Studio Line Head Lock Mega Gel - Extreme Hold

$4.99

Mega Gel is rated 3.9 out of 5 by 10.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Defines. Holds. For Hard-to-Hold Styles.

Take your style anywhere with Studio Mega Gel. It provides long lasting control, structure and definition for hard-to-hold styles.

INGREDIENTS

AQUA / WATER / EAU; PVP; ALCOHOL DENAT; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; TRIETHANOLAMINE; PHENOXYETHANOL; CARBOMER; PARFUM / FRAGRANCE; OLETH-20; VP/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER; HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE; PANTHENOL; POLYQUATERNIUM-11; PEG/PPG-22/24 DIMETHICONE; ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN; NIACINAMIDE; CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE; PYRIDOXINE HCl; PENTASODIUM PENTETATE; BENZOPHENONE-4; LINALOOL; BENZYL SALICYLATE; HEXYL CINNAMAL; LIMONENE; BENZYL BENZOATE; BENZYL ALCOHOL; HYDROXYCITRONELLAL; EUGENOL; CITRONELLOL; HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE; GERANIOL

USAGE

Directions: Rub desired amount in hands. Apply evenly throughout damp or dry hair and style.

Styling Tip: For a slicked back look, apply to we hair and comb hair from front to back.

Fix your style into place with Studio Mega Hairspray.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Hair Gel

a year ago

Great product have been using exclusively for years

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3 out of 5 stars.

New Lid?

4 years ago

I've been using this product for 10 plus years and the last 3 bottles I've purchased had the lid crack and break . Using a new cheaper plastic? This makes for a very messy bottle.

6 people found this helpful

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Votes 0

5 out of 5 stars.

Best product for my hair I have ever found.

5 months ago

I have been using this product for 15 years at least. I even take my own to my stylist when I get my hair cut. He has nothing that compares in his line of products. It gives body and hold to my very straight and fine hair. I am distressed when I have difficulty finding it.

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New York City

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Age:55 to 64

Gender:Prefer not to answer

My eye color:Dark Brown

My hair color:Light Brown

My complexion:Light

My undertone:Neutral Undertone

3 out of 5 stars.

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it!

8 months ago

I’ve been using this product for many years and my hair looked great. I got compliments on my curls everywhere l went until recently. Why would you change a product that was great? If it’s not broken, don’t fix it ! L’Oréal took it from a 5* rating to a 3 …

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Response from L'Oreal:

8 months ago

LeCare

Hi Donna 18. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding our Mega Gel. As consumers ourselves, we understand the frustration when a product is not achieving the results we hoped for. Your feedback is important to us. We will surely be passing your comments along. Thank you for giving it a try!

New Jersey

Review 1

Votes 4

Age:55 to 64

Gender:Male

My eye color:Blue

My hair color:Dark Brown

My complexion:Medium

5 out of 5 stars.

Hair Gel

a year ago

Great product have been using exclusively for years

Would you purchase this again:Yes

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Review 1

Votes 7

1 out of 5 stars.

Pricing

a year ago

you price at 4.99 but none of your resellers sell at that price. They sell almost double and that includes all your resellers. Not at all ethical. May be you should sell online

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Prairie Village, Kansas

Review 1

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Age:65 or over

Gender:Female

My eye color:Dark Brown

My hair color:Darkest Brown

My complexion:Light

My undertone:Cool Undertone

5 out of 5 stars.

It is my absolute go to! Love, love mega gel!!❤️

a year ago

I’ve used mega gel for years and is only product that styles my fine, straight hair. I just wish it was easier to find.

Would you purchase this again:Yes

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Maryland

Review 1

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Age:35 to 44

Gender:Female

2 out of 5 stars.

What did you change?

a year ago

Appreciate the new packaging. Did the formula change? This barely holds my curls for 10 min. Have been using for over 10 years. No need to change it. Thanks :(

Would you purchase this again:No

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Review 1

Votes 0

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Product

2 years ago

I love this stuff and have been using it for years. So sad that I can’t take it with me when I don’t check a bag on a flight. We need a travel size!

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Arizona

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Age:45 to 54

Gender:Male

My eye color:Hazel

My hair color:Dark Brown

My complexion:Light

My undertone:Neutral Undertone

5 out of 5 stars.

Best

4 years ago

Love the mega gel been using it 30 years. I have thick hair and this is the only thing that can tame it

Would you purchase this again:Yes

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3 out of 5 stars.

New Lid?

4 years ago

I've been using this product for 10 plus years and the last 3 bottles I've purchased had the lid crack and break . Using a new cheaper plastic? This makes for a very messy bottle.

