What: Mario Russo Double-Strength Gel
Why: When I was a little girl I used to envy friends who could pull their hair back in a ponytail and have a smooth head from front to back. Even when I had relaxed hair there would be a few (or a hoarde of) curly flyaways on top of my head making my hairline look messy. Now that I’m a natural curly girl I rarely wear my hair pulled back, but sometimes I would like to. And I still want a smooth head when I do. The only way to achieve this is via a really good gel. Many gels will hold, but most will dry your hair out, or make it feel icky and hard. Not Mario Russo’s Double Strength Gel. I love that when I apply it to wet hair and let it dry, I can maintain that ‘wet hair’ look for at least two days. And the hold will last up to four.
Price: $7.50 for a 2oz bottle, $24.50 for 8oz.
Find it: MarioRusso.com
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