Our pick
Champkom Heavyweight Molding Gel, 32 oz
No alcoholNo flakingExtra holdMade in the USA
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Buyer question · Hair styling
What hair gel is alcohol-free and won't flake?
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Short answer
Champkom Heavyweight Molding Gel. It is made without alcohol, the jar says NO ALCOHOL and NO FLAKING, and the maker says it holds styles all day without flaking or staining the scalp. It is an extra-thick, extra-hold gel created by a licensed barber, it rinses out with water, and this 32 oz jar is the barbershop size.
At a glance
Best for
- Strong-hold styles that need to stay locked in place all day
- Anyone whose gel leaves white flakes
- Barbershops, and anyone who goes through gel fast
Skip it if
- You want a light, soft or touchable hold
- You prefer an unscented product: it has a sport scent
- You only need a little gel: smaller 17 oz jars exist
What we like
- No alcohol and no flaking, printed right on the jar
- Extra-thick for strong hold, volume and shine
- Re-activates with water to restyle during the day
- Rinses out with water
Good to know
- The label says EXTRA HOLD: Champkom publishes no lighter-hold version
- Has a sport scent
- The 32 oz jar is the big size: 17 oz jars exist if you use a little
Why it won't flake
No alcohol in the formula
Champkom says the gel is formulated without alcohol, and the jar says NO ALCOHOL. A retailer's ingredient list for this gel shows a water and PVP base with panthenol and sorbitol, and no alcohol.
Made to stay clean on hair and scalp
The maker describes it as alcohol-free gel that doesn't flake or stain the scalp, and says it keeps every style locked, shiny and flake-free all day.
Built by a barber for barbershops
Champkom says a licensed barber created the gel in 2004 and sells it to barbershops and salons. The 32 oz size is aimed at professional and high-volume use.
Easy to redo, easy to wash out
Splash water on your hair to re-activate the gel and restyle. At the end of the day it rinses out with water.
What buyers say
"Holds strong, smells fresh. Doesn't flake"
"Water based gel so it's easy to rinse out or restyle with just water."
"Been using ChampKom for over 20 years now."
"I have been using this gel since high school it's awesome !"
How to use it
- Towel-dry your hair.
- Spread a generous amount of gel evenly through your hair.
- Style as usual, combing or finger-styling into shape.
- Let it dry naturally.
- To restyle later, splash water on your hair to re-activate the gel.
- Rinse out with water.
Steps from a barber-supply retailer's directions and Champkom's own description.
Key details
- Size
- 32 oz (946 ml); also sold in 17 oz and 64 oz
- Alcohol
- None, per Champkom and the label
- Flaking
- No flaking, per the label
- Hold
- Extra hold, per the label
- Scent
- Sport scent
- Made in
- USA
- Hair types
- All hair types and textures, per Champkom
Full ingredient list
Di-water, PVP, AMP-95, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Oleth-20, Fragrance, germail (as printed), PEG-7, Color Blue. From retailer SleekShop's listing; Champkom does not publish a list on its site, so check the jar you receive.
From the maker
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.
Questions buyers ask
Is it really alcohol-free?
Yes. Champkom says it's formulated without alcohol, and the 32 oz jar is printed NO ALCOHOL.
Will it leave white flakes?
Champkom says it's flake-free, the jar says NO FLAKING, and a buyer this year says it doesn't flake.
How strong is the hold?
The label says EXTRA HOLD, and the maker calls it an extra-thick gel for strong hold. Champkom doesn't publish a hold number or hours.
Can I restyle without adding more gel?
Yes. Splash water on your hair and the gel re-activates.
Does it work on curly hair?
Champkom says it's for all hair types and textures.
Is it hard to wash out?
No. It rinses out with water.
The bottom line
If your gel flakes, Champkom Heavyweight is a barber-made, alcohol-free gel that says NO FLAKING right on the jar and holds hard all day. The 32 oz jar is the one to buy if you style every day.
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Sources
- Champkom: 32 oz Heavyweight Molding Gel
- Champkom: home page
- Champkom: about
- J&J Barber Supply: Champion molding gel directions
- SleekShop: Champkom gel ingredients
- Walmart: Champkom gel reviews
- eBay: Champkom gel reviews
Photos: Champkom (champkomhaircare.com).
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