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Garnier Fructis Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel
Fructis Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel provides shiny and defined curls with strong hold and no frizz.
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$5.99 MSRP
KEY BENEFITS
Defined Curl Shape & Control
Long-Lasting Frizz Defense
Residue-Free, Touch-Friendly Finish
Luminous Shine Enhancement
Fructis Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel is a strong-hold spray gel for wavy, curly, and coily hair types. Infused with coconut water, it defines curls, adds shine, and helps control frizz without weigh-down, stickiness, or build-up.
• Mist-on spray-gel format coats strands evenly like a hair spray with the control of a hair gel.
• Shiny finish with defined curls that stay in place yet feel touchable.
• Works on damp or dry hair; great for day-2 curl refresh.
• Free from silicones, phthalates, and DMDM hydantoin; Leaping Bunny approved.
• Scent: Nourishing coconut and crisp tropical fruits; a soft, breezy scent.
No silicones, no phthalates, and no DMDM hydantoin. All Garnier products, globally, are approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program.
For best results, start with a curly hair shampoo, then layer over a leave-in conditioner for curly hair or curl cream for curly hair before styling.
How do I use Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel?
Step 1: Hold bottle 8 to 10 inches from slightly damp or dry hair.
Step 2: Apply 6 to 10 sprays for shoulder-length hair, working in sections for thick or coily textures.
Step 3: Scrunch or finger-twist, then air-dry or diffuse.
Step 4: To refresh, lightly mist onto dry curls and scrunch.
Pro tip: layer over a leave-in conditioner or curl cream for extra moisture, and pair with Curl Construct Creation Mousse for more volume. When diffusing, apply a heat protectant first.
Key ingredient: Coconut water
454049 F8 AQUA/WATER, PVP, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-70 MANGO GLYCERIDES, TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLYACRYLATE-3, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, METHYL-PARABEN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER/SHEA BUTTER, HEDYL CINNAMAL, AMYL CINNAMAL. F.I.L.# D232780/1.
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Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel
Use Fructis Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel to Achieve Shiny, Defined Curls with No Frizz
The strong hold is specially designed for wavy & curly hair.
Technology Infused with Coconut Water
Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel is infused with Coconut Water to give your curly hair definition with no weigh-down.
3 Steps to Shiny Defined Curls Without Frizz
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APPLY
Apply Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel to mid-lengths and ends, working section by section.
02
SCRUNCH
Scrunch or finger-coil to encourage your natural curl pattern.
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STYLE
Air dry or diffuse; once dry, scrunch out any cast for shiny, defined, frizz-controlled curls.
Styler Comparison Guide
| Texture/Finish | Texture/Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Styling gel that provides a natural shine finish and extra-strong hold with no flaky residue. | Unique conditioning cream-gel hybrid that leaves curls soft with natural movement and zero crunch. | Lightweight, airy mousse that creates bouncy, structured curls without a heavy or crunchy feel. | Lightweight styling gel for a flexible hold, leaving curls touchable, bouncy, and soft. | Lightweight styling gel that delivers a flexible hold, leaving curls touchable, bouncy, and soft. | |||||
| Humidity Resistance | Humidity Resistance | ||||||||
High humidity resistance. | Medium humidity resistance. | Medium humidity resistance. | High humidity resistance. | Very high humidity resistance. | |||||
| Best Use Case | Best Use Case | ||||||||
Perfect for creating defined, volume-controlled curls. Apply to damp or dry hair and scrunch for enhanced curl formation. | Shaping and moisturizing natural curls. Combines the nourishing care of a cream with the structured hold of a gel. | Boosting volume and defining waves, curls, and coils while keeping flyaways at bay without weighing hair down. | Ideal for a quick refresh or targeted lift. Delivers lasting hydration and flexible definition for all curl patterns and text | Delivering lasting hydration and flexible definition for all curl patterns and textures. Apply easily to damp or dry hair. | |||||
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Cruelty Free Products
All Garnier products are approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny Program.
99% Vegan Products
99% of ingredients in Garnier's products are vegan and not derived from animals.
Renewable Energy Goal
By 2025, all electricity & gas usage in our plants and distribution centers will be carbon neutral.
Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garnier Fructis Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel?
Garnier Fructis Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel is a strong-hold, non-aerosol spray gel for wavy, curly, and coily hair. Infused with coconut water, it defines curls, adds shine, and helps control frizz without weigh-down, stickiness, or buildup.
How does it define curls?
The mist-on spray-gel format coats strands evenly like a hairspray with the control of a gel, enhancing your natural curl pattern with a shiny finish that stays in place yet feels touchable.
How do I use it for best results?
Apply 6 to 10 sprays to slightly damp or dry hair from 8 to 10 inches away, working in sections for thick or coily textures. Scrunch or finger-twist, then air-dry or diffuse.
