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
Eric KonigsbergHer 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
Heather Wright and Mark W. WrightExamples of hair gel in a Sentence
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The chemicals, in the end, are found in higher concentrations in products like hair gels and dyes.
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
That means moisturizer, sunscreen, foundation, concealer, hair gel, shaving cream and hairspray are all regulated.
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Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2026
Some supporting characters are one note, including Patton’s wife Luciana (Kelly Gale) who never comes to life and looks a bit bored and ultra-slick promoter Gabriel (Luke Hemsworth in full hair gel mode) who is barely in the film.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Newsom is often accused of being an empty suit—all teeth and hair gel.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
If gifting clothing feels too much for a new relationship, Crown Affair’s editor-favorite hair gel is a happy compromise.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
Historically, plant mucilage was used as a natural hair gel, and as an adhesive for paper stamps and labels.
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Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
These days, a new generation of vloggers, armed with hair gel and smartphones, were uploading their own clips detailing their day-to-day lives inside the camps, as a way of encouraging other men to make the move.
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Kanak Kapur,
New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2025
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David Faris,
TheWeek,
12 June 2026
That means moisturizer, sunscreen, foundation, concealer, hair gel, shaving cream and hairspray are all regulated.
—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2026
Some supporting characters are one note, including Patton’s wife Luciana (Kelly Gale) who never comes to life and looks a bit bored and ultra-slick promoter Gabriel (Luke Hemsworth in full hair gel mode) who is barely in the film.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Newsom is often accused of being an empty suit—all teeth and hair gel.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
If gifting clothing feels too much for a new relationship, Crown Affair’s editor-favorite hair gel is a happy compromise.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
Historically, plant mucilage was used as a natural hair gel, and as an adhesive for paper stamps and labels.
—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
These days, a new generation of vloggers, armed with hair gel and smartphones, were uploading their own clips detailing their day-to-day lives inside the camps, as a way of encouraging other men to make the move.
—
Kanak Kapur,
New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Hair gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hair%20gel. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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