A gel-cream that defines curls with soft, flexible hold and no crunch
Kérastase Curl Manifesto Gelée Curl Contour is a leave-in gel-cream for defining curly, very curly and coily hair. It clings easily to the hair fibre, giving curls elasticity and shape without leaving them stiff, and controls frizz with a light hold for up to 24 hours. The formula combines ceramides, which fill the cracks of weakened hair and help it retain moisture, with Manuka honey, a New Zealand honey rich in micronutrients that boosts hydration and restores shine. Glycerin, coconut oil and shea butter complete the nourishing action, so curls look more defined, bouncy and shiny, never crunchy.
The texture
A creamy gel that spreads easily through wet or dry curls and dries soft to the touch. It can be layered or scrunched for more definition, and it does not leave a hard, crunchy cast.
Who it suits
- Curly, very curly and coily hair
- Curls that lose shape or frizz by midday
- Dry, dull curls that need moisture
- Wash-and-go routines
Worth knowing before you buy: This is a light hold. If your curls need a strong, long-lasting cast, you may want to layer a firmer gel on top. The formula contains fragrance.
How long one tube lasts
On shoulder-length curls styled three times a week, the 150ml tube lasts about two months; very long or thick hair uses it faster.
Complete the routine

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Lightweight hydrating conditioner for curls.
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- Texture: gel-cream
- Hair type: curly, very curly and coily hair
- Hair concerns: poorly defined curls, dullness, frizz
- When to apply: after washing or on dry hair
- Age: 13+
- Main benefits: defines curls with flexible hold, 24-hour frizz control, hydrates and adds shine
- Formulated without: silicones, sulfates, parabens, mineral oils
How to use
Apply to damp or dry hair, section by section, from mid-lengths to ends. Scrunch or rake through to shape the curls, then air-dry or diffuse. Do not rinse.
Active ingredients
- Ceramides: fill gaps in the hair fibre and help it retain moisture
- Manuka honey: boosts hydration and restores shine
- Glycerin, coconut oil and shea butter: nourish and soften the curls
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER / EAU · CETEARYL ALCOHOL · GLYCERIN · ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE · HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR · BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 · CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE · SODIUM BENZOATE · COCOS NUCIFERA OIL / COCONUT OIL · CAPRYLYL GLYCOL · BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER · SCLEROTIUM GUM · BENZYL SALICYLATE · CITRIC ACID · LINALOOL · BENZYL ALCOHOL · MEL EXTRACT / HONEY EXTRACT · 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL · PARFUM / FRAGRANCE
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: L'Oréal (Kérastase)
Address: 14 rue Royale, 75008 Paris, France
EAN: 3474636968725
