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Axe Max Hold Hair Gel Styling Aid - 5oz - 2 of 4Axe Max Hold Hair Gel Styling Aid - 5oz - 3 of 4Axe Max Hold Hair Gel Styling Aid - 5oz - 4 of 4
Axe Max Hold Hair Gel Styling Aid - 5oz - 1 of 4

Axe Max Hold Hair Gel Styling Aid - 5oz

$4.99 ($1.00/ounce)

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Highlights

  • Axe Max Hold Hair Styling Gel is our strongest hold gel for all hair types, giving you 12 hours of lasting control.
  • You won’t get that sticky gel feeling all over your hands with this lightweight hair gel formula.
  • Feel confident in your style thanks to our Max Hold Gel that offers all-day control and long-lasting shine.
  • This alcohol-free styling gel formula will give you the look you long for without that spiky or sticky-wet look.
  • Using Axe Max Hold Gel is simple. Squeeze out the desired amount of gel and rub it between your hands. Evenly rake the gel through damp hair, adding more as needed. Style with your fingers or a brush before blow drying or air drying.
  • Compliment the Max Hold gel by first cleaning your hair with AXE 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner.

Description

You have your own style — you should feel confident and comfortable with your hair styling products. That’s why we created Axe Max Hold Hair Styling Gel, our strongest hold gel for all types of hair. To give you the look you want, we developed a lightweight formula that can provide you with all-day control and long-lasting shine. But don’t worry — just because Max Hold Hair Gel is super strong and offers 12 hours of lasting control, it won’t leave you with that spiky or sticky-wet look. We understand how important the health of your hair is to you, and want to be fair to your hair, so the Axe Max Hold Gel formula is alcohol free.

This hair care product also fits into your routine as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, wash your hair using one of our AXE 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner. Then squeeze out the desired amount of hair gel, rub it between your hands, and rake it evenly through damp hair. Start small because you can add more Max Hold gel and repeat this step as needed. Lastly, use your fingers or a brush to achieve your unique style. You can blow dry or air dry your hair after styling, either way, our gel won’t get crusty.
Hair Type: All Hair Types
Health Facts: Aluminum-Free, Sulfate-Free, Ethyl Alcohol-Free
Product Form: Gel
Beauty Purpose: Hair Styling, Shine Enhancing
Net weight: 5 fl oz (US)
Features: Lightweight
TCIN: 89384509
UPC: 079400503749
Item Number (DPCI): 063-02-0020
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

water (aqua), vp/dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate copolymer, triisopropanolamine, ppg-5-ceteth-20, carbomer, oleth-20, caprylyl glycol, fragrance (parfum), pvp, phenoxyethanol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, peg-12 dimethicone, disodium edta, alpha-isomethyl ionone, coumarin, limonene, linalool, ext. violet 2 (ci 60730)' '

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.8 inches length x 2.37 inches width x 6.06 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds

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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: How should the gel be applied?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
  • A: Squeeze the gel, rub between hands, and rake through damp hair, then style as desired.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
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Q: Does the gel leave a sticky residue?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
  • A: No, the lightweight formula prevents a sticky gel feeling on your hands.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
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Q: How long does the gel's hold last?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
  • A: The gel provides 12 hours of lasting control for your hairstyle.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: Can this gel be used on all hair types?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
  • A: Yes, Axe Max Hold Hair Gel is suitable for all hair types.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: Is the gel alcohol-free?

submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
  • A: Yes, the formula is alcohol-free, ensuring it is gentle on your hair.

    submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 29 days ago
    Ai generated

Q: Does it have a pleasant fragrance?

submitted by Anita - 4 months ago
  • A: Thank you for asking about our Max Hold Hair Gel Styling Aid. Fragrances and perfumes often have complex formulations, containing many ingredients. These fragrances and perfumes are part of the proprietary formulation which makes our products unique. Unilever places the highest priority on the safety of our products and consumers. The fragrances that we use comply with all relevant legislation and guidelines and our products are evaluated for safety, so consumers may use our products with confidence. We hope this helps!

    submitted byAxeExpert - 4 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does this product contain any Parabens?

submitted by Dayzee - 1 year ago
  • A: Thanks for asking about our Max Hold Gel. If parabens are in a product they will always be listed. Ingredients and Formulations may change at any time, we strongly recommend that anyone with a known allergy or sensitivity refer to ingredient declarations every time a product is purchased. We hope this helps!

    submitted byAxeExpert - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

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4.6 out of 5 stars with 114 reviews
quality: 3.33 out of 5
value: 3.67 out of 5
66% would recommend
3 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
18 October, 2025Verified purchase

Not worth it

Does not hold at all lol
Anonymous
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1 out of 5 stars
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24 October, 2024

Worst gel

This gel sucks. Bought It because It was the highest level of hold and this thing does not hold like other gels. If anything this is false advertisement. Hair is flimsy and will get messed up from little things like putting a shirt on over your head. Very weak and should be advertised and minimal hold. Never buying again. Waste of money.
1 reply from AxeExpert team - 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our Max Hold Hair Gel Styling Aid. Your satisfaction is our priority. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at consumer.services@unilever.com with your contact details and the ref id: 49418547 so we can address your concerns promptly.
Jc
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 October, 2024Verified purchase

