Redken Sculpting Curl Gel — 72-Hour Strong Hold, Silicone-Free, Crunch- and Flake-Free

Redken Sculpting Curl Gel is a silicone-free, vegan styling gel that sculpts and seals curls for up to 72 hours of strong, crunch-free hold while reducing frizz.

Engineered by salon professionals for curly and coily hair, this lightweight gel combines squalane and jojoba oil to lock in pattern, moisture, and shine without weighing hair down. Its non-sticky, non-flaking formula is designed to define waves, curls, and coils across types 2B–4C, delivering long-lasting shape and a soft finish. The result: visible curl definition, improved manageability, and a noticeable reduction in frizz versus non-conditioning shampoo.

How does this gel create long-lasting curl definition?

The formula forms a flexible film around each strand to maintain curl shape while allowing movement. Instead of a hard cast that flakes or crunches, it uses modern polymers balanced with lightweight moisturizers for resilient hold.

• Provides up to 72 hours of strong hold without stiffness.
• Flexible film former preserves bounce and movement.
• Non-crunch, non-flake finish for day-to-night wear.
• Suitable for styling with diffusers or air-drying.

Will this gel control frizz without drying out my curls?

Yes — squalane and jojoba oil in the formulation help hydrate and seal the cuticle while the gel's sealing action reduces humidity-driven frizz. Clinical results show a significant frizz reduction compared to non-conditioning shampoo routines.

• 76% frizz reduction versus non-conditioning shampoo (internal comparative testing).
• Squalane supports moisture retention and softness.
• Jojoba oil mimics natural scalp oils to smooth strands.
• Silicone-, paraben-, and mineral oil-free to avoid buildup.

How do I use Redken Sculpting Curl Gel for best results?

Apply to clean, damp hair from roots to ends and rake through with fingers or a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute. Style by scrunching, diffusing, or air-drying; for additional lift, apply at the roots and scrunch ends for enhanced definition.

• Work a quarter-sized amount through damp hair, more for thicker textures.
• Scrunch to encourage clumping for defined curls or comb for softer waves.
• Diffuse on low heat for faster set and amplified volume.
• Layer with Redken Hydrating Curl Cream or Refreshing Curl Mist to customize hold and hydration.

Is this gel safe for color-treated or delicate curl types?

The gentle, vegan formula is free of silicones, parabens, and mineral oils, making it compatible with color-treated hair and delicate curl patterns. It aims to enhance texture without stripping or heavy buildup, but always patch-test if you have specific sensitivities.

• Vegan formulation with no animal-derived ingredients.
• Sulfate-free and formulated to avoid unnecessary drying agents.
• Lightweight ingredients minimize product buildup on colored hair.
• Works across curl patterns 2B–4C, from loose waves to tight coils.

Who is this for: Redken Sculpting Curl Gel is made for anyone with textured hair seeking defined, soft, and frizz-managed curls that last multiple days. It’s ideal for people who want strong hold without crunch or flakes, those with color-treated curls needing a gentle styler, and curl enthusiasts building a multi-step routine with complementary Redken curl products.

Ingredients

1218415RK7 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • VP/ACRYLATES/LAURYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER • TRIETHANOLAMINE • HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE • PHENOXYETHANOL • AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE • PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL • CHLORPHENESIN • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL / CASTOR SEED OIL • SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL / JOJOBA SEED OIL • TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE • SQUALANE • HEXYL CINNAMAL • LIMONENE • ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE • CITRONELLOL • GERANIOL • BENZYL ALCOHOL • LINALOOL (F.I.L. T70033263/1).