Goopy hair stuff (3)

I believe the answer is:

gel

(Other definitions for gel that I've seen before include "Set, become firmer" , "Colloid" , "Upstage" , "Work well together" , "Hair-dressing preparation" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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