Will it make my curls crunchy or sticky?
No. The formula is designed for strong hold without stickiness or buildup, and curls stay touchable. Once dry, scrunch out any cast.
Can I use it to refresh day-2 curls?
Yes. Lightly mist onto dry curls and scrunch; it works on damp or dry hair and is great for a day-2 refresh.
Is it free from silicones and cruelty-free?
Yes. It is formulated without silicones, phthalates, and DMDM hydantoin, and all Garnier products globally are approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny Program.
Reviews
Average Customer Ratings
Quality of Product, 2.2 out of 5
Value of Product, 2.6 out of 5
Most Helpful Favorable Review
5 out of 5 stars.
Keeps my curls shiny and frizz-free
13 years ago
Ever since I have changed my hair routine, I have switched my hair products, too.
No more flat iron for me...I'm embracing my naturally wavy hair :)
I take showers at night, so after I ring out the water from my hair, I brush my hair with a wide-tooth comb, apply my garnier fructis sleek and shine intensely smooth leave in conditioning cream to my ends and I part my bangs to my right.
Then, I separate my hair into two sections since my hair is THICK.
I spray each section with the curl shaping gel and give it a quick toss while scrunching lightly to enhance my waves.
Then, I air dry my hair until its about 95% dry and sleep on it.
When I wake up, I have these beachy, bed-head looking waves. My hair isn't crunchy at all, it's soft, there's no frizz, and it has so much shine.
Good thing I bought two new bottles yesterday...this gel probably lasts me at most a few weeks, maybe a month, depending how much I feel like using.
Since my hair is more wavy than curly, it makes my hair have a little more "bounce" to it and it enhances my waves.
I would recommend this to anyone with thick, wavy or curly hair like me. If you're going for a bed-head or beachy look, you should give this product a try.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Not near as good as Wonder Waves
2 years ago
This product does not work as well as Wonder Waves. Smells lovely but does not fight the frizz. I have tried it for several weeks now and haven’t seen any significant help with less frizziness. Why, oh, why did the company discontinue Wonder Waves?! I will now start trying products from other companies.
16 people found this helpful
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2 out of 5 stars.
It won't sprayer! Just bought, 1st time
4 months ago
I just bought it because a friend told me it was a great product, but my bottle won't spray. I even ran some warm water over sprayer & still won't sprayer. It seems to me the gel is too thick.
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Response from Garnier:
4 months ago
Garnier
Hello, We are sorry to hear about your experience regarding Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel. We would like to help! Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case #47246287. We look forward to your call!
Review 1
Votes 0
3 out of 5 stars.
Fix the spray bottle
5 months ago
Good product, no complaints there. However, the spray bottle doesn’t work well. When it does spray, it sprays out in a single stream, not a fanned out spray.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Response from Garnier:
5 months ago
Garnier
Hello, We are sorry to hear about your experience regarding the Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel. We would like to help! Please call us @ Garnier 800-442-7643 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm ET, and provide case 46811343. We look forward to your call!
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1 out of 5 stars.
Bring on the frizz!
11 months ago
Not sure what happened to this product or what was eliminated. My hair has never been so frizzy. The product does not hold the curl. Will have to find another product as the hold is not as it used to be. Very disappointed as I have used this product for over 10 years.
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Michigan
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Age:18-24
Gender:Female
Hair Type:Curly
Hair Color:Brown
1 out of 5 stars.
Jello
a year ago
This product is basically jello in a bottle u cant spray it please look into get a new container for it all ur other products are good but this one just needs to be looked
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 2.0 out of 5
San Antonio, Texas
Review 1
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Age:65+
Gender:Female
Hair LengthShort
Hair Type:Frizzy or Thick
2 out of 5 stars.
Very disappointing
a year ago
I don't love it! The gel comes out of sprayer in such small amount it takes so long to do my entire head. I tried spraying into my hands and then applying but found it easiest to unscrew top and pour into my hands. I won't be buying again.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 2.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 3.0 out of 5
Response from Garnier:
a year ago
LeCare
Hi there! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback on the Curl Shape Gel. We're sorry to hear it didn't meet your expectations and will pass this information along to our product development team. We hope you'll give our other products a try and find something that works better for you.
Wisconsin
Review 1
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Age:65+
Gender:Female
Hair LengthShort
Hair Type:Frizzy or Thick
1 out of 5 stars.
Not good
a year ago
Not a spray. I expected a spray mist, but it came out clumpy. Definitely not what I was expecting.
Product Works Well ForCurly Hair
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Response from Garnier:
a year ago
LeCare
Hi Laov! Thank you for sharing how you feel about Curl Shape Spray Gel. Feedback from our customers is important to us when making decisions about our products. We appreciate you sharing that you expected a spray mist! We are committed to bringing our consumers high-quality, innovative products that meet their needs and expectations. We sincerely appreciate your feedback.
