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Front label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée, formulated to enhance curls and coils with frizz-free definition, moisture retention, and shine.
Back label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée, showcasing ingredients and directions for achieving defined twist-outs, finger coils, and wash-and-go styles.
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelee 12oz-Inside of Jar
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée - Hair Reference Chart

Coconut & Monoi

Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée

$9.99
Best for: 2A-4C Routine: Style

Define, hydrate, and control frizz in one step with a lightweight gelée that delivers soft hold, long-lasting moisture, and brilliant shine for curls and coils.

Curl Enhancing
Frizz Control
Adds Shine
Paraben Free

Size:
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Front label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée, formulated to enhance curls and coils with frizz-free definition, moisture retention, and shine.
Back label of Design Essentials® Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée, showcasing ingredients and directions for achieving defined twist-outs, finger coils, and wash-and-go styles.
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelee 12oz-Inside of Jar
Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée - Hair Reference Chart

CURL DEFINING GELEE

Is this Right for Me?

Great for: Wavy, curly, and coily hair types

Best used for: Wash-and-go styles, twist-outs, and finger coils

Leaves hair: Defined, frizz-free, and touchably soft

Key Ingredients

COCONUT & MONOI OIL BLEND

Provides intense moisture and maximum hydration

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL

Delivers moisture, smooths and softens hair while adding a natural shine

Deionized Water, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Methyl
Gluceth-10, Polyquaternium-11, Polysorbate-20, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Gardenia, Fragrance

Additional Information

Overall rating: 4.8142858 / 5 from 140 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers love the Coconut & Monoi Curl Defining Gelée for its ability to moisturize, define, and enhance curls without making hair hard. The product provides long-lasting moisture, frizz control, and radiant shine, leaving curls soft, bouncy, and beautifully defined.

Summary topics

  • Moisture (6%): Customers appreciated the moisturizer, describing it as super moisturizing and perfect for curly hair.
  • Gel Effectiveness (5%): It was highlighted by customers that this gel is the best, with great results for thick, curly hair.
  • Hair Softness (28%): A significant number of customers pointed out that this hair product provides soft and manageable results without making their hair hard.
  • Curl Quality (10%): In general, customers love the curls and find them to be soft, smooth, and long-lasting.

Review topics: ["color","results","weight","smells","feeling","texture","hair","work","residue","use","curls","gelee","definition","moisture","twist","gel","shine","frizz","styles","design essentials","hold","conditioner","mousse","flakes","curl pattern","shampoo","afro"].

Review highlights

  • "Very good value moisturizer for naturally curly hair leaving the hair with a light feeling not heavy, and greasy." — Anonymous
  • "This product helps bring out natural curl pattern added bonus it smell amazing Would recommend Will buy again" — Crettona
  • "It smells great, curls are definitely touchable." — Rut M.

Reviews

Love the gelee

"The curl defining gelee I love. It brought back my curls, my hair is soft, smells good, and shiny."

— Luisa T. (5/5)

Great Soft Hold

"Nice soft hold with no build up or residue."

— EMILY S. (5/5)

Great product

"I love this product, it keeps my hair well moisturized. I highly recommend for color treated wash and go's styles."

— KIM H. (5/5)

Loooove these Coconut & Monoi

"Loooove these Coconut & Monoi products. Literally cannot live without them!"

— TONI R. (5/5)

Instantly softened !

"Instantly softened !"

— Mckisa F. (5/5)

Didn't like the smell and

"Didn't like the smell and it didn't really do much for my hair as far as hold. Would not repurchase it again"

— ROSE M. (2/5)

Love this perfect for my

"Love this perfect for my hair."

— Julie R. (5/5)

The best hair gelee I

"The best hair gelee I have ever used in 64 years!!!!!"

— Joanne B. (5/5)

I've been looking for this

"I've been looking for this for MONTHS! Love it! Love All Design Essential Products!"

— Kea E. (5/5)

My Hair Love Design Essential

"My Hair Love Design Essential it delivers and my Hair is Set Free."

— Danielle D. (5/5)

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