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The Clue

It keeps hair in place (3 letter answer)

The Answer

GEL

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Notes

The answer GEL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

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Colloid
Harden
Set
Solidify
Thicken
Come together
Firm up
Foam alternative
Gooey stuff
Hair goop
Hair stiffener
Hair stuff
Hairspray alternative
Hairstyling need
Hairstylist's supply
Many a shampoo
Mousse alternative
Salon selection
Salon supply
Semisolid material
Toothpaste, perhaps
Toothpaste type
Become more solid
Hair spiffer-upper
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Theater lighting-effects device
It may get in your hair

Definition

GEL as a noun:

1. (gel, colloidal gel) = a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
2. (gelatin, gel) = a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

GEL as a verb:

1. become a gel; "The solid, when heated, gelled"
2. (mousse, gel) = apply a styling gel to; "she mousses her hair"