
There are many excellent high-end curly hair brands on the market. But if you are on a budget or heading over to the drugstore and want to grab something there, it is nice to have a list of good, affordable options.
There are NINE parts to the series. Part 6 is for GELS. Share and print this handy list!
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GELS
![]() Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Gel Protein, aloe, glycerin, and coconut free. CGM. |
![]() Dippity-Do Girls with Curls Gelée Has aloe and protein. Coconut free. CGM. |
![]() Dove Amplified Textures Shine & Moisture Finishing Gel High in glycerin. Has shea butter, aloe, and coconut. Protein free. CGM. |
![]() Harry’s Sculpting Gel Free of glycerin, aloe, coconut, and protein. CGM. |
Kinky Curly Curling Custard Gel Contains aloe. Free of glycerin, coconut, and protein. CGM. |
![]() Maui Moisture Curl Quench and Coconut oil Ultra Hold Gel Contains aloe, glycerin, and coconut. Protein free. CGM. |
![]() Not Your Mothers Curl Talk Sculpting Gel High in glycerin. Has protein. CGM. |
![]() Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator Contains aloe, protein, and glycerin. Free of coconut. CGM. *the ingredients are similar to Kinky Curly Curling Custard. |

Go HERE for the post on the best drugstore brand shampoos and cowashes. Or HERE for conditioners, deep conditioners, creams, leave-in conditioners, or mousses.
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