Cantu Avocado Hydrating Styling Gel 18.5 Oz., Pack of 1, 3 Packs

Excellent value. Mild, pleasant smell. Gel was easy to apply. left my loose lifeless curls with more definition and volume which I seldom find in many hair gels with my curl pattern (I’ve used anything from high end to drug store: Pattern, Curlsmith, Verb, Joico, Rizos, Mielle, ECO, NYM, Sheamoisture, Pantene, LA Looks, Miss Jessie). This has been hands down the best gel I’ve used in years. Also worked on my 3 year olds curls. She has very tight curls and thick hair. This gel held up over nap time. I broke the cast after nap and it was perfect. Did give her some shrink but when I broke the cast and ran my fingers through some sections it loosed up length wise. I highly recommend trying.

I love this product so far. I have all-natural 4C hair that has a hard time holding moisture at times. I've used other gels and moisturizers that work for a few hours but by the end of the night, my hair felt dry and looked dull. I've had this hydrating gel for about a week and have only needed to apply twice. my hair has felt soft and moist. My coils are beautifully defined and shiny. On day 2 after applying the 1st time, I did spray a VERY LIGHT mist of water and it worked well. The product seems to have some "water based" qualities because it still felt hydrating just with a little spritz of water. I didn't have to apply the actual gel for another 2 days. I haven't noticed any real buildup and it's not greasy either. (No messed up pillow cases or couch cushions lol). The gel is very light with a pleasant smell. I've already recommended it to my sister who has 4B type hair. It's definitely worth a try.