Don’t Fear the Gel: Why Gel Is Your Curl’s Best Friend

Let’s talk about the elephant in the bathroom—gel. For too long, this misunderstood styling product has gotten a bad rap in the curly world. Maybe you’ve had a crunchy curl catastrophe. Maybe your waves got weighed down. Or maybe you just assumed gel = stiff, sticky, and too much. Well, we’re here to set the record straight: you don’t need to fear gel. In fact, gel might just be the curly BFF you never knew you needed. First, let’s bust some gel myths!

Myth #1

It makes your hair hard and crunchy.

Reality

Not if you’re using the right gel 👋 hi there, Hi! Definition Curl Enhancer Styling Gel . Gel sets your curls, but once it’s dry, a simple scrunch out the crunch will break the cast and leave you with soft, bouncy, defined curls that last for days.

First time hearing of “gel cast” or “scrunch out the crunch”? We got you curlfriend! 
A gel cast is the temporary crunchy shell your curls get when you use a styling gel. It forms as your hair dries and helps lock in your curl pattern, reduce frizz, and boost definition.

Scrunch out the crunch (SOTC) will help break the gel cast. All you have to do is gently squeeze sections of curls like you’re hugging them. Keep scrunching until that stiff, gel cast is gone—and your curls feel soft and springy. Boom! You’ve unlocked the soft, defined curl level. Go forth and bounce.

Here are some different ways to scrunch out the crunch:

Myth #2

Gel is only for certain curl types.

Reality

Nope! Wavy, curly, coily—all textures can benefit from the power of gel. It’s all about how you apply it and how much you use.

Myth #3

Gel causes flakes and buildup.

Reality

Not with the right amount of product, and soaking wet hair, our gel plays nice with other water-based products that plays nice with your other products. The gel is flake-free, alcohol-free, and infused with botanical goodness.

Why gel is actually a curly must-have 

If you want:

• Defined curls (no stringy frizz in sight)
• Longer-lasting styles (aka, Day 2 curls that still slay)
• Moisture retention (yep, gel helps lock it in)
• Humidity resistance (summer who? frizz where?) …then gel deserves a permanent spot in your routine.
  
  

Enter: Hi! Definition Curl Enhancer Styling Gel ✨ 

This isn’t your average gel. The Hi! Definition Curl Enhancer Styling Gel from TréLuxe is made specifically for textured hair—from waves to coils. It gives your curls the hold they need to stay defined and frizz-free, without the crunch.

It’s packed with:

• Botanical extracts for nourishment
• Aloe for soothing hydration
• Flexible hold polymers to sculpt your curls without stiffness

Bonus: It smells amazing and plays well with leave-ins and curl creams. Not into the scent scene? We got you covered with a fragrance-free option.

How to use gel without fear (or flakes) 

Here’s how to get that juicy, defined finish:

1. Start with wet or damp hair (after your leave-in or cream).
   
   

2. Rake or scrunch in the gel , section by section.
   
   

3. Air dry or diffuse until fully dry.
   
   

4. Scrunch out the crunch (if there is one), and reveal soft, defined curls!

How to use gel

How to get your curls to last for days

The gel glow-up

So, if you’ve been side-eyeing gel, consider this your permission slip to give it another go—with the right one, of course. Gel isn’t the enemy—it’s the curl definition superhero your routine has been waiting for.

Ready to fall in love with your curls all over again? Try our Hi! Definition Curl Enhancer Styling Gel and see for yourself why this gel is trusted by more than 143,000 curlfriends!