Kérastase Curl Manifesto Gelée Curl Contour is a curl-defining gel-cream for curly, very curly and coily hair. It sculpts soft, hydrated definition with a flexible, non-crunchy hold — taming frizz and holding curl shape from day to night.

Benefits
  • Defined curls — sculpts the curl pattern with a flexible, non-crunchy hold.
  • Frizz control — smooths flyaways and resists humidity.
  • Hydrated finish — keeps curls soft and plump, never stiff.
  • Lightweight hold — lasting shape without greasiness or crunch.
How to use
  1. Start with damp, detangled hair.
  2. Emulsify a small amount in your palms and work from mid-lengths to ends, twisting and scrunching to form curls — avoid the roots.
  3. Air-dry or diffuse to set. Add a light second layer to frizz-prone areas if needed.
Who it's for

Best for curly to coily hair that wants definition and frizz control with a touchable finish. See how to get rid of frizzy hair or the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
150ml
Format
Gel,Cream
Hair concerns
Dry, Frizzy
Suitable for
All hair types,Curly,Dry
Key ingredients
Water,Olive oil
Finish
Shiny,Glossy

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Kérastase Curl Manifesto Gélée Curl Contour is a curl-enhancing gel-cream for wavy, curly, very curly, and coily hair. Part of the Kérastase Curl Manifesto range. Hybrid texture that combines cream-like hydration with gel-like hold for defined curls without crunch.

Best for: all curl types seeking definition with hold but without the crunchy cast typical of curl gels; daily styling on freshly washed curls; the styling/definition step in a Curl Manifesto routine paired with Bain Hydratation Douceur, Hydratation Essentielle (or Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition), Crème de Jour Fondamentale, and Huile Sublime Repair.
Less suited to: hair seeking pure hydration without hold (use Crème de Jour Fondamentale alone); very fine waves that would be weighed down by combined cream + gel (use Crème de Jour alone); straight hair (use Discipline range styling products); colour-treated curls primarily needing colour care (combine with Chroma Absolu).

Key actives:
- Patented Ceramide — fills cracks in the cuticle and reinforces weak curls
- Manuka Honey (New Zealand) — ultra-rich in micronutrients; intense hydration
- Glycerin — humectant supporting curl definition
- Curl-defining polymers — deliver gel-like hold without the typical crunchy cast
- Hybrid gel-cream texture — combines hydration with hold

Benefits:
- +74% more defined curls without crunch (Kérastase consumer test, full routine)
- +61% more hydrated curls with no weigh-down (instrumental test vs non-conditioning shampoo)
- +64% more conditioned curls
- Instant frizz control for 24 hours
- Soft, touchable hold that preserves curl pattern

How to use: After shampooing, conditioning, and priming with Crème de Jour Fondamentale (and Huile Sublime Repair for very curly or coily hair), scrunch the gel-cream through damp hair to gently define curls using your fingers. Twist individual curls for touchable definition. Do not rinse. Air-dry or use a diffuser.

Format: 150ml gel-cream.

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