Maybe your pompadour [1] won't stay slicked back, or perhaps you want your curls [2] or wavy hair [3] 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.
Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel
Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel [4] ($14) will give you the slicked-back hairstyle you want without flakes, crunch, or tackiness.
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel [5] ($24) will give definition to your curls while keeping them touchably soft.
Bumble and Bumble Bb Gel
Bumble and Bumble Bb Gel [6] ($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.
Tresemme Tres Extra-Hold Hair Gel
If you need your hair to stay in place, use the Tresemme Tres Extra-Hold Hair Gel [7] ($5). Sweeping the lightweight gel across your hair will firmly hold your hairstyle in place until the next time you wash it.
Suave Men Firm Hold Styling Gel
The Suave Men Firm Hold Styling Gel [8] ($3) holds your hairstyle in place, smells clean and fresh, and is only $3. What more could you ask for?
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 [9] ($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.
Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturising Styling Gel
Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturising Styling Gel [10] ($26) will keep curls moisturised using a plant seed oil and vitamin B5.
Rusk Define02 Shaping Gel
Rusk Define02 Shaping Gel [11] ($19) can help you easily maneuver your hairstyle before locking it into place.
Tigi Bed Head For Men Power Play Firm Finish Gel
Tigi Bed Head For Men Power Play Firm Finish Gel [12] ($10, originally $17) will give your hairstyle shine and a flexible hold while also moisturising your hair.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel
Use the John Frieda Frizz Ease Clearly Defined Styling Gel [13] ($9) to scrunch your hair into waves or define your kinks and curls in seconds.