- Vitamins, proteins and botanicals feed curls during styling for ideal curl formation; water-soluble polymers create lasting hold without stickiness or residue. Under-nourished curls lack the internal hydration, strength and structure to form well and respond to styling. VitalCurl Define & Shine Styling Gel-Cream does more than style curls; it feeds and nourishes hair during the styling stage, encouraging a natural, defined and healthy-looking curl pattern. Proteins and botanicals add moisture and plump the hair shaft, so curls form with greater substance and manageability. When hair is still damp, divide into 4-6 sections. Start with a nickel-size dollop of gel and use the Rake & Shake technique. Spread gel through the first section, with fingers separated like a rake. Rake fingers through under-sections of hair first. Then, work downward from the crown to the ends and then rake from the temple and forehead to the crown. This ensures complete coverage and prevents under-sections from stacking out once dry. Then holding the ends, shake hair back and forth to create curls. Repeat process using more gel as needed for each section. Let hair dry naturally or blow-dry on low heat with a diffuser.