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Nexxus Sculpting Gel, Exxtra Hold for Texture, 8.5 oz

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 241 ratings

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8.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Sculpting Gel
Product Benefits Provides definition and texture
Hair Type Wavy, Curly
Material Type Free Alcohol Free
Scent Natural
Liquid Volume 250 Milliliters

About this item

  • Texture: Styling gel (8.5 oz) helps create definition and texture
  • Alcohol-free, silk-textured gel with a potent binding agent
  • Salon-quality styling gel provides extra-strong hold with without weighing hair down
  • Provides 24-hour hold and frizz resistance
  • Helps craft well-defined curls, chic up-dos, and soft waves

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Sustainability features

Sustainability features

This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.

Packaging efficiency

Reduced air and/or water in the product or packaging for more efficient transportation.

As certified by
Compact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification) Compact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification)

Compact by Design identifies products that, while they may not always look very different, have a more efficient design. By reducing water and/or air in the product or packaging, these become more efficient to ship. At scale, these small differences in product size and weight lead to significant carbon emission reductions.

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Product Description

At Nexxus, we believe style is about looking understated yet covetable. It's having hair with natural movement that withstands an urban on-the-go lifestyle. Born in salons and perfected by science, each Nexxus product is infused with high performing technologies and precious ingredients. Looking for a way to create a more defined, textured style without weighing down your hair? Nexxus Exxtra Hold Hair Styling Gel, enriched with a potent binding agent, is ideal for crafting your signature style. A great hair gel for frizzy hair, it provides a strong hold while its light fragrance and silky texture make Nexxus Sculpting Gel an ideal choice for all hair types and styles. Nexxus recommends: To get the most from this Nexxus hair gel, use it after cleansing with your favorite Nexxus hair care regimen. This sculpting hair gel provides an extra strong hold and helps protect styles from humidity. Step 1: Wash and condition your hair as usual with your favorite Nexxus Shampoo and Conditioner. Step 2: Gently press excess moisture from your hair with a towel before using the styling gel. Step 3: Work the Nexxus Exxtra Gel through towel-dried hair and comb through to distribute evenly before styling as normal. This Nexxus gel offers a strong hold that prolongs the life of your hairstyles.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.38 x 2.33 x 4.06 inches; 8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 67666888
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 605592000102 605592410727 605592000096
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Unilever
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000VHFSWW
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 241 ratings

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Customer Ratings
Scent
4.4
4.6
4.1
4.6
4.5
Value for money
3.6
5.0
3.9
4.5
4.3
Light weight
4.1
3.7
4.8
3.6
Moisturizing
5.0
4.2
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Gel
Gel
Cream
Dry Balm
Cream
Spray
scent
Natural
Natural
Rose
Unscented
Soft floral scent with subtle notes of white grapefruit, apple and peach
liquid volume
250 milliliters
6 fluid ounces
8 fluid ounces
6 fluid ounces
200 milliliters
295 milliliters
hair type
Curly, Wavy
Wavy
Curly
Normal
All
Dry
product benefit
Provides definition and texture
Damage Control, Frizz Control, Volumizing, Smoothening
Vegan. Paraben Free. Gluten Free.
Volumizing
ingredients
Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Collagen Amino Acids, Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid, Carbomer, PPG 6 Ceteth 20, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Fragrance (Parfum), DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3 Cyclohexene Carboxalde, Collagen, Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate, Alcohol Denatured, Polysorbate 60, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Matricaria), Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride,, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Flour Lipids (Wheat), Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Glycine Soja Sterol (Soybean), Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ceramide 3, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
WATER (AQUA), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, MINERAL OIL, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), DIMETHICONE, POLYQUATERNIUM CROSSPOLYMER-3, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL
Aqua (Water, Eau), Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-4, Cetrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glyceryl Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Trideceth-12, Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-70, Dipropylene Glycol, Quaternium-80, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Sodium Phytate, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth-9, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral
SD Alcohol 40-B, Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, Water, Butane, VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) See Extract, Panthenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ammonium Benzoate, Glycerin, Fragrance.

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Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Collagen Amino Acids, Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid, Carbomer, PPG 6 Ceteth 20, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Fragrance (Parfum), DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3 Cyclohexene Carboxalde, Collagen, Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate, Alcohol Denatured, Polysorbate 60, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Matricaria), Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride,. Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Flour Lipids (Wheat), Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Glycine Soja Sterol (Soybean), Alpha Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ceramide 3, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Directions

Stylist Recommendation: Apply into palm of hand and rub hands together. Apply to hair and comb through to distribute evenly. Proceed with styling.

