Many styling and grooming products are available in the market, including hair gel and hair wax, which often confuse young people who are unsure which is better to use on their scalp. In order to create various styles, hair needs to be applied with gel or wax, as it cannot slick back or spike on its own. This article aims to make choosing between hair gel and hair wax easier by highlighting the differences between the two products.
Key Takeaways
- Gel is clear and runny, dries up quickly, and makes hair stiff, while wax is semisolid with a texture, remains soft, and keeps hair pliable.
- Wax is good for short hair, whereas gel can be applied on all lengths of hairs, and to manipulate hair later, it is better to use wax.
- Gel can be removed from hair by rinsing, whereas one has to shampoo the hair to remove all the wax, and gel is applied on wet hair while wax is applied on dry hair.
Hair gel is a hair care product that looks beautiful as it is colored but transparent. It is water-based and feels like a liquid when one takes it in their hands. Hair gel adds texture and structure to your hair and helps it hold onto a chosen style for a party or function. Hair gels are designed to dry quickly and create a shell holding hairs together in a style. When applied to hair, gel prevents frizz and keeps hair manageable if you have thin hair that keeps flying around. It is advisable to apply hair gel on wet hair as it dehydrates hair by drying quickly. To use, take a bit of gel in your hands, rub a little, and apply with both hands onto your hair so that it spreads all over quickly. Comb your hair in the style you want to give and leave it on for a few minutes to have that style for the day.
Hair wax, as the name implies, is a hair care product that contains wax. It is milky but gummy in nature and has a granular texture. Hair wax is good for styling unmanageable hairs as it sets them and keeps them in place all day long. Dry and listless hairs start to look glossy when hair wax is applied to them. Wax does not dry up, meaning hair remains pliable, and you can restyle it anytime you desire. Be cautious not to use too much wax as it can make your hair greasy.
Wax should be applied on dry hair as it does not mix with water and will not stick in place if the hair is wet. It is better to be used on short hair rather than long as wax carries weight and makes long hair look quite greasy.
