Customer Reviews

Deva Care Arc Angel Firm Hold Defining Gel, 32-Ounce Bottle

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I HATED this gel back when I used to style my hair by twisting each strand around my fingers, (making me look like apoodle, what choice did I Have?).

Then I booked a cut with Ana on a whim in Dec 08. Who knew a cut was that important. I've been to another curly hair salon (am I allowed to name? Ouid*d in NYC).I hated the result. At Devachan, I was TAUGHT how to use the products and it's changed my ritual. I truly thought only I knew how to style my hair (naturally, after all my hair disasters).

Now, I style with One Condition (yes, it can be used as a styler! How cool is that!). I put it in my soaking wet hair & then scrunch the water out the sides with a men's wife beater. Then flip my hair upside down & scrunch water out, especially @ the roots so I don't have flat head. Then I SCRUNCH this gel INTO my hair, first the sides then back then over the outside of hair. This is the 1st time I ever wore hair products where I didn't saturate my hair and wait HOURS for my hair to dry before looking good. I am so happy I don't look like a wet poodle anymore! Oh and ESMERELDA highlighted my hair using the Pintura method (like balayage, hair painting the highlights on). She is like an artist. My hair always looked tiger stripey (and silly, really) but she gave me golden blonde highlights and broke up my base (it took 5 MINUTES to break my almost black base to a golden brown, unbelievable). Also, I wasn't nickel and dimed. I was told my highlights were $189 and that is exactly how much I paid for them. And she styled me afterwards, no surprise add ons. Last time I had highlights my hair felt like straw (highlights and curls don't usually mix). This time, there wasn't a single difference in texture. I feel so purdy!

WARNING: You will receive too many compliments on how good ur hair smells (enter conceited strut).

Just a hint, the reason you don't need so many products is these really hold the curls into thick clumps of voluminous large curls rather than thin strands of curls. If you try it this way or have Devachan teach you, I am sure you will love it. It took me 2 tries before I was like, ok I can do this confidently. OH AND I USE THE CLIPS AT MY ROOTS WHILE I DO MY MAKEUP. I can even wake up and go by spraying in a lil "Set if Free" and adding more One Condition. And I No-Poo once a week instead of washing everyday. I just wash my scalp everyday with conditioner (I use Lanza Healing Color Care Conditoner since I have a HUGE gallon and don't want to waste it. It works really good). I hope this helps someone!

A lot of other curly hair product lines require that you use their special shampoo, their special conditioner, their special gel, their special leave-in conditioner, etc. in order for your hair to look good (and each of these things can cost $20 or more). I've tried a lot of different products for my thick, unruly, curly hair and nothing has worked better than DevaCare Arc Angell. I can use whatever shampoo and conditioner I want--including the cheap stuff from the drug store--and as long as I follow with Arc Angell my hair looks great! Even better is that my hair isn't sticky, nor does it have that plastic hair gel look to it. It looks natural and soft.

This is the best gel for curly hair out there! Trust me! I am a curly hair stylist and have tried A LOT! This leaves your hair soft, controlled and with no frizz! Works great with Deva Curl Set it Free also! See a curly hair specialist to get more tips on using! [...]

I hated my curly hair when I was younger (who didn't?) but now that I am an adult I have learned to love and embrace what nature gave me. This Gel has transformed my mane! Before my stylist introduced me to the DevaCurl line, I felt I had two choices: Frizzy hair or hard hair from products claiming to be "for curly hair." The entire DevaCurl line is amazing, I recommend it to anyone with curly hair!

The photo of the item showed the pump. The bottle did NOT come with a pump, just a regular gel-bottle top. This is disappointing because I specifically ordered from this post because it showed the pump and others did not.

If your hair gets poofy, Deva Arc Angell may help. My coworkers and friends commented that my hair looked curlier after using this product. It does hold my curls better than anything else I've ever used and can be reactivated by spritizing with water. However, it IS a heavier product that did make my hair feel as though it was being "weighed" down. On humid days, it felt sticky.

I started using DevaCurl products a few months ago, and my hair has never looked better. After I wash, condition, and comb my hair with a wide-tooth comb, I use a cotton t-shirt to remove excess moisture. Then I flip my hair over (upside-down) and apply Arc Angel, scrunching it from ends to roots. It takes a small amount, as this is a firm-hold gel. Then, I plop my hair. (You can look up videos to show you how to do this. It's a way to wrap your hair and let it dry without stretching out your curl.) When I take it down, I have thick strands of beautiful curls that hold their shape all day. The best part is that it doesn't leave your hair stiff and sticky, and like all DevaCurl products, it smells great!

I chose to use the ArcAngell over Angell due to the porosity of my hair. ArcAngell provides my hair with additional moisture while still helping to maintain my curl. Unlike drug store hair gels intended for curly hair, I do not end up with crinkle curls or hard like glue curls. My hair is not sticky or gross after using this product.

This gel is the first gel I have ever used that doesn't leave my hands sticky or my hair crunchy! I have curly hair and will never buy another gel again. My curls look product-free, soft, and hold all day. The cap was damaged in shipping and Amazon customer service was amazing! Great product, good price, fabulous customer service!

I have curly hair and I have been addicted to deva curl! This gel is great no more crunchy hair:) Just follow the directions on the bottle.

I've tried so many brands and formulations of hair gels I couldn't remember them if I tried. DevaCare Arc Angel is different from any ordinary hair gels. I apply ArcAngel to soaking wet hair, and either air dry, plop, or diffuse. That's it. My hair turns out beautifully and my curls last. For second day or third day hair, Arc Angel is easily reactivated with DevaCurl Set It Free or Mist-er Right, and my hair looks freshly styled. Occasionally I try other curl gels or creams, but I always wind up rinsing them out and applying Arc Angel. My hair just likes it best. It gives me definition, hold, shine, and moisturization. Even if dew points are extremely low, this keeps dryness and frizz at bay! The best part about this gel is it never gets crunchy or crispy. It solidifies, creating a a pliable gel coating that doesn't flake or crack. It "scrunches out" extremely easily without causing frizz. I enjoy its mild, citrus scent, too. Arc Angel is a must have for me to feel like my hair looks its best.