I need help with the styling of my hair!!?

Ok, so I have naturally red hair. It's dark in the fall and winter, and really bright in spring and summer.

Anyway, I like my hair somewhat long, it goes down to my shoulder, but that's as long as I'll let it go. But it curls and wont stay straight if I do straighten it. So I was think maybe parting it to the side like the "sterotypical emo" does. What kind of gel would be PERFECT for style and wont wear out through out the day??

I need help with the styling of my hair!!?

Try flipping it out.