Studio Line Clear Minded Clean Gel - Strong Hold

Too thick, it's not like the melting gel, which they push as an alternative.

Very disappointed. Wonder who at L'Oreal is responsible for suggesting this product as an alternative for the Melting Gel. I tried it and its texture is not even close. Like comparing hockey to bowling - Yeah there both sports, but ... Please bring back the Melting Gel and I will order 30 of them.

I love the strong hold! My hair is stubborn and straight so it works great for me. My one complaint is the plastic cover on the tube. I've dropped two containers on the floor and your brittle cover always breaks in half. My suggestion is to make a more durable cover for product enhancement.

I had to write a review, because I'm shocked that there are so many 1 star reviews. Perhaps they are fake reviews from a competitor? I have used this product for a while now and can say that it provides excellent hold to my hair (men's medium length hair) w/o looking greasy like some of the other hair gels out there. The best time to put it on is right after you shower, then use a comb.

I feel the same as many others. The melting gel was awesome! This clean gel is not a replacement...does not come close. It's sticky and heavy. Please listen to the consumers. I will definitely purchase again if you bring it back but I am not buying the clean gel ever again.

I have been using their Melting gel for years. Just don't understand why would they discontinue it and replace with this CRAPPY version. I have tried the "CLEAN" gel and hate it.

This gel was horrible and sticky and in no way a comparison to Melting Gel. Melting Gel was the best hair product I've ever used and I BEG YOU to bring it back!!!!

This is not a good replacement for The melting gel (discontinued). I had used Melting Gel religiously for years — it was the only gel that controlled my fine curly hair without weighing it down or making it feel weird. Everything else (like this clean gel) leaves my curls limp and frizzy. I’ve spent a small fortune trying to find a replacement. This has been so disappointing — PLEASE bring back the melting gel as it was. It was perfect.

Clean Gel is not Melting Gel, which I miss. This is not a good substitute for curly hair. Please bring back melting gel

Clean is no substitute. Everyone else agrees. Bring back Melting Gel.

I have been using the Melting gel for over a decade and it's the only product that works with my unruly very curly semi-frizzy hair, leaving it super soft when it dries. The Clean gel, Invisi-gel and all the others leave my hair feeling like a crusty helmet. Please bring back the Melting Gel. THAT is the only product that is different than the rest.

Even cut with a significant amount of water, this is thick, binds hair together and leaves a crunchy feel. Not cut at all, this is similar to styling paste. Used Melting Gel for a decade and now have to go to a different brand. Great decision

This is a sticky and thick formula. It’s horrible for my curly hair. Melting gel was the best gel ever! It was my holy grail product! It was an ideal thin non sticky formula that gave my curls definition and hair didn’t feel hard or sticky. Please bring it back! This Clean Gel is NOT a substitute! It’s like any other generic thick gel. Discontinue this and bring back Melting Gel please!

Bring back the melting gel. This one is terrible. It's thick, pasty and doesn't spread well plus it doesn't hold. If I put alot in it holds but feels gunky in my hair. I loved the melting gel, used it for many many years. Please bring it back.

This is not comparable to melting gel at all. Does not work for curly hair. It leaves hair clumpy and doesn’t blend into hair. Do not waste your money. Bring back the melting gel line please!

I have several of your product and none of them compare to Melting Gel. Clean Gel is definitely not a substitute.

We BEG you, please bring back melting gel .....or make it available for online purchase only. It appears you have enough people here to be able to run a batch and have it sell out. These recommended alternatives do not work. If you really think the formula is worthless then publish it online like Chicfila did with their coleslaw recipe. I guarantee someone like me will go get it made.

CLEAN GEL IS A TERRIBLE SUBSTITUTE FOR MELTING GEL.

This gel is not a substitute for Melting Gel which was discontinued. Please bring back Melting Gel. The Clean Gel is sticky and gross.

I've read all the negative reviews for Clean Gel and completely agree that this is a terrible substitute for your discontinued Melting Gel product, which I used for many years until I could no longer find it. It was my favorite hair care product and always made my long curly red hair look fantastic. I used to get so many compliments and I always recommended Melting Gel. I would sincerely like to know why L'Oreal discontinued it. Please don't bother with the typical "we're sorry to hear..." response. I've read all those. What does your "team" have to say? It would be great if you could reach out to your loyal customers with some explanation? And if you could please provide a good substitute (even if it's not your product) that would be great. I've tried a bunch of others but have not found a product that even comes close to leaving my hair as soft, shiny and frizz-free as Melting Gel.

As others have said, Melting Gel was great. Clean gel is sticky. I bought a tube, used it once and threw it away. A complete waste of money. Please bring back Melting gel. In the meantime, I will try other competitors.

I have been using and preaching about Melting Gel for 15 years. I have tried other expensive alternatives and there is literally nothing on the market that compares. Clean Gel is not the same and a terrible replacement. If you will not bring back Melting Gel (but please do!!) can you please advise your customers what ingredient in Melting Gel made it so unique so we can seek out a better alternative?? I have curly hair and HATED it until I found Melting Gel. It changed how I felt about my hair and I’m desperate to get it back. Thank you!

This is listed as an alternative to Melting Gel. This has none of the holding power that the Melting Gel had. The ingredients aren't similar. I really wish they'd bring it back.

I was afraid this might happen one day...I've been using the Studio Line Melting Gel - Strong Hold for as long as I can remember. It was wonderful...held my hair in place without any stiffness whatsoever. The Clean Gel recommendation is a poor substitute. Too stiff and sticky. I tried may other gels before finding the Melting Gel product. I guess I will be forced to start hunting for one again. It's hard to believe L'oreal would discontinue a product that worked so well and so much better than anything from your competitors. PLEASE consider bring the Melting Gel product back to market!!!!

I've been using the L'OREAL Melting Gel for as long as I can remember...at least 20 years. I tried the Clean Gel and it doesn't even compare and I won't ever use again. Unfortunately I'm in search of a replacement. Please bring the Melting Gel back into my life.

Eating gel was a manageable flexible hold with a light feel. I used it for many years. This product is no better than the other gel products available from the grocery store shelf. Melting gel helped L’Oréal stand out from the competitors with a product that was different and very reliable. Clean gel is not that product. Bring back the melting gel and bring back lost customers

I’ve been using your melting gel for many years. It wasn’t sticky and it didn’t leave my hair stiff as a board like this product. I see I’m not the only one with the same comments, Where can I get another product similar to L’Oréal melting gel. Please bring it back.

Clean Gel is not the same as Melting Gel. Clean Gel leaves my hair sticky and tries to hold my curls. Melting Gel is dry and holds my curls in a way that they can move naturally. I've used Melting Gel for over a decade. Paid premium $$$ for it as it was worth it. Clean Gel is no better for my hair than Dollar Store Har gel. So disappointed.