Hello curly girls! Today, I’m sharing a review of a gel I’ve been using for over 9 months…the Giovanni LA Styling Gel. It has provided consistently good results, strong hold, and lovely definition. Although the Giovanni LA Natural Gel is a bit more pricy than some other gels I’ve reviewed, it is a high quality gel, and a little goes a long way.
Read on for my in-depth Giovanni LA Styling Gel review with my personal results.
Giovanni LA Hold Styling Gel Ingredients
Aqua (Purified Water), VP/VA Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose (plant derived), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Fragrance (includes essential oils), *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, *Betula Alba Extract, *Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, *Achillea Millefolium Extract, *Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, *Equisetum Arvense Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, *Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract, *Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract
*USDA Certified Organic
This gel is packed with organic botanical extracts from lavender, rosemary, thyme, and more! Its holding power comes from aloe vera leaf juice, nettle extract, and hydroxyethylcellulose. It also contains vitamin E and sunflower seed oil for extra hydration for your curls.
Does Giovanni LA gel have protein?
No, this gel is protein-free and glycerin-free. If your hair is sensitive to protein, this gel is a great choice for you! It will also work well during the humid summer months when a glycerin-containing gel can dry out your hair.
CG Friendly: Yes
Texture: Thick and sticky
Scent: Mild, clean masculine smell
Packaging: Plastic squeeze tube with snap top
What kind of hold does this gel give?
This gel provides a medium to strong hold, depending on what you combine it and how much you use. I like to layer it over the Sheamoisture Smoothie or the Curls Blueberry Bliss Leave-In Conditioner. A little of this gel goes a long way!
How do you use Giovanni LA styling gel?
To apply this gel, I squeeze out the water from my conditioned hair. After applying a styling product (see above for recommendations), I squirt a cherry-sized amount into my palm and spread it over both hands. With my head upside down, I use the praying hands technique to smooth the gel down my curls. Then I scrunch upward. I also flip my head to one side, scrunch, and repeat on the other side. I like to gently separate a few face-framing curls and add a dab more gel to those if needed as well.
Is Giovanni gel Curly Girl approved?
Absolutely! It’s packed with high quality, organic botanical ingredients. It also doesn’t contain nasty ingredients. The Giovanni LA Styling Gel has no…
- Sulfates
- PEGs
- Parabens
- Mineral oil
- Propylene glycol
- Phthalates
- Artificial dyes
It’s also vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. It’s a winner for sure!
My Personal Results with This Gel
This gel has given me strong hold and bouncy curls that last for 2-3 days (or even longer!) It gives a natural shine, too. When I use this gel, my curls have lots of volume and texture. The LA Natural Styling Gel enhances their natural shape and helps them stay pretty for days.
Where to Buy Giovanni LA Styling Gel
If you’re in the USA, you can purchase this gel at Amazon.com here.
If you’re in Canada…here’s where to buy Giovanni LA Styling Gel in Canada.
You can purchase it on Amazon.ca here.
You can also purchase it from Love Thy Hair & Skin (a curly girl boutique in Quebec) here.
Let’s Chat:
Have you ever tried the Giovanni LA Styling Gel before? If so, what did you think? I think this gel is a fantastic choice for curly hair–no matter what your curl type. It provides strong hold, great definition, and lots of volume! Are there any gels you want me to review? Please let me know in the comment section below.
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