Ouidad Coil Infusion Give a Boost Styling & Shaping Gel-Cream, 8.5 oz — Lightweight Hold, Hydrating

Ouidad Coil Infusion™ Give a Boost Styling + Shaping Gel Cream is a lightweight gel-cream that hydrates coils, reduces frizz and enhances natural curl shape without leaving a crunchy finish.

Designed for coily and tightly curled hair, this hybrid styling cream combines the nourishing feel of a moisturizer with the defining support of a gel. The formula layers butters and oils to add slip and manageability, while plant-derived peptides and black castor oil work to fortify strands and preserve curl formation. The result is elongated, touchable coils with natural volume and a soft hold that lasts through daily styling.

How does this gel-cream improve curl definition?

Give a Boost blends creamy emollients and a light gel base so curls clump and elongate instead of shrinking into undefined frizz. It smooths the hair shaft to reveal each coil’s pattern while still allowing natural movement. You’ll notice clearer curl formation without stiffness.

• Weightless gel-cream texture that promotes curl clumping and slip
• Butters and oils smooth the cuticle for clearer coil shape
• Gives definition without a hard or crunchy residue

Will this product add moisture without weighing hair down?

The formula is built to hydrate coils while remaining lightweight, so it moisturizes without flattening volume. Emollients help lock in hydration and the gel component provides structure, keeping curls buoyant and soft to the touch. It’s suitable for layered routines where you want moisture and styling in one step.

• Hydrating butters and oils that absorb without heavy buildup
• Plant peptides help retain nutrients and manageability
• Maintains lift and natural body while conditioning

How strong is the hold and how does it affect texture?

Expect a light, flexible hold that keeps coil shape intact without crunchiness or stiffness. The black castor oil and peptide blend provide a gentle shaping effect that responds to touch, so styles remain moveable and feel soft. It supports definition for daily wear and touch-ups rather than long-term, hard-set styling.

• Touchable, lightweight hold that doesn’t freeze movement
• Strengthening ingredients reduce breakage from styling
• Ideal for defining coils while maintaining softness

How should I use Give a Boost in my curl routine?

Apply to clean, damp hair for best curl formation: work a small amount through sections from roots to ends, then style as desired—air dry, diffuse, or set. It pairs well with leave-in conditioners or creams for extra slip or layered moisture. Start with less product and build where more definition is needed to avoid excess product on fine curls.

• Use on damp hair, distribute evenly through sections
• Layer under or over lightweight leave-ins depending on need
• Dry by diffusing or air-drying to preserve shape and volume

Who is this for: Ouidad Coil Infusion Give a Boost is formulated for people with coily, tight curl patterns who want clearer definition, reduced frizz and soft, touchable hold without crunch. It works well for those seeking one product to add moisture, elongation and shaping to their styling routine—especially curl types that benefit from slip and gentle strengthening while maintaining natural volume. Free from parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, phthalates, petroleum and gluten, it’s a styling option for curl-care routines that prioritize manageable definition and hydrated coils.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Polysorbate 20, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-68, Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Polysilicone-29, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Peptide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, VP/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer, AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Quaternium-95, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylic Acid, Citric Acid, Xylitol, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, BHT, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Fragrance(Parfum)