michelle - Hair Type: 3b Although I've read numerous positive reviews on this product, it wasn't thick enough for my coarse 3b hair. If it was a thicker gel, I think I would get better results.
CurlRating: 3 02/01/04
gretchen - Hair Type: 3a I guess I had better luck than Michelle. If I use the right amount, I get great curl formation. ( I get crunch if I use too much.)
CurlRating: 2 02/10/04
Lisa - Hair Type: 3a too light for my hair.
User Reviews
CurlRating: 2 01/18/06
kurlee - Hair Type: 3a Didn't work for me so well. Got lots of frizz. Tricky to figure out and distribute over the hair.
CurlRating: 3 02/23/06
NappybyNature - Hair Type: 4b I was truly amazed that this product actually turned my naps/kinks into RINGLETS. I'm still playing around with how much to put in my hair so that my hair doesn't feel crunchy.
CurlRating: 2 02/25/06
klloydmajestic - Hair Type: 3c It smells great, good price, easy to put in and distribute, but unfortunately I had a lot of "halo frizz" no matter what I tried with it. I love Jess' other products though!
CurlRating: 4 05/01/06
Ringlet - Hair Type: 3a I got great curl formation when I applied it to my dripping wet hair followed by confident coils. It also holds really well for the entire day.
CurlRating: 4 06/30/06
irishcurl - Hair Type: 3b I got a sample of this when I ordered the some other products from CurlMart. All I can say is WOW!!! Someone definately knew what they were doing giving out free samples! ;-) I wasn't sure about it when I first poured some in my hand - it's very runny & thin, unlike anything else I have used. It really dispersed though my hair nice & evenly though, and I ended up with the most gorgeous, perfect ringlets - and no crunch! I really seemed to boost & tighten my curls and gave me great definintion (as well as some very nice compliments). I absolutely LOVE this gel & will definately buy it again!
CurlRating: 4 07/06/06
Siobhan - Hair Type: 3a As it stands, I use a little on my short hair to combat the frizzies. Leaves my hair a little crunchy, but I can scrunch it out. Should be really great for curl formation when my hair is longer. Highly recommend!
CurlRating: 4 07/06/06
nuttyhair - Hair Type: 3b Great stuff. Gives my difficult thick hair great curls. I'm surprised that it's not rated higher so I wanted to add my positive rating.
CurlRating: 4 07/21/06
ldscurly-q - Hair Type: 3b I absolutely love this product. It defines, cuts frizz and moisturizes without being too crunchy. I never want to be without this product!
CurlRating: 4 11/24/06
bufo69 - Hair Type: 3a I love how this combined with plopping technique give me the most defined, frizz-free curls! My hair never feels greasy, either. The Island Fantasy scent is so yummy, too!
CurlRating: 4 12/06/06
Transpogue - Hair Type: 3a I was truly surprised at how much I liked this product. I have very fine hair that easily looses it's curl, and despite this product being marketed towards heavier curlies, I found it had just the right amount of soft hold and support to keep the curls going. It is a product best cocktailed with CCSS, but it's all about the amount you use with both of these products, something that takes a little bit of patience to work out, but WELL worth it. :)
CurlRating: 4 02/02/07
echokitten - Hair Type: 3b I used this in conjunction with the CCSS as directed by Jess. If you use it just like she recommends you will get great results. It smells SO GOOD too. It is supposed to be used for curl ecouragement while the CCSS holds it that way. I must say that I would prefer that it were in a spray bottle as it really is a bit too thin for palm application, other than that no complaints. Bravo Jessicurl!
CurlRating: 4 02/11/07
greciancurls - Hair Type: 3a love love love this stuff!!! It defines and encourages my curls with almost zero frizz and great clumping.. my wimpy 3a curls are not weight down at all, my absolute HG!!
CurlRating: 3 04/28/07
carmari73 - Hair Type: 3c This stuff is good, but use it exactly as reccommended: 1. hair should be dripping wet, 2. follow with Confident Coils. I didn't give 4 curls because I'd rather use one product than have to layer two.
CurlRating: 2 05/21/07
CurlPrincess - Hair Type: 3b I wanted to love this stuff because it gave me all these spirals but they were super frizzy spirals. Even when I used Curl Keeper in conjunction with this (which should have knocked it out), my curls were still frizzy. Smells nice (island scent with heavy coconut accents) but the ringlets are frizzy so I'm back to my AG Recoil.
