★★★★★May 31, 2023
Beautician recommended
Wash and condition hair, then pour about a quarter size amount in your hand and rub through hair then comb through, dry and style. Be careful pouring; it is a thin clear liquid not cream. The bottle lasts a long time. Doesn’t leave hair stiff or tacky. Hair is soft, shiny and can styles easily with a blow dryer and brush, curing iron or flat iron. Nice product. I’ve used this for about a year and glad it was recommended to me.
Patricia DanielsVerified purchaseHelpful (20)
★★★★★October 10, 2023
Paul Mitchell Hair Sculpting Lotion
One of the original PM products that can no longer be found in salons. Thank goodness I can still get it online. Great stuff. I have thick hair and it does a great job controlling it. Nice shine to the hair. Darkens gray hair. I put it on after I get out of the shower when the hair is a little damp. Blow it dry in less than a minute. During the day I reactivate it with a little water. Works great as long as it’s not too humid outside.
TLH ReviewVerified purchaseHelpful (13)
★★★★★July 16, 2015
If You Have Hair, You Need This!
My stylist used this on my hair years ago. I was so glad to see Paul Mitchell hasn't changed a thing about the formula. This product truly adds texture to thin or thick hair like mine and is so much easier to style just the way you like it. It does add volume, which I don't need, but I flat iron my hair anyway. It gives it the texture that makes an okay style go to a fabulous style, and I have long hair with very little layers. I can imagine it would be even better on shorter hair with layers, typically needing a product like this. It's lightweight, not a bit sticky - just perfect. My hair always turns out better when I use this wet before the blow dry. The 8.5 oz bottle will last you for at least a year. My old bottle lasted longer simply because I lost my hair to chemo for several months. Great product I highly recommend for women and men. I hope this stays on the market as the exact formula. Seems like so many shampoos, conditioners and styling products that are awesome change the formula and mess up a really great product.
MindyVerified purchaseHelpful (13)
★★★★★June 2, 2025
Love this stuff!
I freaking love this stuff! I have coarse hair and have always had a hard time getting my styles to stay even when I use blowout balm & tons of products. This solves all my hair problems! I put it on my damp hair and then I can either put in curling mousse and my curls will stay for days, or use blowout balm, and my hair stays styled till the next wash.
JoVerified purchaseHelpful (7)
★★★★★October 7, 2022
It brings out my natural curls and body
I have lots of hair, lots of body in my hair, and natural waves. After I wash my hair and towel-dry it, I comb it out. Then, I rub this sculpting lotion all over it and let it dry naturally. It gives me bouncy hair and turns my waves into some big, soft curls. It's a very natural, beachy look for me. I can't guarantee these results would happen for you. My hair is my hair. Anyone with my unique hair attributes though, go for it!
MathRocksVerified purchaseHelpful (6)
★★★★★July 11, 2011
Amazing for curls
This has been one of VERY few products to actually help get my curls styled as close to bouncy ringlets as possible. I have hair like.... the singer Mya. black & white hair that if simply left to air dry will frizz and straggle and fall flat (because i have straightened it for so long.) So anyway, this is a liquidy product that seems to have just the right amount of hold in it. I recommend this to anyone who wants to get that pronounced curl in their hair and if lightweight creamy pomades don't get you there. (aveda be curly, redken curl potion, brandon martinez curl up etc.) all of those smelled great but didn't actually do anything to aid or control the texture of my hair. but of course old school gel and such will just give you that crunchy junior high look. SO this is a great product, i would mix it with your other creams or favorite products to get the right combo.
YaknowhatJAZZVerified purchaseHelpful (6)
★★★★★April 19, 2025
Works well
I like this product, texture and hold. It doesn't take much to control the frizz in my hair. I have curly hair type so I am always looking for something to help control my hair
MichelleVerified purchaseHelpful (3)
★★★★☆August 16, 2024
Scrunching gel.
Best I could find for scrunching natural curls that need help to define your natural curl and remove frizz. Also very lite weight on hair and not sticky. Nice natural feel . I like it!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sandra PetersonVerified purchaseHelpful (3)
★★★☆☆October 5, 2024
Too watery.
It would probably do a better job if it were a little thicker, I have short straight hair and does not hold my hair that well.
Milagro BenitezVerified purchaseHelpful (3)
★☆☆☆☆November 2, 2025
Lotion? I think not. Try pure water with scent.
False labeling??? Oh, absolutely. I bought this product to replace my Chi product. This is the wateriest poor excuse of a product that I was not expecting. It is labeled as a Hair Sculpting Lotion. When I hear “lotion” i am expecting a smooth, creamy texture. Like a LOTION. What this is is a clear, watery mess. It pours out with the consistency and texture of literal water. It doesn't even have a gel-like consistency, just straight liquidy liquid. Buyer beware. Seriously, buyer beware. Am I going to try to use it? Of course, i paid for it. I hope this watery water stuff works on my hair. But I am not going to hold my breath… For something called a lotion, why does the bottle itself call it the ‘original liquid styling product’? Had the advertised photos been actual photos of the product received, i would have maybe been prepared for the expensive bottle of water I was going to purchase.
