How To Style Your Hair With Gel

Hairstyle is one of the most noticeable attributes of your personality and no one can afford to have a bad hair day. Styling gel can be of great assistance in giving your favorite style to your hair. It is easy to use and can shape your hair the way you want, in a matter of minutes. However, it is advisable to choose your styling gel according to your hair type, or you may not get the desired effect. Also, only good quality gels should be used on your hair. The article brings along some easy tips on how to style your hair with gel in the right way. Read on for making a trendy hair statement.

 

Before you set on the procedure of styling your hair with a gel, shampoo your hair properly and condition them, if required. Styling with gel is easier when your hair is clean. Decide whether you want to give a wet look or a dry look to your hair. Knowing the exact style that you want for the hair beforehand will prove helpful and save your time later on.  

 

Apply the gel while your hair is still damp, if you want to go for a wet look. After using the gel, shape the hair the way you want and then, allow your hair to air dry. Do not use a blow dryer on your hair after you have applied gel, as it will create the dry effect for your hair.

 

Blow you hair dry after you have washed them and apply gel to your hair to give them the dry look. There is no need to apply gel all over your hair if your do not wish. Apply gel only in the areas you want to shape. It is important to note that only a small amount of gel is used on hair that has been blow dried.

 

Once you have applied the gel and your hair has been styled, do not rush out in a hurry. You need to give your hair some time to set. It will take about 30 minutes for your hair to set completely. Your hair will be messed up if you do not give it the required time to set perfectly and that applies both, the wet and the dry look. It is difficult to fix messed up hair, after the application of gel. So, take care not to spoil that carefully styled look.