How to Gel Hair

How To Gel Hair How to Gel Hair Are you ready to go to a party? Have you had your hair gelled? Well, you need to find out which hair gel suits you best before you set out to gel your hair. And you also need to know how to gel hair to make your hair look great and put in your best appearance at the party. It will give you a clean and polished look which is essential for a formal party. You can use mousse and hairspray to set your hair too but they are not long-lasting as gel.

It is important to choose a hair gel of the right consistency. There are many types of hair gels available in the market ranging from lightweight to extra strong hold. You can get a more natural hold with a lightweight gel. The type of hair that you have will also decide the consistency. In case you have fine and thin hair, a lighter consistency will do. But rough hair requires a strong hold consistency.
Take the container with gel and spill some into your hands. Now rub your hands together to spread the gel over your hands. This is essential to help apply gel consistently to your hair. If you just spill some gel directly into your hair, then some places may get an uneven look.
Comb your hair properly and then apply the gel on your palms to every shaft of your hair. If you want a curly or scrunched up look then scrunch upwards, avoiding clumping at the same time. Make downward motion and scrunch with your hand to do away with the frizz.
You can choose to keep your head straight or upside down while scrunching. In the latter position, t he hair will curl up at the natural positions and the curls will also arrange themselves in a beautiful manner. The gel will be able to reach different angles and add an exciting look.
It helps if you have nice and manageable hair. But you don’t have to worry if you have short and spiky hair. There is a way to deal with it also. Just spread the gel over your palms and fingers and apply to your hair. Tame the spikes and put them down in places where you want. Maximum hold gel is very useful for such type of hair. You can also consider using hair putty if the gel does not work.
After the gel has settled down, you need to dry it off. You can use a hair diffuser for this purpose. You can air dry it also. There is a beautiful technique you can use with a blow dryer by introducing the diffuser into the end. Alternately keep sections of hair on the base and dry for 15 seconds each. This technique will dry your hair without letting the air create unwanted kinks, volume or frizz.

Well, now you are a master at how to gel hair. You can either do it yourself on your hair or help your friend in this process. You will surely end up looking great and getting all the attention in every party that you attend.