 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

Ingredient List

  • STEMSHIELD COMPLEX
  • THERMAL GLOSS BLEND
Without StemShield Complex With StemShield Complex

Our next-gen defense tech protects the hair’s barrier function—your hair’s natural armor—against 450°F/232°C heat styling, humidity, pollution, and styling-related damage.

Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 45 reviews
100%would recommend this product
Total 5 star reviews: 37 Total 4 star reviews: 8 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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45 reviews
  • Lionel T.
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Hair Type Wavy
    Hair Concern Heat Damage, Hair Breakage, Dry Hair, Frizz Control
    Age Range 35–44
    What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Adds Shine, Reduces Frizz, Defines Curls / Enhances Texture
    What Was The End Result After Using This Product? Defined Curls
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Hold 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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  • Deborah A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Hair Type Curly
    Hair Concern Scalp Health, Thinning Hair, Hair Breakage, Hair Shedding, Brittle Hair
    Age Range 55–64
    What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Reduces Frizz
    What Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & Sleek
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Great holding gel

    I love it. It doesn't flake and it holds my hair in place with a sticky or hard feel. My hair frizzes very easily and this gel keeps it from happening.

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  • Aji
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Hair Type Coily
    Hair Concern Dull Hair/ Lack of Shine, Heat Damage, Dry Scalp, Curl Definition
    Age Range 25–34
    What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Softens Hair, Adds Shine, Reduces Frizz, Lightweight Feel
    What Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & Sleek
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    I believe in Gel again🙌🏾

    I’m very skeptical when it comes to gels because they’ve either flaked or did not maintain my style. But this right here…let me get 10! I’ve used this to add definition to my bangs, it cleared. I’ve used it in combination with the mousse on wash day, it was defined, firm, yet soft at the same time. The same twist out lasted a full 5 days even with heavy gym workouts. I also used it with a twisting butter. It mixed well with other products and didn’t pill. With every style, my hair had a luxurious shine like I’ve never seen before with a twist or braid out. I’m a Cécred user since day 1 and I’m constantly amazed by the science and quality of the products. I would absolutely recommend this for the girlies with kinky and coily hair!

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  • Wanda R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Hair Type Coily
    Hair Concern Thinning Hair, Frizz Control
    Age Range 65+
    What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Adds Shine, Lightweight Feel
    What Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & Sleek
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Great Hold

    The gel really is strong plus it is light and not waxy, holds all day.

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  • Shedel
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Hair Type Wavy
    Hair Concern Scalp Health, Dry Scalp, Length Retention, Curl Definition, Frizz Control
    Age Range 35–44
    What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Lightweight Feel, Improves Overall Manageability, Reduces Frizz, Adds Shine
    What Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & Sleek
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Next day edges!

    This is the only gel I’ve ever used on my edges that’s stayed until the next day! And I live in hot Houston!

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