Aug 17, 2016 · Yup, powdered gelatin — the active ingredient in Jell-O, Jell-O shots, panna cotta, soup dumplings and custards — is the secret to slicked-back hair that stays in place. Swimmers call it...

Gelling, or knoxing, our hair can be kind of intimidating the first few times we try it. But here are a couple helpful tips, as well as a step-by-step guide, on making sure your Knox looks awesome every time.

Knoxing is how artistic swimmers create a waterproof hairstyle by using gelatin. Yes, powdered gelatin — the active ingredient in Jell-O — is the secret to slicked-back hair that stays in place. There are several things you need to do it "right" - and at the Belles we are close to perfecting the knoxing technique!

Feb 16, 2015 · Good knox starts with a tight ponytail. Pull the hair into a tight ponytail and secure with an elastic. This step is critical! The tighter the initial ponytail, the smoother, and prettier the knox will be. Tip for success: Dampen the hair to minimize flyaways and smooth out the hair from the start. Make a bun with the ponytail.

Sep 26, 2012 · Get smooth, clear, perfect knox without all the icky clumps....more. A how to guide to put your hair up for synchronized swimming competition. How do synchronized swimmers get their hair to...

Aug 18, 2016 · U.S. Olympic synchronized swimmers Anita Alvarez and Mariya Koroleva told Vogue that their team uses Knox gelatin, an unflavored powder that turns into a stiff gel when mixed with hot water.

How to Knox Hair for Synchronized Swimming (and Laugh About it!) / Laughing at the Rain. Are you a new synchronized swimmer? Or are you interested in learning how synchronized swimmers keep...

Mar 13, 2024 · The swimmers use Knox, a brand of gelatin, to keep the hair strands fully intact. Ramirez took to her social media account to show how the swimmers apply Knox before their performance. Knox...

Aug 15, 2016 · “We don’t wear swim caps,” swimmer Mariya Koroleva told Vogue “When we compete, we put Knox gelatin in our hair. It’s like unflavored Jell-O—we mix it with water, and it turns into a gooey...

May 12, 2023 · Knox is a brand of gelatin like JELL-O, except Knox doesn’t contain any additives and is unflavored. Artistic swimmers often apply it their hair to act like shellac, so all their strands stay fully intact. But what is easy to put on, is definitely a struggle to get out.