Ouidad Climate Control(R) Heat & Humidity Gel

If you have curly hair, you probably are always looking for a product that will work. I have whole cabinets full of products that didn't do what I expected. So, when I saw this product finally available on Amazon, I wanted to spread the word about Ouidad products for us curly-haired people. This is the only, and I mean ONLY, gel that has ever done what it said it would..and then some. It made my hair look great with little (no) effort. I'm not afraid of rain, beach weather, or other crazy-hair-making weather anymore! It totally works and it's light, not crunchy. Other products are all good..you can't go wrong. But, if you buy only one, this is it. I use this, the deep treatment, and the clear pomade.

I have type 3b/3c hair with high porosity. It is fine, but I have a lot of it and it frizzes terribly without product. I live in a humid climate (DC) and I need a gel that can really keep my hair looking nice. I first started using this gel in 2000, when I grew out a relaxer. It worked well for me, but always mixed with another gel to weigh my hair down a bit (I like to reduce curl, not enhance). I stopped using Climate Control in 2006, when I decided to do a Japanese treatment to straighten my hair. Beginning in 2009, I grew out the TR and finally cut off all my relaxed hair last month. So I'm a long time user of Ouidad Climate Control who went back to it due to a return to curly hair.

Ouidad Climate Control helps my hair handle humidity. But I still get some frizz by the end of the day. I find that it isn't a good stand alone gel, as it doesn't give me the definition I like. I like to use it in conjunction with another gel so that I get well defined curls -...Read more

I know other people like this product, but it leaves my curls feeling VERY crunchy/crispy. I've even tried using less and less amounts of the product each time, but it still leaves the wet/crunchy look.
Considering the VERY expensive price tag, it is not worth your money.
I use a gel by Redken that leaves my curls feeling soft and natural and takes care of the humidity factor just fine.