Aussie
Instant Freeze Sculpting Gel
"Budget strong-hold gel widely available. Not CG-friendly but effective. Good entry point for curly beginners not strictly CG."
Hair Compatibility
Curl Pattern
Strand Thickness
Porosity
Performance
- Hold Level
- Strong Hold
- Weight
- Medium
- Finish
- Hard Cast (SOTC needed)
- Buildup Risk
- Medium
What's Inside
Australian Jojoba Seed Oil
Moisture and shine
Sea Kelp Extract
Conditioning
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Water, Laureth-23, Polyquaternium-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ecklonia Radiata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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How to Use
Best as: Styler
Pairs Well With
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Overview
Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Gel is a budget-friendly, strong-hold gel available at most supermarkets. While not CG-friendly due to silicones, it’s an effective and affordable option for curly beginners not strictly following the method.
Key Ingredients Breakdown
- Australian Jojoba Seed Oil - Provides moisture and helps create shine.
- Sea Kelp Extract - Conditioning ingredient for softer feel.
What We Love
- Super affordable - Budget-friendly pricing
- Available everywhere - Every supermarket stocks it
- Strong hold - Effective for definition
- Good for beginners - Low-risk way to try gel styling
- Pleasant scent - Classic Aussie fragrance
What Could Be Better
- Contains silicones - Not CG-friendly
- Not cruelty-free - Parent company testing concerns
- Hard cast - Can be crunchy if not properly scrunched out
- May cause buildup - Needs regular clarifying
How to Use
On Wash Day
- Apply to soaking wet hair
- Use praying hands to distribute
- Scrunch from ends to roots
- Diffuse or air dry completely
- Scrunch out the cast when 100% dry
Tips for Best Results
- Use with clarifying shampoo every few weeks
- Don’t over-apply—start with less
- Works well with diffusing
The Verdict
Budget-friendly and widely available, Aussie Instant Freeze is worth trying if you’re not strictly CG. It’s effective, affordable, and available literally everywhere. For those following CG strictly, look to Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly instead at a similar price point.
Our Rating: 3.5/5