Removing a curl cast, also known as a gel cast, is a common practice in curly hair styling to achieve soft, defined curls without stiffness. While hair gels provide excellent definition, they can leave a hard, crunchy feeling – this is the gel cast. According to one source, this cast can be removed using a simple method.
What is a Curl Cast (Gel Cast)?
A curl cast, or gel cast, forms when styling gel dries and creates a firm coating around the curls.
- Pros: Provides strong hold and enhances curl definition, which is "always love[d]" by users.
- Cons: Leaves a stiff or crunchy texture, a "feeling that I get from hair gels" that people often "hate".
How to Break a Gel Cast
The process of removing this cast is often referred to as "breaking the gel cast" or "scrunching out the crunch".
According to a reference discussing how to break a gel cast:
- There is a "one step trick to get rid of gel cast".
- The goal is to eliminate the hard feeling while maintaining the definition achieved by the gel.
While the specific one step trick is presented in the full video reference titled "HOW TO BREAK A GEL CAST!!", the snippet confirms that removing this feeling is achievable and can be done efficiently. The technique typically involves a physical action like scrunching the dry hair gently upwards towards the scalp, often with a small amount of oil or serum on the hands to help soften the hair further and reduce frizz.
Breaking the gel cast transforms crunchy, defined curls into soft, bouncy, and touchable ones, preserving the shape and definition initially set by the gel.
