--- product_id: 529712217 title: "Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Gel 227g" brand: "cantu" price: "R508" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Cantu" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/529712217-protective-styles-braiding-and-twisting-gel-227g store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Antioxidant-rich marula & aloe Non-greasy hydration Long-lasting firm hold Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Gel 227g **Brand:** cantu **Price:** R508 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💁‍♀️ Elevate your protective style game with hydration and hold that lasts! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Gel 227g by cantu - **How much does it cost?** R508 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/529712217-protective-styles-braiding-and-twisting-gel-227g) ## Best For - cantu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cantu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Slick & Secure Styles:** Keep your braids, locs, and twists flawlessly in place all day. - • **Flake-Free Edge Control:** Smooth edges with a light finish that won’t flake or crease. - • **Nutrient-Packed Formula:** Infused with marula oil and aloe vera for antioxidant-rich hair care. - • **Hydration Without the Grease:** Delivers moisture that refreshes strands without any sticky residue. - • **Versatile Protective Styling:** Perfect for braids, weaves, wigs, cornrows, and loc retwists. ## Overview Cantu Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Gel is a firm-hold, non-greasy styling gel enriched with antioxidant-rich marula oil and aloe vera. Designed specifically for protective hairstyles like braids, locs, and weaves, it provides long-lasting hold while moisturizing hair without residue or flaking. Ideal for professional and everyday use, it ensures sleek, hydrated, and flawless styles. ## Description Product Description Set the tone for your style and add hydration with Cantu Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Gel. This firm, long-lasting, non-greasy formula helps keep protective styles slicked down and in place. Perfect for setting the foundation of your braids under weaves & wigs, cornrows and box braids, or to retwist locs. Ingredients AQUA/WATER, CETEARETH-25, GLYCERIN, OLETH-5, PEG-25 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SCLEROCARYA BIRREA (MARULA) SEED OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE (DECOLORIZED), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS (MARSHMALLOW) ROOT EXTRACT, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, HYDROLYZED QUINOA, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions Apply to wet or dry hair and style as desired. (Apply to wet or dry hair and style as desired.) Safety Warning For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep away from naked flame or direct heat sources. See more Review: A quality product.. - A very good product. The hold is very strong and it doesn’t leave white cast. I highly recommend this product. This is my 3rd buy. Review: Great product - Great for braiding, holds the hair and it doesn’t provoke itching ## Features - MADE FOR YOUR STYLE: curated gel keeps styles slicked down and in place - ANTIOXIDANT-RICH: crafted with nutrient-dense marula oil and aloe vera - NON-GREASY MOISTURE: infuses hydration into strands without greasy feel - LONG-LASTING FORMULA: maintains a firm hold on styles - PERFECT FOR PROTECTIVE STYLES: designed to style wigs, braids, weaves, and locs ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BTTCL2J3 | | ASIN | B0BTTCL2J3 | | Best Sellers Rank | 24,122 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 153 in Hair Gels | | Brand | CANTU | | Colour | Clear | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (630) | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (630) | | Date First Available | 24 Mar. 2023 | | Format | Gel | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 7.3 x 7.3 x 7.9 centimetres | | Item model number | CTU94377 | | Item model number | CTU94377 | | Item weight | 8.5 Ounces | | Language | English | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | PDC Brands (Original Additions) | | Manufacturer | PDC Brands (Original Additions) | | Package Weight | 0.26 Kilograms | | Package dimensions | 7.9 x 6.8 x 6.4 centimetres | | Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 7.3 x 7.94 cm; 240.97 g | | Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 7.3 x 7.94 cm; 240.97 g | | Scent | Aloe Vera | | Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CANTU - **Hair type:** Curly or Coily - **Item form:** Gel - **Item weight:** 8.5 Ounces - **Product benefits:** Firm hold, nourishing, moisturizing, firm hold ## Images ![Protective Styles Braiding & Twisting Gel 227g - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ScgBQNWrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quality product.. *by J***E on 7 September 2025* A very good product. The hold is very strong and it doesn’t leave white cast. I highly recommend this product. This is my 3rd buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by C***U on 13 April 2025* Great for braiding, holds the hair and it doesn’t provoke itching ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shiny *by T***E on 26 July 2024* It smells ok. It just doesn’t hold your hair like I expected ## Frequently Bought Together - Cantu Protective Styles by Angela Braiding & Twisting Gel with Marula Oil & Aloe Vera, 8 Ounce - Cantu Protective Styles by Angela Set & Refresh Foam with Apple Cider Vinegar & Aloe, 8 Ounce - Cantu Protective Styles by Angela Hair Freshener with Deodorizers, 4 Ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/529712217-protective-styles-braiding-and-twisting-gel-227g](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/529712217-protective-styles-braiding-and-twisting-gel-227g) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*