Hair Products For Men
Men's hairstyles are ever evolving. With current trends for length, cut and texture, as well as choices for assorted facial hair options, the combinations are seemingly endless. To help you, or your guy, express a sense of personal style, we offer some of our favorite hair styling solutions.
Pomade
Pomades are one of the many must-haves for classic hairstyling for men. Typically a mix of wax and oils, they add shine while helping to tame, slick and stylize most any cut. They are especially ideal for wavy or curly hair and are best if used in moderation, to avoid weighing the hair down or looking greasy.
Aveda Brilliant Humectant Pomade
Humectant-rich pomade, with Aloe Extract, Kelp Extract, Flaxseed and plant-derived aroma, enhances curl. Especially effective in dry climates, it activates and maintains wave in textured or treated hair.
Uppercut Deluxe Pomade
Perfectly water-soluble, this product is particularly popular among those who rock the slickback, the pompadour or other timeless styles. It features a strong hold, and a medium shine that doesn't dry up and flake.
Bumble and Bumble Semisumo Pomade
Bumble and Bumble's hair products are the embodiment of "no-fuss." Made of only six ingredients (such as beeswax and coconut oil), this high-shine pomade is designed to soften hair and control frizz without leaving any annoying residue or greasiness.
Clay, Mud, Putty & Paste
These types of products offer defined strands with a strong but pliable hold and a matte finish. They are great for undone looks for most hair types, and can even add volume and thickness to fine or thinner hair.
L'Oreal 5 Strong Matt Clay
For those with thicker hair, you'll likely need a heavier duty product to keep things in place. This strong hold clay from L'Oreal might not be your trendy barbershop number, but don't underestimate the power of its performance. Best applied on dry hair, you can use L'Oreal 5 to achieve a tousled look or to simply give definition to a certain area.
Redken For Men Work Hard Molding Paste
Provides maximum control, Leaves hair flexible, Offers natural textural effects, Made with natural poly stretch fibers, Gives hair a shine-free finish, Leaves no buildup.
Indie Hair Putty Clay #wreckit
Best on short, dry hair, this product goes on like a putty, but sets up like a clay. It delivers just the right amount of un-groomed style with a matte finish. With the My Indie Complex (MIX), a blend of aloe vera, sunflower seed oil keratin protein and moisture-binding saccharides, this product works to give blah hair strength, moisture and extra shine to bounce back.
Cream
Cream will add a hint of luster and very soft texture and control for a more natural finish. Perfect for wavy, curly, and longer hair, cream is a great grooming product that can help tame frizz and softens coarse or wiry hair.
Paul Mitchell Shaping Cream
Tea tree is one of the foremost ingredients in men's hair products – it's natural and cleansing. Designed to give your hair ample texture and definition, this tea tree cream dries matte so that your hair looks as natural as possible. Its soft wax makes for easy styling.
American Crew Tea Tree Light Hold Styling Cream
Adds subtle separation with a flexible hold. Light Hold Styling Cream is also an excellent starter product for those wanting a conditioning styler that is lighweight and easy to use. Great for light control, low shine and taming of hair.
Fellow Barber Styling Cream
Here's the trick to mastering the messy look. Fellow Barber's ultra-light hold and under-the-radar shine lends it a finish that kind of reads party-meets-boardroom. This one is definitely in our top picks.
Wax
A versatile and pliable product that can go from relaxed bed-head to more controlled, wax is great for short to mid-length hair. It can deliver long-holding style without adding grease or looking shiny. It can be reshaped and restyled.
Toni & Guy Creative Style Spray Wax
This wax allows you to style without getting your hands sticky, and it's easy to use on both short and longer layers. The spray applicator allows you to apply the wax much more evenly and without clumping.
Style Sexy Hair Control Maniac Styling Hair Wax
This wax styler offers powerful control and definition with firm, all-day hold. It also delivers maximum definition to create strong and long-lasting shapes.
Gel
Ideal for thick hair, this go-to styling product’s main function is to keep hair in place. It can be applied to wet or dry hair for different effects but once styled should be left alone, as some gels are prone to flaking.
Jack Black Body Building Hair Gel
Lightweight and non-flaking, Jack Black's Body Building Gel is formulated to add volume and luster to any kind of hair. Plus, it's unscented, for those who don't like strong odors or fragrances.
Kerastase Homme Sculpting Gel
The star of this category, this sculpting gel from Kerastase is great for creating a denser head of hair, without feeling heavy or greasy. It's also water-soluble for easy removal.
Whatever products you opt for, try to stay away from the drying effects of alcohol, and go for products with UV sunscreen protection and moisturizing benefits to help maintain your hair health.