CurlRating: 2 03/01/06
Dancin_Queen - Hair Type: 2b I can see how this product might work for thick, coarse hair, but all the oils in it just made my fine hair really limp and dull. It did define the curls, but pulled them down, leaving me flat on top.
CurlRating: 1 05/08/06
jcdm - Hair Type: 3b This product left me with a lot of halo frizz and my hair was not as curly as it normally is. I also used the confident coils and it didn't help at all. By the end of the day my hair was super frizzy! I think all the oils in this product make my hair act the same way that products with silicones make my hair act (less curly and way more frizzy).
CurlRating: 4 07/22/06
sumoh - Hair Type: 3b It works pretty well. It helps with frizz, but has no hold. It works well midday for extra frizz control.
CurlRating: 2 09/09/06
karenmc3 - Hair Type: 3c (a) didn't do much for either curl formation/definition or frizz reduction.
CurlRating: 3 09/12/06
ladydi - Hair Type: 2a I like this product but it needs to be used with a gel
CurlRating: 3 09/12/06
ladydi - Hair Type: 2a I like this product but it needs to be used with a gel
CurlRating: 3 09/12/06
ladydi - Hair Type: 2a I like this product but it needs to be used with a gel
CurlRating: 3 11/02/06
chikichik - Hair Type: 4a I like this product a lot...I use it with another line's gel, and the combination is perfect. I have nicely defined curls; I only get frizz when my hair is cut really short, and I think the problem is mostly my unruly greys.
CurlRating: 1 07/03/07
dava3930 - Hair Type: 4a UGH!!!! Frizz, frizz and more frizz. Made my hair feel dehydrated.
CurlRating: 4 02/02/04
coutman - Hair Type: 4a I love this product for curl definition. I also like it because it is light and does not leave my hair crunchy. I am not looking for hold, just curl definition. And the smell makes you want to drink it.
CurlRating: 3 02/02/04
curlyamzippity - Hair Type: 3b I like combining this with my regular gel. It doesn't do much for me on it's own.
However, with the gel it helps give me nice ringlets. Since I dont use a lot (a few drops per nickel size amount of gel) it lasts a long time, so the expense isn't too bad.
CurlRating: 4 02/03/04
cuban curls - Hair Type: 3a 3A hair. I love this product, it does what NO OTHER product does for my hair: shiney, NON-greasy, good curl formation, no crunch. And not only does it bring out the curl, but a nicely formed soft curl, different then curl formation on other products. I ordered a full bottle of this, the key is to apply to very wet hair.
CurlRating: 2 02/03/04
Wimpy Wavy - Hair Type: 2b My hair:2b, 3a and fine. This was too heavy for my fine hair, even after playing around with amounts. I prefer the lighter version: Gelebration.
CurlRating: 3 02/04/04
shorty448 - Hair Type: 3a I love this stuff--when combined with some other mousse or gel, I get nice, soft, shiny curls. My only complaint is that it provides no root lift, but that can be alleviated with some clips and a diffuser.
CurlRating: 2 02/09/04
acorn~oak - Hair Type: 3b This definitely wasn't strong enough for my thick 3b hair. I was a little disappointed. It just leaves my hair limp and a little too crunchy.
CurlRating: 4 02/09/04
curlyboy - Hair Type: 3b Defined frizz free curls with the perfect amount of shine and hold!
CurlRating: 4 03/24/04
susannen - Hair Type: 3a this product is sooooo good! just don't order the unscented very (it's stinky)
CurlRating: 2 04/03/04
joannh13 - Hair Type: 3b Too heavy for me - causes flat hair on top. If I use too much I get crunch. Best results for fine-hair come with using a very small amount, but then a gel is needed on top for hold.
CurlRating: 4 04/15/04
Meezer - Hair Type: 3a This is one of the BEST products out there for curl enhancement. Seriously, there aren't very many styling agents that can make my 3A hair almost look like a 3B. It's pretty amazing. However, the product is a bit tricky to work with (very, very liquidy) and I find that I need to use a lot, which doesn't make it very cost effective. Still, I always keep some on hand to use for special occasions. :o)
CurlRating: 3 04/21/04
dazhidayong - Hair Type: 2b I think this would work better for curlier people. I have coarse barely wavy hair that is easily weighed down by product. This gave me good definition but leaves my hair a little greasy looking, heavy and flat. I need more hold and less weight. I like it enough to keep around and use together with other stronger hold products, but this will not be my holy grail. It does work great to tame strands of frizzies when my hair is dry. I give this product kudos just for being natural and healthy, which is really important to me!
