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.
nyccurls817 - Hair Type: 3b 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
CurlRating: 5 Oct 20, 2009
currrlygurrrly - Hair Type: 3b This is my favorite styling product! No crunch, lots of hold, no frizz, defined, well-formed curls!
CurlRating: 2 Nov 16, 2008
z3cruzin00 - Hair Type: 2c 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.
CurlRating: 4 Nov 27, 2007
DesignerCurls - Hair Type: 3b 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.
CurlRating: 2 Jun 03, 2007
asleep to audio - Hair Type: 3b 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.
CurlRating: 5 Apr 15, 2007
shkiesz - Hair Type: 3b 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.
CurlRating: 1 Apr 15, 2007
shkiesz - Hair Type: 3b 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.
CurlRating: 2 Sep 15, 2006
greenyear - Hair Type: 2b 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.
CurlRating: 2 Jun 13, 2006
liv2dance4 - Hair Type: 3b I wish this gave more frizz control - curl definition is satisfactory, not sure I would buy again for the price
CurlRating: 2 May 21, 2006
Leilani42 - Hair Type: 3a 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.
CurlRating: 4 Dec 02, 2005
gingin2 - Hair Type: 3a 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.
CurlRating: 5 Oct 17, 2005
laughin888 - Hair Type: 3b 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!!
CurlRating: 4 Sep 17, 2005
Chocolate Curls - Hair Type: 3b 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.
CurlRating: 1 Jun 26, 2005
sweetberry5 - Hair Type: 3a 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.
CurlRating: 4 Nov 12, 2004
gingin2 - Hair Type: 3a 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.
CurlRating: 5 Nov 05, 2004
karyzma - Hair Type: 3a 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.
CurlRating: 1 Aug 09, 2004
curlywally - Hair Type: 3b 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?
CurlRating: 4 Jul 17, 2004
joannh13 - Hair Type: 3b 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!
CurlRating: 4 Jun 11, 2004
marcy82 - Hair Type: 2b i use this when it is less humid out combined with some condish. good wave formation and clumping.
CurlRating: 5 May 24, 2004
bluecelt - Hair Type: 3a 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!
CurlRating: 5 Apr 11, 2004
luv2ryd - Hair Type: 3a
CurlRating: 5 Feb 20, 2004
jennyleigh76 - Hair Type: 3a Great product with great hold, have been using it for years.
CurlRating: 5 Feb 16, 2004
criswithnoh - Hair Type: 3b this is good stuff! i've been using it just by itself and i've had really good hair days :)
CurlRating: 5 Feb 11, 2004
curlgurl22 - Hair Type: 3b my favorite gel by far! this stuff is great, especially cause it's alcohol free, so it's not drying for your curls.
CurlRating: 1 Feb 02, 2004
vtsusan - Hair Type: 2b This product made me break out like there was no tomorrow. Not for those who are sensitive to wheat germ oil.
CurlRating: 5 Feb 02, 2004
curlyamzippity - Hair Type: 3b 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.