Good quality

I am very satisfied with the overall results. I do like that it gives you that natural hair look and the fragrance that it has it’s very pleasant. It last throughout the day , 8 hours of work. I am not giving it 5 starts as I wish it had more natural and organic ingredients , I will be looking forward for an improvement.
Red
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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2 out of 5 stars
26 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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OK

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] really expected this to be like some industrial adhesive level hold given the title. unfortunately it's not quite the sticky situation i hoped for. the gel smells nice and is easy to apply. it works in well and washes out easily. sadly this was not up to the task of holding back my killer cowlicks as well as my usual brand is. i've tried some extra hold stuff that would probably work for holding bricks together that wasn't labelled as max hold. if you need a bit of hold for simple styling perhaps this is for you. if you have twin cyclones of hair competing for scalp space, like my hair, not so much..
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5 out of 5 stars
24 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Perfect hold

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gel has an incredible hold without causing my hair to feel sticky or hard. It leaves my hair looking shiny and smells incredible. I can't imagine using any other gel now
elliota4
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5 out of 5 stars
16 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Long lasting gel

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First thing you notice is the barber smell on the gel which smells quite nice. It rubs on your hair very smoothly and when you want to get the gel off your hands it comes off rather quickly. Best thing about it is how long it last throughout the day.
jacob1224
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3 out of 5 stars
9 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Great scent profile with a moderate hold strength.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] While the scent is pleasant and there is no sticky residue left on your hands, the hold strength is mediocre at best. The texture while in is pliable, but the hold just isn’t there for those with thicker hair.
1 reply from Axe Consumer Services team - 1 year ago
Thanks for reaching out - while we're happy to hear you like the fragrance in our Styling Aid Maximum Hold Gel 5 FO, we're sorry to hear it didn't meet your needs. We've shared your feedback with the rest of our team!
felixc24
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3 out of 5 stars
9 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Fine for short holds, but doesn’t last all day

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s ok. It started out with a fast dry and a good hold, but it had wilted and broken down by lunchtime. I do have a moderately active job, but if it’s a max hold gel, it should hold for more than 4 hours. Texture of the gel was fine and the scent was inoffensive
bexc5
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4 out of 5 stars
8 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Good hold without crusty hair

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a good affordable styling gel. While is says it is the "strongest hold" it isn't super stiff or crunchy. I think it is best for people who don't use a lot of gel. I personally just use a little bit and don't go for a big spiky look. It does have a bit of the AXE scent to it but that quickly dissipates and isn't noticeable. Overall, I'm satisfied with the "AXE Hair Styling Gel MAX Hold Gel for 12H Lasting Control, Our Strongest Hold Gel, 5 oz".
davidh243
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5 out of 5 stars
7 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Ate

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s the best thing THST I have used the gel super string and even sleeping in with it it still does does not move much it’s one of the best thing to buy does the job and more
jennieee23
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4 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Surprised!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was pleasantly surprised by this product. I haven't in the past been a fan of axe products or used a gel for my hair. However, I do like the scent of this product, not overpowering and holding well through the day.
jonb406
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5 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Good product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to Influenster for sending me free product AXE Hair Styling Gel. The product was worth the wait. Worked great on my hair. Especially, it didn’t sticky as normail hair gel and didn’t look greasy at all. I would highly recommend this hair gel to my friends.
justinn24
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5 out of 5 stars
4 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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If you need to restyle just apply some water and redo your look

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice clean smell. Holds very well even after the 12h rating. Not sticky or messy to work with. Nice sheen without the greasy look. Stylish bottle.
nathand94
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4 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Sticky but solid

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product is a very good holding product. I worked some of it into my hair first and then I applied the final style and it held ok. The product is very very sticky and I had to wash my hands with soap and water to get the residue off. For the product, it did not have any scent but for the size and cost, it does the trick.
rmiiiking
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4 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Good

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, it's a good hair gel - holds as promised and doesn't give greasy look or feel sticky during application. But I don't like the strong scent it has. It would be better if it didn't have any, in my opinion.
aleksandrg2
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Great hair gel

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I did not notice any scent but it reminds me of old school hair gel without the trusting. I used it after showering which gave it a light hold. It seems to work great when used this way, have yet to put it in dry hair.
ironchun
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5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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The hold

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this for free from @influenster and this is an honest review. It's a light smell that refreshing to the nose, holds your hair like no other while giving it a nice shine. Packaging is fairly simple.
huanc
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5 out of 5 stars
30 June, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Quality and scent.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The scent is strong enough to keep you fresh and clean. The package is strong for small spaces and is easy and fast to use. It's hold strength can last at least 6 hours indoors.
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3 out of 5 stars
28 June, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Scent

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Smells is decent doesn’t last long. Very smooth feeling. Didn’t hold my hair well and the basic gel bottle but it’s good for the price. I would think the smell would last longer.
danep7
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4 out of 5 stars
27 June, 2024
originally posted on influenster.com
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Decent effective hair gel!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I was younger, i would always use Axe products. Bodywash, deodarant, hair products. This gair gel has decent hold, but wish the crunchy hard feeling would not be as prominent. Overall, a good hair gel!
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