The Doux Big Poppa Defining Gel 16oz for Strong Hold and Frizz Control
The strong end of The Doux range, for hair that shrugs off a normal gel by lunchtime.
Big Poppa gives a firm hold that stays flexible, so a sleek bun, a set of finger coils or a wash-and-go keeps its shape without going rigid.
The frizz control is the part people talk about. It puts a barrier around the strand that keeps damp air out, which is what you need here between October and March. It dries without flaking and leaves no residue after a week of wear.
The texture is lighter than the hold suggests, so it spreads easily and reaches every strand instead of clumping in the first section you touch. 16oz tub, aimed at textured hair and a polished finish that has to last several days rather than one evening.
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, PVP, Panthenol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Tetrasodium EDTA
- 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
Wet hair only, and plenty of it. Rake through in sections, then smooth each length between two fingers to lay the cuticle flat.
Do not layer it over a cream unless you want a softer hold. Dry fully before touching, then scrunch the cast out. A pea-sized blob per section is enough; more brings crunch, not more hold.
Results
Strong, flexible hold with definition that keeps its shape for days rather than dropping out by the evening.
The gel dries without flaking and without the stiff shell most strong gels leave. Frizz stays flat in damp weather, which is the real test. Curls look sleek and polished, and a set survives being slept on under a bonnet.
Composition
Full ingredients list
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, PVP, Panthenol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Tetrasodium EDTA
Reviews
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