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Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
241 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, consistency, and effect of the hair styling agent. They say it works great, gives good body, and is perfect for guys. That said, some complain about the scent, dryness, and performance. Opinions are mixed on value.

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44 customers mention34 positive10 negative

Customers like the quality of the hair styling agent. They say it works great, is the best hair gel ever, and is the sculpting gel they have found. Some customers also mention that it is not too powerful yet it holds the hair all day.

"Great product. Does not have an overwhelming smell to it. Works great all day long and washes away easily without leaving that buildup that is so..." Read more

"This is the best hair gel I have found, I have fine hair and it's perfect doesn't weigh my hair down but yet adds what I need to style my hair!..." Read more

"The Nexxus Gel works great! I have fine hair and this gives me good body and holds a curl when I use a curling brush...." Read more

"...water" with an overpowering fragrance that does nothing to hold or smooth your curls...." Read more

27 customers mention21 positive6 negative

Customers like the consistency of the hair styling agent. They mention that it has a very good hold, holds hair in place a long time, and gives a stiff hold after it has dried. Some say that the product is not too powerful yet it holds the hair all day.

"Great scent. Great holding power. So expensive because it's not made anymore!" Read more

"I have short hair. This gel holds up my flippy hairstyle all day without feeling ANY yucky residue...." Read more

"...However, when cut with a bit of water, the consistency is very nice. I found the gel right here on Amazon and I am satisfied with it." Read more

"...“new” formula even with the negative reviews...this is NOT extra, extra hold. Other products hold better...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers say the hair styling agent gives their hair the body it lacks. They also mention it's not gummy and works well with fine hair.

"...It gives great body when you use your curling iron and I have never found anything that works as well.....the next day, your hair has just as much..." Read more

"...This is the only product I have tried that isn't gummy but gives some body to my hair." Read more

"I have thin hair and it is perfect for giving me much more body!" Read more

"The Nexxus Gel works great! I have fine hair and this gives me good body and holds a curl when I use a curling brush...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the weight of the hair styling agent. They mention that it is not too heavy and does not weigh their hair down.

"...product for awhile and it is the only one I have found that does not have a heavy sent and is thick enough to hold the curls" Read more

"Product is light, as opposed to most products that are thick and heavy and weigh my thin hair down." Read more

"...best hair gel I have found, I have fine hair and it's perfect doesn't weigh my hair down but yet adds what I need to style my hair! Highly recommend!!" Read more

"...It's light weight and does not turn my white hair yellow." Read more

20 customers mention10 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the hair styling agent. Some mention it's a great product at a good price, while others say it'd be better off buying a different product.

"...Best price I have found here on Amazon. Not any cheaper than KMS, but a superior product in my opinion." Read more

"Great scent. Great holding power. So expensive because it's not made anymore!" Read more

"...It compares favorably toothed gels I have used and is a fraction of the cost. I actually like it better than the Diva product I was using recently." Read more

"...Cons:1. Expensive*..." Read more

26 customers mention7 positive19 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the scent of the hair styling agent. They mention that the fragrance is awful and strong.

"...This is nothing more than "jelly water" with an overpowering fragrance that does nothing to hold or smooth your curls...." Read more

"...It was the best on the market, However the new formula smells like harsh chemicals, Is watered-down, and doesn't hold like it used to...." Read more

"Great scent. Great holding power. So expensive because it's not made anymore!" Read more

"I was surprised at how much perfume is in this product. I have a reaction to perfume so I won't be able to use it...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the dryness of the hair styling agent. They mention that it completely dries their hair out, leaving it feeling dry and damaged. Some say that the product seems watered down and does not do anything for their hair.

"...the market, However the new formula smells like harsh chemicals, Is watered-down, and doesn't hold like it used to...." Read more

"...actually soft this stuff takes twice as much and then it completely dries your hair out leaving feeling dry and damaged. It's just plain awful." Read more

"...Never found anything that could match it. Now this new formula is water downed and has a strong feminine fragrance - very disapointed." Read more

"...The perfume smell gives me a headache and the alcohol dries out my hair. Off to find a new product line...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the hair styling agent. They mention that the new formula is not good, does not work, and has a horrible scent.

