Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel — Reddit Reviews
Updated November 3, 2026
Glycerin gel gives waves multi-day hold beyond mousse; not the strongest styler.
What the community says
A glycerin-based curl gel uses VP/VA Copolymer and PVP for a cast that keeps waves going for two to three days. It fits fine, wavy hair better than heavy layering, though stronger-hold seekers may find definition fades sooner.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Not the strongest-hold gel for stubborn definition
- Too much product can weigh hair down and increase frizz
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 11 threads
Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/curlyhair and r/Wavyhair, summarized.
“I have found that not your mother's is my favorite for my hair type.”
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“Not your mother's gel.”
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“Not your mother's gel curl talk”
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“not your mother’s curl talk gel”
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“I use miss Jessie’s and Not your mothers also- always work!”
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“Not your mother's curl talk gel and air dry, then scrunch.”
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“The mousse and gel worked better but I'm going to try the gel alone next wash”
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“Followed by quite a lot of Not Your Mothers Curl Talk gel, glaze it with praying hands too”
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“I've tried Not Your Mother's curl talk mousse and gel”
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“I have long fine hair and use Not Your Mother's Curl Talk gel.”
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“It has better hold than mousse so my waves last for 2-3 days if I sleep right.”
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