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Cantu Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Hair Gel - 8oz

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$6.29 sale price when purchased online
$8.39 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Braid & Twisting Gel keeps protective styles slicked down and firmly in place
  • Firm, long-lasting formula you can depend on to hold your styles
  • Made with antioxidant-rich marula oil & soothing aloe vera
  • Infuses hydration and non-greasy moisture into strands
  • Sulfate free, phthalates free, began & cruelty free

Description

Set the tone for your braids, locs & twists with Cantu Protective Styles by Angela Braiding & Twisting Gel with Marula Oil & Aloe Vera. We worked with celebrity expert hair stylist Angela Stevens to co-create this formula that gives you the perfect foundation for cornrows, locs or braids under weaves and wigs. We crafted this gel for slicking as well as for use on braiding downs and braided extensions. Nutrient-rich marula oil and aloe vera deeply nourish and hydrate your hair while you style them just the way you like. Enjoy long-lasting style with no greasy moisture with this braiding and twisting gel from Cantu. We can’t wait to see the looks you rock. Our protective styles formula has been crafted without harsh ingredients such as sulfates and phthalates. At Cantu, we’re dedicated to ensuring you have the Care for Long-Lasting Wear that you deserve.
Hair Type: Thick, Curly, Textured
Health Facts: Ethyl Alcohol-Free
Product Form: Gel
Sustainability Claims: Recyclable, Cruelty-Free
Beauty Purpose: Hair Styling
Net weight: 8 Ounces
TCIN: 86972120
UPC: 810006943771
Item Number (DPCI): 063-05-2502
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

aqua/water, ceteareth-25, glycerin, oleth-5, peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil, sclerocarya birrea (marula) seed oil, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice (decolorized), tocopheryl acetate (vitamine), althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, hydrolyzed quinoa, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, parfum (fragrance), citronellol, coumarin, hexyl cinnamal, limonene, linalool.

Allergens & Warnings:

WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND ANY OPEN OR IRRITATED SKIN. IF EYE CONTACT OCCURS, RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. IF INGESTED, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 3.03 inches length x 2.92 inches width x 2.76 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.57 pounds

Return details

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4.4 out of 5 stars with 60 reviews
value: 3.67 out of 5
effectiveness: 3.78 out of 5
quality: 3.78 out of 5
70% would recommend
10 recommendations

Pleased

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Gardener - 25 days ago, Verified purchaser
Soft hold without flaking
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Mold

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Riley - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Product developed mold very quickly. I’ve never seen this happen. Must be a quality control issue
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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This is the one I like the most

5 out of 5 stars
audenziaa - 5 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Natural ingredients Smells DELICIOUS lol Feels like edge control but when applied to hair has hold like a gel Adds s bit of shine depending on how much you use. I always use a fingertip amount when starting my braids and then another fingertip amount in the meddle then the end. My hair feels soft but has the gel like hold if I use it to slick back a pony tail. I use it on my sons locs versus actual loc gel
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Couldnt use

1 out of 5 stars
Stace310 - 7 months ago
Soon as I opened the jar o noticed a gnat that was baked into the gel. Disgusted
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Cantu, cantu

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
DonnaJo - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
So far I really like this product. Goes on easily and doesn't flake or turn white. Recommended.
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
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Mold?!

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Lucy - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Mold?! I saw this in a different review as well but thought maybe it was a one off.
value: 2 out of 5
quality: 2 out of 5
effectiveness: 2 out of 5
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Perfect for braids and edges

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ELBI - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
I’ve bought this product twice to braid my daughter’s hair, have neat ponytails and edges. Seems to work pretty well and it isn’t too stiff or watery.
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Not great for course hair texture

1 out of 5 stars
melaninprincess_ - 1 year ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Didn’t have great hold to it, was not good on my course hair nor my daughters. If you have any type of 4 hair wouldn’t recommend. Basically was like putting Vaseline in our hair.
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Great For Girls

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Telizabethrn - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I use this gel for my daughters fly aways. She is a cheerleader and it helps to keeps her hair in place for tumbling and flying. It also washed out easily. And it smells great!
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Black mold

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jes - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My daughter ended up getting foliculitis and swollen lymph nodes behind her ears. A dermatologist ended up prescribing her antibiotics and asked me to stop using any new hair products since she developed the bacterial infection. When I got home and looked at any new products I had used on her, I noticed that this gel had black mold in it! After calling the dermatologist he confirmed that mold in a product definitely would have caused her bacterial infection. Took almost 2 months before her lymph nodes went back to a normal size! Please check your container for mold, or better yet buy a different product!
quality: 1 out of 5
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Great for two strand twists

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Anon - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I use this to two strand twist my sons hair, it gives it shine as well as a god hold. It’s pretty thick so a little goes a long way. It lays his hair down with it being too heavy. I love it
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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for locs

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Shopper 99 - 1 year ago
i use this for my locs. it’s the best twisting gel i’ve found. though it’s clear, it doesn’t flake. a little goes a long way.
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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Thick and hold

5 out of 5 stars
- 1 year ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this product to do my daughter hair and it didn’t flake up , turn white it held her edges down all day and her hairstyle came out looking good I love it
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Amazing!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Char - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Best gel in a long time to control edges
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
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Okay

4 out of 5 stars
lulu - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It’s good if you’re on a strike of now hard gels, it’s semi-firm but has to be paired with another product to stay. Over all great gel could be priced down though.
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Great for twist out

4 out of 5 stars
- 2 years ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product comes like so many of Cantu's smells very good. But that's not the best thing about it. It helps make for a great twist out, and it left my hair feeling pretty soft. It also can be used as a Curl defining gel.
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Great

4 out of 5 stars
nasrins8 - 2 years ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this styling gel. I used on the kids and it's really great. It doesn't leave a hard shell like feel for long. Would have got 5 stars if it held out for a bit longer but otherwise really great.
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Perfect

5 out of 5 stars
tamekiabrownb - 2 years ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was perfect for my spouse hair. Great firm hold and amazing smell. 10 out of 10. Definitely a product to keep on stock at home.
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Decent

4 out of 5 stars
princessisparkle - 2 years ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What I like the most about this braiding gel is the fact it doesn’t flake up! It does not cause excessive drying! It doesn’t turn white! Good around the board 🥰
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Favorite Gel!

5 out of 5 stars
courtneym63 - 2 years ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Instead of using it for braiding and twisting, I used it for a sleek bun. It sleeks very well and leaves a glossy finish. Also, it smells really good and doesn’t leave a residue. I definitely recommend.
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