Hair gel is a hair styling product used to stiffen hair and maintain an undisturbed hairstyle. Hair gel is a chemical product made out of essential chemicals to style and nourish hair.

What is hair gel?
A product that is used to maintain a hairstyle by hardening hair is called hair gel. It is made of essential proteins and oil that nourishes the scalp and conditions frizzy hair. It provides shine and volume to hair and is suitable for all types of hair. Along with styling it also helps in hair growth. Most hair gel sold at an average price often damage the scalp and causes breakage of hair. Expensive hair gel is made of natural ingredients like aloe vera, rosemary, henna, chamomile, amla, and jojoba, which are rich in proteins and vitamins that control the growth of grey hair and dandruff by conditioning the hair and scalp.

How to apply hair gel
Hair gel can be applied on dry or wet hair. It is advisable to apply it on slightly wet hair after drying your hair. Applying hair gel immediately after hair wash can damage the hair by making it brittle.

Take the desired amount of hair gel required to style your hair and spread it evenly on both hands. Gently rub the gel into the hair and do not massage the scalp with it. Style your hair to get the desired look. The hairstyle remains intact for longer hours depending on the amount of gel used. Always remember to wash hair before going to bed.

Pros of hair gel
It is important to remember that only a good quality hair gel will give better styling effect without damaging the scalp. Below are some common benefits of hair gel:

• Hair gel is made of cationic polymers, which help in stretching the gel, making it thick. The thick gel helps in styling the hair by smoothening curly and frizzy hair.
• Vitamins and proteins in hair gel help in nourishing scalp with the benefits of controlling the growth of grey hair and dandruff.

Cons of hair gel
Over usage of any styling product leads to damage of its natural texture. Some common concerns of hair gel are:

• Hair loss: It is very important for one to wash their hair properly before going to bed. Sleeping with a scalp soaked with hair gel leads to serious damage and hair loss.
• Blockage of pores: Using hair gel on a daily basis leads to blocking of pores, which results in hair fall. Natural oils and moisture are lost by the continuous wash of hair. It is advisable to keep your scalp or hair free from styling products to regain the moisture lost.
• Reduces quality of hair: All gel products contain alcohol in it. Alcohol is added to soften the cream for it to spread evenly. But it dries up your hair making it rough and brittle. Most hair stylists do not recommend products with high content of alcohol as it leads to hair loss and itchy scalp. Most often cheaper hair gels contains a higher concentration of alcohol.