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"I have curly hair and I like to use a gel in it to help shape the curls. I have tried many different hair gel products.....But this one beats them all hands down....love , love, love it." - Fiona

Paul Mitchell

Extra-Body Sculpting Gel 150ml

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Most Helpful Review

"I have curly hair and I like to use a gel in it to help shape the curls. I have tried many different hair gel products.....But this one beats them all hands down....love , love, love it." - Fiona

Why You’ll love it

Turn flat, floppy hair into bold, stay-put volume in minutes.

Lifts roots so styles look fuller, not floppy by lunchtime.

Dries to a shiny, touchable finish instead of crunchy helmet hair.

Helps fine hair hold its shape through busy days and late nights.

Description

Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Gel is a firm-hold styling gel that boosts volume and control.

This styling gel helps lift flat hair from the roots and adds structure from roots to ends. It works by coating each strand with a flexible, thickening hold that keeps styles in place without feeling rock hard.

The texture is smooth and gel-like, spreading easily through damp hair and drying to a clean, shiny finish. It feels light yet secure, with a fresh, salon-like scent that doesn’t overpower.

Ideal for fine to normal hair, it’s perfect for blow-drying, setting styles, or adding definition before air-drying. Hair feels fuller, more shaped, and easier to manage throughout the day.

You stay in control, without sticky build-up or dull stiffness.

Directions

How To Use Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Gel

Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair.
Distribute evenly from roots to ends with fingers or comb.
Blow-dry for added volume and lift.
Allow to air-dry for more defined, sculpted texture.
Use a little extra on problem areas needing stronger hold.

Ingredients

Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Gel Ingredients

Water (Aqua, Eau), VP/VA Copolymer, PVP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-4, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Benzophenone-4, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 33 (CI 17200)

Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.

Aqua Solvents

Solvent

The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.

May suit
All hair and skin types.

Worth knowing
Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
VP/VA Copolymer Thickeners and stabilisers

Film-forming styling polymer

A film-forming polymer that helps provide hold, texture and style retention.

May suit
People looking for longer-lasting hold or improved definition in styling products.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates flexible, brushable hold. It can also help reduce frizz by forming a lightweight coating on the hair.
PVP Thickeners and stabilisers

Film-forming polymer

PVP is a film-forming ingredient that helps provide hold and structure in styling products.

May suit
Anyone looking for longer-lasting hold, enhanced definition or improved style memory.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates a flexible film on the hair shaft. Its performance can vary with humidity, so it is often blended with other polymers for stability.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickeners and stabilisers

Thickener and stabiliser

Helps thicken and stabilise formulas to create a smooth, consistent texture.

May suit
Those who prefer products with a rich, gel-like texture or improved spreadability.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in gels, creams and styling products to help keep ingredients evenly dispersed. It can also support formula pH adjustment and enhance product feel.
Polyquaternium-4 Conditioning agents

Film-forming conditioner

A conditioning polymer that forms a light film on the hair to enhance smoothness, shine and manageability.

May suit
People looking for improved slip, reduced frizz or better hold in styling products.

Worth knowing
It is often used in styling formulas because it helps provide flexible hold and humidity resistance. It rinses out easily and is compatible with many other haircare ingredients.
Panthenol Conditioning agents

Conditioning agent

Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.

May suit
Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

Worth knowing
A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Proteins and amino acids

Protein

A plant-derived protein that helps smooth and support the hair surface.

May suit
Hair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.

Worth knowing
A common protein in repair and volumising formulas.
Propylene Glycol Humectants

Humectant

Helps hold moisture and carry other ingredients through the formula.

May suit
Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

Worth knowing
A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.
PEG-12 Dimethicone Silicones

Silicone-based conditioning agent

A water-dispersible silicone that helps soften hair, add slip and reduce frizz.

May suit
People looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair without a heavy silicone feel.

Worth knowing
Because it is water-dispersible, it tends to rinse out more easily than many traditional silicones. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas for added manageability.
Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjusters

pH adjuster

Helps adjust and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.

May suit
Those interested in how product pH affects hair and scalp feel may find its presence relevant.

Worth knowing
It is commonly used at low levels to help formulas stay effective and consistent. It does not act on the hair directly but supports the overall product performance.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cleansers / surfactants

Solubiliser and emulsifier

Helps blend oils and fragrance into water-based formulas for even texture and performance.

May suit
Useful for those who prefer haircare products with clear, consistent textures or evenly dispersed fragrance and oils.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulations stable and smooth. It also offers mild surfactant properties that support product rinse-off.
Parfum Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance

Gives the product its scent.

May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.

Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
Disodium EDTA Chelating agents

Chelating agent

Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.

May suit
All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Worth knowing
Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
Methylparaben Preservatives

Preservative

Helps protect haircare products by preventing microbial spoilage.

May suit
Anyone who wants products to stay fresh and stable over time.

Worth knowing
Parabens like methylparaben are widely used because they are effective in very small amounts and have a long history of use in cosmetics. They help maintain product quality, especially in water-based formulas.
Propylparaben Preservatives

Preservative

Helps keep haircare formulas stable by preventing the growth of microbes.

May suit
Anyone using products that benefit from a long, reliable shelf life.

Worth knowing
Propylparaben is a widely used preservative that helps maintain product quality and freshness. It is used at very low levels and is well studied for its role in keeping formulations stable.
Benzophenone-4 UV filters

UV filter

Helps absorb UV light and protect product formulas and hair colour from UV-related degradation.

May suit
People looking to maintain colour-treated hair or reduce UV impact on hair and scalp.

Worth knowing
It is often used to help stabilise formulas that may be exposed to sunlight. Its presence can support the longevity of colour care products.
Linalool Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.

Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

A fragrance ingredient used to give products a light, floral scent.

May suit
Those who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.

Worth knowing
It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.
Limonene Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.

Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
Citronellol Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

A fragrance component with a soft floral, rose-like character.

Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

A fragrance component with a soft, violet-like character.

Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
CI 42090 Colourants

Colourant

A synthetic blue dye used to give products a vibrant blue colour.

May suit
Those who prefer products with a specific colour or enjoy visually distinctive formulas.

Worth knowing
CI 42090 is widely used in personal care for consistent, stable colour effects. It does not affect how the product performs on the hair.
CI 17200 Colourants

Colourant

A synthetic red colourant used to give haircare products a vibrant hue.

May suit
Those who prefer products with visually appealing colours.

Worth knowing
It is used at low levels to enhance the look of a formula without affecting hair performance. Colourants like this are common in shampoos, conditioners and styling products.