Fragile Hair and Hair Gels

Hi Dr, may I know what is the difference between normal hair gel and alcohol free hair gel? Does alcohol free hair gel provides less damage than normal hair gel?

Anything that dries out the hair shaft will make the hair more fragile, so the use of alcohol based products may cause more drying in those individuals who already have dry hair. We are all different, so I generally tell people to experiment with the various product offerings and see what works for you. If your hair is in the balding phases, it will tend to dry easier, making it more fragile, so alcohol could be a problem for those with genetic balding.