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Tress Effects Styling Gel

Ouidad Tress Effects Styling Gel

8.5 oz. | Styler | Gel
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Product Rating: 4 Curls( 29 reviews )

Ouidad's Tress FX Lightweight Styling Gel keeps curls soft, defined, frizz-free and super smooth without weigh... read full description »

Approximate price: $15.00
Availablity: Salon/beauty store

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Ouidad's Tress FX Lightweight Styling Gel keeps curls soft, defined, frizz-free and super smooth without weighing them down. Its protein and vitamin B-5 packed formula leaves curls shiny, manageable, protected from heat-styling damage and prepared for even the most intricate special occasion style. Botanicals and collagen help smooth uplifted cuticles to prevent frizz and tame flyaways. With Tress FX, you can achieve beautiful, salon-quality styling every time.

Product Attributes: frizz control
Water, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, PEG-75 Lanolin, Polyquaternium-10, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Caramel, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Propylene Glycol, Pectin, Polysorbate 20, Benzalkonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazo-linone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

Ingredient Attributes: silicone free, paraben free
  • nyccurls817
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 3
Feb 14, 2010
I like this gel because it seems to provide more hold than the other ouidad gels. Use in combination with the setting spray for a good hold with out being crunchy
  • currrlygurrrly
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 20, 2009
This is my favorite styling product! No crunch, lots of hold, no frizz, defined, well-formed curls!
  • z3cruzin00
  • Type 2c
Curl Rating: 2
Nov 16, 2008
I used this product in combination with Climate Control. You have to be very careful on the amount that you use, if you use the perfect amount your hair will somewhat hold. If you use too little or too much you will end up with frizzy lifeless hair. Its somewhat pricey and provides inconsistent results.
  • anonymous
  • Type 3a
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 19, 2008
I recently tried this again, and really loved it. I've been using it in combo with Play Curl, and getting great results.
  • DesignerCurls
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Nov 27, 2007
I mix one part of this with 2 parts Biolage Gelee for the perfect combo of hold, flexibility and shine. This product alone doesn't stand up to humidity which is where the Biolage comes in. The Biolage gets too crunchy and flaky alone on my 3a/3b curls.
  • hanzooo_curls
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 2
Jun 03, 2007
This stuff isn't great when used alone; it gets too sticky. But with Climate Control - that's another story. They work well together. I wish I could give it a 2 1/2.
  • shkiesz
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Apr 15, 2007
I meant 4 CURLS! Wish I didn't like this product so much because it is a pain in the _ss to order, and it isn't cheap, and I don't care for the smell. BUT- the curls it gives me (after saturating sopping wet hair with product and scrunching while blowdrying upside down) (I don't diffuse- gasp!) oh, the curls have complete strangers trying to touch my hair. Soft. Shiny. Also holds up (for me) leaving tousled defined curls on days 2-3.
  • shkiesz
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 1
Apr 15, 2007
Wish I didn't like this product so much because it is a pain in the _ss to order, and it isn't cheap, and I don't care for the smell. BUT- the curls it gives me (after saturating sopping wet hair with product and scrunching while blowdrying upside down) (I don't diffuse- gasp!) oh, the curls have complete strangers trying to touch my hair. Soft. Shiny. Also holds up (for me) leaving tousled defined curls on days 2-3.
  • greenyear
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 2
Sep 15, 2006
This product did not enhance my curls. Would not recommend on black asian hair; makes my curls look oily and limp. It seems to work really well for my coworker who has 3B hair. I tried two different ouidad products and both gave me the same results. I ended up returning both products after a week.
  • liv2dance4
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 2
Jun 13, 2006
I wish this gave more frizz control - curl definition is satisfactory, not sure I would buy again for the price
  • Leilani
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 2
May 21, 2006
It started out very crispy, but after a while it was a bit better. I was really not impressed, for as much as it cost.
  • gingin2
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
Dec 02, 2005
This is the second review for this product: I've found if I mix this with about 25% of the Climate Control Gel, it provides a bit more hold. It works best in the summer when there's some humidity to hold the curl.
  • laughin888
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 17, 2005
Love it!! Excellent curl formation. Crunch goes away after running fingers through. Seals hair shaft, controlls frizz awesomely. I use it everyday. Bought the professional size. Super!!
  • Chocolate Curls
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Sep 17, 2005
Beautiful curl formation and tons of moisture, but no where near enough hold for me. Additionally, I think that my hair may have over-dosed on the protein in this product. However, many people use protein in their hair successfully, so don't let that dissuade you from buying it.
  • sweetberry5
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 1
Jun 26, 2005
I thought this product was pure crap to be honest with you. I ordered this offline due to the rave reviews it recieved off of this website and was HIGHLY disappointed. It made my curls go limp within roughly a half hour to an hour. Had barely any hold and made my curls look completely lifeless even when combine with spray. Will NEVER use again.
  • gingin2
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
Nov 12, 2004
This did not accentuate my curls at all, but my waves love it! I partially air dried and then diffused to finish. It left a soft hold, no crunch. If I want curls, then the Climate Control Gel is the better choice for me in the Ouidad line.
  • karyzma
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Nov 05, 2004
This is the only product I've had consistent good results with. Good hold and a bit of crunch which comes right out when I crunch after it dries. No matter what else I try I ALWAYS come back to this product.
  • curlywally
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 1
Aug 09, 2004
Unfortunately this product did not make my hair look good. In fact, it made it a bit frizzy. Maybe there's a secret to how much you should use?
  • joannh13
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Jul 17, 2004
I like Tress F/X as a "replacement" for Climate Control when it is not too humid. Doesn't have as much hold as CC, but still a good gel that has performed well for me over time. Curls are very soft - no crunch. Less expensive than CC as well!
  • marcy82
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 4
Jun 11, 2004
i use this when it is less humid out combined with some condish. good wave formation and clumping.
  • bluecelt
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
May 24, 2004
Along with Jessicurl's Rockin' Ringlets, this is my favorite product for curl formation. I rake it through wet hair and when it's dry, I get good curl formation with little or no frizz. It even holds up in high humidity. No negative effects over time, either. Woohoo!
  • luv2ryd
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Apr 11, 2004
  • jennyleigh76
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 20, 2004
Great product with great hold, have been using it for years.
  • criswithnoh
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 16, 2004
this is good stuff! i've been using it just by itself and i've had really good hair days :)
  • curlgurl22
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 11, 2004
my favorite gel by far! this stuff is great, especially cause it's alcohol free, so it's not drying for your curls.
  • vtsusan
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 1
Feb 02, 2004
This product made me break out like there was no tomorrow. Not for those who are sensitive to wheat germ oil.
  • curlyamzippity
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 02, 2004
This is my favorite gel. It gives great hold and good curl formation. It leaves crunch as it's drying, but once the hair is dry if you run your hands over your hair, the crunch is gone and you're left with soft bouncy curls. I have not had a problem with this in humidity, but I am not certain that I won't in the future. A great gel for the price.
  • michelle
  • Type 3b
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 01, 2004
I liked it. Good hold.
  • gretchen
  • Type 3a
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 01, 2004
Shirley Temple curls. Major curl formation for my head. Didn't stand up to humidity too well, however. 
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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.

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