How to Curl Hair with Hair Gel?

Curling hair with hair gel involves applying the gel properly and then shaping your hair into curls. Here's how:

Steps to Curl Hair with Hair Gel

To achieve defined curls using hair gel, follow these straightforward steps. This method works best on damp hair and provides hold and definition for various curl types.

1. Start with Damp Hair: Ensure your hair is damp but not dripping wet. This allows the gel to distribute evenly.
2. Emulsify the Gel: Take a small dollop of hair gel (about a dime-sized amount, adjust based on hair length and thickness) and rub it well between your palms. This action emulsifies the gel, making it easier to apply and preventing stickiness.
3. Apply Using Praying Hands Method: Using the “praying hands” method, spread the gel over sections of your hair. Start from the roots and work your way down to the tips. Ensure you apply in a single, downwards direction.
4. Avoid Raking: Refrain from raking through your hair, as this can cause frizz. Applying downwards helps maintain the curl pattern.
5. Scrunch or Finger Coil: While the gel is still wet, use your hands to either scrunch your hair upwards towards the scalp or finger coil individual sections to encourage curl formation.
   • Scrunching: Gently cup sections of hair in your hands and push upwards towards your scalp.
   • Finger Coiling: Take small sections of hair and wrap them around your finger to form a coil. Then gently release.
6. Let It Dry: Allow your hair to air dry completely. You can also use a diffuser on a low heat setting to speed up the process while maintaining definition.
7. "Scrunch Out The Crunch" (SOTC): Once fully dry, if your hair feels hard from the gel, gently scrunch your hair with your hands to "break the cast" created by the gel. This will leave your curls soft and bouncy.

Here's a summary table:

Step	Description
1	Start with damp hair.
2	Emulsify gel between palms.
3	Apply downwards using the praying hands method.
4	Scrunch or finger coil hair while wet.
5	Allow hair to dry.
6	Scrunch out the crunch, if needed.

Using hair gel is a simple method to enhance natural curls and achieve defined styles. Remember that the key to successful gel application lies in how you apply and manipulate your hair.