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Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Gel

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$3.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Frizz control sculpting gel for curly hair keeps your hairstyle firm, flexible, and flake-free
  • Formulated with our Rice Curl Complex—a blend of rice, keratin amino acids, and enzymes—to hydrate, condition, protect, and enhance curl retention
  • Flexible-firm hold hair styling gel for highly defined curls that still have their natural movement
  • Citrus Jasmine scent
  • For all curly hair types - 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C
  • This curl gel is safe for both natural and color-treated hair
  • Sulfate surfactant-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, drying alcohol-free, gluten-free, dye-free, and cruelty-free
  • Start with a quarter-sized amount, scrunch or comb through damp hair, apply more as needed, and let dry

Description

Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Sculpting Gel for curly hair keeps your look locked in place with a firm, flexible, flake-free hold. Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel sculpts and shapes curls to activate a long-lasting, frizz-free style that moves with you using a Rice Curl Complex—a blend of rice, keratin amino acids, and enzymes—to hydrate, condition, protect, and enhance curl retention. This curly hair gel bends the rules of your typical gel to give you the best of both worlds: highly defined curls that still have their natural movement.

Safe for natural hair and colored hair, this curly hair gel is made for all curl types (2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C). Made with good vibes only, it is sulfate surfactant-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, drying alcohol-free, gluten-free, dye-free, and cruelty-free. Simply scrunch or comb a quarter-sized amount through damp hair, apply more as needed, and let dry. Let your curls do the talking with Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Sculpting Gel.
Hair Type: Curly
Trial/Mini/Travel Size: Yes
Health Facts: Dye-Free, Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, Silicone-Free, Sulfate-Free
Product Warning: Keep out of reach of children
Product Form: Gel
Beauty Purpose: Curl Enhancing
Net weight: 2 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 90306997
UPC: 688047132719
Item Number (DPCI): 063-00-1390
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
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Ingredients:

water (aqua), glycerin, vp/va copolymer, propanediol, pvp, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, lactobacillus/tomato fruit ferment extract, oryza sativa (rice) extract, keratin amino acids, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, acyl coenzyme a desaturase, carbomer, fragrance (parfum), disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.5 inches length x 2 inches width x 5.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.176 pounds

Return details

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Summary of reviews

This sculpting gel is a versatile choice for guests seeking a lightweight product that enhances curl definition while controlling frizz. Many guests appreciate its pleasant scent and the way it leaves curls soft and bouncy without a crunchy feel. Ideal for daily use, it works well for various curl types, providing a natural look and feel. However, some guests noted that it may not offer enough hold for those desiring a stronger grip on their curls.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.3 out of 5 stars with 1102 reviews
    effectiveness: 3.84 out of 5
    quality: 3.86 out of 5
    value: 3.97 out of 5
    65% would recommend
    107 recommendations

    Hair

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Paper towel - 2 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Love this product works very well in my curly/ frizzy hair
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Good Stuff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Joey - 12 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Have tried a few gels and this is the one with just the right amount of hold (not too stiff, but lasts hours if applied properly). I use it daily for thin, curly hair and am very pleased with the results.
    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
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    heidyt - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I love this brand this gel is perfect for my small hair.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Great hold and light

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Azin - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
    My favorite product for my curls
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Tragic

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    aa2022 - 2 months ago
    This gel made my curls look so good and defined. BUT….. the residue this gel left on my hair was awful. It made my hair feel dry and tangled. It leaves an apparent waxy residue and I could feel it on my fingers when I ran them through my hair. And I gave this gel a chance! I used it for 3 months now and tried it with different products and amounts of gel. it’s just not worth the good curls for days of nasty feeling hair.
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 2 months ago
    Hi there! We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to reach out to our social media team. They’re here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Too much protien.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Katrina B - 3 months ago
    I tried to like this but it dried out my hair. My hair LOOKED nice but it didn’t feel nice. And then when I went to refresh the next day my hair was pretty tangled cause it was dry as heck. If your hair likes protein then this would probably be good, but if you’re protein sensitive I wouldn’t recommend this gel.
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 3 months ago
    Hi Katrina! We're sorry to hear about your experience. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to reach out to our social media team. They’re here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a wonderful experience!
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Miss little frizzy

