QuoteReplyTopic: Gel Experiences Posted: March 12 2003 at 4:21pm
I have been experimenting with different types of gel on my medium-textured, wavy, slightly dry hair. Mostly I use it to smooth the frizzies, which I get mostly in the back on the outermost (top) level of hair. But I don't like that gel wet look.
Previously I'd been using Loreal Studio Anti-Frizz, mixing it with water in my hands and applying it with a very light touch (scrunch!) to damp hair. During my last hair cut, the stylist used Biolage Glaze and I fell in love with it--it's so light and the scent is gorgeous! It seems to be well worth the price (about 5x more expensive than the Loreal!) Of course I ran out and got some today.
I would like to know about others' experience with different gels. Please indicate what type of hair you have and what you hope to achieve with the gel.
Also if anyone would care to compare gel vs. balms or smoothing creams. What are the differences?
From my experiences, cremes are generally meant to impart a specific texture to the hair--often smoothness--while gels have more hold and can create height, straight lines or structured waves, etc.
Now as for my experience with gels....oh my. Wide and varied, let me say that. I have naturally wavy, medium diameter thick hair that is currently to my shoulders. I've had it much longer (it's usually bra strap length, so my present style is short for me.) Regardless of the length, I love having stick straight hair. It looks better on me than my natural waves and doesn't frizz as much. To achieve this look I have over the years tried almost EVERY gel on the free market. (I then blow dry with a paddle brush to straighten.)
Once I experimented with this pink goop called Special FX Straighten Out. Disgusting. It was a hot August day and my hair was greasy and noxious by lunch and I couldn't get a comb through it. Sick, sick, SICK hair! :(
After much trial and error (emphasis on the ERROR) I finally stumbled upon Tresemme European Slick gel. What wonderful stuff! It makes my hair so smooth and straight and keeps it that way in the highest humidity--unbelievable! Best of all it costs $3. And that's good for an incurable cheapskate. :-)
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My best selling gel in my salon is Modern Elixers Styling Serum.
Why? It is not too stiff or too hard, it creates an unbelievable shine and it allows the hair to slide with a round brush styling.
I sell this gel by the dozens and dozens. Once anyone has tried it they are hooked for life.
It is really awesome
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I have not-too-short, naturally wavy-curly hair that is color-treated(permanent color that I do myself), and a few months ago after running out of some expensive salon-type of hair cream(Abba Botz), I hit the drugstore and picked up a tube of LA Looks MegaHold Gel(only $1.29!!)to try out, and it worked perfectly on my hair! So I went and got the big bottle of it, and that only set me back $2.79! Isn't great when one finds an inexpensive product that works!
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Personally, I don't like gels. They always make my hair crunchy. Right now I'm growing my bangs out and I'm using Finesse Touchables Extra Control Mousse. It works really well and leaves my hair soft.
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