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Set Me Up Gel Max Hold

Herbal Essences Set Me Up Gel Max Hold

6 oz | Styler | Gel
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I can be very persuasive Your style will be putty in the hands of my humidity-resisting formula fused with ...

Approximate price: $3.99
Availablity: Salon/beauty store, Online

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I can be very persuasive Your style will be putty in the hands of my humidity-resisting formula fused with cactus flower & bamboo. I'll shape any which way with luscious shine and my maximum strength hold so your style won't stop until you drop.

Product Attributes: definition
Water, Laureth 23, Polyquaternium 4, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract (Cactus), Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Beheneth 25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA

Ingredient Attributes: silicone free, paraben free, protein free, glycerin free
  • Mish_Shell
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 3
Jan 15, 2013
This stuff is just okay. Did not help much with humidity and frizz but it also was not hard or stiff for me which i hate untouchable hair!! Probably better for wavy hair types needing a softer hold. I used it over kinky curly knot today leave in. Will not return it to the store but will keep searching for better product!
  • whirlyhair
  • Type 2c
Curl Rating: 5
Sep 22, 2012
Okay, I remember before going super crazy about CG and all of that, I used to use this gel one summer about a year or so back. It gave me amazing curls, very shiny and moisturized curls, and I believe this gel is great for the warmer/humid months. I remember my curls looking extremely beautiful when I used it, but it's been a while so I'll have to pick it up again soon. Very cheap and smells good too!
  • curlyminmin
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
May 15, 2012
I keep going back to this gel. Its really great in the humid months. It leaves my hair frizz-free, shiny and well defined. It plays well with other products. There is no need to reapply between washes, it reactivates with water.
  • EponaBlackhorse
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 3
Apr 02, 2012
Good gel on a budget. Works well with a leave in or Totally Twisted mousse under it.
  • Tripgirl3a
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
Mar 17, 2012
This gel works well with my hair, gets rid of a lot of frizz which is a plus but not all. I have 2c/3a curls and it seems to hold well, just not in the back (maybe I need more gel in the back) also I find this fell really sticky, but does not leave a crunchy feeling when I take my hair our of it's plop when I wake up all, I will probably not buy this product again because I want to try the la looks sport gel
  • CurlyColombiana
  • Type 2c
Curl Rating: 4
Oct 28, 2011
Pretty good gel. I used it with the Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-in and it left my curls looking nice. I wouldn't purchase this again though because I see the same results when I use my cheaper gel (LA Looks Sports gel). So I just rather purchase the LA Looks gel over this Herbal Essences gel, saves me money.
  • PuppyJaze
Curl Rating: 1
Apr 24, 2011
I did not have a very good experience with this product. It left my curls frizzy and with breakage. It also leaves a dry, flaky residue that sometimes takes a couple of shampoos to get out. If you are a condition only type then you will definitely have a difficult time with this product. I had to use Paul Mitchell clarifying shampoo, because my Pantene medium/thick would not get it out. I would only recommend trying this product if it’s on sale since there are exceptions and you might fair better with its use then I did. I will not be purchasing this product again!
  • SanaxRadiance
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 1
Mar 25, 2011
I really dislike this product. I 've tried it 4 or 5 times, and all it did was leave my hair stringy. definitely wont buy this again.
  • ydr
  • Type 4b
Curl Rating: 3
Dec 11, 2010
not bad for the price
  • Elysium
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Sep 04, 2010
I LOVE this gel! It's got a very strong hold that keeps my curl pattern in place. It also scrunches out very easily and leaves my hair soft and super shiny. It smells nice and has a nice thick consistency. Readily available at most drug/grocery stores. This is my go-to gel, I've never had a bad experience with it.
  • CurlieTop
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 2
May 12, 2010
Not my favorite. Gives better curl formation and hold than HETT, but it left my hair slightly sticky and didn't give me the best curls. In my experience L.A. Looks Sport Gel trumps this gel in all aspects including price. If you prefer a looser hold and/or want to stick with this brand, I'd recommend trying HETT. This gel is also difficult to find in stores lately, I had to buy it online.
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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.