--- product_id: 6846778 title: "MopTop Curly Hair Gel Custard - Styling Gel for Moisturizing and Defining Soft Curls, Lightweight and Anti Frizz, Curly Hair Products for Waves, Coils & Kinks (Citrus Kumquat, 8oz)" brand: "moptop" price: "R1212" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mop Top" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6846778-moptop-curly-hair-gel-custard-styling-gel-for-moisturizing-defining store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Clean, paraben & sulfate free Hydrates & moisturizes curls Lightweight, anti-frizz hold MopTop Curly Hair Gel Custard - Styling Gel for Moisturizing and Defining Soft Curls, Lightweight and Anti Frizz, Curly Hair Products for Waves, Coils & Kinks (Citrus Kumquat, 8oz) **Brand:** moptop **Price:** R1212 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Define your curls, ditch the frizz, and join the curl revolution! 🌟 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MopTop Curly Hair Gel Custard - Styling Gel for Moisturizing and Defining Soft Curls, Lightweight and Anti Frizz, Curly Hair Products for Waves, Coils & Kinks (Citrus Kumquat, 8oz) by moptop - **How much does it cost?** R1212 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/6846778-moptop-curly-hair-gel-custard-styling-gel-for-moisturizing-defining) ## Best For - moptop enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted moptop brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Frizz Control Power:** Tames waves, coils & kinks in any climate with lasting definition - • **Clean Beauty Formula:** Free from parabens, sulfates, silicones & dyes—pure curl care - • **Inspired by Real Women:** Crafted by a mom for diverse curls, trusted by 200+ stylists - • **Ultimate Curl Hydration:** Locks in moisture for soft, bouncy curls without crunch - • **Versatile Curl Compatibility:** Perfect for all curl types from 2a waves to 4a coils ## Overview MopTop Curly Hair Gel Custard is an 8oz lightweight styling gel designed to moisturize, define, and control frizz for all curl types—from waves to coils. Its clean, paraben- and sulfate-free formula nourishes curls without crunch or residue, delivering soft, bouncy, and well-defined curls with a refreshing citrus kumquat scent. Developed by a curl-loving founder and endorsed by thousands, it’s the go-to gel for professional-quality curl care that adapts to any climate and texture. ## Description desertcart.com : MopTop Curly Hair Gel Custard - Styling Gel for Moisturizing and Defining Soft Curls, Lightweight and Anti Frizz, Curly Hair Products for Waves, Coils & Kinks (Citrus Kumquat, 8oz) : Shampoo And Conditioner Sets : Beauty & Personal Care Review: Lightweight cast and soft curls after! - I have very fine spiral curls and was looking for a replacement when Garnier Fructis discontinued their curl treat jelly/gelee. I have tried many products while also trying not to break the bank. Mop Top is the closest I have come to a viable option. It’s a tad too heavy but so much better than anything else I have tried! I love its super light scent and that it has hardly any oils. It gives me a nice cast and after my curls are dry and I break the cast, my curls have marvelous definition and are soft to the touch! I live on the Oregon coast and deal with the dryness of salts in the air and also high humidity. Mop Top has held up well in these conditions. I do sometimes use a leave-in conditioner. And I almost always use it in combination with a curl cream. I seam to have found the best combination for my curls in a variety of weather and conditions. If I am in a dryer climate I use less Mop Top and more cream but at the coast I use more Mop Top. I would and have recommended it to other curly girls. I also only shampoo my hair about once a month and with only a dime sized amount of shampoo, I condition my hair almost daily. But if I am simply rehydrating my curls with lavender water and a little more Mop Top and a little more cream, i have been happy with it. But due to the fineness of my hair, I can only go one day without fully rinsing my hair. I hope this helps you other curly girls on your journey! Review: @the glowing reviews that convinced me to try this, ♡ thank you ♡ - So much slip! Smells amazing. Working this product through damp hair feels very nice. When I'm being lazy, it will go quite well in completely dry hair unlike any other hair gel I have ever tried. This is different and I cannot find anything like it. I have tried because this price point is wild. But it's so good that I will buy this again and again forever now. I've been complimented on the scent. I am not a girly girl. I do not buy luxury priced products. I'll switch and swap brands with every other toiletry. I'll use shampoo as body wash, shaving cream, face wash, and even the smudge on the wall in the shower-wash. I've finally simply discarded all of the other inferior hair gels and mouses and hair sprays that I hate using. I'm too spoiled to bother with them now. I don't even like the other Moptop hair gel type products since trying this. They smell just as good and work or whatever, but seriously, there is nothing else like this. It is worth the money. It would be worth it at a higher price point. I would be so annoyed if it cost even more, and I would pay it and use this daily anyway. I'm not even stingy with quantity when I use it. Give me more. I don't particularly like that it's in a tub, but I'd still buy it and brag about it if it came in a ziplock bag. It deserves