Garnier Fructis Style Pure Clean Extra Strong Hold Hair Gel - 6.8 fl oz
$4.39 ($0.65/fluid ounce)
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The product has received mixed feedback, with many guests expressing disappointment over the new formula compared to the previous version. While some appreciate its lightweight feel and pleasant scent, others find it lacks the promised strong hold and can leave hair feeling sticky or unclean. Guests highlight its affordability and versatility for various hair types, making it a potential option for those seeking a budget-friendly styling gel.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.5 out of 5 stars with 421 reviews
quality: 4.07 out of 5
value: 4.18 out of 5
72% would recommend
87 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 September, 2026Verified purchase
Great gel for little boys and ladies' wavy hair!
Holds all day without looking like glue! I bought other gels for my son and it literally looked like my son had Elmer’s glue in his hair and sometimes wouldn’t even come off with shampoo! Or, it would last in the morning and by after school, my son’s hair looked greasy and dull, with no hold left. This holds so well, even through naps or sleeping, and gives a great texture yet is easily removed. No flakes. I think it’s great! And the price is so reasonable!! I even tried it in my hair, which needs extra help to hold the waves. This holds and maintains the wave even after I “scrunch the crunch” out. You don’t need too much, it washes off little hands easily (my son does his own hair)—I really highly recommend it. Never stop making it and never change it, please!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I've been using this product for years. It's great!
5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2026
My favorite gel
I’ve been using this gel for years and I love it.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 September, 2026Verified purchase
Reliable curl gel
I have curly hair (3b) and have used this product for many years (even though the package has changed a handful of times.) It has very light smell, and a little goes a long way. It does initially leave a cast but I break it up so I do like that feature. I've never had it flake up on me. It is easy to wash out.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
25 August, 2026
Terrible new formula
New formula is awful! Watery and no good. Companies trying to make things cheaper and increase costs at the same time is getting old. Bring back the old version!
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 20 days ago
Hi there Athomelisa, We’re so sorry to hear your Pure Clean Extra Strong Hold Hair Gel is not the texture it should be! The texture you describe does not sound like its up to our specs. While we changed the appearance of the tube, the formula is the same and unchanged. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 800-442-7643 9 AM to 5:30 PM ET M – F
1 out of 5 stars
15 August, 2026Verified purchase
New formula is awful
I used the old version of this for years and it provided great hold without drying out my hair. When my stock ran out I ordered this thinking it was just a packaging change, but it's a whole new formula. It's terrible! Sticky and runny and doesn't provide any hold (why does it say "extra strong hold" yet it's a "3"?) It also really dried out my hair. Now I have to look for something else.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 1 month ago
Hi there! We're so sorry to hear you're disappointed with the updated formula of our Pure Clean Hair Gel. We completely understand how frustrating it is when a long-time favorite product changes! We truly value your feedback and will share it directly with our product team. If you're looking for an alternative styler with a different hold or finish in the Garnier lineup, please reach out—we’d love to help you find a new favorite!
1 out of 5 stars
18 July, 2026
originally posted on Garnierusa.com
Didn't like
I used the Pure Clean once and it left my hair feeling very sticky. It was very hard to style with a brush and blow dryer. I will not be buying your products in the future.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
4 July, 2026Verified purchase
Hair Gel
It smells great, and it just feels clean. And gives you a good amount of product. But if your looking for a strong hold for your hair this is not the product 😕.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi there! Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you love the clean scent and great value of our Pure Clean Gel. Since this natural formula has a Level 3 (Strong) Hold, it is designed to keep your hair in place while staying soft and touchable (never stiff or crunchy). If you want to get an even stronger hold from it, try these simple tips: Apply to damp hair: If your hair is too wet, it dilutes the gel and weakens the hold. Warm it up: Rub the gel quickly between your palms for 5 seconds before applying to activate the grip. Don't touch: Let your hair dry completely before touching or brushing it so the style can fully lock in. If you still need an indestructible, extra-stiff hold, we recommend trying our Garnier Fructis Style Hard Gel (Level 5)!