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Not what I thought it was - 4 months ago
    I originally thought it was regular hair gel (doesn't work) but when I used it for my curls it just left it crusty and didn't stay at all -super frizzy.
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 4 months ago
    Hi there! We're sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe you'd like to have a personalized recommendation based on your hair type and needs? If so, we invite you to reach out to our social media team. They'll be happy to guide you on this hair care journey and ensure you have a positive experience!
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Love!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Shelby - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Licensed hair stylist here, and I adore this gel .I don't find it flakes or is heavy at all . Helps maintain frizz and for the price you can't beat it . If your hair feels dry or flakes, maybe try a leave in conditioner spray before you apply the gel (:
    effectiveness: 4 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Mid for a gel

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Raquel - 5 months ago
    There isn’t much hold, but it’s very moisturizing! If you want true hold NYM “Hard Hold gel” Is top tier
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 5 months ago
    Hi Raquel! Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They're here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!
    effectiveness: 3 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
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    Nice clear gel

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Dearly - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I really liked this gel! Will be repurchasing
    value: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Best curly hair gel

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Ari - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This is by far the one of the best gels I’ve used for curly hair my hair stays curly with no frizzz would recommend for curly hair
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    3 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Who

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Yo - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
    It works really well.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    meh

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    luna - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
    i’m not sure if i’m not using enough or what the situation is but this product doesn’t provide much definition or frizz control. it’s a good price but not particularly effective. i don’t care for the scent either.
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 8 months ago
    Hi Luna! We're sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe you'd like to have a personalized recommendation based on your hair type and needs? If so, we invite you to reach out to our social media team. They'll be happy to guide you on this hair care journey and ensure you have a positive experience!
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
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    Literally no hold and I only have waves

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Jamie - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Bought this traveling because I needed some curl gel but didn’t want to pay an arm in case tsa throws it out. I used A LOT. Probably 4 T on my wavy hair. This has almost no hold and I have my curl technique down to a science. No crunch or anything. Would never use or buy again
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 9 months ago
    Hi Jamie! We're sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe you'd like to have a personalized recommendation based on your hair type and needs? If so, we invite you to reach out to our social media team. They'll be happy to guide you on this hair care journey and ensure you have a positive experience!
    value: 1 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
    5 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Bad

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    wavyhair - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This smells like straight alcohol. It was also extremely drying and left my wavy hair feeling like straw - this also did nothing to help tame my frizz. I won’t be using this again, unfortunately.
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 9 months ago
    Hi there! We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please reach out to our customer support team. They will be happy to help.
    effectiveness: 2 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    quality: 2 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Eh

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Star - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I'm sure it works well for others but it's way too heavy for me. I have thin but very dense hair and low porosity. My head consisted of only like 6 clumps with this.
    effectiveness: 3 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Target Mom x5

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Target Mom x5 - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Nothing special about this hair gel. Tried this based off some tik tok reviews. Comparable to others gels but I would not say specifically this is for curly hair.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    curl talk gel

    4 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    hxbxbxhxvf - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
    i disliked the smell. it smells like chemical
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    My favorite gel everrrrr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Meredith B - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    Omg. I use this on wet hair to lock in my waves/curls. Not only does it smell amazing but it sets my hair perfectly. It leaves a nice cast that I scrunch out with a lightweight oil. I can’t buy any other gel because I love this (whole hair line) so much!
    value: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    4 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Does not hold well

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Strange - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    This girl is not offer very much hold
    1 reply from NYM Team team - 1 year ago
    Hi there! We're sorry to hear about your experience. Maybe you'd like to have a personalized recommendation based on your hair type and needs? If so, we invite you to reach out to our social media team. They'll be happy to guide you on this hair care journey and ensure you have a positive experience!
    effectiveness: 2 out of 5
    quality: 4 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    2 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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