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Strong Hold Gel
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- $45
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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.
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Water/Eau/Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Polyquaternium-69, Polysorbate 20, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, PVP, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil, Honey Extract/Mel/Extrait De Miel, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cyamposis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sorbitol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Citric Acid, Phytic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Citronellol, Coumarin, Alcohol, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol, Vanillin
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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- 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 starsYesterdayHold 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.
Was this helpful? - Deborah A.Verified BuyerI recommend this productHair Type CurlyHair Concern Scalp Health, Thinning Hair, Hair Breakage, Hair Shedding, Brittle HairAge Range 55–64What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Reduces FrizzWhat Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & SleekRated 5 out of 5 stars3 days agoGreat 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.
Was this helpful? - AjiVerified ReviewerI recommend this productHair Type CoilyHair Concern Dull Hair/ Lack of Shine, Heat Damage, Dry Scalp, Curl DefinitionAge Range 25–34What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Softens Hair, Adds Shine, Reduces Frizz, Lightweight FeelWhat Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & SleekRated 5 out of 5 stars4 days agoI 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!
Was this helpful? - Wanda R.Verified BuyerI recommend this productHair Type CoilyHair Concern Thinning Hair, Frizz ControlAge Range 65+What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Adds Shine, Lightweight FeelWhat Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & SleekRated 5 out of 5 stars5 days agoGreat Hold
The gel really is strong plus it is light and not waxy, holds all day.
Was this helpful? - ShedelVerified ReviewerI recommend this productHair Type WavyHair Concern Scalp Health, Dry Scalp, Length Retention, Curl Definition, Frizz ControlAge Range 35–44What Are Your Favorite Features About this Product? Lightweight Feel, Improves Overall Manageability, Reduces Frizz, Adds ShineWhat Was The End Result After Using This Product? Shiny & SleekRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoNext 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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