CURLSMITH Shape Up Hair Treatment Aqua Gel - 8oz - Ulta Beauty: Heat Protection, All Hair Types
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The Shape Up Aqua Gel is a lightweight styling product that works well for fine, thin, and wavy hair. Guests appreciate its ability to define curls without making them crunchy or sticky. It provides a soft hold and enhances curl patterns, making it suitable for various hair types. However, some guests find it too watery and not strong enough for their needs.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 361 reviews
50% would recommend
4 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
9 May, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
Best gel ever!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've tried soooo many gels on my super curly hair. This is by far THE best!! Juicy curls every time! Please don't ever discontinue this!
5 out of 5 stars
7 May, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
The best gel for curly hair I’ve ever found!!
I never write reviews - ever! But when I found out this gel was being discontinued I had to. Literally no other gel works for my fine, high porosity hair. I don’t know if it’s the rice protein, but the magic elixir of this gel provides the absolute perfect amount of hold and after your hair is dry and you scrunch the cast, hair is soft and touchable while retaining curl families for days! I’m joining others in begging Curlsmith - PLEASE DON’T DISCONTINUE!!
5 out of 5 stars
18 April, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
Best protein rich gel
Love the softness of my curls and the "pop" it gives my curls when they are looking weighed down. I'm so so sad to hear they retired this product.
5 out of 5 stars
8 April, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
Shape up aqua gel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m a huge fan of all “purple” line products! I use the gel combined with the foam on wash day! My hair is fine, so the gel and foam combo helps me get better results without being heavy!
5 out of 5 stars
6 April, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
Scrunch and Go
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve recently switched to Curlsmith products and what a difference! In general, they are light, yet allow my curls to unfurl. My hair is wavy and fine. The Shape Up Aqua Gel is weightless; it’s perfect for a between washing (Essential Moisture Cleanser and Conditioner followed by Hydro Style Flexi Jelly) refresh. Gels from other curly girl brands have left my hair looking plastic (vs. silky) and, a day later, frizzy (vs. styled). I’m grateful to Curlsmith for coming up with a routine that is easy (just scrunch and go) as well as curl -enhancing.
5 out of 5 stars
18 March, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
Please don’t discontinue!!!🙏🙏🙏
Best gel ever! I am begging you to keep making this miracle gel. I have tried everything and this is the only gel that has ever worked for me!!! Ok, I am going to go cry now…
5 out of 5 stars
7 March, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
Sad to see go 🥲
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lovely all around, sad to hear they are retiring it. It smells great and gives my curls that extra shine. Most importantly curls stay out 3-4 days.
5 out of 5 stars
3 March, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
My favorite gel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this gel for my fine wavy curly hair! Please don't discontinue it!
5 out of 5 stars
7 February, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
My favorite but it’s being discontinued…
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my favorite gel…unfortunately curlsmith isn’t making it in the regular size anymore so I’ll have to find something new. I love it because it’s not sticky or heavy. It has the perfect amount of hold to keep my curls in place without being heavy or crunchy. I bought a bunch of the small ones for traveling.
5 out of 5 stars
26 January, 2026
originally posted on Curlsmith
lightweight & great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the only thing that works on my ultra fine hair to control the frizz without weighing it down
5 out of 5 stars
20 December, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
Lightweight gel that offer soft
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lightweight gel that offer soft hold but great definition on my fine wavy hair. I use this in a combo with the hydro Flexi gel. Curlsmith why can I not see this gel available???? As it's lightweight it is good for refreshing.
5 out of 5 stars
11 December, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
FAVORITE!!!❤️
This is my FAVORITE CurlSmith product. I'm not a fan of the new line as I can't find this one in the line up anymore. I tried Hydro Style flexi Jelly but it's too, . . . too, something. I can't put my finger on it. It's just not Shape up Aqua Gel, which is perfect. I have 7 other CurlSmith styling products currently that I don't use and would gladly part with, just not my Aqua Gel. I'm stocking up so I can make it through as long as I can. Trouble is, my two college age kids feel the same way so I'm going to have to share 😭 PLEASE DON'T DISCONTINUE!!
5 out of 5 stars
17 October, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
Shape Up Aqua Gel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Shape Up Aqua Gel is the absolute best product for my hair type. Leaves my hair very soft, curly and not frizzy.
5 out of 5 stars
20 September, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
Even in next day hair!
This gel is so easy to apply! It’s more liquidy than other gels and gives me the hold I need. The best part is I can actually apply it when my hair is dry for additional control on second day hair! Yay!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 September, 2025Verified purchase
Great stuff!
Love this for my hair
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 September, 2025Verified purchase
Absolutely love this gel for a refresh
This gel works really well with my half curly half wavy hair. I tend to use this gel when I am rewetting my hair and refreshing my curls. It gives a medium hold and gives you soft curls or waves. For a medium hold gel, my hair really takes shape with a minimal amount of product. I also like the mild scent.
5 out of 5 stars
30 August, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
Fantastic product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product is the perfect balance of hold, curl definition and not weighing the hair down and believe me I have tried everything else!!!
5 out of 5 stars
30 August, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
Good gel
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great gel, it helps define curly hair without too much of a cast.
5 out of 5 stars
12 August, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
Ideal for wavy hair.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This gel is perfect for keeping your natural waves intact all day!
3 out of 5 stars
5 August, 2025
originally posted on Curlsmith
Hello smells nice and gives
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hello smells nice and gives some hold but it was very runny in consistency and leaked a bit.