1 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2026
(no review title)
Why is this called pure clean when it contains fragrance? So annoying
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi there, SW! We appreciate you taking the time to reach out about our Fructis Pure Clean Extra Strong Hold Hair Gel. This formula does contain fragrance, the "Pure Clean" is the name of the product line within our Fructis collection, not a reference to the ingredients. It features a very light and clean scent. Your feedback is very important to us and allows us to improve all our products. We will be sure to pass all your feedback along to the appropriate team. We hope you will continue using more of our products soon with full satisfaction with the results!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 June, 2026Verified purchase
Works great
I use this all the time. It keeps the frizzies away.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
28 May, 2026Verified purchase
Awful hair gel
Awful! It had almost no hold and made my hair look unclean. "Pure Clean" is an opposite to the actual look it gives. Threw it away.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello there! Thanks for sharing your feedback on our Fructis Style Pure Clean Extra Strong Hold Hair Gel. We’re sorry to hear it didn’t give you the hold or clean finish you expected. We appreciate your comments and will be sure to share them with our team.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Great hold without feeling sticky!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
13 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Very sticky.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 4 months ago
Hi Debra. Thank you for reaching out to Garnier. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Fructis Pure Clean Extra Strong Hair Gel. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 800-442-7643, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
5 out of 5 stars
20 April, 2026Verified purchase
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👌🏻
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
price and quality
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 March, 2026Verified purchase
great for wavy hair
use this after leave in conditioner for my wavy hair
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 March, 2026Verified purchase
Perfect product
I have been using a hair jelly from another brand, and I love it, but it’s not cheap and I go through it very quickly. Been on the hunt for an alternative and somehow stumbled upon this gel (but I would classify it more as a jelly). Curlsbot has it ranked as good for both low and high porosity, and as a lightweight product. I have combo porosity, so it’s hard to find something that’s good for both without using two different products. My hair is 2C/3A/3B, high density, going gray, mixed porosity, and my curls tend to form very large clumps and get weighed down easily. I get wet frizz as well, so finding good products that don’t break the bank is a challenge. Idk what sorcery is in this gel (I suspect it’s the dextroxanthan gum and the acacia gum—both very hard to find ingredients and usually in super high end gels), but it WORKS. It has great slip, which for me is a non-negotiable, but it doesn’t feel like there’s much on my hair. Because of the latter I was skeptical, but as I started to pixie diffuse and felt the cast forming, I knew I’d found a winner. Great cast, but even upon SOTC, it leave a flexible cast behind, just like the jelly I use from the other company. This kind of hold is what’s best for my particular hair, and it tends to last for days! This gel has almost no scent, which is great bc I HATE strong scents. It’s just a fresh scent, almost mildly herbal and I mean very mildly. No phthalates and other nasties is the cherry on top, bc I really strive for using products that are as natural as possible. Idk how this gel is under $5, but I am 100% going to stock up. Please never stop making this and please don’t change the formula. It’s literally perfection!
1 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2026
Asthma/allergy attack
Had a severe asthma/allergy reaction when using for the 1st time (dime size) just breathing it in...needed to use rescue inhaler. Not sure what ingredient is the trigger. Strong fragrance too. I saw "Pure Clean" so thought might be skin/respiratory friendly. Nope. May just be my experience but be aware.
1 reply from Garnier Consumer Care team - 6 months ago
Hi Maju. Thank you for reaching out to Garnier. We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with the Fructis Pure Clean Extra Strong Hold Gel. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call at 888-448-9617, M- F, 9am - 5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
2 out of 5 stars
16 February, 2026Verified purchase
Scented
Strong smell!
1 out of 5 stars
30 January, 2026
originally posted on garnier.ca
Hair loss with this product
I am a male using this product, have used it for a while now, but now, I see that it has a couple ingredients that will speed up the hair loss on my head and many ingredients that I cannot even read or pronounce. This product I will never buy again if you don’t make something to hold your hair and not lose it as well as I have been thinning since I have used it.
1 reply from BEC team - 8 months ago
We are sorry about your experience with our Fructis Style Pure Clean Styling Gel. We want to help in the best way we can. Therefore, we have forwarded your comments to the appropriate department for further assistance. A member from our team will get in touch with you shortly.