Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Styling Gel Non-Flaking Hold & Brilliant Shine for All Hair Types 247g/8.71 oz
White flakes on a dark shirt are the reason most people abandon a gel. This one is built around not doing that.
The Fantasia IC Hair Polisher styling gel gives strong hold with enough flexibility to avoid the crunch, and it dries down clean. No white residue, no stiffness, no sticky patches through the lengths. Frizz stays flat and the surface picks up a gloss as it sets. It is a general-purpose gel rather than a specialist one, and that is its strength: a sleek ponytail, defined curls and a spiky, textured finish all come out of the same 247g tub. It tends to end up shared across a household, which is usually a sign a product does its job.
Works on everything from fine to thick and straight to curly. A reasonable everyday choice if you want hold and shine without picking a lane.
Water (Aqua), Carbomer, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 20, PVP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone. *Ingredients are subject to change; always refer to product packaging for the most accurate list
- 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
Damp hair, small amounts, built up. Take a coin-sized scoop, rub it between the palms until it turns clear, then press it into the section and comb through.
Repeat where you need more hold rather than starting with a large amount. On curls, rake and then scrunch. On sleek styles, brush it flat and leave it to set without touching.
Results
Hold lands in the middle: enough to keep a style in place, not so much that the hair turns solid. The shine is the standout, and it stays put rather than fading as the gel dries.
No white flakes appear at the roots or along a parting, which is the usual complaint with gels at this hold level. Frizz stays down all day, and it brushes out cleanly.
Composition
Full ingredients list
Water (Aqua), Carbomer, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 20, PVP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone. *Ingredients are subject to change; always refer to product packaging for the most accurate list