Gel hairstyles won't stay for long hours

I'm into doing bold gel styles for client photos. The shapes lose form too fast. What's your go-to method for lasting hold?

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3 Comments

ryanburns1mo ago

When you say the shapes lose form too fast... it ties into this bigger thing I see where we expect stuff to hold up but it's all temporary. Like how quick fixes in life just don't stick around. For gel styles, I skip using just one product and go for a combo. A little hairspray on the dry gel once it's set... it locks the shape in way longer. That extra layer acts like a shell so the bold lines don't sag. It's basically building a structure instead of hoping gel alone does the job.

wyatt7711mo ago

That combo approach shows up everywhere once you start looking. In my experience, whether it's saving money or learning a skill, relying on just one method usually falls short. Building with layers, like you said, creates something that actually holds up over time.

kevin_bailey25d ago

So we're using hairspray over gel now? Next you'll tell me to wrap my head in packing tape for extra hold. I guess if we're building structures, my hair should have a full foundation and load-bearing walls. Just don't ask me about the moving costs for that much product.