American Crew Men's Hair Styling Gel, Firm Hold, Non-Flaking, 33.8 Fl Oz, 33.8 fl oz

I buy American Crew Firm Hold Styling Gel regularly for my boss, and he’s obsessed with it. It provides a strong, reliable hold without making hair stiff, crunchy, or flaky. The finish looks polished and professional rather than shiny or overdone. A small amount goes a long way, it lasts all day without needing touch ups, and it washes out easily with no residue. It definitely feels like a luxury grooming product compared to standard drugstore gels. Great choice for anyone who wants firm hold with a clean, refined look.

This review is for American Crew Firm Hold Styling Gel: I have been a happy customer of American Crew Gel for 10+ years. I have tried all different kinds of hair gels, in different price ranges, & this is the one I keep going back to time & again. I have thick hair, & this works well for me, & does not dry or flake. I like that it is alcohol free. Smell: it has a slight smell, almost like a men's cologne. Not overpowering & doesn't linger. The smell is noticeable mainly when you are squeezing it from the bottle. After its applied, & throughout the day, there is no smell at all. Hold: Just as it says- firm hold. Hair does not move & adjust the amount you need for desired stiffness. A little goes a long way- this gel is thick. Wearability: This lasts all day for me, without flaking. I apply it after washing/drying my hair in the morning & it lasts thru out the day- same great hold as the morning all day long, without having to reapply. Difference between formulas: I've purchased the light hold & firm hold. I prefer the firm hold because I use less product to get the desired result. Both had similar smells when applying, & are similar consistencies. Both are good quality gels. Size: I like buying the 33.8 oz bottle. This size bottle typically lasts a few months, & it is more economical to buy the bigger size. I've found the best prices here on Amazon so far. What I usually do is if I see a great deal on it, I will buy a few, then will be all set for a year+. They don't go bad, & when you find a bargain, buying a few extra will save you money in the long run, especially for a product you use daily & have been using for years. For comparison, my local large beauty retail chain sells these for $33. I've purchased them online for up to 46% off discount. Can women use this?: Yes, Sure. Even though it is marketed for men, women can use it to. The initial smell smells like it should be just for a man, but as mentioned earlier, the smell goes away after applied, so a woman could use it if she needed to. If she ever runs out of her brand of gel, she could definitely use this one if she wanted to. This is a really great hair gel. I give it a solid 5 stars & will continue to purchase.

Providers extra body to fine hair. Very good product

This works good but not strong at the edges for me. I use this for the mid section of hair and then augment it with wax on the edges of my hair for the extra strength needed at the edges. You have to let this gel dry before moving around or it won't hold well. Blowdry or just a fan would do but be careful of not also ruining the style of your hair. If you sweat a lot like on a hot summer day, this won't hold all day if you sweat the whole day. If you only sweat lightly while commuting and work in an air conditioned office, it should hold enough.

It is a good product for your hair. Help hold it in place. Gives hair a shine. Easy to work with

I didn't know this brand. Chatgot recommended it. For the price you get good amount of gel, so it's a good value. Gel holds very well and you can feel it work unlike 75% mega hold gels out there. You can feel it. Smells great too

Nice product

Great product from a high quality brand. Got it on sale, so very pleased with the price. Has good hold without making hair too crunchy or leaving sticky residue on hands when using