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Control I Gel

Curlisto Control I Gel

8 oz | Styler | Gel
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Highly Rated For Hair Types: 2b

Two powerful setting and bodyfying agents working together for slicking, spiking, scrunching or the wet look. ...

Approximate price: $16.00
Availablity: Salon/beauty store, CurlMart

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silicone freesulfate freeglycerin freestraighteningfrizz controlanti-humectant
Two powerful setting and bodyfying agents working together for slicking, spiking, scrunching or the wet look. Humectants and conditioners ensure proper moisture for maximum resilience. Includes shine agents to promote outstanding sheen. Has excellent curl retention. Use a little for light hold or more for super hold.

Product Attributes: straightening, definition, shine, frizz control, anti-humectant
water, pvp, pvp/va, copolymer, panthenol, tocophersolan, retinyl palmitate, dimethicone copolyol PEG-60 almond glycerides, sodium PCA, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydrolyzed wheat protein, hydrolyzed wheat starch, disodium EDTA, propylene glycol, isosteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, benzophenone 4, methylparaben, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance.

Ingredient Attributes: silicone free, sulfate free, glycerin free
  • amcgreevy
  • via CurlMart
Curl Rating: 4
Feb 12, 2013
I have 2C/3A hair and have been using the Gel combined with the Structra lotion for about 3 years. It is my go to! Not crunchy when combined with the lotion and diffused. This holds curl very well for me and I almost always can get second day hair (if i pineapple at night)
  • GitanaSalome
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 1
Feb 21, 2010
This product is pretty much useless for my hair. I read up about their products on their website, and this didn't seem to work at all for my hair, even with the mousse. My hair is really thick and it didn't give any hold, definition or tame the frizzies. Definitely not buying this again!
  • manicpixie
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 4
Oct 17, 2009
This gel doesn't get 5 stars only because you must use it with the Curlisto Structura Lotion. I have 2b/3a hair and this combo makes it shiny, defined, does a pretty good job at reducing frizz, and leaves it touchable. Profound Beauty Curl Glaze was my former HG, but I got tired of having crunchy curls and these products are wonderful for that.
  • moptop712
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 3
Jul 18, 2009
I really wanted to like this line of products but it just doesn't work for me. I use with the Structura Lotion becuase without it, it's worthless. Pros: non-sticky, defining, hair doesn't feel too unnatural. Cons: By the end of the day, my hair just looks messy and stringy, regardless of how much or little I use. It doesn't hold well and I NEVER get second day hair whey I use these products. Also, having to "mix" the two is a complete nuisance. Unfortunately, the cons outweight the pros. I won't be buying Curlisto again but it does work well for some, which is why I gave it 3 curls.
  • ArcEnCiel
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
May 04, 2009
Pretty good. I have to mix it with the control gel II.
  • anonymous
  • Type 2b
  • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 30, 2008
I like this gel when I mix it with the Bio-Gel Mousse. Makes for good clumpy curls and hold. On humid days I use more of the gel than mousse and it keeps the frizz under control. I don't like this gel alone, but who uses any product just on its own anyway?
  • curlyannie
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
May 02, 2007
This stuff is Great when used in Combo with the Structura Lotion. It leaves my hair nice and soft without the stiffness that most gels have.
  • gretchen
  • Type 3a
  • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Jan 08, 2007
Used in combination with Structura Lotion, this stuff is amazing. Great, piecy curls. I like the COntrol II a bit better for its extra hold, but this is a really great gel.
  • laurabeth
  • Type 2b
  • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 27, 2006
This gel is not designed to be used on its own. Curlisto made it to be combined with their Structura Lotion to add humidity resistance and hold to their Lotion (their primary styling product). The Structura Lotion gave me that wonderful piecy definition I was wanting, and the Control I gel helped hold it in place, even in rainy or super hot-humid FL days. However, the hold wasn't long lasting and the definition fell midday, despite a very generous application. Zero frizz and minimal flyaways so the hold not lasting didn't allow frizz to happen. Instead, the definition was the only thing that fell. Excellent for humidity with high temps. So-so hold. Can't touch your hair or be in wind or it instantly goes away. Horrible when used without Structura Lotion, which makes the $24 price tag even higher with the Lotion having to be purchased as well.
  • michelle
  • Type 3b
  • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Feb 01, 2004
A great, thick gel that really kept away the frizz and gave good curl formation. Nice smell.
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Our Rating System explained…
Curl Rating: 5 5 Curls: Results were consistently dreamy. Worth repurchasing in large sizes.
Curl Rating: 4 4 Curls: Results were better than most. Would repurchase, just not in bulk.
Curl Rating: 3 3 Curls: Some redeeming qualiities but inconsistent or an incomplete solution. Repurchasing hesitancy.
Curl Rating: 2 2 Curls: Had at least one positive trait, but the negative outweighted the positive(s) without question.
Curl Rating: 1 1 Curl: If I were stuck on a desert island, and this product was the only one available, I'd make my own stuff on the island.