This is aimed at people who want a strong-hold styling gel with a scalp-focused twist — the rosemary and peppermint oils are marketed for a cooling, invigorating feel on the scalp, so it's often reached for around braid/twist installs, edge styling, and updos.

Because it's a strong-hold, water-based formula, it suits a wide range of hair types and textures, used by both stylists and home users doing their own protective styles or edge control.

The reason to choose this over Eco Style's other oil variants is the rosemary and peppermint oil combination, marketed specifically for a scalp-refreshing feel rather than just shine — useful if you're doing scalp-adjacent styles like braids, twists, or edge work.

Apply to wet or dry hair, working the gel through the sections being styled, then style as usual. A little goes a long way with strong-hold gels.

• Rub a small amount of gel between palms or onto fingertips
• Apply to wet or dry hair/scalp area being styled
• Comb, twist, braid, or smooth into the desired style
• Add a touch more to edges or hairline for extra hold if needed

Pros

• Rosemary and peppermint oils give a cooling, refreshing scalp feel during application that plain hold gels don't offer
• Strong, long-lasting hold suited to braids, twists, edge styling, and updos
• Water-based and alcohol-free, so it's gentler on hair than alcohol-heavy gels

Cons

• The rosemary/peppermint/fragrance scent is noticeable and may be too strong for people who prefer unscented styling products
• Like other strong-hold water-based gels, over-applying it can leave hair stiff or cause flaking once fully dry
• Contains synthetic thickeners and preservatives alongside the plant oils, so it isn't a purely natural formula despite the oil-forward marketing