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American Crew

Firm Hold Styling Gel

Last verified: February 18, 2026

  • Aqua/Water/Eau
  • VP/VA Copolymer
  • PVP
  • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  • Polysorbate 20
  • Caprylyl Glycol
  • Triethanolamine
  • Panthenol
  • Tetrasodium EDTA
  • Allantoin
  • Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Panax Ginseng Root Extract
  • Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
  • Parfum (Fragrance)
  • Benzyl Salicylate
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Phenoxyethanol

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Firm Hold Styling Gel by American Crew has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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Firm Hold Styling Gel by American Crew - Non-toxic Hair Styling + Treatment product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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