20 Best Hair Gel For Men With Long Hair (Feb 2023 Update)

If you're looking for a hair gel that has a super-duper, concrete-like firm hold…this is it. It's also got a pleasant, non-offensive, masculine scent. It's easy to spread throughout the hair (unlike some of the other "ultra firm" hold hair gels) and you can easily thin out the gel with some water. However, it does take about an hour for this gel to dry at ambient room temperature, once applied. Just note that if you're looking to transfer the gel into another bottle (like a travel bottle), the scent disappears quickly and it starts to take on a weird consistency. Keep it in the original bottle or buy a smaller bottle size. And if you're keeping it on your bathroom counter, look into buying a pump. Be sure to shop around, pricing varies wildly between beauty shops and online retailers.B.L.

American crew is a really great product and works exactly as advertised. Its smooth and rich in texture and leaves your hair a little crunchy while firmly holding hair in place.. but it's just to expensive. I can get the same quality hair care If not less from a local grocery store for 75% less. I would use this product all the time, I just wish it was more affordable. I recommend this product for a high quality salon product that works! 👌jamie.r

It's like most high end hair styling products. It does what it says it should. I use a pea size blob, a bit of water to emulsify and run through my hair prior to going in with a hair-dryer. Great volume for a high pony tail or any up-do. My son uses it to slick back his hair. Pure gel, no water. There's the usual tacky residue on your hands, brushes and combs. Wash brushes and combs using a little shampoo and you're ready for the next day.melissa.h

I love this gel. I am a nurse who lives in Fl and must tie my hair back all day. I have very thick, somewhat frizzy Cherokee Indian type hair. I HATE hairspray and if I don't use gel, my hair looks like a frizzy mess in a few hours. I'm so glad I found this L'Oreal gel. It holds my pony tail in place all day. No more frizz or fly-away strands. Best of all, it's affordable and works with both damp and dry hair.CarrieFisherismyhero

My hair is very thick and somewhat wavy/kinky (I have American Indian hair). I have a lot of “fly aways” when I pull my hair back and after a few hours it looks like a frizzy mess. I just got a job as a nurse and so I have to keep my hair pulled back all day. I decided to give this gel a try and I’m glad I did. I put it in my hair as directed, pulled it back and my hair looked perfect all day! No fly away hair at all! It’s lightweight and did not make me itch like hairsprays sometimes do. My hair is very prone to tangling but I had no problems combing it out before washing my hair tonight. I definitely recommend L’Oréal styling gel!Sarah

Great shipping packaging that ensure the item arrived in great condition. Great hair gel that promises not to flake, and its true. I used this gel for the past (3) weeks and so far no flaking, keeps the hard hold throughout the day, and it smells great! The smell is very manly, with a fresh cologne smell.Martin

I'm more of a pomade type of guy myself but when it comes to hair-gel this is my go-to. It's absolutely flawless. The biggest appeal for me is the scent, it smells very good when I put this gel on I smell as though I just came out the shower. It's perfect for going out, it has a strong hold, it's consistency is a little bit sticky on the hands but easy to rinse off, it's not too oily on the hair either it's just the right amount of shine and moisture. If you don't mind the 15 dollar price for the 16 oz unit I would highly recommend it, your hair deserves it. They do offer a less expensive 8oz version too however the 160z can last you over a month with everyday use.L.

The best gel by far. No flakes. Smells good. Not gooey. Keeps hair shiny and holds all day. Even after you get out the pool. But easily removes with hair shampoo.M.

