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
Her 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

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In an Autumn Week outcome as shocking as that one season when Paul didn’t use hair gel, Dylan and Nelly — two of this season’s earliest standouts, responsible for dynamic flavor combinations that Paul and Prue have spent weeks praising — both underperformed in their Showstopper challenge. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024 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

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hair gel was in 1960

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“Hair gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hair%20gel. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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