What gel/product to use for slicking hair back for phony pony?

[cocoagirl]

So I bought a phony pony last weekend and need some tips on products to use to slick my hair into a ponytail/bun before I place the pony on. I want to use something that wont dry hair or be flaky. I have some ic gel already but the lady at the bss suggested a black & sassy product (4got name) to use b/c it doesn't flake.. Also do I have to wet hair for the gel to "take" or can I use it on dry hair? My hair will barely fit into the ponytail as is b/c my hair is only below ear length right now so I need all the slicking back power I can muster out of whatever product I use for slicking(so that I don't have to use hair pins to catch all the shorter hair, ya feel me)!
T-I-A

 

[KAT25]

Aloe vera gel works good for me

 

[jaiku]

Eco style brown gel. It's cheap and lightweight but it hold well. I'm natural and it slicks my hair down.

 

[Jynkx]

aloe vera gel. i use it. i love it.