I am pretty brand loyal when it comes to my haircare, but every now and again if a product is amazing enough from another line , I will cheat on my usual and dip into the other line for that product. This is one of them The Moroccan Oil Treatment oil, which I feel is their most popular product that lead the way for this brand I think lol yes it is expensive, yes I get it cheaper because I am a liscenced professional lol but, when it comes to these higher end hair products , usually,you get what you pay for. It is worth the expensive price tag. There are some expensive hair products that I feel are not worth it and are way too overpriced for what they actually do and I am always very honest in my reviews on hair care because I live and breathe hair , its my profession, its what I love and I love to help people achieve hair they love, so if that means being honest and saying hey this product isnt worth it or its crap OR hey , this is not a brand I retail at work BUT Ive used it and I love it and recommend it even if u need to buy it elsewhere and I dont really achieve much for myself, what I want to achieve is to educate people on hair hair products and what works for them . So I am always honest when clients ask me about Moroccan oil.. that no we dont carry it but it is something I love and use everyday.it gives my hair amazing shine, it makes it feel soft and silky and just glides on over those little split ends like they are there, it helps tame frizz and flyaways and its a treatment that actually is beneficial to your hair. The bottle is on the small side but a little goes a LONG way unless you want to look like you stuck your hair in some grease than by all means lol but seriously a tiny bit, rub in your palms and rub jtno your hair , focusing on the ends and midshaft scalp will just make u oily I have naturally curly hair that is prone to dryness, it gets frizzy , its thick. I use the regular Moroccan oil treatment but there is also a light for those with finer hair , more oily , sleek type ,thinner hair that this regular one might be a little heavy for. I also apply this to dry hairz over my midshaft and ends when I feel they could use a little TLC . If theyre looking a little dry maybe just a little bit of this run through it and it will make your hair feel all soft and loveable again. I like the smell, it isnt anything strong or overpowering. This is the only hair product I do use from Moroccan oil, I am sure they do have other good products but at that price point and already being happy with my current hair care routine, Ive never felt the need to try them and I feel that this product here is their Holy Grail so to speak, like the 1 amazing stand out product where they are at the top of their game. Highly recommend itAnonymous

I really love using this stuff. I have for years. My original favorite was Chi Silk Infusions and I still like that stuff but I feel this does the job better. So basically youd use something like this for heat and uv protection as well as moisture and shine. Mostly I use it for getting some moisture back in my really parched, heat abused hair for a nice, healthy and naturally shiny look. Using products like that can go wrong really fast. You can cross the line into greasy mess from shiny tresses quick. You can do that with this too if you use too much but a lot of products do that no matter how little you use. This lasts forever because even with the thickest and driest hair needs only a dime size or less warmed between the palms and lightly rubbed through every layer from root to ends with finger tips open to get every strand focusing on the ends. Ive noticed that it gives me life back to my hair. It gives me that naturally healthy movement you just dont get with fried hair. With this and changing my hair habits I have come almost all the way back from totally broken hair to healthy hair thats a little dry and has split ends. And with my current issues it makes it look like I have none. Especially when I flat iron my hair with this as a heat protectant it almost seals the cuticle completely and keeps my hair looking super healthy until my next wash. I also use it randomly to add a touch of moisture back into my hair if its really dry. Or if my ends are getting bad between trims I use this and flat iron them to seal them and make them look healthy temporarily. It also smells amazing. I love the comforting and unique almost but not quite tropical scent. Its very unique and very feminine without being like a perfume. It makes my hair smell fresh and pretty and that scent lasts for a couple days. Overall it is a little expensive but it lasts a long time so it ends up costing almost the same as the drugstore over time because if does last so long. Its just more of an initial investment. A sephora employee told me this stuff actually is bad for your hair and dries it out but I dont think it would have gotten so famous if it wasnt so great for so many people. Maybe she just had a bad experience. It wouldnt have been the first time I had been given bad information by a Sephora employee but I just thought Id mention it. I totally recommend. But only buy from authorized retailers like salons or stores like sephora, macys, and other high end retailers or it will most likely be a fake.Anonymous

Lets just say, I love Morrocanoil and have for years the product has always been consistently the same until I tried the bottle from this seller.This does not smell or feel like MoroccanoilI love my normal Morrocanoil because its Lux, silky smooth and has a specific color and wonderful smell. This product was not any of those things it was tacky it stuck to my hands and didnt glide through my hair and made my hair feel rough. It had a nice smell but not the Moroccanoil scent.I still have some Moroccanoil from my last bottle and even the color is different.This new product is not good. Not sure if I just got an off bottle or what has happened.I read over the label and it said nothing about a new formula. All I can say is this is not the signature Morrocanoil and its not a good product. It feels like castoroil.I liked the price and thats why I ordered from this seller but next time I will just pay full price at the salon because I know what Im getting.It even wasnt in its signature box or had the same colored label so that makes me more curious.I couldnt find a way to contact the seller I went to the reorder page and the sellers name was different then this one. So I was not sure how to go about this and I have always refused to write negative reviews so this is a first for me.Anonymous

