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Matrix 2023 A Curl Can Gel 200ml Shadow

A Curl Can Dream

A Curl Can Dream

A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel

A Curl Can Dream Light-Hold Gel for curls and coils, infused with Manuka honey extract.
Co-Created With Pattern Experts Co-Created With Pattern Experts
Define Your Curls & Coils Define Your Curls & Coils
Keeps Hair Moisturized Keeps Hair Moisturized
Details

Matrix A Curl Can Dream Light-Hold Gel is for curls and coils, infused with Manuka honey extract. This defining hair gel layers perfectly over A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream, without flaking or crunch.

Key Benefits:
  • For curls and coils
  • Defining hair gel
  • Layers with A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream
  • Light Hold
Formulated Without:
  • Silicones
  • Parabens
  • Mineral Oils
  • Petrolatum
  • Paraffins
How To Use

After using the Shampoo or Co-Wash and Mask, apply Moisturizing Cream and apply desired amount of Light Hold Gel depending on hair density (less for fine hair and more for thick hair). More product will yield a higher hold. Follow with Lightweight Oil for added shine. Allow to air dry or diffuse.

Ingredients

Aqua / Water / Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-4, Citric Acid, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Mel Extract / Honey Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L. C255874/2).

 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel for Curls & Coils have alcohol properties?
What type of hold does A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel for Curls & Coils have?
Does A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel for Curls & Coils get crunchy when it dries?
What is the ideal styling regimen with A Curl Can Dream?
What ingredient and/or technology story is found in the retail A Curl Can Dream System?
Can you use A Curl Can Dream Pattern Preserving System on all Curls + Coils?​

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product line

2 months ago
A few years ago, my hairdresser introduced me to this series to revive my curls! What a difference! I use the shampoo, cowash, mask, leave in conditioner, and gel. I get compliments on how great my hair smells and how fresh my hair looks all the time. I am a forever fan of the A Curl Can Dream line of products.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Worth every penny

a year ago
I pick this up recently and it's life changing. I usually use heavy gel on my 4a hair but this and some leave in has been*chef kiss* Definitely give it a go

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Must Have Style Gel

a year ago
I have very thick curly hair and have various products I have used. I “wash and go” to let my curls dry naturally. This is the best product w have tried and have been using for over 2 years now.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Definitely Defines Curls

a year ago
I like the result of the products. The girls do pop and the style lasts. The smell is very strong and reminds me of an it reminds me of a very musky cologne.
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Response from Matrix:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi MommieMich90. We appreciate your feedback on our A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel. All your comments will be shared with the rest of the team. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

Loved this gel!

a year ago
I absolutely adored this gel on my hair. It was very hydrating and soothing to my hair strands. I didn't need too much of this product in order for it to define my curls at all! And paired with the hair cream, it created magic! I really enjoyed being able to ultimately try these products. And, as I said for the hair cream, I would tone down the fragrance a bit for these products, as they are very strong and noticeable.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Hair Looks Good But Feels Dry

a year ago
My friend recommended this product to me so I decided to try it. I normally use Miss Jessie's Multicultural Curls hair lotion. So just to compare. I also have pretty coarse, dry, curly hair. I am white and black if you can imagine what my hair might be like. But like the title says, my hair feels very dry after using this for a few weeks. After I put it on and my hair dries, it almost feels like there is a dry film on top of my hair. I don't know how to describe it. And I have noticed it's been knotting up much easier than normal. It smells wonderful and my curls look pretty good, but I think it's compromising the health of my hair. Maybe if you have greasier hair than I do, this will work great for you. But it's just not good for my naturally drier hair.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Matrix:
a year ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Patience! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value the opinions of our customers and want to hear their experiences with our products. We are sorry to hear A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel was not able to suit your needs. We hope you are able to find another product with us that will fulfill your expectations. You can pair this with A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream to add hydration and define your curls. First apply A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream to damp hair, evenly distribute, and blot out the excess. Next, apply A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel and rake through with hands. Air dry or diffuse to achieve hydrated, and defined curls. Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/2ake9key. We hope you can try it soon and restore the hydration to your curls!

Light weight

2 years ago
I really liked the product. Just note it does dry crunchy

Yes, I recommend this product.

  • Cuuuurls
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Love it

2 years ago
Love how it leaves my curly looking so shiny and the long lasting hold is a plus too. If your looking for a great gel to put in your hair then you need to try this product. I love how to so easy to apply with a great smell making it easier to style hair without taking up alot of time.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Amazing!!

2 years ago
This is a nice product and smells sooo amazing! It doesn't leave my curls crispy and it isn't a heavy product on my hair.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Don't hesitate! Buy this for real! My favorite curl product

2 years ago
My son has super thick, coarse, curly hair. Without product by mid day it's fluffy and just a mess. Using this as step one has helped tremendously and his curls last looking beautiful all day long.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Light Weight!

