Key ingredients
4.5/5
Uncle Funky's Daughter earns this slot for a flaxseed-style curl stimulator with exceptional wet-hair slip.
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Curly Magic
$93.98
Uncle Funky's Daughter earns this slot for a flaxseed-style curl stimulator with exceptional wet-hair slip. It is best matched to wash-and-go styling.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
This gels for curly hair is a botanical.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a botanical.
The verdict
Uncle Funky's Daughter earns this slot for a flaxseed-style curl stimulator with exceptional wet-hair slip.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Ouidad, DevaCurl, 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 | Wash-and-go styling | Humid-weather curls | Long-lasting curl clumps | 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. | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Notes | Botanical · Slip | Humidity · Medium hold | Firm hold · Cast | Budget · Strong hold | Drugstore · Medium hold | Hard cast · Budget | Custard · Shine |
| $ / size | $93.98 | $26.00 | $28.00 | $4.99 | $17.58 | $14.60 | $19.99 |
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FAQ
Who is Curly Magic best for?
Uncle Funky's Daughter earns this slot for a flaxseed-style curl stimulator with exceptional wet-hair slip. It is best matched to wash-and-go styling.
How did Edyt Beauty score this gels for curly hair?
Edyt Beauty rates Curly Magic 4.7 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 Curly Magic against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Ouidad, DevaCurl, Eco Style, Not Your Mother's, Aussie, and Kinky-Curly. For more from the same brand, see More from Uncle Funky's Daughter below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Curly Magic 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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