I have been using this gel for years. Inhave curly hair n works great. Jyst use a small amount if tou use to much will not work great n will feel greasy. I have short hair. You may havebto try a few times to find the right amount that works for your hairCrow

I really like this product that I discovered randomly. The hold is good, and doesnt stay sticky. Like the smell too. But the packaging is terrible the rotating cap with dispenser allows small amounts to remain on it after closing and leaving sticky stains everywhere.Anonymous

This is the new formula that should have the blue top. And they are charging as if it’s the old formula which is hard fine. So I just paid way more- thinking I was getting the old version and it’s really the new version that’s available for cheap everywhere! Attaching photos to show you how the “new formula” green and blue jars are same ingredients but huge price difference. Photo of the bottle is the old formula with original ingredients.KAILA

This is one of those hair gels that got you covered for long hours. In this day and age Us guys have become a little self conscious about our hair. I’ve used a few that don’t really last that long and I’ve got to admit my hair needs gel like this to be tamed; plus it smells great. It smells to me like 🍏 green apple and not like glue Lol. What seals the deal for me is the affordable price of this gel: $3.63 (tax included) depending on where you buy it. After all, all gels are supposed to have the exact same function; so need to go too fancy.I recommend this hair gel👌john.h

This gel is great for wash n gos, updos, and laying edges. My wash n gos come out super defined and I get big hair as my style gets old. Then I’ll use this gel to slick up my hair into a puff/bun. I’ve tried many edge controls and none of them last past 2 hours then my edges would start to curl up. But with this gel, I apply it and lay my edges, tie a satin scarf around them, set for 10 minutes, and I’m good to go for the whole day. Sometimes I can get 2 days of laid edges if I’m not working out and/or it’s not super hot out!Azlin R.

American crew has failed us. They do not give us updates. There’s no reason why they should be out of this product for this long.Trav

I’m gonna mentally be not OK if you guys discontinue Superglue. I have used this gel almost exclusively for over a decade now. There is absolutely nothing that comes close. My distinctive hairstyle is entirely dependent on Superglue. Superglue also works in a pinch stick on turbo hose that keeps falling off its fitting. Please bring back my Gel!Maxwell

AMAZING HAIR GEL! It has amazing hold and smells delicious and a little goes a very very long way. Dries fast but you still have enough time to lay your hair in the position you want. However, i think if there was a big tub available to buy , that would be so so helpfulbenie.l

I have tried most hair products but this does do what it says its called miss selling you can not spike your hair with this item also it left my hair greasy. If your hair is flat all good otherwise if you want to style your hair how you want get gummy wax it will never let you downpart1958

I've been searching for years for a gel that keeps my middle aged head of hair looking full without that cheap shiny look. Hairspray just didn't have the holding power and would get sticky during the day no matter what premium brand I tried. My barber in Florida recommended this to me and I'm hooked for life. I sure hope they never stop making this. Remember only one thing… use sparingly a little goes a long way.SteveB

I am going to give it a 3 since I couldn’t give it a 3.5. The Defining Gel has a great non-sticky appeal. Neither my hands nor my hair felt heavy, coated or sticky but it did have some “crunchy” pieces. I don’t like that crunchy gel feeling in my hair. My hair wasn’t curly after using the diffuser as it is with another product I use. It was just barely waves. I will try it again with a different diffuser and see what happens. My hair is long and one length so I was expecting soft waves not what I got. But I am getting my hair cut in a few weeks so I’ll update with that change.tilcia.f

This hair gel is the only one that keeps my frizzy hair down when I want to control it. It is a great gem, and comes in a huge bottle? This is my second one, my last bottle I used for more than a year. It is very lightweight, and gives off a nice shine to your hair. And when I want to do styles like low buns or ponytails, my hair does not move or come out at all, but it makes it a clean look. And it’s a great price!! Go buy.lilly.p

Absolutely love the tresseme curl care line ! Thi sc is the gel and a little bit goes a lonnggg way !! Cant find on stores easy anymore but when I do find it I buy a few .. love seeing my curls jump up and look pretty ! Now I've bleached my highlights so even harder to curl, but I'm getting my hair healthy again and def love the curl gel day 2 after washing to re construct curls into pretty hairstarla.s

