One of the best options to go gel free but still have the option of wearing sleek, slick styles is to skip the gel and use a water misting/satin scarf method.

Mist your hair with water or a moisturizing or conditioning leave in spray to soften the hydrogen bonds and set your hair.

Next hold the hair flat by tying it down with a scarf  for 10 -15 minutes.

Remove the scarf and enjoy your soft  gel free tresses!

Extra conditioning? apply a hair butter to hair after misting with the leave-in and then tie the scarf down for control.  Voila!