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Phthalate Free
Phthalate Free
Paraben Free
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Black Owned or Founded Brand
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Highlights

  • We incorporated natural hydrator Marshmallow Root into our beauty recipe to help detangle and moisturize hair for hair retention and a finish.
  • We whisk our jelly Curl Maker and infuse it with Nettle Root to ease and prevent scalp inflammation.
  • We want every style to be defined, but soft and smooth, so we’ve added notes of Agave Extract, which are natural humectants to fight even the frizziest hair for long – lasting curls.
  • Easy to use for wash-n-go styling

Specifications

Hair Type: Textured, All Hair Types
Health Facts: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate-Free, Phthalate-Free, Formaldehyde-Free, Contains Coconut, Dye-Free, Propylparaben-Free, Nonylphenol Ethoxylate Free, Aluminum-Free, Formaldehyde Donor-Free, Sulfate-Free, Butylparaben-Free
Product Form: Gel
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Curl Enhancing
Net weight: 12 Ounces
Features: Lightweight
TCIN: 14441332
UPC: 851557003149
Item Number (DPCI): 063-05-1225
Origin: Made in the USA

Description

Use our Curl Maker to wrap your hair in the sweet mixture of sweetness of Aloe Leaf Juice, Nettle and Marshmallow root. For scrumptious, bouncy curls that are soft to the touch. This is a handcrafted recipe to define, smooth and provide strands back to life. In our beauty kitchen our experts start with sweet extracts of marshmallow and agave that are then melted into a gourmet oil base of coconut and pomegranate. Layered with botanical juices of seaweed and aloe, we finish it with an enriching infusion of vitamins E and B-12 for optimal hair nourishment.
Phthalate Free
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Ingredients:

deionized water, pectin, coco nucifera (coconut) oil, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, panthenol, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract, agave american leaf extract, equisetum arvense (horsetail) extract, uritca dioica (nettle) leaf extract, corn starch, xanthan gum, chondrus (seaweed) crispus, polysorbate 20, tocopheryl acetate vitamin e), cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12), phenoxyethanol (optiphen nd) caprylyl glycol, fragrance (parfum) and love!

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 2.5 inches length x 2.5 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.02 pounds

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Q: Is this a good product for hold?

submitted by yessie - 3 years ago
  • A: Yes, this is excellent for hold and will not not leave white flakes.

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 3 years ago
  • A: It's a great product for hold!

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 3 years ago
  • A: Yes, this product gives excellent hold without flaking

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 3 years ago

Q: My hair is naturally straight I want to make curly hair so can I use this product to make my hair curly if not what should I use

submitted by Paula Boynton - 6 years ago
  • A: there is no product that makes straight hair curly, unless you get a perm

    submitted byMelissa - 2 years ago
  • A: Hello, If your hair is naturally straight, this is not the product for you. Curl Maker is specifically designed for people with curly/coily/kinky hair. It enhances their natural curl pattern while reducing frizz. It's a great product, but not for the hair type you've described. I would recommend you braid your or even try bantu knots (look on YouTube), sleep in them, and release them in the morning. This may give you a temporary curly/wavvy texture that you desire. Good luck!

    submitted byLisa C - 6 years ago

Q: does it make your hair crunchy?

submitted by jordyyy - 2 years ago
  • A: No it does not make your hair crunchy.

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 1 year ago

Q: How often should I use it

submitted by Kiki - 2 years ago
  • A: You can use as often as you like.

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 2 years ago

Q: Would this work for caucasian 2C/3A curls w/fine to medium thick strands, a lot of frizz (from DevaCurl damage) & body, but not that much hair. The body & curls kind of hide that I don't have tons of hair. Thank you!

submitted by Andreaj421 - 2 years ago
  • A: I have a loose curl pattern, and this product gave my curls such definition without that gummy or crunchy feel or look. Curl Maker is now the staple of my hair regiment.

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 2 years ago

Q: Is this a good gel for smoothing out frizz and defining waves?

submitted by liz - 3 years ago
  • A: Yes this product provides beautifully defined and soft curls. Also minimizes frizz.

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 3 years ago

Q: Should this be used on low porosity natural hair?

submitted by Beautiful over 50 - 3 years ago
  • A: This product is good for all hair curl types and textures.

    submitted byBeauty Advisor - 3 years ago

Q: I have 3C/4A hair. I was just wondering if this product would give my hair a good amount of definition. I was also wondering if it left a gel coat making it crunchy if you know what I mean.

submitted by Jayden - 4 years ago
  • A: Curl Maker is specifically designed for people with curly/coily/kinky hair. It enhances their natural curl pattern while reducing frizz.

    submitted byAlex J - 4 years ago

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4.3 out of 5 stars with 317 reviews
78% would recommend
142 recommendations
value: 3.56 out of 5
effectiveness: 4.19 out of 5
quality: 4.28 out of 5

Wanted to love it

3 out of 5 stars
jmaz1026 - 25 days ago
Came into this gel with high expectations based on reviews I’ve read/watched. Pros - smells good, leaves my hair feeling SO soft, provides good definition Cons - FLAKES!, doesn’t leave a good cast I will likely buy more Camille Rose products just because I loved the way my hair felt, but hoping I don’t run in to the flaking issue again. And no, my flaking is not a result of mixing with incompatible products. I fully rinsed out my conditioner & ONLY used this product to style.
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Works well

