How to Gel Your Hair

Gel can be especially useful for wavy and curly hair, to hold those waves and curls throughout the day. Here's the quick and easy way to apply gel to your hair

@STEPS

1. Wash hair thoroughly.


2. Rinse hair, just as thoroughly.


3. Towel dry hair.


4. Dispense a small dab of hair gel onto 4 fingers.


5. Rub fingers together, spreading the gel evenly.


6. Starting at the front of the head, quickly, and evenly apply the gel to your hair, working it in deeply using your fingers. Make sure you apply the gel through to the root.


7. Brush or shape hair to desired style.

@TIPS

• After you put the gel on your fingers wave them in the air for a few seconds, then apply. This helps to get the right consistency before application.


• Use only the needed gel strength for your hair. Too much hold gives you "helmet head," and that just doesn't look good on anyone but DEVO. Same thing goes for amount of hair gel. Just a small amount is usually sufficient.


• Remember that certain styles, if kept for a long time, will use a large amount of gel. Opt for high-maintenance hairstyles only for special occasions. If you can, try using stronger gel around the tips rather than normal strength throughout your head.


• Gel takes time to freeze over. Be patient, and do not use more just because it hasn't frozen.


• Your hair may have a crunchy texture if you use a lot of gel. Flip your hair forward and use your fingers to gently scrunch your hair. This should leave you with soft, yet defined hair.

@Warnings

• Wash your hair out ASAP if your gel causes discoloration or itchiness of the scalp- you could be allergic to an ingredient.


• Do not go overboard on gel. Do not spend a huge amount of money if you have short hair, but do spend a fair amount if you have a demanding style.


• Your gel may leave a white residue behind and flake off. This is not an inherent problem with gel; it is caused by several factors. You could be using too much gel- so use less gel or upgrade to a higher strength for the same amount of hold. You could be using too high a strength of gel- so use a lower strength. You also could be using cheap gel of low quality

@Things You'll Need

• Gel


• Comb/Brush