How to Apply Hair Gel on a Woman

A variety of hairstyles can be created by using hair gel. Unlike many hair sprays, hair gels can provide control to either a smaller area of hair or throughout the strands. With a few simple techniques, any hair type can be enhanced.

Things You'll Need

• Alcohol-free, flexible hold hair gel
• Hair comb and brush
• Blow dryer with a diffuser attachment
• Bonnet hair dryer (the kind that you sit beneath)
• Flat iron

Instructions

1. 

   Give straight hair an ultra sleek look with hair gel. Gently detangle freshly shampooed hair with a comb. Place a quarter-sized amount of gel into the palm of one hand. Rub your hands together and then rub your hands over your hair, spreading the gel. Comb through your hair again to evenly distribute the gel throughout the strands. Use a handheld blow dryer with a diffuser attachment to dry your hair while combing your hair one section at a time until dry. The finished hairstyle will be smooth and shiny.

2. 

   Control shorter "fly away" hair at the temples and forehead by using gel. After creating the desired hairstyle, place a small amount of gel onto your fingertips. Lightly stroke the gel onto your hair at the forehead and temples. Use a hairbrush to smoothly brush the gelled hair into place.

3. 

   Add definition and shine without frizzing naturally curly hair. Distribute no more than a tablespoon of gel throughout wet, naturally curly hair. Blot excess moisture from your hair with a towel (without using friction). Use your fingers to comb through your hair, making sure that all of your hair is lightly coated with the hair gel. Allow your hair to air dry, or use a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment to dry your hair without using a hair comb.

4. 

   Enhance wavy hair with a sophisticated and controlled look. Comb or brush clean, dry hair into the desired hairstyle. Rub a thin layer of gel onto the bristles of a natural bristle hairbrush. Use the hairbrush to brush through your hair, distributing the gel. Wavy hair will remain in place all day.

5. 

   Use hair gel to create romantic curls. Part your clean hair (damp or dry) into sections with a hair comb. Apply gel to each section and comb through once. Roll the section of hair onto a large roller. Repeat until all of your hair is rolled securely. Allow your hair to dry naturally or use a "bonnet style" hairdryer. Remove the rollers from your hair once the gel has dried. Style your hair with your fingers or comb through very lightly to loosen the curls slightly. For tighter, ringlet curls, use smaller rollers.

6. 

   Create a casual look to flat ironed hair. Evenly distribute hair gel throughout your hair's strands with your fingers. Use a comb to separate your hair into sections. Comb through a section to detangle it and flat iron the section of hair. When you approach the end of the section, rotate your wrist ¼ turn to flip up the ends of your hair. Repeat with the other sections of hair until all of your hair has been styled.

Tips & Warnings

• When creating a hairstyle that will be combed or brushed after gel has been applied, make sure the gel you use is an alcohol-free formula that provides a flexible hold. Not only will you avoid breaking hair strands and damaging the hair, but your finished style will move naturally and be soft to the touch.

References

• "Smooth flyaways near face with dabs of gel"

Resources

• Choose a new hairstyle.