Key ingredients
4.4/5
DevaCurl earns this slot for a firmer defining gel for curl clumps that unravel easily.
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Ultra Defining Gel
$28.00
DevaCurl earns this slot for a firmer defining gel for curl clumps that unravel easily. It is best matched to long-lasting curl clumps.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.3/5
This gels for curly hair is a firm hold.
Formula standards
4.6/5
The formula is a firm hold.
The verdict
DevaCurl earns this slot for a firmer defining gel for curl clumps that unravel easily.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Ouidad, Uncle Funky's Daughter, Eco Style, Not Your Mother's, Aussie, and Kinky-Curly) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Long-lasting curl clumps | Humid-weather curls | Wash-and-go styling | High-hold value | Everyday curl definition | Maximum cast on a budget | Coils needing slip |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair | Gels for Curly Hair |
| Skin fit | Curly / coily | Wavy / curly | Curly / coily | Curly / coily | Wavy / curly | Wavy / curly | Curly / coily |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Notes | Firm hold · Cast | Humidity · Medium hold | Botanical · Slip | Budget · Strong hold | Drugstore · Medium hold | Hard cast · Budget | Custard · Shine |
| $ / size | $28.00 | $26.00 | $93.98 | $4.99 | $17.58 | $14.60 | $19.99 |
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FAQ
Who is Ultra Defining Gel best for?
DevaCurl earns this slot for a firmer defining gel for curl clumps that unravel easily. It is best matched to long-lasting curl clumps.
How did Edyt Beauty score this gels for curly hair?
Edyt Beauty rates Ultra Defining Gel 4.6 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Ultra Defining Gel against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Ouidad, Uncle Funky's Daughter, Eco Style, Not Your Mother's, Aussie, and Kinky-Curly. For more from the same brand, see More from DevaCurl below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Ultra Defining Gel with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Gels for Curly Hair.
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