Cake Beauty The Curl Friend Gel-to-Foam Curl Styler - High Hold - 200 mL | Curl Defining Gel - Coconut Oil & Shea Butter - Curly Hair - Frizz Protection, Vegan, Cruelty & Sulfate Free - 6.8 Fl Oz

I do have to layer a mousse on top to prevent too much poof and frizz at this time of year, but I live in Florida and no single one product stands a chance. However, if I do that, it holds up all day, it smells amazing but not cloying, and it somehow manages to give volume and a unifying look to a mix of straight, wavy, and curly thin strands that never agree on the plan. I also don’t have to apply it soaking wet, which I love, as I hate getting up early to have to blow dry. I can wash the night before and use a spray bottle to re-wet and apply. It sort of forms a caste but not “ramen hair;” it naturally softens on its own after it fully dries. I rarely have to aggressively scrunch out crunch unless I got too heavy handed with application at the roots. This has been a life saver for hormonally bipolar perimenopausal hair that suddenly stopped responding to products I’d used for years.

I have 2C 3A curls. Lots and lots of fine hair so it looks very thick. I can curl my hair easily and I can wear it straight easily. This might help you to know what type of hair I have when reading this review. When I try and get all curls with regular gel, I end up with stringy hair after lots of effort. For the past couple years, I’ve been working really hard on trying to have all curls all the time and zero frizz. I recently discovered that all that effort is giving me all stringy curls all the time and lots of frizz. So I end up looking like I have a bad 80s perm. This stuff is helping me to accept my crazy hair type, some of it is curly, some of it is coily and some of it is straight. I need to use very little of this product to get soft, frizz free, mostly wavy hair. I’m much happier now that I’ve gave up the struggle for perfect curls and accepting the mix of textures in my hair. This gel is helping me to have beautiful frizz free waves even days after my shampoo. Soft, doesn’t feel dirty/sticky from hair products. The scent is heaven for me. It totally smells like lemon cake. I don’t find it to be very strong and I do have a sensitivity to very strong scents in products. This smell is perfection.

It is a good mouse, but I was not fond of the scent. I thought from reading some reviews that it would smell like Cake, but to my surprise it has a sweet floral scent. I would have given a 5 star rating had it not been for the scent. Other than that issue the product does it's job very well. Leaves hair soft and shiny, no frizz, It lifts and creates beautiful curls and volume that last all day. I'm sure it's a beautiful scent, just not my preference

Great for 4B hair and above. The gel foam gives curl definition on wet and dry hair. It’s better and more cost efficient on wet hair. It’s moisturizing and smells delicious. Easy to use bottle and curls hold without flaking. This has been a game changer on managing my daughter’s hair especially when time is limited. It provides great shine and volume. I was able to do wash and go style on hair that previous wouldn’t form curls on it’s own. Even hubby loves it.

Not for everyone's hair, but it has a wonderful lemon meringue scent that isn't too powerful. However, if you have loved ones that are sensitive to smells I would not recommend. Keeps my curls from over drying, adds definition. First found in Walgreens

I love this gel. It doesn’t sit heavy on the hair but gives good hold. A bonus, the smell is nice.

I really enjoyed the results I got from this gel to foam hair product. In these picture I actually used 3 of Cake’s hair products; the leave in conditioner, the curl defying cream and the gel to foam. When paired together I get super soft bouncy curls!!! That to me is very hard to find. I get volume, softness, lots and lots of frizz control, my hair feels and looks healthy, and the price is the cherry on top. I do enjoy the scent, but lemon scents have never been my thing. That’s ok though, because it’s not overpowering at all! I also have psoriasis on my scalp and haven’t had any issues with these at all. I hope they come out with different scents soon!!!

The fragrance is very pleasant, not overwhelming. I like it overall but it won’t last a full 7 days for me. The hold is light so I have to refresh it a bit after a couple of days. It’s not crunchy or sticky like some other products. It has a good amount of slip and doesn’t leave my hair feeling tacky. Overall, it’s a decent product. My hair is soft and there’s no cast to break. I wish it had a little bit more hold but I like how my hair feels.

Amazing product, I have shiny, well defined curls and my hair smells like a sweet tarte au citron. Love it!

I have used so many products on the market for my really thick, frizzy, curly hair and this by far is the best brand!! The mousse holds so well doesn’t leave the hair stiff or sticky, very lightweight and natural feeling!! Love this and will buy again!

i like it for the price. i have very fine 3a/3b medium density high porosity hair. held nicely with gel. didnt leave build up or cause flakes. scent was okay, not my personal choice for a hair product.

Officially a Cake fan! Great to eliminate frizziness and quick styling, my hair is usually so frizzy after air dry or after work, especially with dry Canadian winter weather. I love how light weight it is and the smell is a big plus, it smells like a candy! I think this item works better right after shower, I will have to try it! Amazing product for a great price✨

Works OK with my wavy hair however I find it gets frizzy so I don’t recommend if you have thick wavy hair. I also have to use a lot for it to work, but I would recommend for a blowouts or other hairstyles