Ultra Defining Gel — Reddit Reviews
by DevaCurl
Updated November 3, 2026
Strong-hold gel cuts frizz and sharpens curls; softer cast, no crunch.
What the community says
A film-forming gel built for wash-and-go definition and hold. It suits curls needing frizz control and waves needing extra structure, yet 2b hair can feel weighed down and the fragranced formula has triggered allergies for some users.
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Real Reddit threads — 11 mentions across 11 threads
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/curlyhair, r/Wavyhair and 1 more, summarized.
“Then while my hair is dripping wet, I finger comb super cream and then ultra defining gel from root to tip.”
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“I did a wash and go with a new product devacurl ultra defining gel. I let air dry and the diffused the rest.”
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“Less frizz and more defined curls with new product.”
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“That really has made a huge difference! Looks lovely!!”
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“The ultra defining gel is a holy grail for my hair.”
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“I've tried so many gels but haven't been able to find one that works as well for my hair.”
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“I like the devacurl ultra defining gel! they reformulated and it has a great cast that breaks into softer curls.”
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“Deva curl Ultra defining gel (it holds my waves very well with NO crunch!)”
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“Lately, my go to product has been the Deva curl ultra defining gel.”
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“I have 2b long waves, and it can be easily weighed down.”
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“Then ultra defining gel.”
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“Used all deva curl products.”
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