Indian summers are unforgiving. Between the blazing sun and high humidity, even the best-laid hairstyles can go limp or melt into a greasy mess. Enter the new-age hair gel—formulated to withstand heat, humidity, and hustle without making your hair stiff, sticky, or shiny for all the wrong reasons.
The ideal gel for summer should offer strong hold, be feather-light in texture, and leave your hair looking naturally styled—never crunchy or oily. From luxe salon picks to reliable drugstore heroes, here’s your ultimate edit of the best men’s hair gels to survive the Indian summer in style.
Kevin Murphy Super.Goo Gel
Price: ₹2,300 (100 gm)
Why it works: This luxe, rubbery gel gives a strong but flexible hold, ideal for sculpted styles that don’t budge. It dries to a matte finish—so no shine or wet look—and is paraben-free and infused with green tea and bamboo extracts to protect hair from summer stress. A stylist’s favourite that’s well worth the splurge.
Schwarzkopf Taft Power Gel Mega Strong 5
Price: ₹299 (150 ml)
Why it works: A drugstore classic that punches way above its price tag. Taft’s Mega Strong gel is humidity-resistant, holds shape through sweat, and never leaves a white cast or crunch. It’s also alcohol-free—so your scalp stays calm, not dry.
The Man Company Strong Hold Hair Gel with Almond Oil & Vitamin E
Price: ₹349 (100 gm)
Why it works: Tailored for Indian hair and climate, this homegrown favourite offers hold with hydration. The gel gives definition without making hair greasy or stiff, and the vitamin-rich formula helps combat UV and pollution damage—perfect for daily use.
Sebastian Professional Gel Forte
Price: ₹1,900 (200 ml)
Why it works: A luxe pick for the style-savvy, Gel Forte gives hair definition and control with a satin finish. Its water-based formula makes it easy to wash off, while its strong hold keeps hairstyles intact without the stiffness.
Beardo Strong Hold Crystal Gel
Price: ₹350 (100 gm)
Why it works: Designed for tropical climates, this gel locks in shape with a light, non-greasy texture. It offers a medium-to-strong hold with subtle shine, making it a great pick for everyday styles that need definition without drama.
L’Oréal Professionnel Homme Strong Hold Gel
Price: ₹1,100 (150 ml)
Why it works: If you’re after strong, reliable hold minus the slick look, this one delivers. Great for structured hairstyles, this gel holds through the day but rinses out easily—no residue, no crunch.
Set Wet Wet Look Hair Gel
Price: ₹95 (100 ml)
Why it works: The budget pick that’s summer-approved. Though it leans into a glossier finish, it stays light and non-flaky. It’s great for college students or anyone needing a quick, reliable styling fix without spending a bomb.