4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Primrose - 1 month ago
This product is a little pricey. However, it did define and elongated my curls. It works great with Camille Rose moisture milk. This gel does not have a strong hold though. I have 3c -4a curl texture. Overall I’m satisfied so I would repurchase .
value: 4 out of 5
effectiveness: 4 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Sicky gel

1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Yo_momz - 1 month ago
This gel is extremely sticky. I am not a fan at all. It makes my hair look very dull.
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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The beast product for make your curl

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Perfect - 1 month ago
Perfect I really love it
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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The BEST for 3C curls!!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Emanie S - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
If you're like me, you've struggled to find a hair product that is at once moisturizing, curl-defining, not made from harsh chemicals, and doesn't smell bad. This product does all of that and more. I think I'm addicted to it! It's quite expensive so I can't use it daily, but it is definitely my go-to for any day that I want to wear my curls down instead of in the ever-damaging bun/ponytail. The smell is great, the product slips easily through my hair and it's easy enough to rinse out without having to do a full wash. It feels a little dry when applying, but trust the process! I usually take a bit more care when I stye with this as I find it's best to part and work in sections so you can get as much saturation with as little product as possible. It's changed the game for me and actually made me fall in love with how beautiful my curls can be.
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
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Expensive but worth it!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Aubrey - 4 months ago
Of all the different gels if tried for defining my curls and/or doing slick back styles this is the very best. It doesn’t smell weird or musty after your hair dries and it is actually moisturizing? I feel like I don’t have to use so much product which makes the price worth it for me. You need to try it. Everytime I use it my hair turns out great!!
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
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Love it!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Poppysmom - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
I have very curly (3C) hair and this gel is great! It has good hold and isn’t drying.
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Great for diffusing!

4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
KW - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Wasn’t crazy about this the first several times I tried it (I’ve always air dried my curls). Finally bought a diffuser attachment for my hair dryer and gave it another shot. It works amazing and made my hair so much curlier than it usually is! For reference, I have medium length 2c hair and used four pumps throughout my hair.
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Good product

4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Nikki - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Good product for daughters hair
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
effectiveness: 4 out of 5
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What's the hype? Hmmm

3 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
QueenReviewGodHeals - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
First of all, praises, the product is not bad it really does a great job of elongating your curls. It smells okay and the texture can be tolerated. However, this causes so much buildup and flakes, even after washing the hair, it’s still a problem. Also, the itching is out of this world. If the negatives were positives, I would buy this product often. Too bad, back to the drawing board.
effectiveness: 3 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
quality: 3 out of 5
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Best curling product

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Thebaddest - 7 months ago
I have 3c-4a type hair and this is the best product I ever used. It is literally sent by the gods. I only used a small amount and it curled most of my hair.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Wow! No More Frizzy Curls

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Altisdle - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is the best curling product experienced on my thin curl. Just need a dab on wet hair and crunch. I dislike the price is a bit too high for not being a true organic product.
value: 3 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Love it

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
GladRos - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
excellent gel for natural curly hair, gives your curls an amazing shine and takes away frizz.
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
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A MUST BUY!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Belkin - 8 months ago
This gel defines and hydrates my tight curls! It is a lightweight but effective gel perfect for wash and go’s!
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Not for low porosity hair

1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
PhDMom - 8 months ago
Based on these reviews people either love or hate this product. I have 2C/3A wavy curls that need moisture and definition. I used the Honey leave in, plus Curl Love on soaking wet hair, then sectionals applied the Curl Maker to each strand. After diffusing for an hour, most of my hair is still stringy. I have used the same leave ins with the Honey mouse and that works much better for me.
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Great stuff… when you get a good bottle.

3 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Sareena - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
The last couple of times I’ve ordered this for pick up the color and scent was off, it was darker and had a strong alcohol scent to it, I had to return to store and exchange for another bottle that looked more fresh. Not sure if it’s a batch issue or if they’ve gone bad but it’s happened a couple times which is a shame because this is one of my favorite products it gives great definition when applied to wet hair.
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Horrible experience

1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
K - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
This product was extremely flakey regardless of the application method. Didn't hold curls for long. Broke me out along my hairline and on my forehead. Pricey for quality.
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Ewww!

1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Fit Babe - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I absolutely hated this stuff. I used the curl maker in combination with the Camille Rose honey hydrate leave-in. My hair initially felt soft the first day or two then seemed to get pretty dry. This stuff FLAKED like crazy. I thoroughly clarified my hair before using it and when I tell you I was VERRRRY light handed with the product… I was VERY light handed, yet and still it flaked like mad. When I parted my hair to restyle I found disgusting spots of glob and tiny little balls of the product all throughout my hair. The site of it made me gag and almost throw up. It was so disgusting. Back to Target this goes! I bought this in the past and disliked it so I thought I’d give it another chance and this time I HATE it! Never again.
value: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
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Defines curls

5 out of 5 stars
Lisa - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I love this product! It makes my curls well defined without making them crunchy.
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Wow!!

5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
curlyyengene - 1 year ago
I love love love this product. It makes my curls so defined and soft and i love the smell and the natural ingredients. Favorite styler ever!
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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