hair gel
noun
plural hair gels
: a gelatinous preparation used in styling hair
… a tall, thin man named Artie, who manages, with enough hair gel, to slick back a crewcut.—
Eric Konigsberg
Eric KonigsbergHer hair is back, not the locks I loved so much, but a shorter, goofier version that grows unevenly and will only stay in place with hair gel.—Heather Wright and Mark W. Wright
Heather Wright and Mark W. WrightExamples of hair gel in a Sentence
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Redken Sculpting Curl Gel, $32 In This Story What are hair gels used for?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
The dimension of the cut was emphasized with hair gel, which gave Cabello a sleek wet look.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Dueñas recommends applying hair gel to wet hair to help distribute it evenly.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
Amid scenes of semen being used as hair gel and testicles jammed in zippers, the Farrelly Brothers managed to concoct an amiable story about the nerdy Ted (Ben Stiller) hiring a private detective to find Mary (Cameron Diaz), the object of his unrequited love in high school.
—Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
Use a curl-specific hair gel to neaten and smooth each side, applying a small amount down each section to be twisted.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Chicago put hair gel in her hair at Lovey's house, which Khloé quickly noticed.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Other products are in the pipeline, including two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, face wash, pomade and hair gel.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 12 June 2024
Other notable looks of the evening included Doja Cat, who arrived in an oversized white T-shirt with the illusion of it being soaked and see-through thanks to hair gel.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
The dimension of the cut was emphasized with hair gel, which gave Cabello a sleek wet look.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
Dueñas recommends applying hair gel to wet hair to help distribute it evenly.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
Amid scenes of semen being used as hair gel and testicles jammed in zippers, the Farrelly Brothers managed to concoct an amiable story about the nerdy Ted (Ben Stiller) hiring a private detective to find Mary (Cameron Diaz), the object of his unrequited love in high school.
—Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
Use a curl-specific hair gel to neaten and smooth each side, applying a small amount down each section to be twisted.
—Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024
Chicago put hair gel in her hair at Lovey's house, which Khloé quickly noticed.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Other products are in the pipeline, including two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, face wash, pomade and hair gel.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 12 June 2024
Other notable looks of the evening included Doja Cat, who arrived in an oversized white T-shirt with the illusion of it being soaked and see-through thanks to hair gel.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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“Hair gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hair%20gel. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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