Attention Beauty Lovers! Do you use hair gel? If you are like me, you shy away from using gel because it makes your hair hard and sticky. It leaves your hair crunchy and it is difficult to remove. Your hair feels crazy stiff and you can’t even begin to brush it. However, that is all about to change. Schwarzkopf ULTIME is trying to change how we think of hair gel. They really can make your style last longer and even give your hair volume. Keep reading to learn Schwarzkopf’s tips to using hair gel and see how I styled my hair with the Schwarzkopf ULTIME Styliste Amino-Q Hold Gel ($8).
The Effects of Hair Gels and other Styling Aids:
o Fat-containing products such as waxes or pomade work well if you want great shine and a soft sleek look
o Alcohol-containing products such as gel or styling crème provide rigidity and volume
o Gel waxes are mixed products as the name indicates. They support a well-defined hair structure and provide light hold and a trace of shine
Tips for Using Hair Gel:
o Take it easy when using hair tamers out of tubes and little tubs; less is more is the motto. You can always add more, but once you have added too much, all you can expect is beach style hair or an oil crisis and the only remaining workable option is shampooing your hair.
o Not all hair gels and waxes are created equal. Therefore, you will have no choice but to experiment a little to find the styling product that was made for your hair. Some gels create a wet look while the use of others may quickly give your hair the porcupine look. Gels can make your hair shine or create a matte appearance. Reading the information on the package helps. The package information also tells you whether the product provides light or strong hold.
o When using any styling aid remember to start out by rubbing a very small amount of it between your fingers and working it into your hair beginning at the lower hair portion near the roots. Only then should you use the product to style individual strands of hair on top of your head.
o In case you want to create a very smooth and straight look, part your hair and comb it all back. Distribute a little wax in the palms of your hands before softly stroking over your hair several times.
My Hair Style Using Gel:
I love how my hair turned out using this gel. It was so easy to use and I had such an amazing hair day. I took a quarter-sized amount of gel and rubbed it in my palms for a few seconds. I then distributed the gel throughout my wet hair starting midway through my hair. What gel was leftover, I applied to the roots of my hair. I let the gel sit in my hair about 10 minutes and then blow-dried my hair. After blow drying, I was so shocked. My hair was so soft and not crunchy at all. Gone are the days of crunchy gel hair. My hair also had so much volume and my style stayed all day. I had no frizz and my hair looked so shiny. This is probably the shiniest my hair has ever been. I just can’t believe I could achieve all this with a gel. I am a huge fan and am totally going to be styling my hair like this all the time. I just love it! Do you style your hair with gel? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Disclaimer: I was sent this product for review. These are my honest thoughts & opinions. I did not receive any compensation, just the product to try.