Betty HeathVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★★April 26, 2026
Best product for fine curly hair & curl refresh days
Still the best product for fine hair and curly hair. This is a really thin liquid but has just enough hold to define or redefine curls without weighing your hair down or flaking. It also adds a nice shine and doesn’t have a strong fragrance. Trust me it amazing.
M & MVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★★February 10, 2026
Been using it for years
Been using this light weight lotion for years. It helps with preventing frizzy hair and with static. Without my fine hair gets a lot of static.
RiaVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★June 22, 2025
I highly recommend this product.
I have very curly hair that I dislike intensely. This product, recommended by my hair stylist, is the only one that works to keep my hair straight and free of frizz on humid days.
Neese ArtVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★May 9, 2025
Good product for men
This is perfect for a man. A lot of reviews said that it was too watery, so I was a little concerned when I ordered it, but it's not too watery, it's perfect. It's just the right of hold for a man's hair, it looks natural.
JLVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★June 12, 2026
Great product with long lasting results!
I really like this product, I have bad allergies and this product works well for me. I am not allergic to this product. It goes on well , and it is never too sticky.
Janet S.Verified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★May 27, 2026
Great hair product!
My hairdresser told me about this product. I love it! I cannot find it in the beauty supply stores even though its Paul Mitchell. Very quick ship; thank you!
Valerie Franklin-ValdezVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★June 21, 2026
Excellent resulta
The best hair product I've used to date; it holds the hair in place and gives it a wet look.
Julio FrancoVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★☆☆☆☆September 28, 2025
Counterfeit?
Not sure if it’s counterfeit, but it’s like someone just put water in there. It pours out just like plain water. I can’t even capture any of my hand before putting it in my hair.
AmazonVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★☆☆☆☆June 5, 2025
No foil seal on bottle.
When my package arrived, half of the bottle leaked out. The plastic covering the bottle didn’t prevent the liquid from spilling out. There was no foil seal on this bottle under the cap. Disappointed.
myminimaliststyleVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★January 10, 2026
Works great
I use this product everyday. I like that it's not sticky. It gives my hair just right amount of hole with out the stiffness.
MiriamVerified purchase
★★★★★July 19, 2026
versatile for all hair thickness
reasonably priced hair styling liquid. Odorless, thickens and supports hair styles while maintaining soft shape. Best product I have found for both fine and thick hair.
MarleneVerified purchase
★★★★★July 5, 2026
Great on fine hair
Works well on fine hair
Beverly BVerified purchase
★★★★★August 17, 2025
Supero mis expectativas
Excelente producto, superó mis expectativas. Muy útil
NestorVerified purchase
★★★★★May 16, 2026
Excellent, but then fine here
An excellent product within fine hair
RellenVerified purchase
★★★★★August 15, 2025
Too strong of a product for my hair, didn’t end up,using it.
I ordered thief Lund it too strong for setting my hair, too strong of hold, easy to use, but hair too stiff.
RosslinVerified purchase
★★★★★July 3, 2026
Sculpting lotion
light weight hold. good if you don't touch your hair.
D. TanabeVerified purchase
★★★★★July 3, 2025
Lightweight and not sticky
I have used this hair product for years and it’s still my favorite. It is light, not oily or sticky. It usually holds my hair style for a couple of da
CindyVerified purchase
★★★★★February 4, 2026
Very happy with results on curly hair
Works great for curls!
VeraVerified purchase
★★★★★February 9, 2026
No stiffness
Does not leave hairs stiff
Maureen CapwellVerified purchase
★★★★☆October 8, 2024
Hair styling lotion
I use this product with a heated styling brush the formula seems a litle lighter hold but still ok
wookieVerified purchase
★★☆☆☆April 13, 2026
too pricey considering what little it does
it takes a lot for it to do anything and even then it doesn't do much. considering the price, I won't be buying this again nor would I recommend it.
Cindee NixVerified purchase
★★☆☆☆July 27, 2025
Your grandma’s in 1983…
Watery. Something like gramma used in 1983…not something I’d buy again.
The kingVerified purchase
★★☆☆☆June 30, 2026
Not My cup of tea
This lotion has No lather and it really doesn't do anything to make the hair pliable or anymore manageable. It's not for me.
Not Satisfied CustomerVerified purchase
★★☆☆☆June 7, 2025
Not my favorite hair product.
Very watery. Hard to figure out how much to use. So mixed results.
JillVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆May 22, 2025
Diluted and Bad smell
I wouldn't reccomend buying this item from Amazon. I recieved the one I ordered and found it diluted and has a bad smell. I have used this item previously and it was gel-like and had a much better smell. I cannot return it as I put it on my shelf until I ran out of the one I was using. It was on my shelf for 1 month and 4 days, exceeding my return policy date.
Lisa BensonVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆April 26, 2026
This product changed and does not work
This product changed and does not work. Needs to go back the the original one.
R. C.Verified purchase
★☆☆☆☆June 4, 2026
Poor quality
All watery, hard to use.
mandyVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆March 14, 2026
Beware of Fake products
It's not real PM.. Fake WateredDown crap!Beware of Fakes
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