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Sebastian Professional Gel Forte leaves your hair touchable and soft. Adds shine to your hair with a bit of glisten and super hold.
Encased in its distinctive bottle, Gel Forte is a shimmering, strong-hold hair gel that transforms styling with its non-sticky formula. It's engineered to sculpt hair into various polished looks, providing both shine and hold without the unwanted stiff or sticky sensation. Ideal for crafting multiple hairstyles, this gel's easy-rinse formula ensures convenience and efficacy in equal measure. Whether aiming for sleek, backcombed, or creatively sculpted hair, Gel Forte delivers with precision and ease. This product is a staple for anyone seeking a reliable styling ally that offers strong hold, added shine, and a clean feel after rinsing, making it a versatile choice for daily use.
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Directions
How To Use Sebastian Gel Forte
>> Glide through damp hair. >> Blow-dry for smooth control and flexible body. >> Apply to dry hair for stronger hold and separation. >> Mould and fix into desired style.
Sorbitol helps attract and retain moisture in hair and scalp.
May suit
Those with dry or dehydrated hair types looking for extra moisture retention.
Worth knowing
It is a sugar-derived ingredient often used alongside other moisturisers to improve hair softness and manageability. It can also support product texture and stability.
Aminomethyl PropanolpH 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.
CarbomerThickeners and stabilisers
Thickener and stabiliser
Carbomer helps thicken and stabilise gels, creams and styling formulas.
May suit
Anyone who prefers smooth, consistent textures in styling or leave-in products.
Worth knowing
It helps formulas stay evenly mixed and glide easily through the hair or onto the scalp. It is widely used because it works in very small amounts and provides reliable texture.
PhenoxyethanolPreservatives
Preservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suit
All products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
PanthenolConditioning 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.
MethylparabenPreservatives
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.
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.
Disodium EDTAChelating 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.
EthylhexylglycerinPreservatives
Preservative booster
Helps support the preservation system and can provide mild skin-conditioning benefits.
May suit
Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.
Worth knowing
It is often paired with other preservatives to improve their effectiveness while allowing for lower usage levels. It also has light moisturising and conditioning properties.
MicaColourants
Adds shimmer and colour
Mica provides shimmer, pearlescence and subtle colour to haircare products.
May suit
Those who enjoy luminous or light-reflective finishes in styling or colouring products.
Worth knowing
It is a mineral powder widely used in cosmetics for its reflective properties. In haircare, it is typically present in small amounts for visual effect rather than performance.
Benzophenone-4UV 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.
LinaloolFragrance 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.
LimoneneFragrance 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.
Titanium DioxideColourants
Opacifier / colourant
Titanium Dioxide is used to add white colour or opacity to haircare products.
May suit
Those interested in product appearance or opacity, such as in creams or conditioners.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used to create a uniform, opaque look and can also help stabilise formula appearance. Its presence does not affect how the product performs on the hair.
CitralFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
Citral is a fragrance ingredient used to provide a fresh, citrus-like scent.
May suit
Those who enjoy citrus-style fragrances or want products with a fresh aromatic profile.
Worth knowing
Citral is naturally present in several essential oils and is listed on labels because it is a recognised fragrance allergen. Only small amounts are typically used to adjust or enhance a product’s scent.
TocopherolPreservatives
Antioxidant
An antioxidant that helps support product stability and can provide conditioning benefits to hair.
May suit
Those wanting added nourishment or antioxidant support in their haircare routine.
Worth knowing
Tocopherol is commonly included to help protect oils in a formula from oxidising and to offer light conditioning benefits. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare products.
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Customers say Gel Forte glides on smoothly, gives strong hold, isn’t sticky and doesn’t leave residue, with only a small amount needed. Many praise it as long-lasting and effective, though one customer feels the hold should be stronger.
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Sebastian
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Purchased: 200ml
28 Feb 2023
I would have thought by the name it would have a stronger hold
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Laura
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Purchased: 200ml
21 Mar 2018
Glides on with a smooth texture, gives good strength for holding your style. Easy to work with and you dont need much.
Sylvia
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Purchased: 200ml
Best ever hair gel
22 Jan 2017
Does everything a gel should and is never sticky. Wish I could buy it locally but I dont suppose anyone wants to sell it because it lasts so long.
Andrew
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Purchased: 200ml
Only product I use
12 Feb 2016
Perfect, quick turn around, awesome service.
Cadilliacjill
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Purchased: 200ml
Gel that WORKS!
7 Apr 2011
This product is not for the faint hearted - if you want gel that WORKS but does not leave residue this is the right product for you. For those 80s heads youll love it!!!! I have not found anything else on the market to beat it.