that never heard of six stars out of five. Oh, holy grail product is what others are calling it. Yes. That. And it's overall rating is a solid four stars. That gives me new perspective on what other desertcart items might be very worth trying if this is only four stars. @other reviewers that left the glowing reviews that convinced me to try the curly hair custard, thank you ♡ oh, it's lightweight hold, extremely detangling, leaves hair soft and bouncy, not crunchy. I have 2a or 2b curls. ## Features - CURL MOISTURIZER WITH FRIZZ CONTROL: MopTop Curl Custard is a moisturizing and lightweight hair gel designed to hydrate and soften curls with frizz control. - PERFECT FOR ALL CURL TYPES: Whether your hair is wavy (2a-2c), curly (3a-3c), or coily (4a), this versatile curly custard gel is the ultimate frizz tamer and curl activator for all curl types! From tight curls, to spiral curls and big curls, our Curly Custard helps define and enhance. - CLEAN, JUNK-FREE FORMULA: MopTop curl defining gel is made without parabens, sulfates, silicones, phthalates, or dyes, providing a gentle and effective solution for curl care that nourishes your curls without compromise. - HOW TO STYLE YOUR CURLS: Apply Curly Hair Custard evenly to sectioned wet hair from root to tip and style as usual. Scrunch when hair is 70-80% dry to avoid crunchy hair. Use a diffuser to help hair and curling products dry at the same rate when setting curls. - BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN: Inspired by her daughters' diverse hair textures, MopTop founder Kelly Foreman has dedicated years to perfecting her products and consulting with over 200 stylists. Now, she proudly shares her curly hair solutions with her daughters and the world. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005SIR12E | | Best Sellers Rank | #16,183 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #196 in Hair Styling Gels | | Brand Name | MopTop | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 8,214 Reviews | | Hair Type | Fine, Thick, Curly, Wavy, Kinky, Coily, Dry | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Volume | 8 fluid ounces | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Liquid Volume | 8 fluid ounces | | Manufacturer | MopTop | | Material Type Free | Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Silicone Free, Phthalate Free, Dye Free | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Benefits | Controls Frizz, Moisturizes, Softens, Smooth, Maximum hold, Shine, Hydrating | | Scent | Citrus Kumquat | | Scent Name | Citrus Kumquat | | UPC | 796433675792 850712001259 | | Unit Count | 8 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Hair Type:** Fine, Thick, Curly, Wavy, Kinky, Coily, Dry - **Liquid Volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces - **Material Type Free:** Paraben Free, Sulfate Free, Silicone Free, Phthalate Free, Dye Free - **Product Benefits:** Controls Frizz, Moisturizes, Softens, Smooth, Maximum hold, Shine, Hydrating - **Scent:** Citrus Kumquat ## Images ![MopTop Curly Hair Gel Custard - Styling Gel for Moisturizing and Defining Soft Curls, Lightweight and Anti Frizz, Curly Hair Products for Waves, Coils & Kinks (Citrus Kumquat, 8oz) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wg4UMQrkL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how would this work for very fine 2c hair?** A: We recommend the following for our finer curl girls: - Clarifying Rescue Treatment – this is a clarifying shampoo that you should use every 4-6 weeks to remove residue from your hair and re-set it to its natural state. This will especially help if you are struggling with wanting volume. Make sure to clarify BEFORE you color, not after, as the color will adhere better to the follicle, look more vibrant, and last longer because it won’t be applied to product residue, but instead right onto the follicle. NOTE: On the days that you clarify, you will NOT do a regular shampoo. Clarify, condition and style as usual. Next shampoo day, back to regular shampoo, conditioning and styling routine. - Gentle Shampoo – use this on your regular shampoo days. - Light Conditioner – to condition in shower. - Leave-In Conditioner – Use a dime to nickel-size of the Leave-In. - Curly Hair Custard – Use a pea-size to a dime-size amount of the custard, then SCRUNCH, and DON’T TOUCH until 80-90% dry. The thing to remember with fine hair is that our products are more concentrated, so a little bit goes a long way, use less than you typically would with other products. I hope this helps all our fine curly girls. The MopTop Gang :) **Q: Is it vegan?** A: This product cannot be considered 100% vegan, due to the inclusion of honey for added moisture. Regards, The MopTop Gang :) **Q: Does this product contain alcohol?** A: Glycerin moisturizes, GLYCEROL is a trihydric alcohol. **Q: Would this be a good product for fine, low porosity hair?