There are many products to choose from: Gatsby, L’Oreal, Beardo, and Parachute, and more. Before jumping straight to products, read the given buying guide, and see how it will work for you. We will list our top 10 choices for Men’s hair styling products.
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When you say a hair styling product, you might imagine there is only one type. That is not the case. There are four basic types to hair them: fiber, cream, and gel type. There are different characteristics of each type. Let us look at the difference to know more.
If you haven’t tried any hair styling product, you might want to start with this type. It's pretty hard to pick this type on your fingers as you will have to force and push, so we recommend pouring some hot air to make it soft before picking. Those with hair length from 2.5 cm to 7 cm can go for this option because a bigger length than this will require a lot of wax.
If you want to give a bit of volume without keeping the rough or dry look, this type works the best. If you have obedient hair, meaning if you just meant them to be straight and they remain the same throughout, the cream type will add a good shine to them with a smooth hold.
This type has a middle way, meaning that it does not hold your hair as strong as the fiber type, neither does it have a very pomade type hold, but it will give you some volume with shine and hold.
This type will accentuate the natural flow you already have. It is not to force your hair into a certain shape. So, it works best for men with longer hair. It will not hold your short spiky hair but could give a bit of texture or shine. It won’t feel sticky on your hands, so if you dislike the thickness of wax, this might be a good fit.
One thing to keep in mind is, gel type tends to react to moisture because it is water-based. Therefore, the stiff spikes you created can go soft in the rain. The key is to apply it after a wax or get a gel containing grease.
It is also important to keep in mind how firm/soft a particular product is. Hair cream usually has one consistency, but whether you are looking at a wax or a cream type product, there should be an indication of its firmness. For example, Gatsby shows the level of consistency or firmness scaling from 1 to 5.
Soft ones work great for men with longer hair. It will not keep the style as strong as the hard type, but if you have medium to long length hair, you might want to work with the natural flow. Medium-hard works well for all types unless you want spiky hair; if you want to create a look that holds no matter what, choose the super-hard type.
In general, if you want to avoid the wet look, you want to avoid gel type and choose wax or cream that indicates “matte.” However, all products act slightly differently depending on the hair type. Make sure to read reviews before purchasing.
And if you want a firm hold with shine, then tough and shine. Loose and flow will go down a notch with a firmness, which means it will work well for men going for a natural texture. Power and spikes are for men who want to hold the style for a longer period. It is on the matte side.
This styling wax works the best for men with short to medium hair. All in all, there is one for almost everybody, and for this price, you can even try more than one!
It is easy to apply to your hair, so it works for beginners as well. If you are trying to get a hairstyle and want to keep it all day, this is great! And for beginners! Don’t be shy; try that spiky hair you always wanted to try!
Though it does indicate Stronghold, if you have thick long hair, it will give a great shine, accentuating your hair (or beard) naturally. In a sense, it is a versatile product. If you have fine textured hair and do not want to try a product too expensive, try this instead. It also has a nice woody fragrance that customers enjoy!
Because of the stronghold and because this is wax, it will not dry completely. If you are doing outside activities like going to a dusty place, it might get on your hair slightly. If you are going out at night, trying to keep your hair style while dancing, this will do the job. It works amazing for men with short to medium hair.
The more you apply, the better hold, but more greasy it will look. The fragrance is very strong, as well. What’s great about this product is that strong does not mean hard on your hair. It keeps your hair shiny and avoids brittleness. If you are looking for a hard hold cream type product, try this one.
This product by L’Oreal gives great control to your hair with a glossy look. Whether you have short hair to medium to even long hair, it works well. What is great about this product is it works well for thick, stubborn hair as well because of the clay-ey texture it has. Depending on your hair length and desired hairstyle, you will want to apply a different amount.
If you don’t want your hair to move at all, stay in one place, then you might want to up the firmness. This is a fiber type, so you want to avoid double application. The price is not so low, but if you’ve had problems giving texture and flow to your stubborn hair, it is probably worth trying this product.
If you want to have a stiff stronghold, you might want to level up the firmness, which Set Wet offers. If you want to have a natural look using your hair's natural flow, don’t apply it too much. It will give you a cool look, and the best thing about this product is the price! Who can argue with this price!
And this has no fragrance, so if you want to put perfume, it will not crash with your desired scent. The application is easy and does not feel sticky. Once it is dried, which is pretty quick, your hair will stay in place with luster.
It is strong enough to give a good stand on your hair if you have short hair. The smell is another great point about this product. It has a natural fragrance. This might be perfect for someone who has sensitive skin but still wants your hair to stay in place. It is not the cheapest product out there, but worth investing!
However, if you want to keep a stronghold like keeping your spiky look firm, this will not be it. It is not sticky, so it also feels great while applying. If you are going for a natural look, then go for this!
For some men, the application is the most intimidating aspect in trying to have a new look. So, here are some basic tips on how to apply hair styling products.
Check out the video to know the exact way.
In India we do nourish our hair with different types of oils depending on the weather, so check out our buying guides to get a desirable product for yourself.
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