CurlRating: 2 05/07/04
angelmyst6 - Hair Type: 3a All I can say is BLAH! 'Cause that's what it did to my hair. My hair looked okay for a couple of hours then it just went limp. What's up with that?
CurlRating: 3 05/16/04
greyhound mom - Hair Type: 2a After I finally figured out how to use this on my hair it is now in my top 2 favorites. I do not like gel so I was unsure how to approach it but WOW. This works excellent for me. Bouncy beautiful curls and a bunch of shine. My hair is soft and touchable.
CurlRating: 4 05/24/04
bluecelt - Hair Type: 3a Rockin' Ringlets is my favorite styling product of all time. It does exactly what I need, which is keep my curls together and as coherent and frizz-free as possible without also coating my hair with silicone and leaving me with impossible build-up. It's alcohol-free and does not dry out my hair -- very important since I'm growing my hair to classic length. This does not replace gel but for curlies who need more hold, you can just add gel on top of RR to get the best of both worlds.
CurlRating: 4 06/05/04
miacurl - Hair Type: 3a Once I learned from Jess's site how to use this, I really loved it. Nice separation of curls. Natural
CurlRating: 4 06/12/04
happy-girl - Hair Type: 3a This is a great styler. Make sure you read up on usage-tips on the Jessicurl website. It makes a difference. This product left my hair soft and defined, not dry and crunchy. It actually keeps frizz away for me a lot longer than my old standby gel.
CurlRating: 4 06/15/04
curlyara - Hair Type: 3c one of my favorite products. i second wanting to drink it especially if its island fantasy scent. great curl formation, i need a bit of gel with it for hold though. i like the texture and appearance of it because it's unlike any other product I've seen. Awesome product, but it will take a time or two to figure out exactly how to use it. I figured it out and I'm glad I did.
CurlRating: 2 07/09/04
curlymel - Hair Type: 3b This did very little for me. Some nice curl formation, but not enough hold and a little too much frizz. Doesn't hold up in humidity. Hair was limp. Works better in combination with something else, like Paul Mitchell's The Cream
CurlRating: 1 07/25/04
Hopefulcurly - Hair Type: 3a I wish this had done something for my hair. I tried it many different ways.
CurlRating: 3 08/20/04
superrach3 - Hair Type: 3a i love this! it gives me beautiful bouncy spiral curls and very little frizz. my only complaint is that it's a very thin consistency.
CurlRating: 3 08/23/04
discobug - Hair Type: 3b This is a very interesting product, and I have to say I haven't totally figured it out yet! It's very watery and I have trouble distributing it in my hair before it falls through my fingers. I put it in a spray bottle and it works well for me that way. (I was told it doesn't work in a spray bottle, comes out in a stream--?) Put it in very wet hair too. I think all the products in Jessicurl's line are designed to work together.
My hair is VERY soft and curls are well defined, but in this FL humidity it just isn't enough control against frizz for my 3b hair! Almost perfect!
CurlRating: 4 10/05/04
Doodles - Hair Type: 3a Love it!!! I haven't tried it on it's own but it definitely adds an extra oomph to my curls when layered under my gel! I can't wait to try it with the Confident Coils!
CurlRating: 1 10/09/04
curlyfro - Hair Type: 3c This did nothing for me (unless you count increasing frizz and dryness as a good thing). I was disappointed.
CurlRating: 2 10/28/04
ChicagoQ - Hair Type: 2b Too liquidy for me and too much trial and error to fiqure out the right amount to use. I see how it has worked for so many others. I guess that I am just too impatient.
CurlRating: 2 11/08/04
gingin2 - Hair Type: 3a On it's own, this doesn't give much hold, but leaves my wavy hair soft with a small bit of definition. I did notice halo frizz later in the day. (With Confident Coils though, WOW!)
CurlRating: 3 11/12/04
icequeen - Hair Type: 3a Had trouble because I used too much. Mixed with a small amount of Confident Curls and it gave me the hair I had always dreamed of. Truly enhances curls and smells like a beach vacation.
