The Best Styling Gels & Edge for Curly Hair 2025

1. SoftSheen Carson Let's Jam! Shining & Conditioning Gel Regular Hold, 5.5 oz

SoftSheen Carson Let's Jam! Shining & Conditioning Gel Regular Hold, It's classic formula has a micro-emulsion technology for great regular hold, shine and conditioning with up to 3X less breakage. Sleek it, slick it, shine it, define it with conditioning hold that moves with a stroke of a brush, and its classic mango fragrance. Directions: Apply a small amount into the palm of your hand, rub hands together, work through wet or dry hair, style as desired ingredients: Aqua/water, Isoceteth-20, Paraffinum Liquidum/mineral Oil, Glycerin, Oleth-2, Propylene Glycol, Parafum/fragrance, Sorbic Acid, Methylparaben, Dmdm Hydantoin, Ethylparaben, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Simethicone, Yellow 5, Red 4, Red 33.

SoftSheen Carson Let's Jam! Shining & Conditioning Gel Regular Hold, 5.5 oz A shining and conditioning gel Absolutely no flaking, no drying and no alcohol Recommended for everyday use It's classic formula has a micro-emulsion technology for great regular hold, shine and conditioning with up to 3X less breakage. Sleek it, slick it, shine it, define it with conditioning hold that moves with a stroke of a brush, and its classic mango fragrance.

2. Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products Lock It Up Hair Styling Gel with Natural Ingredients, 6oz

Lock It Up• Provides a great hold with NO FLAKING • Helps to stop frizz and hold styles longer • Infused with Yarrow root, Rosemary, Nettle, and Indian Hemp How to Use: For locks: Apply Lock It Up™ to clean, unlocked hair near your scalp. Use fingertips, the palm, or comb rolling technique to twist new growth clockwise. Use a clip to hold the section in place. Continue until complete. Sit under dryer until hair is dry. Use the Strengthener on your scalp. For defining curl pattern of natural hair: Apply Lock It Up™ to the hair and use fingers to help shape and define curl pattern. Lock It Up will not flake or harden when dry. It leaves the hair soft and manageable without a sticky, gummy feel. Styling gel: Use on wet, damp or dry natural hair to define your curl pattern and to control frizz. Use Lock It Up on transitioning and chemically processed hair to slick hair back or up to style. What It Does: Lock It Up™ has no alcohol so there’s NO FLAKING. Stops Frizz, holds locs and styles longer. Lock It Up offers great options for starting locs, two-strand twists, loc grooming, etc. It’s also great for styling wavy hair and color-treated hair. This is a very versatile product that is infused with Yarrow Root Extract, Rosemary Extract, Nettle, and Indian Hemp for an all-natural herbal hair experience! Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Carbomer, Triethanolamine , D&C ,Yellow 10, FD&C Dark Brown 518, Yarrow Roots Extract (Achillea Millefolium), Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis), Nettle Extract (Citrus Aurantium), Indiam Hemp (Cannabis Sativa), Caprylyl Glycol Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum).

Provides a great hold with NO FLAKING Helps to stop frizz and hold styles longer Infused with Yarrow root, Rosemary, Nettle, and Indian Hemp for an all-natural herbal hair experience Can be used for starting locks, maintaining locks, and as a styling gel to define curl patterns and control frizz Suitable for wavy, transitioning, and chemically processed hair Alcohol-free formula that leaves hair soft and manageable without a sticky, gummy feel

3. LA Looks Styling Gel, Nutra Curl Level 8, 20 Oz

Frizz-free curls-Moisturizes dry or damaged hair-safe for color-treated hair

L.A. Looks Nutra Curl, 20-Ounce

4. World of Curls Curl Activator for Extra Dry Hair 16.20 oz

World Of Curls Gel Dry 16.2 Oz,Beauty Enterprises,,99002

World of Curls Curl Activator for Extra Dry Hair 16.20 oz

5. Long Aid® Extra Dry Formula Curl Activator Gel 32 oz. Jar, Moisturizing, Unisex

Boost your hair's volume with Long Aid® Curl Activator Gel and put life back into thirsty, dry, lifeless curls. Enriched with Aloe Vera, Protein and Vitamin B Complex, it restores moisture to excessively dry hair, controls frizz and helps to define your natural curls. Great for natural hair and textured styles, this formula helps to give your hair a clean, healthier shine with long lasting hold.

