Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Curl Defining Creme Gel 16oz
A creme gel is a compromise in the best sense. You get the hold of a gel and the conditioning of a cream in one step, which is one fewer layer on hair that already carries plenty.
The hold here is medium to firm, so this sits at the heavier end of the Almond & Avocado line and suits denser textures accordingly. Olive and jojoba oils bring shine and nourishment, shea butter locks moisture in through the day, and the botanical blend keeps frizz down when humidity climbs. Curls and coils stay defined and full of movement rather than setting solid.
Apply in sections on soaking wet hair, smooth down the length, then leave it alone. Creme gels dry into a soft cast that you scrunch out once the hair is completely dry, and touching it before then is what puts the frizz back.
It handles twist-outs, wash-and-gos, braid-outs and coil sets, and it works on anything from 3b ringlets to 4c coils without leaving build-up behind. 16oz, which is the size worth buying if you reach for a definer every wash day.
We list the full INCI where the brand supplies it. For this one it is not on file yet, so the pack is the reliable source. If you need to check an ingredient before you buy, message us and we will read it off the bottle.
- 24-hour delivery
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- 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
Somewhere between a cream and a gel, so treat it like both. Section soaking wet hair, smooth a generous amount down each piece with flat palms, then rake through with the fingers to spread it evenly.
Twist or coil each section if you want tighter definition, or leave it and let the curls clump on their own. Dry without touching. This is a hold product, so nothing else needs to go over it.
Results
Definition holds firmly without the board-stiff feel that a straight gel leaves. Coils keep their shape for days and the curl pattern stays visible instead of blurring into fluff by day two.
The finish is glossy and the strand stays soft to the touch. On thick, dry hair that usually drinks product and still looks dull, this is the sort of weight that actually registers.
Composition
- Shea Butter
- Holds moisture in the strand right through the day
- Jojoba Oil
- Feeds shine into the hair without leaving it greasy
- Olive Oil
- Nourishes dry lengths so the hold does not read as crispy
The full INCI is printed on the pack. We publish it here as soon as the brand supplies it, and we will read it off the bottle for you if you ask.
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