Textured hair, whether wavy, curly, frizzy or frizzy, needs special care to reveal its full beauty and health. Two key products stand out in the hair routines of natural hair fans: hair milks and styling jellies. Each of these products has specific characteristics and uses that make them indispensable for caring for and styling textured hair. Let’s find out what they have in common, how they differ and what they can be used for.
Definitions
Definition of a Hair Milk
A hair milk is a more or less light and fluid hair care product (often heavier than a jelly), often compared to a body lotion, designed to moisturise and nourish the hair. Formulated with moisturising and nourishing ingredients such as aloe vera, vegetable oils and natural butters, it penetrates the hair fibre easily without weighing it down or leaving a greasy residue. Hair milk is generally used as a leave-in conditioner, applied to damp or dry hair to provide continuous hydration, make detangling easier and prepare hair for styling. It is particularly suited to dry, textured hair, providing essential moisture to prevent breakage and reduce frizz.
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Definition of a styling gel
A styling gel is a styling product with a more or less thick, watery, gel-like consistency, designed to define and hold hairstyles. Enriched with fixing agents and moisturising ingredients, it provides firm, long-lasting hold while helping to control frizz and define curls and frizz. Applied mainly to damp hair, styling gel helps define curls, making it easy to create a variety of styles such as wash-and-go, twist-outs and braid-outs. It’s ideal for textured hair that needs precise definition and long-lasting hold, while preserving the hair’s moisture and suppleness.
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Use
Hair Milk :
- Daily hydration: Used to provide light, constant hydration.
- Styling preparation: Helps detangle and moisturise hair before applying other styling products.
- Leave-in treatment: Prolongs hydration after washing hair.
Styling Gel :
- Curl Definition: Provides clear definition and maintains curl shape.
- Style Setting: Provides long-lasting hold for elaborate styles.
- Frizz Control: Smoothes hair and reduces frizz for a cleaner look.
Points in common
1. Hydration and Nutrition :
Hair milks and styling gels both have hydration as their main objective. Hydration is essential to prevent breakage, reduce frizz and give hair a healthy, shiny appearance. These products are often enriched with natural ingredients such as aloe vera, vegetable oils (like coconut oil or jojoba oil) and shea butter, which deeply nourish the hair.
2. Curl definition :
Hair milks and styling gels both help to define curls and maintain their shape. They provide hold and structure, helping to enhance the natural texture of hair, whether slightly wavy or frizzy.
3. Protection against damage:
Both products offer protection against external aggressors such as pollution, the sun and heated styling tools. By forming a protective barrier around each strand, they prevent damage and help maintain the hair’s overall health.
Differences
1. Texture and consistency :
- Hair milks: Hair milks have a more or less light texture, similar to that of a body milk. They penetrate the hair and scalp easily without leaving a greasy residue. This consistency makes them ideal for everyday use, even on fine hair.
- Styling gels: Styling gels have a lighter, gel-like consistency. They are designed to offer better hold and firmer curl control. This denser texture is particularly useful for styles that require longer-lasting hold.
2. Main function :
- Hair milks: Their main function is to moisturise and nourish the hair. They are perfect for everyday use, especially for dry hair that needs constant hydration.
- Styling gels: These are mainly used for styling. They add definition and hold to curls, making it easy to create a variety of styles, from wash-and-go to twist-outs and braid-outs.
3. Application:
- Hair milks: Applied to damp or dry hair, they are often used as leave-in conditioners. They can be applied in small quantities throughout the day to refresh and moisturise hair.
- Styling gels: Applied mainly to damp hair to define curls, they can also be used on dry hair to set a style. It’s important to apply them evenly to avoid residue and achieve a uniform hold.
Uses
- Hair milks :
- Daily moisturising: Perfect for dry hair, hair milks provide the necessary moisture without weighing hair down.
- Styling preparation: Before applying other styling products, hair milks prepare the hair by moisturising it and making it easier to detangle.
- Leave-in care: They can be used as a leave-in conditioner to prolong hydration after washing.
2. Styling gels:
- Curl definition: Ideal for defining and maintaining curls throughout the day.
- Elaborate styles: Used for hairstyles requiring long-lasting hold, such as twist-outs and braid-outs.
- Frizz control: Helps smooth hair and reduce frizz for a cleaner look.
Hair milks and styling gels are two complementary products in the hair routine for textured hair. While hair milks are perfect for daily moisturising and styling preparation, styling gels excel at curl definition and hold. By understanding the similarities and differences between them, you can use them to your best advantage for healthy hair and impeccable styles. Adopt these hair allies to enhance your textured hair every day with Noireônaturel.
