Welcome to our breakdown of the 14 best CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel dupes and alternatives.
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BioSilk's Rock Hard Styling Gelee is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 88% ingredient match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, BioSilk's Rock Hard Styling Gelee is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 90% overall match!
- BioSilk Rock Hard Styling Gelee 1
- Schwarzkopf Professional Ultra Chaos Styling Gel 2
- Design Essentials Anti-Frizz Curl Defining Gel 3
- Combat Gel Combat Gel 4
- OC Naturals Kids Styling Gel 5
- Otaci Herbal Nourishing Hair Styler 6
- Curlsmith Shine Jelly 7
- HÃ¥rologi Gel Serum 8
- Dippity Do Light Hold Gelée 9
- got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel 10
- Baxter of California Thickening Style Gel 11
- Chris McMillan The Gel 12
- L'Oreal Studio Mega Gel 13
- L'Oreal Studio Line Invisi Gel 14
Overview
What it is
Gel, pomade & wax with 18 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
90% match
with the ingredients and function of BioSilk Rock Hard Styling Gelee
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 14 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.59 more expensive than the original product.
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Schwarzkopf Professional Ultra Chaos Styling Gel
62% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Design Essentials Anti-Frizz Curl Defining Gel
61% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both gel, pomade & wax that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Combat Gel Combat Gel
60% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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OC Naturals Kids Styling Gel
60% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Otaci Herbal Nourishing Hair Styler
59% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Curlsmith Shine Jelly
58% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $1.41 more expensive than the original product.
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HÃ¥rologi Gel Serum
58% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Dippity Do Light Hold Gelée
57% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $17.60 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel
57% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $19.61 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Baxter of California Thickening Style Gel
57% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain exfoliants. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
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Chris McMillan The Gel
53% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates. They both contain fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $12.41 more expensive than the original product.
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L'Oreal Studio Mega Gel
52% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $12.95 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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L'Oreal Studio Line Invisi Gel
50% match
with the ingredients and function of CHI Haircare Maximum Control Gel
Dupe Explained
These products are both gel, pomade & wax that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates. They both contain common allergens and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $18.60 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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