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The Best Flake-Free Hair Gels That Will Lock Any Hairstyle in Place

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Maybe your pompadour won't stay slicked back, or perhaps you want your curls or wavy hair to stay defined for a longer period of time. Whatever the case may be, there are hair gels that will help you create the hairstyle that you want with the flexibility that you prefer.

Even better are the hair gels that will give you those stay-put styles while also smelling incredible, never flaking onto your clothes, and being kind to your budget. Ahead, check out our picks for the best hair gels that anyone can use.

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Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel

Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel ($14) will give you the slicked-back hairstyle you want without flakes, crunch, or tackiness.

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Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel
$14
from sephora.com
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DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel

DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel ($24) will give definition to your curls while keeping them touchably soft.

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DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel
$24
from sephora.com
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Bumble and Bumble Bb Gel

Bumble and Bumble Bb Gel ($26) is a flexible styling gel that won't weigh fine hair down. Expect a little stiffness when it dries and sets because it locks your hairstyle into place.

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Bumble and Bumble Bb Gel
$26
from sephora.com
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Tresemme Tres Extra-Hold Hair Gel

If you need your hair to stay in place, use the Tresemme Tres Extra-Hold Hair Gel ($5). Sweeping the lightweight gel across your hair will firmly hold your hairstyle in place until the next time you wash it.

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Tresemme Tres Extra-Hold Hair Gel
$5
from target.com
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Suave Men Firm Hold Styling Gel

The Suave Men Firm Hold Styling Gel ($3) holds your hairstyle in place, smells clean and fresh, and is only $3. What more could you ask for?

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Suave Men Firm Hold Styling Gel
$3
from target.com
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Aussie Instant Freeze 20-Hour Hold Hair Gel With Jojoba Oil and Sea Kelp

Aussie Instant Freeze 20-Hour Hold Hair Gel With Jojoba Oil and Sea Kelp ($3) will give you the beach hair of your dreams with its maximum-hold flexibility and incredible scent of citrus and florals. It will also keep your hair moisturised with jojoba oil and sea kelp.

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Aussie Instant Freeze 20-Hour Hold Hair Gel With Jojoba Oil and Sea Kelp
$3
from target.com
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Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturising Styling Gel

Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturising Styling Gel ($26) will keep curls moisturised using a plant seed oil and vitamin B5.

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Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturising Styling Gel
$26
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Rusk Define02 Shaping Gel

Rusk Define02 Shaping Gel ($19) can help you easily maneuver your hairstyle before locking it into place.

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Rusk Define02 Shaping Gel
$19
from ulta.com
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Tigi Bed Head For Men Power Play Firm Finish Gel

Tigi Bed Head For Men Power Play Firm Finish Gel ($10, originally $17) will give your hairstyle shine and a flexible hold while also moisturising your hair.

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Tigi Bed Head For Men Power Play Firm Finish Gel
$10
from ulta.com
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John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel

Use the John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel ($9) to scrunch your hair into waves or define your kinks and curls in seconds.

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John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel
$9
from ulta.com
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