2 years ago
My hair is very long past my mid back and it's fine/medium strand thickness so lots of gel formulas are way too heavy. This gel is light weight yet strong and flexible. I only need a little bit to achieve the hold I want for my curls. No flaking or irritation.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Nice Curl Definition

2 years ago
I liked the curl pattern the gel gave my hair. It was a bit sticky and hard to run my fingers through once dry. Worked well rejuvenating 2 day curls.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Great hold, for a minute

2 years ago
The Matrix A Curl Can Dream Gel has great hold until I sweat. That's when the problem comes in. My hair will be super cute then BAM! Here comes the sweat then the frizz. It's a great product if you're sure there will be no sweating involved in your activities

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Love this Gel!

2 years ago
I find that gel often leaves my curls too crunchy and even though I "scrunch the crunch out" I feel like they leave my hair dry and have residue. This gel is light and along with the curl cream left my hair feeling soft and frizz free.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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It for natural ciol or curly hair

2 years ago
Now I tried this product after I tried the curl in the can. Its thicker then the leave curl in a can. After I wash my hair I used this product like a gel to harden my hair. It's okay if I had natural curly or coiled hair. When it dries it stiff but not like hair gel

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Lightweight Hold Gel

2 years ago
It's an okay gel. It doesn't have a good hold for me. I prefer gels that have a maximum hold to keep my curls and coils pop and last longer. I will give it another try. It does it's job if you prefer lightweight hold.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Sm22! Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out! We are so disappointed to hear that you are not enjoying our A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel! We strive to deliver products that will be 100% satisfactory to our consumers and want to know when these expectations are not met. We suggest trying our Controller Gel. Here is a direct link where you can find it: https://www.matrix.com/products/styling/controller-gel. We hope this information is helpful!

A must buy

2 years ago
I love everything about this product, it has been a while since I really felt good about wearing my real hair because it gets puffy but this product helps it maintain the look I have been looking for.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Dream Gel

2 years ago
I have locs in my hair and after washing my locs, I used the dream gel to style my hair. I didn't get quite the hold I wanted, but I loved the consistency amd smell of the gel. I really appreciated that the gel left my locs moisturized and shiny. This is the type of gel I would use 2-3 times ro keep my hair full of moisture and lively. I appreciate that the gel is in a pump, making it easy to apply. I believe this is a better product for coils amd curls, but I was able to get the moisturizing benefits from it.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Efunch. Thank you for taking the time to review A Curl Can Dream Light Hold! We are sorry to hear that you did not get the hold you were hoping for, but we are so happy you tried it and enjoyed most of the results. We will be sure to pass your comments along to our team!

Matrix Gel

2 years ago
Although it's a Lightweight gel, it works well. Hair appeared to have less frizz, fly away strands. The scent was subtle enough to layer With the other curly hair products.

Yes, I recommend this product.

  • Curly hair gel
  • Hair gel Matrix
  • Curly hair set
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Great for the style I used it for

2 years ago
I love the smell, that was the first thing I noticed and was pleasantly surprised by how nice it smells. It's definitely a lighter hold so idk if it would be great for all over my head (I have 4c hair) but it smoothed down the top of my hair nicely for the updos I tried.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Refresh

2 years ago
I used this for my 3 and 4 day twist out keeps my hair super light defines my curls leaves them shiny with no flakes

Yes, I recommend this product.

  • This Is my twists after 3wks
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Good for everyday

2 years ago
It's more on the light weight side. My daughter wears everyday in the morning and it doesn't make her hair crunchy or flaky

Yes, I recommend this product.

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A busy curly gals dream!

2 years ago
I love this gel! It's so lightweight and doesn't leave a sticky or itchy residue behind. Easy to work through hair. The best part is when I'm in a hurry and don't have time to wash my hair, I just wet the ends of my hair and apply all over the hair and it curls really really well as if I've just taken a shower and applied it! It's amazing literally.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Love this

2 years ago
I love how it keeps my kids hair hydrated. I don't have to go back and moisturize it over again to give the hair life.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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I love this gel!

2 years ago
Keeps my curls hydrated and in place with no frizz!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Love love this product

2 years ago
I would recommend this for anyone with curly hair, it works wonders, rather you have naturally curly hair or not.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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GREAT

2 years ago
I use this product for my curly hair and it makes my hair soft and the curls really defined.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Nice product

2 years ago
It doesn't leave any flakes, retains hair moisture, this product is really good, it leaves my son's coily hair all defined and shiny, we like the smell too..

Yes, I recommend this product.

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I think I like it!

2 years ago
Matrix, via BzzAgent, gave me this A Curl Can Dream Gel for free so that I could review it. It's very silky & applies to hair easily, even after already having applied the curl cream. I'm not sure of the hold, as I didn't get a good cast - but that could be me, as I haven't got a good cast from most gels lately - I get impatient & don't fully dry. But it still looked good the next day & the rest of the week, spraying some water & occasionally adding some more gel to tame the next day hair. Probably my best week of curls! 😆 Now, when I tried to apply some gel today, the pump would not work. Not sure what happened, but hopefully I can get it fixed. I'd like to try just the gel 1 day too, see what kind of hold it actually has! 1st pic shows what was left of the cream after 1st use 2nd pic is after just applying the cream & A Curl Can Dream gel 3rd pics is fully dry, next day, with a little water to refresh 4-6 pics are a new wash day, just the cream (no gel), partially air dried & the last pic in collage is day 3 (cream only) with a little water to refresh. In the other pic, I had added a little gel (unscrewing top to get) for a little more definition & it seemed to work very well! Looking forward to using it more/figuring out the best combinations for my hair!

