Hair Gel

Hair gel gives you a high-power hold that can't be beat. But, unfortunately, it often goes on tacky, dries crunchy, and leaves a white residue. What's a curly-haired girl to do? Curls Cashmere Curl Jelly ($18) is a gel that glides on like silk (probably due to the cashmere extract), making it easier to detangle strands. It weighs curls down so that you get added length and definition, but it doesn't dry crunchy. Now you can get a touchable hold sans the crackle, white flakes, and sticky fingers.

It's hard to look bad when your name is Halle Berry, but it's easy to look just as good even if your name isn't Halle Berry. Her short, sexy spikes are fun and feminine, and they work well because of their softness. Avoid the dated crunchy, gelled-up look and you'll be well on your way. Get my tips for working this hairstyle when you read more.

It makes sense for certain beauty products to be made for babies. Gentle baby shampoos, fragrance-free lotions, and paraben-free soaps all seem like reasons to infantilize grownup products. But Le Baby Hair Gel is pushing the limits. Free of parabens, fragrance, and sulfates, the $9.95 formula was developed for babies, toddlers, and anybody else who has sensitive skin.

Founder Tami Dimmerman came up with the concept while attempting to find a gel to tame her daughter's flyaways. Le Baby promises to "thicken baby-fine hair," among other things. But is a hair gel for babies even necessary? I've never looked into a designer stroller and thought, "Cute kid. If only he had a fauxhawk." Would you use this on a child, or do you prefer to let little ones' hair run wild?