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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.
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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 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: 4.8257575 / 5 from 132 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%
  • Gel Effectiveness: 5%
  • Hair Softness: 28%
  • Curl Quality: 10%

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

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

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)

My natural low hair cuts

"My natural low hair cuts this hard to find at times product has been my go to finishing product for years! I retail it easily. It’s non-greasy and no buildup daily use product. Please don’t discontinue it."

— Karen L. (5/5)

I LOVE the gelee! My

"I LOVE the gelee! My hair feels soft and moisturized, and the curl definition is great!"

— Karen W. (5/5)

Love it. Works great on

"Love it. Works great on my hair to keep it moustrized. Most products just sit on top of my curls this actually hydrates them for days !"

— ALLAYAH H. (5/5)

Amazing for thick, curly hair!

"I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this gel for my thick, curly, often frizzy hair! I add while hair is wet, not damp, and my hair has nice ringlet-kinda' curls. And it doesn't make my hair stiff and untouchable! Would love it if it was sold in a larger volume container!"

— Rita G. (5/5)

My hair looks rlly good

"My hair looks rlly good"

— Wanda S. (5/5)

The best product for my

"The best product for my 2 texture hair. Curly, coily."

— Christina R. (5/5)

Amazing product

"I have been using this product for years now and all I can say is I love it. It keeps my hair soft and moisturized and I have locs. It keeps my ends curly, smooth and soft without feeling weighed down. My forever product."

— Samantha H. (5/5)

Love this product - saddened

"Love this product - saddened to hear it will be discontinued."

— Renee R. (5/5)

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