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CURLSMITH Shape Up Hair Treatment Aqua Gel - 8oz - Ulta Beauty: Heat Protection, All Hair Types - 2 of 4CURLSMITH Shape Up Hair Treatment Aqua Gel - 8oz - Ulta Beauty: Heat Protection, All Hair Types - 3 of 4CURLSMITH Shape Up Hair Treatment Aqua Gel - 8oz - Ulta Beauty: Heat Protection, All Hair Types - 4 of 4
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CURLSMITH Shape Up Hair Treatment Aqua Gel - 8oz - Ulta Beauty: Heat Protection, All Hair Types

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Highlights

  • Super lightweight hair styling gel
  • Flexible light and bouncy results
  • Defines and controls frizz without weighing the hair down
  • Enriched with proteins to fortify the hair
  • Contains bond-building actives to repair
  • Light hold (5/10)
  • Water-thin liquid gel texture
  • Designed for all curls and texture types

Description

WHY USE CURLSMITH SHAPE UP AQUA GEL:
Balancing protein-rich and moisturizing products in your routine is key to healthy, strong hair. The more damaged and porous your hair is, the more protein-rich products you should use. Curlsmith Shape Up Aqua Gel is a protein-enriched styling gel that provides light hold and weightless definition for all curl types.

HOW THE MAGIC HAPPENS:
Curlsmith Shape Up Aqua Gel is our lightest styling gel yet. Its weightless texture is super easy to apply on the hair, ensuring it can coat all sections effortlessly. It provides outstanding definition without weighing the hair down or compromising on volume. It is also supercharged with a patented, innovative ingredient that helps strengthen the internal hair structure up to 3 times. This is a unique technology that works by creating additional hydrogen and ionic bonds within the hair keratin structure, helping to strengthen the hair shaft from the inside.

WHAT MAKES CURLSMITH DIFFERENT:
Inspired by generations of homemade hair remedies, Curlsmith blends fresh curl-loving foods with kitchen cupboard staples and rare ingredients to make premium products that really work. The Aqua Gel is blended with a unique complex of Rice Protein & Hemp Oil, a fully plant-based alternative to animal keratin that makes the hair look stronger and more elastic.

NO NASTIES:
All Curlsmith products have zero spoons of sulphates, silicones, mineral oils and phthalates. Plus they’re Vegan and Cruelty Free.

HOW TO USE:
Apply to soaking wet hair. For extra moisture, prime your hair with your favorite Curlsmith leave-in. Rake through to ensure you are evenly coating all strands. Use the ‘praying hands’ method to smooth all locks down, seal the moisture in and tame the cuticles. Scrunch to encourage curl formation, then air dry or diffuse.
Hair Type: Curly, All Hair Types
Product Form: Gel
Beauty Purpose: Heat Protection
Net weight: 8 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 82518965
UPC: 850005417644
Item Number (DPCI): 342-03-2418
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Ingredients:

water (aqua), pvp, panthenol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom) extract*, psidium guajava (guava) fruit extract, ribes nigrum (black currant) fruit extract, brassica oleracea acephala (kale) leaf extract, opuntia tuna (prickly pear) fruit extract, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract*, hydroxypropylgluconamide, hydroxypropylammonium gluconate, hydrolyzed hemp seed extract, hydrolyzed rice protein, carbomer, glycerin, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, tartaric acid, disodium edta, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, aminomethyl propanol, phenoxyethanol, fragrance (parfum), benzyl alcohol, linalool, limonene, geraniol. [*organic ingredients]

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.68 inches length x 1.69 inches width x 7.43 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds

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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.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    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
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    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!
    Daysi C.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    7 May, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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!!
    JEN W.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    18 April, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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.
    Nichole
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    5 out of 5 stars
    8 April, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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!
    Lisa B.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    6 April, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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.
    Naomi r.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    18 March, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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…
    Janelle R.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    7 March, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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.
    Joanna S.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    3 March, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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!
    Staci P.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    7 February, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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.
    Jennifer R.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    26 January, 2026
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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
    Tina L.
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    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.
    Ramona P.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    11 December, 2025
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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!!
    Susan S.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    17 October, 2025
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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.
    Gretchen R.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    20 September, 2025
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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!!
    Lorraine
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    13 September, 2025Verified purchase

    Great stuff!

    Love this for my hair
    Kimberly
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    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.
    Corissa
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    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!!!
    Claire M.
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    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.
    Chloe B.
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    5 out of 5 stars
    12 August, 2025
    originally posted on Curlsmith
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    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!
    Laura O.
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    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.
    Hanna G.
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