Thanks for the tips, girls. I love the way Herbal Essence products smell. I have tried their mousse, but not the gel. The mousse made my hair a little static-y so I have stopped using it, but I think the gel would be different. I will have to try it out.
I am not familiar with the matrix products. Can you get them in the store (like Target or somewhere like that) or do you have to get them from a salon?
Oh, by the way I live in Georgia, and our weather is just as bad as SC. Hot and humid!