57%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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2.0
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2 years ago

I was really underwhelmed by this product from Aveda. The high price point does match the quality one would expect. You could buy a cheaper drug store gel that would work better than this, or...

About reviewer (914 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue



2.0
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7 years ago

Like all things Aveda, it's plant-based. It smells very strongly like the Whole Foods beauty department, which is to say, full of essential oils. It's a bit off-putting for me, but if that's your...

About reviewer (164 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

I don't get the rave about Aveda products, I never have. This one is no different than the others I have tried. It's ok, but too pricey for what it does. You can get the same result with DS brands...

About reviewer (111 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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10 years ago

It smells disgusting, doesn't distribute evenly through hair, and makes my hair so stiff and sticky even after it's dried. I have thick frizzy hair and I don't think this product helped AT ALL, it...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This is by far the best gel I've ever used. Now you have to really know if a gel is the right product for what hairstyle you are trying to achieve. I'll be the first to admit gel isn't the most...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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14 years ago

This product works well for me. I use it as a holding gel and it keeps my hair in place. It's strong, hold lasts all day. It smells a bit like patchouli oil to me but the smell fades soon after...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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14 years ago

This stuff worked like an average hair gel. Kinda on the Pricey side in my opinion 5 fl oz for $16.00. This is a medium hold hair gel and it held my curls for about 2-3 days and it seemed to flake...

About reviewer (295 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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14 years ago

Just OK. And for $14 bucks I want something better than just OK. The stylists keep trying to sell me this and Be Curly, but the best thing I've found for my wavy/curly hair is the humectant...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

This product DOES smell amazing... right out of the bottle. After a few hours, however, it smelled really wierd and gross in my hair (medium length, quite curly, not color-treated and in good...

About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I have wavy hair and when I put this product in it makes my hair sooo curly! I do admit that it is a bit crispy but it's well worth it. The smells is amazing almost like perfume for your hair. ...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

I agree with the other reviewer that this gel cetainly isn't better than the forming gel but it smells wonderful. It does give some hold and curl to my hair. It works better when used in...

About reviewer (270 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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20 years ago

JUst not enough hold for my hair.. I am usually fond of Aveda products, and while I like this better then the COnfixer, it's not better then the forming Gel. I think they need to soon market a...

About reviewer (233 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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20 years ago

Aveda's Brilliant Retexturizing Gel is excellent on my wavy/curly hair (that is frustratingly straight underneath). Texture is medium thickness, very sticky but effective for shine and hold. I...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


3.0
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20 years ago

I have to agree with JoannaB and frou's reviews below and add to say that this product works well as a type of shelaq(I know I must be spelling this wrong. :P) when the weather is stormy. I...

About reviewer (319 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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21 years ago

This works well to smooth my frizzy hair. And, apparently, the smell is quite appealing to some guys.

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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21 years ago

Heavenly smell, firm hold, really makes hair 'behave!' Too strong for thin, fine hair IMHO.

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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22 years ago

wow, did this suck. it made my hair sticky, crunchy and uncombable.

About reviewer (423 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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22 years ago

I love this product! I have such unruly, frizzy, curly hair and this gel works wonders on it. I have to use this gel now, because it's the only product that gives me the well defined, glossy...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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22 years ago

Very nice, versatile gel, could be used to make curls curly, or blow out for sleek straight hair, and has that lovely smell.

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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23 years ago

This is a great product. It makes my hair thicker and easier to style, and controls flyaways, without being obvious - it doesn't look like there is anything in my hair. It adds a beautiful shine,...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBrown