Africa's Best Organics Olive Oil Styling Gel 15 oz
Most styling gels make you choose between hold and stiffness. This one is formulated to hold firmly and stay flexible, so a style keeps its shape without setting into a shell you have to break apart with your hands.
Extra virgin olive oil is the reason. It conditions while the gel does the structural work, which is why hair comes out shiny rather than dulled, and the formula stays light enough that it does not flake or leave residue behind as it dries.
- Long-lasting hold with no crunch to break
- Extra virgin olive oil for conditioning and shine
- Tames frizz and holds a sleek, defined style
- Non-flaky and lightweight, so it wears comfortably all day
It handles the jobs a gel is usually bought for. Slicked-back styles hold, curl definition lasts well past the first hour, and hair that would otherwise fluff up in damp weather stays roughly where you put it. On dense or coily hair you can be generous without the result turning solid, which is not true of every gel at this price.
The tub holds 15 oz, which is a lot of gel. It is sized and priced for people who reach for it daily. Suits curly and coily textures, roughly 2c through 4b.
Aqua (Water), VP/VA Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Hydrolyzed Avena Sativa (Oat) Protein, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance)
- 24-hour delivery
- Every brand we carry ships within 24 hours, not just the hero lines. Order before 2pm and it leaves the same working day.
- Free over £40
- UK delivery is free on orders over £40. Below that it is a flat rate, shown at checkout before you pay.
- Tracking
- You get a tracking link by email the moment it is picked up.
- 30 days
- Send anything unopened back within 30 days for a full refund. No explanation needed.
- Opened it and it is wrong for your hair?
- Tell us what happened. Curl products are hard to judge from a photo, and we would rather swap it than have you stuck with it.
- We price match
- Find it cheaper somewhere else and we will match the price.
Application tips
Scoop a small amount from the tub and rub it between your palms before it touches your head, because cold gel drags.
Work section by section on damp hair, smoothing from root to tip with the flat of your hand. Follow with a comb or a soft brush if you want the surface really flat. Let it dry undisturbed. Adding a second layer over a dried one is what causes flaking, so go lighter first time.
Results
Styles hold their shape through the day and still bend when you touch them. Olive oil in the base keeps the finish soft rather than glassy, so hair looks laid rather than lacquered.
Flyaways stay down, the surface reads smooth in photographs, and there is no white dust along the parting when you move. One ordinary shampoo takes it back out.
Composition
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Softens the grip of the gel so hair stays pliable, never glassy
Full ingredients list
Aqua (Water), VP/VA Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Hydrolyzed Avena Sativa (Oat) Protein, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance)
