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An aloe-and-pectin gel-custard for wash-and-gos and wavy routines, applied to soaking-wet hair for clumped, defined results. It suits people wanting soft hold without crunch, though too much can turn sticky, crunchy, or flaky on low-porosity hair.

A lightweight styling gel for scrunching into wet or damp curls, especially fine and low-porosity hair needing definition without a stiff cast. Humidity performance can be excellent, yet some users report sticky frizz or disappointing hold.