Do you have to have damp hair to use gel?

[missyT]

Can one apply gel to dry hair even though on the dircetions for use it says that the gel should be used on damp hair?

 

[AngelicRose07]

yea, it can be used on dry hair

 

[Poohbear]

I find that gel works better on slightly damp hair. In other words, the gel holds longer and smooths out the frizzes better than applying it on dry hair.

 

[moda]

I find that gel works better on slightly damp hair. In other words, the gel holds longer and smooths out the frizzes better than applying it on dry hair.

Although I agree, I also think it depends on the brand of gel, many I have used I would need to apply it to wet hair to get the hold I wanted, so I just quit using those.

 

[missyT]

Thanks for the responses.
Cincy, what gel do you use on dry hair?

 

[mochamadness]

I've used gel on both wet and dry hair. You may have slightly better results damp hair though.

 

[moda]

Thanks for the responses.
Cincy, what gel do you use on dry hair?

I used Citre Shine before, but Bubln reco'd Smooth n Shine curl activator gel for extra dry hair, and I have to say I am in with it, granted I have only used it for 4 days, but I have already bought some more so I will not run out (which for me is big). I have only used it on dry hair so far and with many of the other gels I used on dry hair I would have to add curl wax to make it hold (which never worked for long), my hair always wants to curl back up. Granted I believe gels work better on wet/damp hair than dry as Pooh said, but this one is a keeper for me.

 

[Poohbear]

I use Citre Shine Gel as well (after seeing Chicoro use it). I it too for when I wear my hair inna bun!!!