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    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
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    Light Defining Gel Goop
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
    Light Defining Gel
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    Light Defining Gel Goop

    For All Waves and Curls

    Light Defining Gel

    Soft Hold Non-Crunch Styler
    $12
    3.9 (171 reviews)

    Because hold shouldn't mean stiff. Formulated with curls in mind, this light-hold, non-flaking gel shapes and defines while keeping frizz under control - leaving curls looking shiny, with definition and hold that lasts up to 7 days*.

    *vs. untreated hair

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    4.1 (174 reviews)
    Frizz-Fighting Volumizing Foam

    $29

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    Skip the crunch with LIGHT DEFINING GEL, our soft hold gel that delivers definition without the crunch. It enhances curl body while providing humidity resistance for up to 72 hours*. Hair looks bouncy, not weighed down and shiny, while helping to minimize flyaways. This product provides definition hold for up to 72 hours, leaving hair feeling moisturized.

    *vs. untreated hair in high humidity conditions.

    Dermatologist Co-Developed

    Our formulas are dermatologist co-developed, backed by science and stylist approved for curls.

    Light Defining Gel 101

    CURL COMMUNITY REVIEWS

    Overall rating: 3.877193 / 5 from 171 reviews.

    AI Generated Review Summary

    The Devacurl Light Defining Gel offers a soft hold with a no-crunch style, praised for its natural look and frizz-free curls. However, opinions on its hold strength and fragrance vary among customers.

    Summary topics

    • Hair Hold (28%): Customers have mixed opinions about the Devacurl Light Defining Gel, with some finding it effective while others feel it weighs down their hair.
    • Hair Look (13%): It was noted by customers that the Devacurl Light Defining Gel makes their hair look great and natural.
    • Product Fragrance (5%): In general, customers have mixed opinions about the fragrance, with some finding it awful and others loving it.
    • Curl Quality (19%): Many customers loved this product for its ability to provide flexible and frizz-free curls. However, some experienced frizz.
    • Gel Effectiveness (23%): A significant number of customers stated that this gel is great and perfect for their curly and voluminous hair.

    Review topics: ["results","feeling","packaging","smells","texture","look","hair","shipping","fragrance","bottle","consistency","gel","curls","hold","light defining gel","frizz","styler","devacurl","definition","works","addition","crunch","cast","buy","shampoo","change","control"].

    Review highlights

    • "The Devacurl LIGHT DEFINING GEL Soft Hold No-Crunch Styler is very impressive." — karissa
    • "Let me tell you this gel not only left my hair soft my curls looks very natural and healthy as well." — Anonymous_Reviewer
    • "Frizz-free curls, definition, moisture, lightweight (many products weigh down my hair), and a natural hold." — Keeli

    Reviews

    Shirley Temple Curls

    "Deva Curls Light Defining Cream, a Denman brush, and a good haircut has brought my ringlets back! I've also said goodbye to 'crunchy' hair that is the result of many other curl definers I have used. Excellent product!"

    — Syndi B. (5/5)

    Disappointed in lack of lift

    "I have thin, fine hair with a little curl and thought this product would give the lift and volume I was looking for. It did not do either of these things."

    — Geraldine (2/5)

    The best gel

    "This is a fantastic, lightweight gel that really gives my curly-ish hair a bit of oomph! Holds well and stays perky throughout the day."

    — Marjorie M. (5/5)

    New product

    "I absolutely love this product!! It defines my curls without making my hair feel crunchy or look dry."

    — Avelina H. (5/5)

    Gel is not very good

    "This is almost pure water. What happened to this amazing product?"

    — Meg P. (1/5)

    Love it

    "Super light and definitely defines curls. I was most pleased with it on day two."

    — Gloria S. (5/5)

    I haven’t received my order

    "My package seems to be lost, I sent an email to Deva Curl and am still waiting for a response."

    — Madison R. (1/5)

    Curl-defining without feeling sticky or crackly

    "I'm very pleased with the light defining gel. It makes my hair look fuller and less frizzy without feeling like there's something sticky on my head."

    — Alison F. (5/5)

    One of my HG products

    "Excellent as always, fast shipping."

    — Mary T. (5/5)

    Love :)

    "Love this gel- great with defining curls and long lasting. Minimizes frizz too- Highly Recommended!"

    — Mary B. (5/5)

    Q&A

    Only the Good Stuff

    Dermatologist Co-Developed

    Formulated without Silicones, 
Parabens, and Gluten

    Safe for Color-treated Curls

    Cleansers Formulated without 
SLS/SLES* Sulfates

    Vegan Formulas**

    Stylist Tested

    * SLS/SLES Sulfates = Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Conditioners and stylers do not containt SLS/SLES sulfates, as these ingredients are not used in these types of formulas
    ** Free of animal-derived ingredients