Generally, you should start with the gel just above your hairline, and work it back towards the crown of your head/nape of your neck. Use your fingers to apply the gel, and if desired, use a comb to better incorporate the gel afterwards. For a straight-haired look, brush or shape hair to your desired style.
Now that your hair's damp but not moist, you want to put a little gel on your hands (more gel = stronger hold), and rub it around on your hands to even it out. Then rub it smoothly and uniformly through your hair. Kind of treat it like shampoo, you want to get it in your hair and you certainly don't want chunks.
Gel is typically good for wet/shiny looks when applied to dry or air dried hair. By applying sparingly to damp hair, coating all your hair evenly from root to tip, you can comb it into place before it sets to get a neat, shiny and classic look.
Hair gel is basically used to set your hair in a specific style, typically while your hair damp or wet. It works almost like a not-too-sticky glue to hold your hair in the style that you want while you dry it. You can either let your hair air-dry with the gel or dry your hair under a hood so you don't disturb the gel.
Certain types of alcohol used in hair gel may cause your hair to dry out. Fatty or long-chain alcohols, such as cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and cetostearyl alcohol, are normally fine for use on your hair, but other types may dehydrate your hair [3]. Dry hair can become brittle, making it more prone to breakage.
Styling products come in many forms such as curl cream, gel, mousse, and hairspray. However, gel has many benefits that other styling products cannot achieve on their own and typically work on all curly hair, wavy hair, and coily hair types.
When applying, start in the middle of the nail then 'push' the Gel Nail Polish gently towards the cuticle without it touching. It is important to leave a thin gap between the edge of the Gel Nail Polish and your cuticle when applying.
If you're using gel every day you may need to wash your hair with shampoo more often too. So, keep an eye on it and try not to leave gel in for more than 48 hours without washing it out.
If you enjoy using styling products such as gel or hair spray, then you might need to wash your hair more often than someone who does not use hair products. Allowing these products to stay in your hair can cause buildup and damage.
Using a gel without previously applying a leave-in conditioner can leave your hair feeling dry as you have not received moisture from the leave-in conditioner. Applying the gel without sectioning your hair will prevent even coverage resulting in an uneven outcome. Touching your hair as it's drying will encourage frizz.
Combing or brushing hair after applying firm-hold styling products may cause damage. If you use hair spray, select a styling spray, which can be brushed out. If you use styling gel, glaze or mousse, mist hair with water to wet slightly before you restyle. You may not need to reapply styling product.
There's a right way to layer your hair care.
Here's a foolproof routine to stick to, courtesy of Henson: Apply leave-in conditioner, mousse or foam, styling cream, gel, and oil—in that exact order.
You'll get the best results when you apply gel to damp or wet hair—that way, the product can glide through your strands easily and lock in moisture for better frizz control. Avoid using gel on dirty or oily hair to prevent flaking.
Start with a base coat, then add at least two layers of color, curing each coat as it is applied. Before applying the top coat, wipe off the tacky surface, buff the top layer of color, and clean it. Then apply and cure your top coat, ensuring a lasting seal.
Wet hair. Every styling gel in the Curlsmith range should be applied to wet hair for the best results. Wet hair allows the product to glide throughout your strands and define each curl. Once all the strands are coated, the gel will lock in the hydration and moisture.
While hair gel will certainly keep your hair in place — even during the windiest of days! — it certainly has its drawbacks. One common critique of hair gel is that it can cause thick flakes in and around your scalp, which can become more noticeable with thin or fine hair.
Gels can hold moisture and protect the hair, enhance and define curls, lengthen the hair, style hair into place, control frizz, create a flexible hold, add body and shine, provide help with manageability of the hair and provide a smooth comb through.
Curl creams, in general, don't provide quite as much hold as gels, so if extending your style is what you want, opt to add a gel on top for more hold. If you reside somewhere with high humidity, we recommend using a gel for extra hold. The cream can also help manage frizz if that's an issue for you.
When gelling your hair, its always good to start with it wet or damp. Right out of the shower is always a good time to style your hair. It is always the most malleable and cooperative at that time, especially if the shower was nice and hot. Gel also holds better and longer when applied to damp hair.