Enriched with Aloe Vera, Protein and Vitamin B Complex Restores moisture to excessively dry hair. Controls frizz and helps to define your natural curls. Moisturizing Unisex

6. Murray's Super Light Hair Dressing and Pomade for Control, Style and Shine , 3 oz.

Murray's Superlight Pomade and Hair Dressing was originially created to be a softer, lighter alternative to Murray's Original Pomade. Super light contains soothing and conditioning ingredients such as aloe, lanolin and coconut oil. Superlight provides conditioning and manageability for the clean neat look with plenty of style and control. Superlight can also be used to add sheen on top of a thicker pomade to complete your desired style.

Murray's Light Pomade and Hair Dressing For the clean neat look Features Coconut Oil and Lanolin Helps Control Hair, Styles, and Shines

7. ORS Lock & Twist Gel for Natural Hairstyles, Moisturizing Styling Gel, Firm Hold, Unisex, 13 oz

From the Original Root Stimulator brand, ORS Lock & Twist Gel is the moisturizing cream-gel styler that's been helping you create natural hairstyles for over 25 years. Great for starting and maintaining locs, this Coconut Oil infused formula combines lasting moisture with a firm hold to keep your locs and twists perfectly in place, frizz-free and with a natural-looking shine. Non-flaking formula. No build-up.

Gel styler for locs, twists and other natural styles Provides a long-lasting firm hold Tames frizz and enhances shine Made with Coconut Oil to nourish and moisturize Flake-free, no build-up formula Unisex formula can be used to start and maintain locs

8. As I Am Classic Coconut Styling & Smoothing Gel 8 oz., Moisturizing, Unisex

This As I Am Smoothing Gel 8 oz provides moisturizing hold & shine. Formulated with Aloe Vera gel, Sugar Beetroot, Vegetable Glycerin, and Wheat Protein. It adds smoothness Where You Want your hair to lay down and stay awhile. Unlike the average gel, there are no harsh ingredients to dry out, harden and roughen your hair. Instead, it's made with choice organics to hydrate as it smoothes. Your hold will be secure, yet shiny, sleek, and moisturized. And, when it’s time to cleanse, the Smoothing Gel is easy to rinse from your hair. Best if applied to clean, damp hair. Use a spray bottle to dampen the hair if necessary. Apply the gel and smooth down, using your fingers or a soft natural bristle brush. For next-day refreshing, dampen the area where the gel was applied.

Organic formula is safe and gentle Smoothing gel tames frizz Ideal for any hair type Formulated with Aloe Vera gel, Sugar Beetroot, Vegetable Glycerin, and Wheat Protein Styling & Smoothing gel tames frizz Ideal for any hair type Provides a secure hold Moisturizes Adds shine Rinses easily from the hair when it's time to cleanse Won't dry out, harden or roughen hair Moisturizing Unisex

9. Fantasia High Potency IC Hair Polisher Styling Gel with Sparkle Lites, 16 oz., Shine Enhancing, Unisex Product

The Fantasia with Sparkle Lites and Aloe Hair Polisher Styling Gel comes in a convenient 20 oz container with an easy-to-remove lid. It is formulated to add volume and shine while smoothing your follicles with the infused Wheat Protein and vitamin E ingredients. This alcohol-free Fantasia IC hair polisher gel is non-flaking and suitable for a variety of styling including roller sets, molding, sculpting, blow, and lifting. This product is not tested on animals and is unisex.

Enriched with sparkle lite conditioners, aloe, wheat protein and vitamin E. Gives great body, manageability, volume and shine. Perfect for blow styling, roller sets, molding, sculpting, lifting and other styling techniques. Alcohol free and non flaking. Unisex Product

10. Jamaican Mango & Lime Nourishing Resistant Formula Locking Hair Styling Extra Hold Gel, 6 oz., Unisex

Jamaican Mango and Lime Resistant Formula Locking Gel provides an extra firm hold while improving the health of your hair. Enhanced with manuka honey and moringa seed oil, it nourishes without all the build up. Free of petrolatum, paraben and other harsh chemicals, this hair locking gel is suitable for regular use. It's easy to apply and helps you achieved well-groomed locks and twists. The Jamaican mango and lime locking gel is ideal for use on difficult-to-style, curly or Gray hair. Unisex product.

Difficult to lock hair Easy-to-apply gel Contains a combination of ancient Jamaican recipes and nourishing ingredients Hair locking gel for well-groomed locks and twists Helps you achieve your desired look Long-lasting hold without build up Doesn't weigh hair down Ideal for use on difficult-to-style, curly or Gray hair Petrolatum and paraben-free Hair locking gel is available in a convenient 6 oz resealable jar Pleasant scent Made with Moringa Seed Oil and Manuka Honey