Creams, Gels & Mousses

Styling gels sometimes get a bad reputation for being bad for hair, but the truth is that hair gel itself actually doesn’t damage hair. When using hair gel, it’s important to follow the instructions of each particular product and to give your hair time between gel uses to restore its
natural moisture. Overuse of hair gel can lead to build-up and oily scalp, so it’s best to take a break in-between hairstyles that require gel.

Curl cream works best when applied to damp hair. The best time to apply hair styling cream is immediately after you shampoo and condition your hair. When hair is damp, you can better distribute curl cream to coat each
strand of hair. This helps encourage your hair to clump in the natural curl pattern of your specific hair type.

Both R+Co and Oribe recommend applying hair style cream for curls to damp hair, then letting it air dry or
using a diffuser attachment on a hair dryer to complete the look.

Hair mousse has many uses including:

• Adding volume
• Shaping curls
• Amping up texture
• Retaining shape

Different types of mousse are formulated with different
goals in mind, so make sure to select one that matches your unique hair goals. If you’re already used to styling your hair, adding mousse to your routine is an easy step that can transform the look and feel of your locks.

Because there are so many options when it comes to
styling cream, everyone could benefit in some way or another by using it. The key to achieving the look you want with styling cream is to make sure that the cream you select is compatible with the hairstyle you’re hoping to achieve as well as your hair’s natural texture. Styling cream can help hold curls in long hair that might otherwise get weighed down. But on the flip side, it can also keep thin, frizzy hair smooth for hours on end. Generally speaking, any time you’re hoping to deviate from your hair’s natural shape and texture, it’s a good idea to use styling cream.