Among the many modern products for hair, an important place is occupied by various gels. Typically, the gel for hair styling is a transparent jelly, packed in a tube or jar and intended to give the hair a shape or volume.
Composition of gel for hair
Of course, the products of different companies differ in composition, but there are components that are included in any hair gel. Such compositions always include complex polymers of synthetic or natural resins. These substances are distributed along the hair, enveloping it, and fixed in the desired position.
Also in the hair styling gels often add vitamins B5 , A and C. The therapeutic effect of vitamins in this case is negligible, despite all advertising promises. First of all, they are introduced into the formula in order to soften the gel and weaken the effect of the fixative. Glycerin, which almost always can be seen in the composition, helps to retain moisture in the hair and scalp. Other components are preservatives, colorants, thickeners and perfume fragrances.
How to use hair gel?
It is desirable to apply the gel to damp hair after washing or at least pre-moistened. A small amount of gel is squeezed out onto the palm of your hand and distributed evenly through the hair, from the roots to the tips. After that, you can put your hair in your hair. If you want to use a gel to give volume to your hair, head it better to dry it with a hairdryer. This will strengthen the fixation and help remove the characteristic shine, which creates gels for styling hair.
To create a wet effect for the hair, the gel is applied to dry strands, carefully rubbing, and allowed to dry without using a hairdryer. A good example can be Taft Ultra with the effect of "wet hair" - the gel is easily applied to the hair, does not glue them and does not make them heavier, but does not provide a long fixation.
If the gel is not planned to be washed off in the next 24 hours, and if you have oily hair, it is better not to apply the gel on the roots, as it can clog pores and help block the sebaceous glands.
Types of Hair Gels
When choosing gels, you should pay special attention to the degree of fixation. Gels with strong fixation are more suitable for curly hair, when you want to straighten them, and to create the effect of wet hair. The degree of fixation must be indicated on the label. Previously, it could be determined by the color of the gel: transparent - the weakest fixation, the darkest - the strongest. So, for example, Ultra Strong from Nivea - hair gel of super strong fixation. Has a dark shade, very well keeps a hairdress, an affordable price, but with regular use can make your hair heavier.
Most Belarusian manufacturers of cosmetics still adhere to this rule. But there are brands where everything is exactly the opposite, and the strongest fixation is for colorless, transparent gels.
- Colored hair gels . Many manufacturers now refused to release them, eliminating dyes from the composition, and all their gels, irrespective of the degree of fixation, are transparent. Among them, you can identify Geli CHI CHI - funds from the highest price category, but with very good reviews. Do not glue, do not weight your hair, keep your hair well, give your hair a natural sheen.
- Gels-hair sprays deserve special attention. They are more convenient to use, easy to spray and less heavier hair, so they are suitable even for thin hair, which can not be used with conventional gels. So, the gel Create and style Oriflame perfectly suits - it is easily distributed through the hair, fixes and does not make the hairstyle worse,
but the packaging is small and far from ergonomic. - Creams-gels for hair can also be attributed to a certain group. They combine the properties of cream and gel, and most often they are advertised as products with healing and strengthening effect for thin, dull and weakened hair.
- Gel-paint for hair . Despite the word "gel" in the title, the coloring gels do not have anything in common with the styling products. It's hair colors, just gel-based. Most often there are toning gels for hair and gels, designed for unstable (up to 5-6 times washing the head) staining.