How to Replace Gel With Cream for Curly Hair

Apply styling cream to tame curls without weighing them down.

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Curls are as difficult to tame as they are beautiful. Few women can control their curls without the aid of a styling product. Hair gel has been the most reliable curl-taming product but it has undesirable qualities. Applying gel to curly hair keeps your curls in place but it also leaves them looking wet or greasy. Gelled hair often feels crunchy once the gel dries, giving hair a decidedly unnatural finish. Applying cream in place of gel offers curl control without the lasting, damp appearance or crunchy texture. Exchanging the products in your hair routine is a seamless switch.

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Wash and condition your hair according to the instructions on the product. Rinse you hair thoroughly to remove the products. Leftover shampoo or conditioner weighs hair down and makes styling products ineffective.

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Dry your hair with a towel to remove as much moisture as possible. Rub the towel through your hair gently. Excessive friction leads to hair breakage and frizzy hair.

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Run a wide-tooth comb through your hair to remove tangles.

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Apply a bead of anti-frizz hair cream to your palm. Apply a blueberry-size bead if your hair is shorter than shoulder-length; apply a dime-size bead if your hair is longer than shoulder-length. Rub your palms together to distribute the product on your hands.

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Run your hands through your damp hair. Apply the product down to the ends of the hair.

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Dry your hair with a hairdryer or allow it to air dry.

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Apply a bead of curl-enhancing styling cream to your palm. Apply a pea-size bead if your hair is shorter than shoulder-length; apply a blueberry-size bead if your hair is longer than shoulder-length. Rub your palms together to distribute the product on your hands.

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Run your hands through your dry hair. Concentrate on the ends of your hair and to individual curls. Run your hand over frizzy hair to smooth wispy, stray hairs. Apply the cream throughout the day, as needed. Three applications per day should be sufficient for keeping hair tame.

Tips & Warnings

Use moisturizing or curl-enhancing shampoo and conditioner to clean your hair. Products that treat curly hair specifically help you achieve the appropriate level of moisture in your hair. With proper moisture, you can tame curls without weighing them down.

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