did not work for me
"Super crunchy on my hair, even after using oil to break the cast. A couple of days later, my hair felt very very dry. I had high hopes but I will not continue to use."
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Styler
Jelly
Medium Hold
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
A jelly styler that provides exceptional frizz reduction and defines curls with medium hold-no stickiness or stiffness.
$38.00
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Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Product Description
| Who is it for? | All Curl and Texture Types |
| Best for? | Frizzy Hair |
| Format | Jelly |
| Hold Level | 6 |
Heads up! We’re giving our packaging a fresh new look. While we transition, your order might show up looking a little different than the pictures—but don’t worry, it’s still the same great product inside!
Ingredients
Tri-Oil Sunflower, Watermelon & Argan Blend
Creates an invisible coat on the hair to help prevent curls from reverting in shape and becoming less defined when exposed to humidity.
Squalane
A well known ingredient used in skincare and now known for its hair benefits such as moisturization, shine and enhancing elasticity.
Our mission is to provide clean, effective products that help you achieve the curls of your dreams. We’re constantly looking for feedback and finding ways to improve on existing formulas to deliver...
How to use
Step 1
Rub the product between your hands and apply on soaking wet hair.
Step 2
Use the “raking/praying hands method” to evenly spread the product throughout your strands.
Step 3
Select your desired styling method (scrunch/fingercurls/shingle) to enhance and define.
Step 4
Air dry or diffuse. Avoid touching your hair excessively while drying as this will create frizz. Once completely dry, scrunch to 'break the light cast' using an oil or serum to make your hair soft and bouncy.
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Overall rating: 4.3653135 / 5 from 271 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer is a jelly styler praised for its exceptional frizz reduction and curl definition. Customers appreciate its amazing smell, smooth feel, and sleek appearance. While some feedback on hold is mixed, the product is highly valued for its medium hold without stickiness or stiffness.
Summary topics
- Scent: 28%
- Frizz Control: 17%
- Curl Hold: 18%
- Texture: 7%
- Hair Quality: 26%
Review topics: ["color","customer service","look","smells","results","packaging","texture","feels","weather","water","use","works","styler","hair","curls","hold","frizz","gel","definition","cast","curlsmith","line","control","waves","curl retainer","consistency","found","difference","jelly","crunch"].
Review highlights
- "This gel feels wonderful, smells great, creates a good cast and my hair feels soft after SOTC." —
- "This gel has a great feel to it, smells wonderful, makes a great cast and soft hold after SOTC." —
- "Fantastic smelling gel that worked really well to help keep my curls frizz-free." —
Reviews
MUST-HAVE
"I have tried numerous products for more than 2 decades, and I have never found a product that does what this does. It holds the curl and allows you to define the look of your style, while most importantly, it eliminates frizz! I cannot do without this. It is a MUST-HAVE in my hair care routine. I have even cut down on the necessity to wash my hair as often because of its ability to hold the curl and eliminate the frizz, which means less damage to my hair!"
"Product is great, but the bottle had a defective lid, that won’t open as it should. So i waste product. For the high cost, the packaging should be much better"
Disappointed
"I have both thick and course hair. This product feels heavy on it, which isn’t something I typically experience. I might start the day with okay curls, but they pretty quickly flatten out and leave me with lifeless hair most of the day."
Excellent curl cream!
"I’ve been looking for a curl cream that works for my 2b dry hair for ages. I finally found it! This is light, has decent hold without being heavy or sticky, does not weigh my hair down, and lasts well until my next washing. My hair does not get frizzy, and it’s waves and curls look a lot better than ever!I wish the bottle was a little more flexible because it’s hard to squeeze the stuff out, but that’s a pretty minor complaint considering the product itself is fantastic!"
Best Curl Products Ever!
"So I confess: ChatGTP recommended Curlsmith. I had never heard of it, but I thought I would give it a try. I was so happy with it, I ended up buying the whole line! My curls are softer, less frizzy and fuller - in the middle of winter. I have coloured, fragile, long wavy/curly hair that tends to frizz around the front of my hair. Since I’ve been using this line, I am getting lovely ringlet days. Even my colour looks better and shinier. Love!"
Great curl definition for fine curls
"I love this product! It offers great curl definition without weighing down fine curls. Great hold without a crunchy feel. Doesn't dry out my hair or leave product buildup."
Frizz Gone
"This product maintains my hair silky, bouncy and frizz free in tropical humid weather and any other weather when I travel. All I need to do is adjust how much is required according to weather. Cannot live without it."
Love this curl cream
"This is great on my curls and it smellls so good. It smells like the Awestruck cream and works as well."
Recipe change
"This used to be my favorite gel, but whenever Curlsmith underwent the packaging redesign something changed with this formula. It is now an entirely different consistency, color, texture, and hold, and I’m so disappointed because I wasn’t even given a warning that this would be changing so I could stock up on it."
Q&A
- Hi there! I have fine low porosity 3b/c curls. My hair seems to be going through a change, courtesy of mid-life changes overall. Can this be used on dry hair to revive/refresh frizzy hair? Thank you!
- Hi Jeanie, Thank you for reaching out! We completely understand how hair can change over time—especially during mid-life transitions. The Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer works best on damp hair, but you can lightly mist your curls with water or a refresher spray and then apply a small amount to help revive and smooth frizz. This way, it can give your curls a refreshed look without weighing them down. We hope this helps your curls feel happy and bouncy again! Thanks, Curlsmith
- Can this be used to refresh curls between wash days? If so, how?
- Hi Heather, Thank you so much for reaching out! Absolutely—you can use the Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer to refresh your curls between wash days. Simply spritz a small amount onto dry or slightly damp hair, scrunch gently, and your curls should spring back to life without weighing them down. We hope this helps keep your curls happy and frizz-free! Thanks, Curlsmith
- How is this different from the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly ? Which is better for fine hair?
- Hi Jeanne, Thanks for your question. The Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer is richer and designed to smooth and protect curls from humidity, while the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly is lighter and gives flexible hold without weighing hair down. For fine hair, the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly is usually the better choice. Let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks, Curlsmith
- I’m a mico plop/ air dryer. Do you have to diffuse like the instructions or will it work well without heat? Low-porosity, type 2 hair
- Hi Kate, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. If you have low-porosity hair and prefer not to use heat, you can certainly use the device without it. Simply follow your usual air-drying routine. If you have further questions. Please reach out to us at hello@curlsmith.com and our team will be able to help you. Thanks, Curlsmith