This is the new formula that should have the blue top. And they are charging as if it’s the old formula which is hard fine. So I just paid way more- thinking I was getting the old version and it’s really the new version that’s available for cheap everywhere! Attaching photos to show you how the “new formula” green and blue jars are same ingredients but huge price difference. Photo of the bottle is the old formula with original ingredients.KAILA

This is one of those hair gels that got you covered for long hours. In this day and age Us guys have become a little self conscious about our hair. I’ve used a few that don’t really last that long and I’ve got to admit my hair needs gel like this to be tamed; plus it smells great. It smells to me like 🍏 green apple and not like glue Lol. What seals the deal for me is the affordable price of this gel: $3.63 (tax included) depending on where you buy it. After all, all gels are supposed to have the exact same function; so need to go too fancy.I recommend this hair gel👌john.h

This gel is great for wash n gos, updos, and laying edges. My wash n gos come out super defined and I get big hair as my style gets old. Then I’ll use this gel to slick up my hair into a puff/bun. I’ve tried many edge controls and none of them last past 2 hours then my edges would start to curl up. But with this gel, I apply it and lay my edges, tie a satin scarf around them, set for 10 minutes, and I’m good to go for the whole day. Sometimes I can get 2 days of laid edges if I’m not working out and/or it’s not super hot out!Azlin R.

My husband was skeptical at first. He hasn’t used this brand before and he ended loving it. It holds his hair naturally the entire day. He even slept and woke up perfectly styled. That was so funny. We made jokes about that. Absolutely recommended.Gi1989

We regularly buy this product During summer price was like 5-6 $ If is to pay 30-40 $ we can go to Saks and Bloomingdales to buy better brand . 5 star is because is the best L’Oréal gelAna

I cant rate or recommend this product. It arrived in an envelope with the top loose, and the gel was all over the inside of the package. I threw the entire thing away. It was a huge mess! Sorry I cant be of more help on this one!carol.shire

Pretty cheap and works great and strong and takes hold well. I enjoy plus I have three little brothers so this product also works great in their hair. using warm water this product comes out well and doesn't take very long to rinse out. from my experience this product lasts long and using comb you can style it any way you desire. but when it dry's it looks like dandruff especially if you have black hair.angel.a

I have naturally curly hair. "Curly girls" know that gel is better than mousse any day. This is my favorite product to use for my hair. It's SO CHEAP I don't know if you could ever convince me that some expensive bottle of gel is going to do much better than this stuff, so I don't waste my money. Here's my routine. -Wash condition (make sure shampoo is sulfate free!) -Use tshirt to absorb excess water -Apply serum or argan oil to ends -Apply generous amount of gel eeeverywhere -Blow dry with DIFFUSER -Shake out curls to get rid of the "crunchy" feel And you're good to go for a couple days!kate.s

I've used this brand of styling gel for years. The newer products with higher numbers, don't seem to have better holding power than those with lower numbers. Perhaps they have changed the formula. #9 is rarely stocked in stores anymore. It works best on my fine hair which blows in the wind if I don't use it. You rub it into your hair after you shampoo while your hair is still wet. When your hair dries, the hair stays where you combed it until you run a comb or brush through it to take the stiffness out. It will last for about 2 days. It is water soluble and non-greasy. And it is also inexpensive. One bottle will last me more than a month. The squeezable bottle allows you to use every bit of it. I store it upside down to make dispensing easier.sumpngood

Because I am in color guard I have to keep my hair out of my face, and with the hairstyles we did/do we have to make sure our hair stays in place and look nice. This helps a lot on that, especially with baby hairs.leslie.r

I love this gel so much i use it on my 1 year old he has very thick hair and this gel seems to hold it together all day even through naps and i love that it doesn't contain any alcohol or anything irritating and it smells soooooo good!!!!crystal.r

I used it once trying to maintain my shape of hair I mean curly but it just parched my hair but yes it is long lasting and I would improve adding more hydrating properties to the product please because thin hair looks parched after washing italys.c

