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• Part 2 of 2: Choosing a Hairstyle
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

1 Choose the right gel. Hair gels are generally classified by thickness and hold. Color and scent are usually irrelevant. Most hair gels are applied with your fingers, but there are spray gels available. Decide what's best for you by trying each one.

• The light frothy gel is very effective at creating a playful look and messy curls. Your hair will still look alive.
• Medium hold gel is great for creating hedgehog hairstyles, making hair tough.
• The thick gel will help you hold slicked-back hair securely in place all day. You will not be able to run your fingers through your hair, but the hairstyle will remain even in bad weather.

2 Wash your hair before styling. Clean hair will be much easier for you to work with. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual, then towel dry. It is very important that your hair is slightly damp, so do not dry it completely. If you're short on time, wet your hair in the sink.

• If applied to dirty hair, the effect will be weak and the hair will look wrinkled. In addition, if you do not wash your hair before using the gel, the ends of the hair will begin to split, which is very harmful to them.

3 Remove the gel from the jar. Take a small amount of hair gel with your fingers and spread a little on your palms to work the gel evenly into your hair, as if it were shampoo. Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, use the appropriate amount of gel, spreading it evenly over the entire length. Remember that you can always add more gel, but removing it without washing your hair will not work, so follow these tips:

• for short hair, take an amount of gel the size of a 50 kopeck coin;
• for medium-length hair, use an amount of gel the size of a 5-ruble coin;
• for long and thick hair, use an amount of gel the size of two or more 5-ruble coins.

4 Apply the gel. Style your hair as desired (as mentioned above). Typically, the gel should be applied just above the hairline and towards the back of the head. Use your fingers to apply the gel, if desired, you can use a comb to help spread the gel through your hair.

• For a sleek hairstyle, brush your hair in the direction you want.
• Curl your hair with your fingers to create curls.
• To add volume to curly hair, tilt your head and apply the gel evenly.

5 Complete your look. Most hair gels contain alcohol, which makes them dry quickly. If your gel does not contain alcohol, then wait a few minutes before it dries. You can tweak your hair while the gel is still wet, but as soon as it dries, the hair will immediately become stiff. When the gel is dry, your look is complete and you are ready to show off your new hairstyle!

Part 2 of 2: Choosing a Hairstyle

1. 1 Try a sleazy look. The gel is best for creating light messy hair. This style is perfect for a casual look when you want to look natural and at the same time you have a little time for styling.
   • To create a tousled, messy hairstyle, apply the gel only with your fingertips, moving in different directions.
   • A light gel for hair of medium length and thickness is best for this.
2. 2 Try a simple hairstyle. If you don't want to spend a lot of time on your hair, but just want to fix your hair and smooth it in the right place, the gel will do the job just fine. The idea is to make your hair look natural and lay flat without any frizz, as if you were just brushing your hair.
   • Take a small amount of hair gel and run it down and in the opposite direction through your hair.
   • Take a comb, lightly dampen it with water, and comb your hair in the direction you started if you want a neater look.
   • This styling works best on fine, short or medium hair, but can also be used on other types of hair.
3. 3 Try combing your hair back smoothly. Slicking your hair back can be difficult. This hairstyle looks stylish and simple. This style is best for special occasions and formal occasions and can be achieved with plenty of thick gel and a wide-toothed comb.
   • Spread the gel evenly, picking up the hair from the forehead line towards the back of the head and not parting it. Use a damp comb to pull your hair together as neatly as possible.
   • This style works best on medium length to medium density hair. This hairstyle can accentuate the receding hairline, so be careful if your hair isn't as thick as you'd like it to be.
4. 4 Try a hedgehog on your hair. If you've dreamed of a rock star hairstyle for a long time, then you can recreate this look with hair gel. However, this hairstyle is only suitable for certain occasions (don't do it on the first date) and can be a reason for jokes.
   • Take a spoonful of gel and use your fingers to apply it to the hair in an upward direction, lift it up, squeeze it between your fingers to create spikes. For a lighter look, you can only do this in the front of your hair.
   • Wait a few minutes and let the thorns dry, then take a tiny amount of gel and touch up all the thorns if you want to accentuate them.
   • This hairstyle works best on hair of medium length and thickness. If this is taking too long for you, use hairspray (and maybe even egg whites) in combination with a gel for a strong hold.
5. 5 Try a high hairdo. You know you want it. Turn on your inner Elvis Presley and Conan O'Brien with their rock-cut hairstyles. This hairstyle may seem like a daunting challenge to you, but it is just a combination of the methods described above. Do you have a day off and have you wanted to try something original for a long time? Get your hair high.
   • Take just the right amount of gel, apply to hair, creating a mess. Then take a medium-toothed comb, wet it, and comb the hair on the sides behind each ear.
   • If you want to style a tall hairstyle of a certain shape, you can trim it in a neat section along the hair growth and comb with the comb on one side, keeping it straight, then do the same action on the other side. You will have to use your fingers to get your hair high.
   • A hairstyle is best for those with slightly longer hair on top and shorter on the sides.

Tips

• Remember that certain styles that will last for a long time will require a lot of hair gel. Choose complex hairstyles only for special occasions. If the gel will fix long hair, try to apply more gel to the ends of the strips, rather than the entire length.
• Try applying a leave-in conditioner to your hair before using gel to soften it a little.
• Only use the gel that suits your hair. If you use the wrong gel, you will look like you have a helmet on your head. The same applies to the amount of gel on the hair; a small amount will be sufficient.
• If you have curly hair, dry it after applying the gel.

Warnings

• The gel may leave white marks or flake off. This can be caused by several factors. You have probably used a large amount of gel; take less next time. Or use a gel with a stronger hold. In addition, it may be due to the fact that you took a gel that is too strong, so choose a different gel. You may be using a substandard hair gel.
• Go shopping. A gel for 200-500 rubles in the nearest supermarket may be even better than a branded gel for 1500 rubles. Find out which texture and consistency is best for your hair.
• If the hair gel has discolored or itchy hair, wash it off immediately, you may have an allergic reaction to the substances it contains.
• Do not apply gel to hair roots if you have oily hair or have not washed them for more than a day.

What do you need

• Hair gel
• Comb / brush