** A: Yes, our Curly Hair Custard is great for all types of curly hair. For finer hair types, we recommend using less than you typically would with other products as our products are more concentrated so a little bit goes a long way and you don't want to weigh the hair down. As hair is like a thumbprint and no head is alike, we always recommend starting with less and then going up from there. Use a pea-size to a dime-size amount of the custard, then SCRUNCH, and DON’T TOUCH until 80-90% dry. The MopTop Gang :) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lightweight cast and soft curls after! *by K***Z on July 5, 2025* I have very fine spiral curls and was looking for a replacement when Garnier Fructis discontinued their curl treat jelly/gelee. I have tried many products while also trying not to break the bank. Mop Top is the closest I have come to a viable option. It’s a tad too heavy but so much better than anything else I have tried! I love its super light scent and that it has hardly any oils. It gives me a nice cast and after my curls are dry and I break the cast, my curls have marvelous definition and are soft to the touch! I live on the Oregon coast and deal with the dryness of salts in the air and also high humidity. Mop Top has held up well in these conditions. I do sometimes use a leave-in conditioner. And I almost always use it in combination with a curl cream. I seam to have found the best combination for my curls in a variety of weather and conditions. If I am in a dryer climate I use less Mop Top and more cream but at the coast I use more Mop Top. I would and have recommended it to other curly girls. I also only shampoo my hair about once a month and with only a dime sized amount of shampoo, I condition my hair almost daily. But if I am simply rehydrating my curls with lavender water and a little more Mop Top and a little more cream, i have been happy with it. But due to the fineness of my hair, I can only go one day without fully rinsing my hair. I hope this helps you other curly girls on your journey! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ @the glowing reviews that convinced me to try this, ♡ thank you ♡ *by O***T on February 6, 2026* So much slip! Smells amazing. Working this product through damp hair feels very nice. When I'm being lazy, it will go quite well in completely dry hair unlike any other hair gel I have ever tried. This is different and I cannot find anything like it. I have tried because this price point is wild. But it's so good that I will buy this again and again forever now. I've been complimented on the scent. I am not a girly girl. I do not buy luxury priced products. I'll switch and swap brands with every other toiletry. I'll use shampoo as body wash, shaving cream, face wash, and even the smudge on the wall in the shower-wash. I've finally simply discarded all of the other inferior hair gels and mouses and hair sprays that I hate using. I'm too spoiled to bother with them now. I don't even like the other Moptop hair gel type products since trying this. They smell just as good and work or whatever, but seriously, there is nothing else like this. It is worth the money. It would be worth it at a higher price point. I would be so annoyed if it cost even more, and I would pay it and use this daily anyway. I'm not even stingy with quantity when I use it. Give me more. I don't particularly like that it's in a tub, but I'd still buy it and brag about it if it came in a ziplock bag. It deserves that never heard of six stars out of five. Oh, holy grail product is what others are calling it. Yes. That. And it's overall rating is a solid four stars. That gives me new perspective on what other amazon items might be very worth trying if this is only four stars. @other reviewers that left the glowing reviews that convinced me to try the curly hair custard, thank you ♡ oh, it's lightweight hold, extremely detangling, leaves hair soft and bouncy, not crunchy. I have 2a or 2b curls. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely Works *by A***I on January 10, 2024* My daughter has long, curly hair. I forgot how curly it is until I got this for her to try. It works best if she uses it multiple times in a row after hair washings since it's best to use when hair is wet. Her hair went from sort of curly and pretty but frizzy which is why she asked for help controlling it; to long shiny ringlets and waves. It's soft and gorgeous. So yes, this definitely works and I'm curious what it'll do to my short haircut now, lol... But I didn't anticipate just how small the tub would appear. So really, it's like it reminds you with every usage to only use a small amount. We got smoother curls with air drying vs using a diffuser-hair dryer. So depending how long it takes hair to dry typically or how you want the curls to look (they look lovely either way) you have to accommodate for that before needing to leave the house. It's worth the cost though even though it'sa small tub. And now she wants the shampoo and conditioner so that's going to happen. Oh, but this texture is really like custard but once it's in the hair it just blends into the way hair as you spread it and smooth it in. And you open the tub and it smells like lemonade. Mmmm ## Frequently Bought Together - MopTop Curly Hair Custard Gel for Waves, Coils & Kinks - Anti-Frizz Curl Moisturizer, Definer & Lightweight Activator with Aloe, Great for Dry Hair, 8oz - MopTop Leave-in Conditioner for Fine, Thick, Wavy, Curly & Kinky-Coily Natural hair, Anti Frizz Curl Moisturizer, Definer & Lightweight w/Aloe, great for Dry Hair- 8oz - MopTop Curl Cream - Moisturizing Curl Activator for Frizz Control & Volume, Curl Styling Cream for Wavy, Curly & Coily Hair, Made with Junk-Free Natural Ingredients (Citrus Kumquat Fragrance, 2.5oz) --- ## 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/6846778-moptop-curly-hair-gel-custard-styling-gel-for-moisturizing-defining](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/6846778-moptop-curly-hair-gel-custard-styling-gel-for-moisturizing-defining) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-02*