How to Style Curly Hair With Gel

Style your curly hair using gel.

Curly hair can be difficult to manage. Frizz, flyaways and chronic dryness are common symptoms of people who have thick, curly hair. When managed properly, however, curly hair also can be beautiful. A great way to manage curly hair is to use gel to help form and set your curls and get rid of frizz. Using gel to style your curly hair is an easy way to get the stunning curls that you desire.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Comb or hair pick
• Hair gel
• Blow dryer with diffuser

Instructions

1. Shampoo and condition your hair. Towel dry.

2. Using your comb or hair pick, brush the tangles and knots out of your hair. Hair picks generally are better for curly hair, as they remove tangles without breaking your natural curls.

3. Place a pea to quarter sized amount of gel in your palm. Long, thick hair will require a larger amount of gel. Rub hands together and then begin applying gel to your hair, starting at the back, underneath side of your hair. Work gel throughout hair from roots to tips, using more gel as needed.

4. Using your fingers, toss hair to separate the strands. Then take sections of your hair and squeeze and scrunch in your palm to promote your natural curl pattern.

5. Using a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment, dry your hair from roots to tips, lightly brushing your fingers through your hair as you dry. Diffusers are great for curly hair, as they help prevent frizz. Air drying your hair also works well.

References

• Batia and Aleeza Salon: Curly Hair