Gel wax for hair
In the market of cosmetics there is a huge selection of various products for styling. Among them, a certain place is occupied and gel wax for hair. Let's try to figure out for which styling it is suitable and how to apply it.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Gel wax is able to emphasize almost any form of hairstyles. It perfectly fixes the strands in the direction that you need. At the same time, it does not make them heavier, leaving them elastic and resilient.
- It can be applied to dry hair. in order to emphasize the individual strands, and on the wet as a gel. This is different from regular wax.
- This tool is indispensable for owners of curly hair.as it makes strands more docile.
- The product also adds shine to curls.
- In its composition usually additionally include vitamins.which help to restore the structure of the strands, increasing their growth and density.
- Gel wax is great for daily use. It does not harm the hair with constant use. Even in ancient times, the Egyptians applied wax-based products to their hair in order not only to fix the hair, but also to protect the hair from sand and dust.
Modern technologists have taken the best of that composition, supplemented it and got a tool that is great for modern realities.
Gel wax not only helps to give strands shape, but also protects curls from the negative effects of the environment, as well as man-made dust and ultraviolet radiation.
In addition, this product is easily washed off the hair, once it is enough to wash them well with shampoo.
To suit
Gel wax is mainly needed for curly strands. He perfectly captures them, emphasizing every curve of the curl.
How to apply
Apply gel wax in two ways.
On wet hair
To do this, you need to wash your hair with shampoo. Apply conditioner, rinse hair with good quality and dry well with a towel. Then take a small amount of gel wax and rub between your palms. This must be done to melt the wax, which is part of the product. Then the product is applied to the strands along the entire length, first with the palms and then with a comb. Then you can dry your hair using a hair dryer and give curls any shape.
For dry hair
It also initially needs to warm up the product between the palms to give the product a lighter texture. Then apply the agent on certain strands. To give your hair a finished look.
Application options
As can be understood from the above, you can use this product for styling on hairstyles of any length.
On short hair gel wax will help to highlight the individual strands, give them the right direction and shape.
On long hair, its use is also possible. It will perfectly help curly hair to twist into smooth curls, or you can simply use the product as a fixative when styling, for example, with forceps.
Making your own hands
Gel wax can be bought at any store selling cosmetics, specialized departments for hairdressers or beauty salons that sell professional cosmetics.
But you can do it yourself. Here is one of the recipes.
Must be purchased:
- beeswax - this will be the basis of the facility
- petrolatum or lanolin as a softener;
- jojoba, petroleum jelly or coconut oil to add shine;
- essential oils on your own to create a pleasant perfume.
With lanolin it is worth being extremely careful.Although it is a natural substance, but is extracted from the fat of sheep, as a result of which it can cause allergies.
We take 30 g of wax and 75 g of softener, melt them in a water bath, add oils and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained, well breaking the crust of wax that forms on the surface.
Pour into a jar with a wide neck, where the composition will be stored. Let cool and harden for two to three hours. Gel wax is ready to use.
Overview of major brands and reviews of them
There are several brands under which this product is produced. Here are the most popular ones.
- Londa. Normal fix gel waxAdapt IT". This is the development of the best German technologists who are engaged in the improvement of styling tools. With this product, you can easily emphasize individual strands on curly or hard hair, it is interesting to put a short haircut, and when applied to wet hair, you can get a pretty strong fixation and make styling even on long hair. The cost of the product is about 430 rubles per 100 g.
Feedback on this tool is positive. It does not create a greasy, almost imperceptible to the hair, but at the same time perfectly captures the hair, keeping it throughout the day. Convenient dispenser helps to control the amount of extruded content. Consumption is very economical.
- Taft "Shining diamonds". This product is designed to create an unsurpassed shine on the hair and, at the same time, fix the hairstyle. He does not overload the curls. Additionally protects the strands from drying out when using irons and ploek for laying. The cost of funds 300 rubles for 75 g.
Reviews of this product are very ambiguous. Some people write that it is a great tool that gives a diamond shine to curls and perfectly captures them. Others, on the contrary, argue that the tool gives the hair fat and does not fix the strands. It all depends on the ability to use it. Here the main thing is not to overdo it.
For information on how to use gel wax for hair, see the following video.
