Sometimes you just need a powerful product that will keep your hairs managed. While hair styling gel might remind you of the most cringe-worthy looks of the early aught, they are actually really great when you need them.
If you are concerned in dipping your toes back into the gel pool, we have got good news. Today’s formulas are not like the goopy blue hues of decades past.
They are a little creamier, often nourishing, totally useful, and offer a flexible hold that lasts for hours. What’s more, you can count on all-around better-looking hair. For those rocking a pixie, slick back, cropped cut, sleek updo, or crumple curls, Scroll down for the best gels currently on the market.
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SexyHair Style Hard Up- Hair Styling Gel
SexyHair
$32.95
Residue-free gel with a maximum high hold finish and provide up to 48 hours of humidity resistance. This gel is formulated for fine, medium and rough hair types.
Mica and titanium dioxide are added as shining agents. The blue color reflects light and adds shine to the hairs.
It protects both permanent and temporary color treated hair to keep color prominent. It acts as an energy booster, restoring body and shine.
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SexyHair Big Blow Dry Volumizing Hair Styling Gel
SexyHair
$18.92
Pump up the root with this hair dryer-friendly thickening gel. Give your blowout up to 72 hours of humidity resistance and thermal protection up to 450˚F. The Blow Dry Volumizing Gel is ideal for people with flat and fine hair that adds astounding volume and thickness
This Big Sexy Hair styling gel nourishes your hair and replenishes your scalp. Enriched with aloe vera leaf juice, chamomilla recutita flower extracts balm mint extracts, and also contains whole wheat protein and grape seed extract that makes you hair healthy.
Style your tresses with the Blow Dry Volumizing Gel and showcase your different look each day.
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Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Hair Styling Gel
Got2B
$16.68
This Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Hair Styling Gel hold is no joke. This non-sticky, flake-free formula is powered by high-tech styling agent. We call it Alpha XTR.
It allows you to take your hair to new heights or do your own thing and glue your individual style. And when the bash comes to an end, easily un-glue with a little shampoo. Go ahead – style away! Use on damp or dry hair. Squeeze a small quantity into palms, rub hand together and apply evenly throughout hairs.
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Nioxin 3D Thickening Hair Styling Gel
Nioxin
$15.30
Nioxin thickening gel volumizes hair for a soft but strong hold to get you through the day without any build-up on scalp and helps to maintain an optimal scalp environment. Suggested for clients with short to mid length hairs.
Provide definite style and hold to thinning hair with Nioxin 3D Styling Thickening Gel. As a part of the Nioxin professional hair styling product line, this styling gel gives a obvious volume boost and a fuller end look without stiffness or stickiness.
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Rolda BLACK Hair Styling Gel
Rolda
$19.99
Black Ultra-Hold Hair Styling Gel contains Rolda’s original Black Radiance formula which finely fills in a few lighter hairs here and there to give dark hair a darker, bolder look. Infused with activated charcoal to nurture and moisturize hair.
Contains advanced formula which combats gray or white hairs and daily pollutants.
Pros:
- Water soluble
- Not sticky and flakes-free
- Firm Hold and Wet Look provide classic shine
- Alcohol and Paraben free formula
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AMERICAN CREW Light Hold Hair Styling Gel
AMERICAN CREW
$23.00
Get a clean, professional look without dryness with American Crew Light Hold Styling Gel. It’s the leading salon brand produced specifically for men.
Light Hold Styling Gel builds thickness and gloss while providing light control. This alcohol-free, residue-free formula will not dry the scalp and comprises thermal barriers that prevent the hair damaging from environmental stress and blow drying or heat actions. This is one gel that works to condition scalp with ginseng and sage extract.
Hair is left smoother and more manageable. The hair styling gel, 8.4 fl oz, comes in a tube for easy use and effortless application.
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KMS HAIRPLAY Hair Styling Gel
KMS
$34.99
KMS Hair Play Firm Hold Hair Styling Gel provides a glossy shine and long lasting firm hold and makes hairs manage easily. It provides a glossy look with no residue or product build-up.
Work through towel-dried hair and blow-dry. For a wet look, allow to air-dry.
Pros:
- Style Product
- Firm hold gel
- Gives lasting hold and control
- Glossy shine finish
- No flaking or build-up
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American Crew Fiber Hair Styling Gel
AMERICAN CREW
$31.50
American Crew Fiber two full-size packs, helps to thicken, texturize and increase plumpness to hair. It provides a strong, flexible hold with a matte finish look. Works well with shorter hair 1-3” in length.
Pros:
- Lanolin: Humectant and emollient responsible for unsurpassed hold.
- Cetyl Palmitate: An emollient that provides a smooth after feel.
- Ceteareth-20: A fine conditioner and an excellent emulsifier.
- Beeswax: Protects against moisture loss while providing long-lasting control.
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American Crew Firm Hold Styling Gel
AMERICAN CREW
$34.00
American Crew provides a non-rigid flexible hair styling gel that will lock your hair in place all day. Apply it on wet or dry hair, and keep in mind a little goes a long way, so you don’t need to worry about that feared ‘too much product’ greasy look.
Firm Hold Styling Gel, the ultimate in holding power, is enriched with natural extracts like Vitamin B5 to help hair look thicker with added shine.
This gel is alcohol-free, superior in hold and shine. It comprises low pH to prevent drying of the scalp.
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JOHNNY B. Mode Styling Gel
JOHNNY B.
$41.00
This styling gel is serious stuff. Although Johnny Bravo did have great hair, Johnny B’s formula will have your locks matching the 90s cartoon hunk. This flake-free gel offers a medium hold leaving your locks feeling light and looking fabulous.
This powerful gel gives you the control and power to tame difficult hair. It contains a non-alcoholic formula with high viscosity that works great for medium to thick hair and is easy to wash out.
