Brilliant Retexturing gel

AVEDA

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3.6

21 reviews
57%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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2.0
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fragranceskincarelover

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 another ...Read more

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About reviewer (1030 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue

2.0
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lurketylurk

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 thin...Read more

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About reviewer (164 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0
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tempesttides

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 at ...Read more

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About reviewer (111 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen

1.0
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elainehs

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 act...Read more

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About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

5.0
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rachelanneb

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 vers...Read more

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About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0
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niico9

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 applic...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0
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hellokittyfan1974

15 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 in ...Read more

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About reviewer (295 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily

HairBlack

EyesBrown

3.0
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gudruncaffrey

15 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 pomade -...Read more

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About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

3.0
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annalisameyer

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 conditi...Read more

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About reviewer (143 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0
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so_1978

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. It's...Read more

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About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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MargaretD

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 combination w...Read more

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About reviewer (270 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue

5.0
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Blondie1017

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 better...Read more

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About reviewer (233 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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Lani

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 distr...Read more

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About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack

3.0
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kookykitty

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 orginally ...Read more

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About reviewer (319 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0
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jhello

21 years ago

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

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About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

3.0
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frou_frou

22 years ago

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

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About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

1.0
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joannaB

22 years ago

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

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About reviewer (423 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0
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BrownEyedCutie39

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 ringlets...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0
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BACH

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.

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About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

5.0
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joshmoe

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, sm...Read more

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About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBrown

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