If you want a gel that can hold any style, this might be for you! I think you would call this EXTRA hold. My boyfriend loved it. It never weighed down his hair and held his hair in place. For me with long hair, i found it to be too strong. I love the scent though. It smells just like fresh berries. It's a bit expensive but considering my boyfriend loved it (and he's really into his hair), I think it's good if you have short hair and need a gel that holds!