gel vs pomade

gel

noun
  • Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair. 

  • A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal. 

  • A girl. 

verb
  • To come together to form something; to cohere. 

  • To apply (cosmetic) gel to (the hair, etc). 

  • To become a gel. 

  • To develop a rapport. 

pomade

noun
  • A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny. 

verb
  • To anoint with pomade; to use pomade to style (hair). 

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