Mine has been a bit crunchy too, even with using a diffuser.

The rake and shake effect calls for alot of product. If you are scruncy just rake your fingers through your curls in the sections that have dried crunchy.

I find that when I use just a little and brush it through my hair before I start scrunching I get no crunchy feeling. Usually I get a crunch on the end only when I have put in too much or when I add more before it starts to dry. Good rule of thumb is to allow the hair to partially air dry after scrunching up before trying to add anything. If I need more at that point it is usually taken care of with a pea sized dollop.

Try experimenting a little more with amount & combing. I experienced the same thing initially but was so impressed with the parts that turned out good that I knew it had to be "operator error". If you have curly hair - you know it's always a challenge to find the right mix of product & patience. Plus, everyday is a different hair day! Good Luck!

Be sure to apply evenly throughout, If you find areas that are crunchy, those will be the areas that are uneven. In that situation, just use a blow dryer and comb with your fingers as you dry.

I don't think you should use more than a quarter size of this product. Maybe two quarters if you have a lot of hair.

I would get the crunchies top of my head, where I was touching my hair first. Use even less than what you're using (trial and error time!). Rake a few extra times, to evenly disperse the product. I use a blowdryer- I travel a lot, and I can't carry a diffuser attachment, so I set it to "low", cup my hair in one hand and blow dry through my hand (the hand is the "diffuser"). It took me several tries to figure out my winning combination. Good luck!

I also air dry my hair with this product. It will dry a little bit crunchy, but if you lightly scrunch your hair all the crunch comes right out. You can also use some of the Ouidad pomade to avoid causing any frizz while you do so.

I put it in my hair, and scrunch the curls with my hands (I found that the "raking" method made the product too sticky, and it took way too long). After that, I scrunch one more time with my towel. This helps get the excess product into the curl, and it dries well with less crunch.

No, you are not using too much product. I had the same problem. I really had good success with Ouidad Climate Control. No crunchies at all.

I actually prefer how my curls turn out after showering at night with this product. So go ahead...you will have beautiful curls.

It's GREAT at night! I can use Botanical boost, or slightly dampen my hair in the morning (if it's dried yet...) and this reactivates my hair.

Yes! I usually wash hair at ngiht and apply product on wet hair. Then I clip my hair up like in a high ponytail, go to sleep, then wake up to defined, pretty curls that are 90% dry and ready for whatever curly style I'm going for that day.

Yes! It works great at night. In my opinion, Ouidad has mastered the "memory lock" piece. I have shoulder length, thick, curly hair. I shower at night, comb Ouidad thru & sleep on a towel. In the AM my curls look better than when I spend 5 hours trying to "not touch" & air dry during the day. Go for it!!

Yes, it is great with wet hair! Apply evenly and love the results.

Yes, you are supposed to apply this to wet hair then let air dry.

That is the best time to apply (this) products on curly hair when its slightly damp. My curls come out defined that way.

I prefer Tress Effect over the Climate control. I see no difference except with the smell. Tress Effects smells slightly like cloves. I have used this product since 1999, you cannot go wrong.

I have thick curly hair and this gel is too heavy for me. I love the heat and humidity gel. I use it with the leave in conditioner-but if your hair is fine-you could probably use it alone or simply use the botanical spray.

Use Tress Effects for any climate!

I can't speak for fine hair, as mine is the exact opposite. For me, this performed much better than the Climate Control. It has defined my curls and controlled frizz without giving me the wet look or weighing down my hair. The Climate Control was good, but I had to mix it with another gel to get control of frizz. I may have to blend some of the two together when our humidy hits, but Tress Effects will remain my main styling product. Note: The Moisure Lock is a terrific product, lasts a long time and I believe helps the gel perform to it's best. Just use a small amount!

I prefer the Climate Control to the Tress Effects. I have wavy hair that I encourage to curl with a diffuser. Tress Effects made my curls look good but feel crunchy, Climate Control makes them look and feel good and natural.

I found the humidity gel not as good as the tress effects because my hair felt dryer. I have very fine hair and it seems to work well.

Do you mean to keep hair straightened? This product defines and sets curls and helps keep curl shape. It's excellent for getting rid of frizz, but I don't know what else it would do for straight hair besides help with frizz.

Yes, for any hair type

I have straight hair and I use this product. It makes my hair look thicker. It will not curl your hair. I don't think it fights frizz either. If you don't want to make it look thicker, there is no point or benefit to using this product if you have straight hair.

My hair is wavy-to-straight (it straightens as it gets longer), and it works great for me! I love the texture, scent, and how very (very!) little I need.

My friend has hair that is pretty straight, just a slight curl at the end. Her hair definitely looks better WITHOUT the product. She ended up giving me hers.

Perhaps I'm missing something, but I'm not sure how you can tell that something is a GMO from an ingredient list unless it specifically says so. The bottle does not specifically say "no GMOs", but it also does not say that any of the ingredients are genetically modified. For example, for all I know the "Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil" could be from genetically modified cloves, but I have no way of knowing based on the ingredients list. If you are concerned, you may wish to contact the manufacturer.

I have the same type of hair (curly, unruly, & frizzy) and I love the Tress effects gel in combination with the leave-in conditioner. Quidad has really made a product for curly hair that gives me the healthy look that I needed. I'm very happy with this product and will continue to purchase it. This is the first time I found something that actually works.