6 people found this helpful

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Charlotte, NC USA

Review 1

Votes 8

Age:45 to 54

Gender:Male

My eye color:Blue

My hair color:Medium Brown

My complexion:Medium

3 out of 5 stars.

New Lid?

4 years ago

I've been using this product for 10 plus years and the last 3 bottles I've purchased had the lid crack and break . Using a new cheaper plastic? This makes for a very messy bottle.

Would you purchase this again:Yes

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Response from L'Oreal:

4 years ago

L'Oreal Consumer Care

Hello GLav! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience regarding the Studio-Line-Mega-Gel. We understand how disappointing it can be when a product does not give you the results you were expecting. We want to help you in the best way we can. In order for us to do so, please call us 800-631-7358, M-F 9am-530pm EST and provided reference #22131356. It will be helpful to have the product on hand when you call. We look forward to hearing from you.

Manalapan,NJ

Review 1

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Gender:Male

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Strong Hold Gel!!!

16 years ago

I just bought this product last week after being unhappy with another brands gel. This product works as advertised and is great for holding my flip up!!

Would you purchase this again:Yes

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Value of Product, 5.0 out of 5

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Mega Gel
9 years ago

I used to use artec texture line volume, and loved, loved, loved it. Is studio line extreme hold head lock mega gel comparable to it? If not, which of your products is closest in quality to the artec. I miss it!

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1. Loreal Consumer Care USA
  
  9 years ago
  
  Hello Peggy46! We do want to let you know that the Artec Texture Line Volume product you are referring to is a Professional L'Oreal product, not a retail product. We have a separate toll free number for professional products if you would like to give them a call for a similar product. As for the retail products, this Mega Gel product will provide long lasting control, structure and definition for hard-to-hold styles. If this sounds like a product that can help your hair than we would suggest to give it a try!
  
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Mega Gel
10 years ago

Is this the hardest hold gel product? Some are rated 9, is this one rated 10?

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1. LOrealConsumerCare
  
  10 years ago
  
  Hi Josh! Thank you for your interest in the Studio Line Extreme Hold Gel. There was a package update. The extreme hold will be one of the hardest holding gels. If you are interested in trying one of our other gels with maximum hold, please try the LOCK IT Extreme Style Gel. We hope this information is helpful.
  
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Mega Gel
2 years ago

Is this product safe to use on colored hair ?

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Rated 5 out of 5 by CD48 from Best product for my hair I have ever found. I have been using this product for 15 years at least. I even take my own to my stylist when I get my hair cut. He has nothing that compares in his line of products. It gives body and hold to my very straight and fine hair. I am distressed when I have difficulty finding it.

Date published: 2025-12-26

Rated 3 out of 5 by Donna 18 from If it’s not broken, don’t fix it! I’ve been using this product for many years and my hair looked great. I got compliments on my curls everywhere l went until recently. Why would you change a product that was great? If it’s not broken, don’t fix it ! L’Oréal took it from a 5* rating to a 3 …

Date published: 2025-10-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by Tomq from Hair Gel Great product have been using exclusively for years

Date published: 2024-10-11

Rated 1 out of 5 by Price from Pricing you price at 4.99 but none of your resellers sell at that price. They sell almost double and that includes all your resellers. Not at all ethical. May be you should sell online

Date published: 2024-08-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by Denise from It is my absolute go to! Love, love mega gel!!❤️ I’ve used mega gel for years and is only product that styles my fine, straight hair. I just wish it was easier to find.

Date published: 2024-08-20

Rated 2 out of 5 by Curlsfletcher from What did you change? Appreciate the new packaging. Did the formula change? This barely holds my curls for 10 min. Have been using for over 10 years. No need to change it. Thanks :(

Date published: 2024-07-28

Rated 5 out of 5 by SteveGH from Great Product I love this stuff and have been using it for years. So sad that I can’t take it with me when I don’t check a bag on a flight. We need a travel size!

Date published: 2024-02-01

Rated 5 out of 5 by Johnny bagels from Best Love the mega gel been using it 30 years. I have thick hair and this is the only thing that can tame it

Date published: 2022-05-15

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Rated 3 out of 5 by GLav from New Lid? I've been using this product for 10 plus years and the last 3 bottles I've purchased had the lid crack and break . Using a new cheaper plastic? This makes for a very messy bottle.

Date published: 2021-11-04

Rated 5 out of 5 by Moose76 from Great Strong Hold Gel!!! I just bought this product last week after being unhappy with another brands gel. This product works as advertised and is great for holding my flip up!!