For Medium to Coarse Waves, Curls, and Coils

Ultra Defining Gel

Strong Hold No-Crunch Styler

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DEFINE GAME STRONG

Definition without the crunch. This non-flaking formula with a strong curl-locking blend provides a non-sticky curl cast that defines, fights frizz, and amplifies shine and bounce.

 

Ultra Defining Gel 101

 

how to use

Rub between palms, scrunch into soaking wet curls. Do not rinse, style as usual. Once fully dry, shake at the root and scrunch to soften the cast.

 
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Dermatologist Co-Developed

Our formulas are dermatologist co-developed, backed by science and stylist approved for curls.
 
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Only The Good Stuff

Everything your curls need, and nothing they don't. Because we know curls.

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Sulfate-Free SLS/SLES Sulfates Free Icon

SLS/SLES Sulfates* Free

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Silicone-Free

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Formulated Without Parabens

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Gluten-Free

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Cruelty-Free

*SLS/SLES Sulfates = Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Sodium Laureth Sulfate

 
 

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0.0 star rating
03/25/25
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Cynthia O.
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2.0 star rating
03/16/25
Not As Good As the Super Defining Gel.
Review by Cynthia O. on 16 Mar 2025 review stating Not As Good As the Super Defining Gel.
I was extremely disappointed to find that the Ultra Defining Gel did not preform as well as the Super Defining Gel! I am a long time user of the Super Defining Gel and have been extremely disappointed that it has been discontinued.
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Cynthia O. on 16 Mar 2025
Response from DevaCurl
03/20/25
Hello Cynthia, Thank you for your feedback! We're truly sorry that our Ultra Defining Gel did not meet your expectations. We have reached out to you via email to see what we can do about remedying this situation. We value every client, and look forward to providing you with a product that will better suit your needs. Keep an eye on your inbox for more details.
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Brittney B.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
03/16/25
Thumb 👍
Review by Brittney B. on 16 Mar 2025 review stating Thumb 👍
Great products. . .
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Brittney B. on 16 Mar 2025
Response from DevaCurl
03/21/25
Hello Brittney! Thank you for the positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that you love our products.
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Sherri M.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
03/12/25
I love this stuff
Review by Sherri M. on 12 Mar 2025 review stating I love this stuff
Been using diva for more than 10 years and I won’t use anything else.
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Sherri M. on 12 Mar 2025
Response from DevaCurl
03/21/25
Hi Sherri! We're delighted to hear you've been a loyal customer for over a decade. We look forward to providing you with top-quality products for many more years to come! Thank you for your feedback
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Evelyn V.
Verified Buyer
3.0 star rating
03/06/25
Not the same
Review by Evelyn V. on 6 Mar 2025 review stating Not the same
We purchased this product for several years through our stylist. Since our stylist hasn’t been able to find product we ordered online. It was a great product however we feel the formula has changed.
Product feels thinner and causes our hair to feel dry.
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Evelyn V. on 6 Mar 2025
Response from DevaCurl
03/06/25
Hello Evelyn, We're truly sorry that our Ultra Defining Gel did not meet your expectations. We have reached out to you via email to see what we can do about remedying this situation. We value every client, and look forward to providing you with a product that will better suit your needs.
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Deborah f.
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3.0 star rating
03/06/25
Don’t like the scent
Review by Deborah f. on 6 Mar 2025 review stating Don’t like the scent
I really wanted to like the deva curl products. They work well curl wise but the scents are so strong and both my husband and I didn’t like them. I also didn’t like that I bought several deva curl products and they all had their own scents that sometimes compete with one another.
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Deborah f. on 6 Mar 2025
Response from DevaCurl
03/06/25
Hello Deborah. We’re truly sorry that our scent did not meet your expectations. We take our clients' feedback to heart and continue to improve our products each and every day.