Review 1
Votes 11
Age:18-24
Gender:Female
Hair LengthLong
Hair Type:Frizzy or Thick
Hair Color:Blonde
2 out of 5 stars.
Two stars
2 years ago
It does not work on my hair. sadly Is it supposed to not make it curly?
Product Works Well ForLong Hair, Straight Hair, Thick Hair
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 2.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Garnier:
2 years ago
garnier
Hi Abby12, Thanks for sharing your experience regarding our Curl Shape Spray Gel. We are always looking for ways to improve our products. Your feedback is important to us, and we will be passing your comments along. Thanks for your interest in Garnier!
Wisconsin
Reviews 4
Votes 9
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
Hair LengthLong
Hair Type:Frizzy or Thick
Hair Color:Brown
1 out of 5 stars.
Horrible Sprayer
2 years ago
Have no idea how the stuff works, can't get anything out of the bottle unless I fight with sprayer. So now I have a bottle of gel I can't use.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Quality of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Value of Product, 1.0 out of 5
Response from Garnier:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello Pelly! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Curl Shape Spray Gel. We can imagine how frustrating it must be, this is certainly not the results you should encounter with this spray gel. We would like to help you in the best way that we can. Please call us at 800 4GARNIER MF9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET and provide the reference number 37333393. We look forward to speaking with you!
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Q: My curl shape has gelled and will not spray. Is it possible to thin it with water so it will spray, or do I need to use it as a gel instead of a spray?
a month ago1 Answer
- A: Hello, We are sorry to hear about your experience using Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel. We would like to help! Please call Garnier @ 800-442-7643 M-F 9:00am-5:30pm ET., and provide case #48400530. We look forward to your call!a month agoHelpful?
Q: Is Curl Shape Defining Curl Spray safe to use with a curling iron and hot rollers. I want to make sure my hair doesn’t get burned. Thank you
2 years ago1 Answer
- A: Thank you for your interest in Garnier Curl Spray Gel this product is best used for scrunching and may not be heat protect. In addition to using Garnier Curl Spray Gel we recommend using Whole Blends Hair Honey Hair Honey Milk 450 degrees Heat Spray. Here is more information on this product:https://tinyurl.com/2bgx6ejz2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Will this work well for giving definition and moisture to fine, loose curls/waves without weighing them down?
4 years ago0 Answers
Q: Where I can find the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product?
4 years ago1 Answer
- A: Hi VAAS, Thank you for your request for the SDS for this product. We've replied to your request via email. Thank you for reaching out.4 years agoHelpful?
Q: Does this make my curls more defined and less frizzy?
Anonymous4 years ago1 Answer
- A: Hi there! The Garnier Fructis Style Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel boosts your wavy, permed or naturally curly hair to create curl definition with shine minus the frizz. Thank you for your interest in Garnier products!4 years agoHelpful?
Q: Does this product have any silicones, Sulfates or parabens?
8 years ago1 Answer
- A: Hi Angelica316 Thank you for your interest in Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel. All the ingredients are listed on the container. You can also find the ingredient list at our website by using this link: https://www.garnierusa.com/en/about-our-brands/fructis-style/curls/curl-shape-defining-spray-gel We hope this information is helpful.4 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is it a good product that will keep my curls in all day and by the end of the day they will still be bouncy curls
8 years ago1 Answer
- A: Hi! Yes, the Curl Shape Spray Gel will hold all day without weighing the hair down. Thank you.8 years agoHelpful?
Q: I just purchased this product for my curly hair. I thought it was sulfate and silicone free. I just noticed it does contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. I am disappointed and will be returning it to Target.
8 years ago1 Answer
- A: Hi there! We apologize that you were not happy with this product. It does not claim to be free of these ingredients, but we would suggest checking out our Whole Blends collection for products that are silicone and paraben-free!8 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is the curl shape spray gel sulfate and silicone free?
8 years ago1 Answer
- A: Hi Briheartsca! Thank you for your interest in Curl Shape Defining Spray Gel. All the ingredients are listed on the back of the container. Please check the list for the presence of the ingredients you inquired about. The ingredients are also listed on our website. Please use this link: https://www.garnierusa.com/en/about-our-brands/fructis-style/curls/curl-shape-defining-spray-gel4 years agoHelpful?
Q: My daughter has curly mixed hair that is soft but frizzy after a few hours. Which is better Curl Nourish or Sleek and Shine? She currently uses Sleek and Shine
8 years ago2 Answers
- A: Stick with the sleek & shine till they change the formulation2 years agoHelpful?
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