Your wash-day steps

Hair gels and styling foams

Choose between gel and foam, then follow that product’s application and drying directions.

Where this step fits

Pick one styling product to begin with. A foam and a strong-hold gel do not have identical instructions.

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A gel can call for wet or soaking-wet application, while a foam can use a different amount and technique. The use directions are part of the choice.

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4 products in this step

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Styler

PATTERN Curl Gel

3 fl oz / 9.8 fl oz / 25 fl oz

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Each styling session.

Styler

tgin Curl Bomb Moisturizing Styling Gel

13 oz

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Apply after the chosen leave-in to wet hair and style as usual.

Styler

Curlsmith In-Shower Style Fixer

Mini 2 oz / Full 8 oz

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Apply to soaking-wet hair and distribute by raking or smoothing.

Styler

The Doux MOUSSE DEF Texture Foam

7 oz

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Apply to damp or wet hair for the selected style.