Lightweight gel, with great hold
"Love this gel. It is lightweight, doesn't leave my hair looking too greasy and has great hold. It smells amazing and is nice to apply!"
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A medium hold styling gel that provides weightless definition without compromising on volume.
Lightweight
Frizz Control
Suitable for curl & texture types (Wavy, Curly, Coily)
Find your Curl Match
Hydro Style Flexi Jelly
How does it perform across different curl types?
Wavy (2A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Curls (3A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Coily (4A-C)
Hair Texture:
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Great
Works
Not designed for
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Product Specifications
Product type:
Styler
Format:
Jelly
Best for:
Flat Frizzy Curls
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The Formula
Our mission is to provide clean, effective products that help you achieve the curls of your dreams. We’re constantly looking for feedback and finding ways to improve on existing formulas to deliver better results and experiences to our community.
Hyaluronic Acid
An humectant known for its moisturizing and softening properties. Has the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
Lavender Flowers
Renowned for supporting hair health.
Green Tea Brew
Known for its powerful antioxidant properties.
How to use
1
Rub the product between your hands and apply on soaking wet hair.
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2
Use the “raking/praying hands method” to evenly spread the product throughout your strands.
2/4
3
Select your desired styling method (scrunch/fingercurls/shingle) to enhance and define.
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4
Air dry or diffuse. Avoid touching your hair excessively while drying as this will create frizz. Once completely dry, scrunch to 'break the light cast' using an oil or serum to make your hair soft and bouncy.
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Hydro Style Flexi Jelly
€26
Best suited to:
Flat Frizzy Curls
Benefit:
Frizz Control
Type:
Styler
Format:
Jelly
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Best suited to:
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Benefit:
Cream
Type:
Styler
Format:
Cream
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Overall rating: 4.6167216 / 5 from 1208 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Hydro Style Flexi Jelly provides weightless definition and volume while minimizing scalp build-up. It creates a good cast, offers great definition and hydration, and has a lovely, clean, and fresh smell. However, some users find it too strong and heavy.
Summary topics
- Scent (14%): It was noted by customers that the product has a lovely, clean, and fresh smell. However, some found it to be too strong.
- Curl Definition (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the ability of this gel to provide great definition and hydration to their curls.
- Cast Formation (7%): It was reported by customers that this gel creates a good cast while drying and easy to scrunch out when dry.
- Jelly Texture (6%): It was reported by customers that the Flexi Jelly is the best jelly they have ever tried.
- Gel Hold (26%): A significant number of customers pointed out that this gel provides a great amount of hold without weighing down their hair.
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Review highlights
- "This jelly controls the frizz, and holds the curls perfectly, without creating a heavy or oily look." —
- "Really impressed with this product, very moisturising and great hold and definition." —
- "Excellent gel, holds my curls well, not leaving them crunchy or weighed down." —
Reviews
Love
"I love this lightweight gel. Easy application! Great hold."
Amazing gel
"This is my secret to bouncy curls that last the entire week. I only wash my hair on Sundays and I do not have to reapply throughout the week. I add a little bit of water if I have a couple of flyaways and that's it my hair does not flake or anything. I get lots of compliments and people always ask what kind of gel I use."
great
"perfect hold. or too much not to little, allows the ringlets to be very defined and singular"
Great product, not a lot
"Great product, not a lot of product required to hold your curls defined and last all day into next."
First Time User and I'll Buy It Again
"(Type 2b hair, thick, dry and medium-coarse) I do not understand how so little of this goes so far. A tiny amount of not very jelly like liquid at all (it's arguably quite watery) gives me a full cast when combined with the Air Dry Cream. I'm used to using ~1 tbsp of gel, so it's great to be able to use so sparingly. Smells great too, I really like this stuff - low on frizz, doesn't leave my hair too glossy/saturated."
Great gel! Medium hold & no stiffness!
"Loving this gel! It holds, defines, and doesn’t require a cast breaking post drying. Just grabbed a travel size for future traveling! Love!"
Must have gel
"This is a must have part of my routine. I can't imagine styling my hair without it. It gives long lasting control from a light cast. You dont have any sticky residue on your hair it always feels soft but styled."
Good product but does not suit my hair
"I'm 2c/3a medium length curl. Dense head of hair. Dry, prone to frizz. I was looking for a lighter styler than the gel so went for this. The product is easy to apply, doesn't leave a tacky residue. Nice finish but doesn't offer the hold i need for my hair type to prevent frizz etc. Id be lucky to get through the day before its lost all shape."
Not for my 2c waves
"Smells great and pleasant to use, but not enough hold for me. At first hair looks great but fairly quickly the frizz does come through and the curls drop a bit. I have very frizzy thick 2c waves so will be trying something stronger."
Q&A
- How is this different from the Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer? Which is better for fine hair?
- Hi Jeanne, Thanks for your questions. Hydro Style Flexi Jelly is a lightweight, medium-hold gel that adds definition and volume without weighing hair down — perfect for fine hair. The Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer is richer and provides stronger frizz control, ideal for thicker or drier curls. For fine hair, we recommend the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly. Let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Could you confirm if this is protein free please? My hair dislikes protein. Many thanks.
- Hi Anne! This product contains no protein :)
- Can the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly be used on the days I blow out and flat iron my hair?
- Hi Amy, Thanks for reaching out! The Hydro Style Flexi Jelly is designed as a styling gel for enhancing and holding curls, so it’s not ideal for use on blow-out or flat-ironed styles. For heat styling days, we recommend using a lightweight heat protectant instead to help guard your hair from damage. If you have additional questions. Please reach out to hello@curlsmith.com. Thanks, Curlsmith
- Should the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly be used before or after a heater protectant like the Miracle Shield? I ask because the “How to Use” instructions for the Miracle Shield state that it should be used prior to stylers, but since the Miracle Shield contains oils, I would think it should be used after the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly.
- Hi Sadie, Thanks for reaching out to us. You should apply the Miracle Shield first, followed by the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly. The Miracle Shield is a heat protectant and should be applied to damp hair before any stylers to ensure even coverage and protection. While it contains oils, they are lightweight and designed to work under styling products without affecting their performance. If you have further questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
- How much should be used?
- Hi Jeannine, Thanks for reaching out to us. When using Hydro Style Flexi Jelly, a little typically goes a long way. Start with a small amount, about a nickel-sized amount, and apply it evenly through your damp hair. You can always add more if needed, but using too much can weigh down your hair or cause excessive buildup. If you have further questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith