Fall is officially here, and that means chillier weather and a harsher breeze. In other words, we have to think about how the 10mph winds affect our hairstyles. We don’t want to walk out with loose waves and come back with a massive bedhead. That’s why hair gel wands that we can just throw in our bags are a literal godsend. 

Not to be confused with curling wands, these on-the-go products are styling and finishing hair gels, creams, or serums in a tube that comes with an applicator brush (like a mascara or brow wand). They’re the perfect tool to have in your purse for touching up your slick-back ponytails, frizz, flyaways, and baby hairs around your hairline.

With so many hair wands to choose from on the market, we went on a mission to find the best. We’ve broken it down by hold, formulation, scent, and (of course) customer rating. So, keep scrolling to see which hair wand will work best for you and your strands.