The Hairstyling Must-Have: Modern Gel

Take, for example, Shiseido Design Tex 03, which boasts a lightweight, pliable texture that gives hold, yet still lets you run your fingers through your locks. Just a dollop the size of a 50-cent coin is enough to create the gelled look of the season: ultra-smooth comb-overs (Coach) and side-parts (Jil Sander) to accent ponytails or long, slightly dishevelled tresses.

Photography Vee Chin, assisted by Sherman See-Tho Styling Imran Jalal Hair Annie Tay/Paletteinc, using La Biosthetique Makeup Manisa Tan, using Nars Model Alica/Mannequin Jacket & Sweater Cos

This story first appeared in Female's May 2017 issue.

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