Use this Gunk now for years on both an extremely short pixie cut as well as out-grown short hairstyles and buy myself always immediately a new pot when the old is empty: that says it all. ;-) What must a be clear: the hair of the Gunk also strong as a gel. However, it takes a while before it is dried, so you can knead your hair in shape (I knead in longer hair always correct curls into: goes easily, without preparation of hair and I have very, very straight hair else!.) In the evenings, the hair still in shape, so all in all a wonderful product. Bonus: the stuff smells delicious lemony.