If you’re looking to keep your hair in place, look no further than hair styling gel. This versatile product has been used for everything from braiding to slicking back long hair, and even to tame unmanageable baby hairs. To help you achieve your desired look, The New York Post spoke with experts such as celebrity hairdresser Ted Gibson, celebrity hair colorist and salon owner Rita Hazan, and John Nguyen, a hair stylist at Honey Artists for their tips on using this multipurpose product.
When choosing a styling gel, avoid formulas with high alcohol content, as they can dry out hair or make it flaky. If you want a stronger hold, curly, coily and kinky hair will need a styling gel with a strong formula. For shorter lengths, styling gel is also used for spiking and texture.
Here are some of the best hair styling gels, according to experts and reviewers:
1. Göt2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel
2. Oribe Hair Care Rock Hard Gel
3. KMS Hairplay Styling Gel
4. LA Looks Mega Shaper #9 Hold Level
5. Intelligent Nutrients Shape-setter
6. Eco Style Krystal Styling Gel
7. Aveda Brilliant Retexturing Gel
8. It’s a 10 Miracle Firm Hold Gel
9. Garnier Fructis Style Pure Clean Styling Gel
10. L’Oreal Paris Studio Line Clear Minded Clean Gel
11. Paul Mitchell Super Clean Sculpting Gel
No matter which product you choose, rest assured that a good styling gel will provide a firm hold that even hairspray will be envious of!
