Need tip to apply hair gel

beziboy · Oct 1, 2006

Hi all,

whenever I use hair gel, after an hour it becomes powdery as if I have applied some white powder to my hair. I want to look the hair shiny and have a good hold on shape. Anyone have the same problem?

Please give me some advice.

thanks

dentaldee · Oct 1, 2006

it depends what kind you use.............Deep has some out there that comes in a little grey ball type thing..I think it's a line for guys.......anyway, it specifically states that it will make your hair shiny.......don't use too much and rub it between your hands and rub all over your head.........don't touch your hair once it dries b/c that is when it can make it look white.

basically try different brand and use less........HTH!!

camaiu · Oct 1, 2006

Yeah usually the white flaky look is a sign you used too much... Might want to try different brands with more shine and hold power so you can use less to avoid the flakies.

Or you could try some mousse

4getmeNot · Oct 2, 2006

Originally Posted by camaiu /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah usually the white flaky look is a sign you used too much... Might want to try different brands with more shine and hold power so you can use less to avoid the flakies.
Or you could try some mousse

Ditto!

FearlessBunny · Oct 2, 2006

It depends on the type of gel I use too. I get the white flakes with only certain types. It takes a lot of trial ands error for me to find one that doesn't. My problem now is it doesn't flake but I still put too much on and it gets stiff.

Aquilah · Oct 3, 2006

Have you ever tried a spray gel? Those worked best for me when I used gels, and I didn't get a powdery residue throughout my hair. Also, maybe you could try using a pomade or wax instead.