Hair gels make excellent additions to your hair care routine when you want to set your hair in a specific style or slick your hair back without the use of hair spray. Hair styling gels for women and men are formulated to coat the hair and lock it in place to harden the hair into a particular hairstyle. You can get pomade hair gels, strong-hold hair gels, defining hair gels, curling gels and hair gels for wavy hair.
They aren’t just for straight and short hairstyles, either. Those with natural and curly hair can benefit from the right curly hair gel that can set curls in place, preserving the delicate curl pattern and prolonging the style in between washes. Natural and curly hair types can benefit from hair styling gels to keep their desired hair styles in place. At Editor’s Pick, we offer the best hair gels for all hair types, including American Crew for men, Jack Black, pomades for men from Rusk, the best strong hold hair gel from Tigi, strong hold gel for 4c hair from Mizani, gel with strong hold for natural hair from Moroccan Oil, hair styling gels from ColorProof, pomades for short hair from Aveda, curly hair gels from Oribe and Ouidad and hair gel for children from Fairy Tale. We also offer the DevaCurl hair gel line including DevaCurl for wavy hair, DevaCurl hair gel, Deva ultra gel, DevaCurl gel and DevaCurl ultra defining gel.
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Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Grooming Cream:Modern styling cream adds pliable medium hold and control while maintaining a natural look. Its conditionin...
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Aveda Light Elements Texturizing Creme is a creamy wax formula crafted to bestow your hair with a weightless texture while ensuring a...
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Unlock confident, long-lasting hairstyles with Aveda Men Pure-Formance Firm Hold Gel. Tailored for the modern man, this firm hold gel provides a st...
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Elevate your grooming game with Aveda Men Pure-Formance Pomade. Experience a strong hold that complements your look, delivering a natural finish. E...
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Unlock the secret to effortlessly styled hair with Aveda's Brilliant Humectant Pomade. Elevate your look with a touch of brilliance that keeps your...
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The cornerstone of every hairstyle, Brilliant Damage Control is a meticulously crafted pre-styling spray that safeguards hair against the stresses ...
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Elevate your hair's natural beauty with Aveda Pure Abundance Style Prep. This unique formulation, inspired by the essence of nature, effortlessly s...
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Dive into a world where style meets simplicity with Aveda Men Pure-Formance Grooming Clay. Expertly crafted with a mix of nature-inspired ingredien...
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Brilliant™ Medium Hold Hair Spray:Defend your hair against humidity with this medium hold, non-aerosolhair spray. Adds brilliant shine and definiti...
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Lend your hair the volume it deserves with the Aveda Men Pure-Formance Thickening Paste. This specially formulated blend is designed to elevate the...
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Dive into a world where style meets simplicity with Aveda Men Pure-Formance Grooming Clay. Expertly crafted with a mix of nature-inspired ingredien...
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Firmata Firm Hold Hair Spray:Firmest hold non-aerosol hair spray, provides extra-strong style control and shine.• great style memory
Aveda Pure Abundance Hairspray is your secret weapon for achieving that lasting hold while maintaining a natural look. Specially crafted to offer b...
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Get ready to experience a revolution in hair drying with Aveda Speed of Light Blow Dry Accelerator Spray. This remarkable spray is designed to stre...
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Aveda Control Paste is your go-to styling companion, ready to transform your hair into a work of art. Crafted with precision and expertise, this ve...
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Product Details:The Aveda Air Control Hair Spray offers light and flexible hold derived from pine resin and certified organic flaxseed. The innovat...
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Smooth Infusion™ Style-Prep Smoother™:Makes styling easier.• Plant infusion—a blend derived from organic aloe, maize and guar bean—helps create a s...
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Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid:Styling serum weightlessly smooths frizz, helps tame flyaways and adds shine and movement as it restores a healthy ...
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Unlock smooth and sleek hair with Aveda Smooth Infusion Style Prep Smoother. This prep smoother is your key to achieving a polished and frizz-free ...
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Phomollient™ Styling Foam:Our formula creates weightless body and volume on fine and medium hair.• adds shine without build-up or weight• uses air-...
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Details:This formula creates weightless body and volume on fine and medium hair.• adds shine without build-up or weight• uses air-infused technolog...
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Phomollient™ Styling Foam:Our formula creates weightless body and volume on fine and medium hair.• adds shine without build-up or weight• uses air-...
View full detailsFAQs on Hair Styling Products
How do I style my hair with gel?
To apply hair gel, start with damp, clean hair and take a small amount of hair gel onto your fingertips. If you wish to slick your hair back, evenly rub your hands through your hair to gently distribute the product through your hair in the direction you wish your hair to go. If you wish to preserve your curls or a certain style, take your hair gel into the palm of your hand and lightly scrunch your hair upwards working in sections to lock the style in place.
Can I apply hair gel to dry hair?
While you can apply hair gel to dry hair, you will get the best effect when hair gel is applied to wet or slightly damp hair that is clean and free of sweat or buildup. This allows the hair gel to bond with the hair and hold the style well.
What is the best hair gel for natural and course hair?
The best hair gel for natural hair are water-based hair gels such as DevaCurl hair gels. These hair gels are for men and women, and they have an adequate amount of hold. While course hair requires a stronger hold than wavy and fine hair, water based hair gels do a good job here.
What is the best gel to slick back hair?
Pomades, which are thicker than oil-based hair gels, are the best gels for slicking back hair. It is better suited for shorter hair since it can be heavy and weigh the hair down when too much is used.
How much can I rely on hair gel to keep my hair in place?
A reliable hair gel is one that is strong enough to style your hair type without weighing it down. Most gels will meet the criteria, though some will hold the style for longer than others. This also depends a lot on your hair type and the style of your hair. Some hair types lend themselves better to certain styles, and will remain styled longer.
People with coarser hair such as those with curly and natural hair can use strong hold gel for 4c hair, ultra defining gels and extra strong-hold hair gels. For those with finer wavy hair, the best hair gel is one that is lightweight with a medium hold, such as the Devacurl gel for wavy hair. Pomade hair gel is best for men and women with short hair.
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