"Been using this product for over 20 years.New formula is awful! WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU CHANGE A PRODUCT THAT WORKS AWESOME???..." Read more

"Horrible, horrible, horrible new formula. The old formula was fantastic and I used it for years. The new formula does not deserve the same name...." Read more

"Horrible scent. Formula different. Don't buy it. Nexxus has let us tried & true lovers of the previous version down. Shame on them!!" Read more

"New formula does not work." Read more

New Formula Review
5 Stars
New Formula Review
I'm reviewing the copper colored tube 'new formula' on it. Please don't let others deter you from buying and trying. I'm Caucasian with spiral curly hair that turned to a loose curly wave after 2 pregnancies. I've tried at least 4-5 other mainstream brands and nothing but the old and this new formula holds my hair to a wavy curl and doesn't let humidity in. The new formula is actually stronger to me. The new scent is a pleasant light floral and not powdery like the old formula which is nice to not smell like a just plopped a baby on my head. It holds for a couple days allowing my hair to get curlier and not frizzier from steam in shower. The picture posted is of day 1 hair.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
Great scent. Great holding power. So expensive because it's not made anymore!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
I have short hair. This gel holds up my flippy hairstyle all day without feeling ANY yucky residue. In the afternoon, if I need to redefine or lift my flips, I just wet my hands, shake off the excess and run my fingers through my hair from the bottom up, scrunch the top and I'm good to go! Strong stuff
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2012
I've tried many gels over the last several years, from the supermarket brands to beauty salon versions. I had settled on using KMS' gel, but they recent changed formulas, and the scent smells like chemicals (but hold was great).

In contrast, the Nexxus brand has no odor or smell, and the hold is every bit as good as the KMS product. Best price I have found here on Amazon. Not any cheaper than KMS, but a superior product in my opinion.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015
As previously posted by other reviewers, this goldish/pink bottle is indicative of the formula change. This is nothing more than "jelly water" with an overpowering fragrance that does nothing to hold or smooth your curls. The old formula is marked by a gold bottle with a navy blue cap. I cannot find it ANYWHERE and I am so angry. I have NEVER found a gel that compared to the old Nexxus Exxtra Hold formula and I don't know what I'm going to do to replace it now that the idiots at corporate have made this change. ***TRY THIS INSTEAD***Moco de Gorila Gorilla Snot Gel - the name sounds disgusting, but this is a good alternative. A little heavier than the ORIGINAL formula of the Nexxus Exxtra Hold Gel. However, when cut with a bit of water, the consistency is very nice. I found the gel right here on Amazon and I am satisfied with it.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Useless Jelly Water in an Expensive Bottle ***UPDATED WITH ALTERNATIVE GEL OPTION***
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015
As previously posted by other reviewers, this goldish/pink bottle is indicative of the formula change. This is nothing more than "jelly water" with an overpowering fragrance that does nothing to hold or smooth your curls. The old formula is marked by a gold bottle with a navy blue cap. I cannot find it ANYWHERE and I am so angry. I have NEVER found a gel that compared to the old Nexxus Exxtra Hold formula and I don't know what I'm going to do to replace it now that the idiots at corporate have made this change. ***TRY THIS INSTEAD***Moco de Gorila Gorilla Snot Gel - the name sounds disgusting, but this is a good alternative. A little heavier than the ORIGINAL formula of the Nexxus Exxtra Hold Gel. However, when cut with a bit of water, the consistency is very nice. I found the gel right here on Amazon and I am satisfied with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2014
Size: 8.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Style: Sculpting GelVerified Purchase
I like this product, but had a hard time finding it in the stores. It smells good and holds the hair well in style.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015
I used to buy this at Walmart and suddenly they stopped selling it....I almost panicked! I've tried so many other brands and they were all just horrible....I looked on Amazon and there it was!!! It's a little more expensive on Amazon (it was $9.99 at Walmart) but it was worth it. I love this stuff! It gives great hold and volume and your hair is not stiff when it dries....if it is, just run your fingers through it and it's perfect! It gives great body when you use your curling iron and I have never found anything that works as well.....the next day, your hair has just as much volume as the first day.....so GLAD Amazon had this!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2012
Been using Nexxus Exxtra Gel for years, usually buying it locally but with the great deal that Amazon had on it, I started a subscribe and save. The recent shipment, they canceled the subscribe and save, when I re-added it, the price had gone up considerably and I noticed the gel is not the same on the recent shipment. Its more watery and doesn't give you a clean finish like it used to. It's even more of a wet icey look which I'm not really a fan of. I'm going to have to try other avenues.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2009
I love this hair gel.

Why I love it:
1. Gives you a stiff hold after it has dried
2. No stickiness after it has dried
3. Just run your hand through your hair to release the hold
4. No white flakes after hold has been released
5. If you use the gel when your hair is wet, it will give your hair the "Wet Look"

Cons:
1. Expensive

*The items in the "Pros" section are definitely subjective...They could definitely be considered as "Cons" by some people.

I have tried many (expensive) gels, and this is by far the best one I've ever had (for the kind of hold I want).
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