They advertise a product and then they send you another similar one, which is not the same as they have in the photos, I never buy from them again because they didn't owe me moneyyamisantan_0

It’s hard to find a wet look gel these days. This stuff works great as described on label. It’s easy to wash off and non drying.Rocio

This is the best gel in the world and it's the cheapest. I've tried expensive brands and they dont do anything. I'm sticking to what I know what works. This is amazing so easy to use. I scrunch it in my wet hair and I'm ready to go. Love itstephanie.d

I LOVE the wet look gel. I use this product all the time ! Not a day goes by that people don't stop me in the halls at school or stop me while I'm shopping to ask me what I do with it. It's definitely my routine when I wash my hair and only takes 5 minutes. Never leaves those flakes and once dried it doesn't leave my hair hard. Stays with a lot of volume instead of dull hair.vanessa.s

I started using this product about 2 months ago and I am so glad that I stumbled upon it. It has made my hair look amazing and makes my head feel so clean. My confidence has been on the rise since I have been using it and I will be a consumer for life. Thank you.robert.b

Zero hold, this "gel" doesn't work one bit, and I have fairly short hair. Feels like nothing has been applied after drying. Better off getting almost any other kindNot impressed

My son loves Dove gel for when he lets his hair grow out past his usual high and tight. He said its flexible enough to put a bit in to control fly aways but he said it'll build if he needs it to for a stronger hold. He likes the smell. As do I lol. I can always tell if he's used it when I walk in the bathroom and not because he left it sit out on the sink, but because I too love the smell.ashley.a

It is seen that it is an interesting product and that according to my research through reviews and recommendations, it seems to promise good results. so my assessment of this product is a 2.6 because it is a product that I have not used, but I would like to try it since I am a person who loves it!! try hair products and always look for a way to care for and repair it.so as such I have not tried it, but reviewing and informing myself I have seen that its recommendations are good as well as the results after its use. I hope in the near future to test them and give my own opinion about it. #influenster #voxbox #hairgloria.f

I haven't used this product in a long time. I do remember it very clearly. I bought this at one of the discounted or liquidated stores. If I remember right it was either t.j. Maxx or Burlington. It is very Vivid in my imagination that I was trying to do everything to get rid of it. I know it stayed in my downstairs bathroom with a little bit left in the bottle. I hated the residue that it left on my hair and the lack of my hair feeling clean after using this. My ex-husband was very bad about using the last of a product once it got down to the bottom of it. It sat in his shower downstairs until one day I used the last of it. I always thought it was a product for men and that was a reason that I never bought it again. I thought maybe it was fine just for men and that's why I didn't work for me. For many years I know people bragged about the Crew brand.lisa .c

Anyone who dyes their hair copper knows that copper pigmented hair dye will not stay onto the hair particle for long. A brand new copper color hair do will last about a week or two before it fades into a honey brown color, and eventually a yellow-brown color. With this in mind, there are products that will help to prolong the dye coloration and slow down the fade process, and I turn to Redken shampoo every time​ to get the job done whenever I need to prolong my copper dye. I use this along with the Redken conditioner Color Extend and shampoo three x a week, conditioner once a week, and my copper pigmented color will last about 2 months before it fades onto a honey brown and eventually to a yellowish brown by the 4 months mark. Which is a major improvement from other regular Shampoo options in the market. This also has a great scent and will leave your hair super soft and manageable.keyline.d

Smells good and not over powering! Hold is very good for a natural style product. Does what it says. Haircut can be spiky or combed and works wonders leaving hair looking and feeling healthy!Adan A.

This is the best hair gel I've ever tried after many brands off and on over the years. This has a mild scent that fades quickly, it washes out easily and cleanly, and the price is unbeatable. In my case, I have relatively thick straight hair (ginger) and this gel worked well when the hair is cut short. But at medium length ( 6") it does not hold for long. But that is no fault of the hair gel. It really depends on your haircut. I totally recommend this gel, especially at the price.Clay

I really like Pinaud styling gel. They used to carry it in the area that I live, but the stores that used to carry it all stopped carrying it for some reason. There was one barber shop a few miles away that still carried it, but they wanted close to $30 per jar for it. PharmaPacks, LLC makes it so easy to get it now, and their prices are super reasonable. I see no reason anymore to leave the house (just to be disappointed to find that the store decided to stop carrying what you were looking for) to buy grooming goods anymore.leverlover6