CurlRating: 3 11/14/04
curlonque - Hair Type: 3a This product doesn't have anough hold on it's own for me, but I love it with CCSS! I also love how curl-enhancing it is!
CurlRating: 4 02/11/05
Angelica - Hair Type: 2b I used this together with CCSS and WOW!! Talk about nice bouncy curls and waves. I barely had any frizz at all and being a 2c with a layer of frizz on top thats hard to do! I would use this for frizz control alone even if it didn't give me beautiful bouncy waves and curls.
CurlRating: 3 02/13/05
jungleesh - Hair Type: 2b This stuff really creates a lot of curl, but it takes away volume and it made my hair more frizzy. If it didn't make my hair so frizzy, it would be perfect!
CurlRating: 2 03/24/05
petitfox - Hair Type: 3a Nope, didn't work for me... I tried it in many different ways, but I always got frizz and poor hold. My hair was way curlier though, but I don't care much about curl enhancement, if my hair waves it's fine, as long as I have definition, shine and hold. This product gave me none of the above.
CurlRating: 2 04/05/05
lotzofcurlz - Hair Type: 3a doesn't do much of anything for my 3B/C hair. tried layering w/ other products, but haven't anything it works with. rarely use it.
CurlRating: 2 05/13/05
who me? - Hair Type: 3b It controlled some frizz, but that was it. Definitely not the product for me. My hair is a big frizzy afro without products, with this product it was a big mass of slightly-less frizz.
CurlRating: 4 08/25/05
kimmyc - Hair Type: 2b I love this curl enhancer. I use it everyday under whatever gel I'm using. I swear I can tell a difference when I don't use it. I have a gallon of Too Shea and have considered a gallon of this too.
CurlRating: 2 09/17/05
Chocolate Curls - Hair Type: 3b I liked this product for touch ups. It curls frizzy sections up nicely and quickly. However, over time, it seems to dry my hair out. I think that my hair is sensitive to the Magnesium Sulfate. However, many people use it successfully, so don't let that discourage you.
CurlRating: 1 11/26/05
jool - Hair Type: 3a I really wanted this to work, but it did nothing. I tried it all different ways - with the other Jessicurl styling products, on it's own, different amounts, etc, but it did absolutely nothing no matter how little or how much I used... absolutely nothing at all.
CurlRating: 1 04/28/08
jccoopdevile - Hair Type: I love this stuff!!!! if your having problems with it try letting your hair dry then damping it just a little and scrunch a little more on....Also Wash your hair every other day not everyday. The next day i wet my hair and reaply some more....it seems best on day 2
CurlRating: 4 06/17/08
Variety Pak - Hair Type: 2c I have 2b to 3b hair. I love RR. I use it with Mop Top Anti-Frizz gel and get great results. The trick is to apply it to wet, wet hair. You should hear the water squish in you r hair as you scrunch. I always thought I had fine hair but this did not weigh my hair down at all. These two products are the only products I've found that give me SHINY bouncing curls.
CurlRating: 4 07/02/08
elissad - Hair Type: 3a This product gets 4 curls, but only in conjunction with using Confident Coils. Both products together create great curls and leaves my hair soft and shiny. Visit the Jessicurl website for some great tips on applying both RR and CCSS. Her tips really do work to create lovely curls. The Lavender Citrus scent is lovely, as I'm sure the Island Fantasy is with all the revies.
CurlRating: 3 07/08/08
coxplus2 - Hair Type: 2c I love the curl formation I get with this. It turns my 2-ish waves to bouncy curls. I get best results when I use it with the Confident Coils. I'm having trouble getting the combo to work well in high humidity, so I gave it 3 curls. Once I get that figured out, though, this will definitely be my HG!
CurlRating: 2 08/05/08
shycurl - Hair Type: 4a This product defined my curls, but they were dried out. I had a difficult time distributing it on damp hair, but it was easier to distribute on wet hair. I was not impressed.
CurlRating: 1 09/03/08
chmcurly - Hair Type: 3a I had really high hopes for this product but was disappointed. It's great that you can select a scent so all of your Jessicurl products smell the same (and the Citrus Lavendar is really great) but that's about the best I can say about this. Looks a bit too much like swamp ooze and made my fine, dry curls crunchy and stringy with no help in curl formation - my hair was less curly with this than without! Maybe I used too much/too little?? Not impressed. Made my hair feel a bit dry - but my hair did smell great...