Yes, I recommend this product.

  • Day 3 (cream only on wash day) with a little water & gel
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Light Hold Gel

2 years ago
Together with the Curl Cream this has a light to medium hold depending on how much product you use. The combination of the two products works great for wash and go's.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Great Curl Dream Gel

2 years ago
After washing my hair and when it was almost dry, I applied the gel and my hair was very soft and manageable all day. I like that it doesn't have a strong smell, although you can smell a bit of honey and I really like that. I like its packaging and I think that 6 ounces is more than enough to last at least 3 months, but of course that depends on how often it is used.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Smells good

2 years ago
I have mix feelings about it it didn't hold my hair for long but I like the smell just wish it would hold it for Longer time

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Ally! We are sorry to hear that our A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel did not provide enough hold. We will be sure to pass your comments along to our development team as we are always looking to improve the experience of our consumers when using our products. We recommend using our Controller Gel. https://tinyurl.com/2esaobml

Flexible hold that keeps your curls curly

2 years ago
Matrix A Curl Can Dream Gel did an amazing job of providing me with the light flexible hold that I needed to keep my curls in place on a hot yet windy day. This gel will not flake in your hair and will not make your hair stiff or crunchy. After I applied it to my wet hair, this gel dried down and it was completely weightless it was like I put nothing in my hair. Yet the impact of the hold still cold in My Curls and kept them sleek and manageable to the point where the strands did not break apart, and they stayed uniform in a spiral. I absolutely love this entire line of products and am currently purchasing all of it, it's the best thing I found for my hair in quite a long time, and I highly recommend it to any one who has curly hair.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Nice

2 years ago
This product holds my sons hair. Well it's a very lightweight gel that does what he needs to do. My son has thick big curls and it does the job.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Love my curls now

2 years ago
As someone with curly hair, I am constantly on the lookout for products that can tame frizz, define my curls, and provide the moisture they crave. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying out the Matrix - Sampling A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream & Gel, and I must say, this duo has left me absolutely impressed. These products truly live up to their name, delivering a dream-like experience for my curls. Firstly, the Moisturizing Cream works wonders as a leave-in conditioner. Its lightweight formula glides smoothly through my hair, effortlessly nourishing each strand without leaving any sticky residue. The cream is infused with a delightful, natural scent that lingers gently throughout the day, providing a fresh and enjoyable experience. I love that it contains ingredients like aloe vera and shea butter, which offer deep hydration and help maintain the health of my curls. The Cream not only moisturizes my hair but also provides excellent curl definition. After applying it evenly from roots to tips, I noticed an immediate improvement in the appearance of my curls. They looked more defined, bouncy, and less frizzy. This is a huge plus for me as it significantly reduces the time I spend styling my hair in the morning. The Moisturizing Gel, on the other hand, complements the cream perfectly. When used in combination, the gel enhances the hold and longevity of my curls without weighing them down. The gel has a lightweight texture, which is ideal for preventing any crunchiness or stiffness that some gels tend to cause. A little goes a long way with this product, so a small amount is sufficient to achieve the desired hold and control. In conclusion, the Matrix - Sampling A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream & Gel has become a staple in my haircare routine. They have transformed my curls, leaving them hydrated, defined, and beautiful. The cream and gel combination is a match made in heaven, and I would highly recommend this duo to anyone seeking solution for their curlys.

Yes, I recommend this product.

  • Love my curls
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Love it

2 years ago
This product was given to me free to review. I love this product I have very curly dry hair and once I added this product to my curls it gave what it needed to give to my hair. The moisture is amazing lasts all day. As a curl activator this product works pretty well.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Not for me

2 years ago
This gel is way too light for my coily, medium density hair. I paired it with the A curl can dream hair cream and it left my hair with a film. This product is not for me.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi Leaux! We are sorry to hear our A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel did not work well for you. We make every effort to provide the highest quality products that exceed the expectations of our consumers and want to know whenever a product is unsatisfactory. We will share your comments about it with our team! For more help selecting the perfect product for your hair type, feel free to explore our Hair Quiz feature on our website. Thank you for giving Matrix a try!

It's an ok product but maybe not for me

2 years ago
While this is not a terrible product, I don't find anything about this product that I couldn't get from other products that I have tried and used before. I trust the brand but don't see myself buying this product when what I already use works just as well for less money.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Response from Matrix:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi EMD! Thank you for contacting Matrix. We appreciate you taking the time out share your comments with us about our A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel. Your comments are important to us and we will pass them along to our Matrix Team.
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