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Hair gelhas been around forever and has been a staple in the hair-care industry for years.

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Why you may ask?

Well, it’s a very versatile hair product.

Sometimes, we even use hair gel to control our brow hairs.

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After all, many gels are alcohol-based and can causedry hairor damage in the long run.

Below, you’ll find some of our and our favorite hairstylist friends' favorite hair gels.

So, keep scrolling to browse and shop thebest hair gelson the market.

Harry’s Sculpting Gel blue tube on white background

The active ingredient is pequi oil, making it very moisturizing.

This oil nourishes hair while leaving it shiny and never sticky.

We also love it to sculpt baby hairs and keep down flyaways.

Garnier Fructis Style Pure Clean Styling Gel bright to light green gradient tube with dark green cap on white background

“I literally use this for everything,” she says.

It’s under $5 a real steal.

It features a butter complex (made up of murumuru and mango butter) that hydrates and detangles hair.

Oribe Curl Gele for Shine and Definition teal jar with flat sides on white background

Bumble and Bumble Sumogel

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It also tames frizz, hydrates, and has the yummiest citrus and jasmine scent that lasts all day.

“It adds moisture and hold and keeps curls looking defined all day long,” he adds.

Bumble and bumble Bb. Sumogel teal jar with black cap on white background

It’s all thanks to the manuka honey andceramidesin the formula.

It’s great for wavy to coily hair and can lay down even the most stubborn strands.

Not to mention, it helps keep hair moisturized with the flaxseed andcastor oilin the tub.

RCo Wall Street Strong Hold Gel clear tube with photo of wall street buildings on the label on white background

Aussie Instant Freeze Gel

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For an affordable pick, consider the Aussie Instant Freeze Gel.

But it does feature moisturizing jojoba oil and sea kelp, which we love.

Plus, it won’t leave it crunchy so hair is still manageable and easy to style once dry.

Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Hair Gel white tube with purple curl design on white background

“It’s not flaky and it’s committed to holding hair down in any style.”

After you set your style, you don’t have to worry or think about it all day.

Krastase Curl Manifesto Curl Defining GelCream pale neutral pink bottle with silver and pink pump cap on white background

Pattern Strong Hold Hair Gel yellow jar with black squiggly face and hair design on white background

American Crew Styling Gel burgundy tube with red cap on white background

Aussie Instant Freeze Gel purple tube on white background

Tresemm Two Hair Styling Gel Extra Hold Extra Firm Control black and white tube with black cap on white background

Göt2b Glued Styling Spiking Gel yellow tube with gray cap on white background