Film-Former / Polymer

PVP

also on labels as Polyvinylpyrrolidone · Povidone

Classic styling resin that forms a firm, transparent hold film around curls to lock in shape and resist humidity.

Ingredients · as printedAunt Jackie's Flaxseed Don't Shrink Curling Gel

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Orange) Peel Oil, Hexamethylindanopyran.

PVP is 8th, 8th of 20.Dotted words have their own page.

Good to know

Water-soluble (rinses out easily with water/shampoo), though high levels can feel crunchy until scrunched out.

Hair types

Notes for different hair

All porosities needing medium-to-strong gel hold.

General patterns from our research, not rules. Hair of the same type can respond differently, so your own results count most.

Found in these products

Labels list ingredients from most to least, down to about 1%. Below that, the order is free.

Cleanse 0 · Condition 0 · Leave-in 0 · Style 2 · Seal 0

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