It is seen that it is an interesting product and that according to my research through reviews and recommendations, it seems to promise good results. so my assessment of this product is a 2.6 because it is a product that I have not used, but I would like to try it since I am a person who loves it!! try hair products and always look for a way to care for and repair it.so as such I have not tried it, but reviewing and informing myself I have seen that its recommendations are good as well as the results after its use. I hope in the near future to test them and give my own opinion about it. #influenster #voxbox #hairgloria.f

I haven't used this product in a long time. I do remember it very clearly. I bought this at one of the discounted or liquidated stores. If I remember right it was either t.j. Maxx or Burlington. It is very Vivid in my imagination that I was trying to do everything to get rid of it. I know it stayed in my downstairs bathroom with a little bit left in the bottle. I hated the residue that it left on my hair and the lack of my hair feeling clean after using this. My ex-husband was very bad about using the last of a product once it got down to the bottom of it. It sat in his shower downstairs until one day I used the last of it. I always thought it was a product for men and that was a reason that I never bought it again. I thought maybe it was fine just for men and that's why I didn't work for me. For many years I know people bragged about the Crew brand.lisa .c

Anyone who dyes their hair copper knows that copper pigmented hair dye will not stay onto the hair particle for long. A brand new copper color hair do will last about a week or two before it fades into a honey brown color, and eventually a yellow-brown color. With this in mind, there are products that will help to prolong the dye coloration and slow down the fade process, and I turn to Redken shampoo every time​ to get the job done whenever I need to prolong my copper dye. I use this along with the Redken conditioner Color Extend and shampoo three x a week, conditioner once a week, and my copper pigmented color will last about 2 months before it fades onto a honey brown and eventually to a yellowish brown by the 4 months mark. Which is a major improvement from other regular Shampoo options in the market. This also has a great scent and will leave your hair super soft and manageable.keyline.d

I bought this a month or two ago, and I love this gel! Its so lightweight, but keeps my hair in place. The best thing about this is that its not sticky or tacky at all! You can apply loads as well and my hair wont become crunchy or dry, its so hydrating and smooth. Would definately recommend this to anyone who wants a environmentally friendly hair product 🙂vegpup

I bought this gel to style my curly hair with. I normally use the curly jelly by Umberto Giannini (which is my AMAZING also from Boots) but I wanted to try this out as I know a lot of American curly girls use this, and it's great that boots are stocking more US brands. Overall, I'd say this is an average gel. Not too expensive, and you get a large tub for the price and the ingredients are ok. CG friendly. It feels a bit sticky at first but that goes away quickly and it doesn't make the hair crunchy or dry. There are no flakey bits either, which is a problem I've encountered in the past. My biggest issue with this product is that it doesn't really give my curls enough definition. I ended up with soft waves rather than nicely defined curls. I applied the product to soaking wet hair, which is what I always do, and then scrunched and let my hair air dry for about 3 hours. I noticed that my hair dried very quickly and that the curls were very soft and voluminous but were lacking in their normal definition. This gel doesn't seem to provide enough of a 'cast' and therefore my curls seemed a bit lacking as a result. If you're looking for soft curls then this will probably be perfect for you but if you need a little more definition then this isn't the gel for you. It's not the worse gel I've ever used but it wasn't great either. I think I'll stick to my Umberto Giannini curl jelly instead. *Just wanted to add that on my 2nd day hair, my curls have pretty much all fallen out and now resemble very loose waves, almost straight! So this product definitely isn't right for me.curlycutie

I thought this purchase was very good value for money. The product gave my hair lots of shine whereas previously it lacked lustre. I wanted it to define, loosen and hold my curls and it is the most effective product that I have used for this (believe me I have tried so many). It is best applied when the hair is wet e.g. after washing. I was even able to freshen up the curls between washes by just wetting the hair, plaiting and leaving it in the plaits over night. Just wetting the hair seemed to activate the gel that I had initially applied after washing. You need to gauge how much gel to use by experimenting. Too much will make the hair too crispy and stringy and I don't recommend using it on dry hair at all.Ruby red