The Best Hair Product Guide for Men
Twenty or thirty years ago it was very uncommon to see more than two
or three styling products for men on the shelves. Most often there would
be one to hide the grey hair, one general use gel, and perhaps some hair
care shampoos. However, over the last few years the call for shampoos,
conditioners, and other styling needs has gone up considerably. Now the
men want to look as sexy and hot as the women and to do that they need
their own products as just grabbing any old gel no longer works.
However, for those that are unsure what else to use or how to use it
here is a guide to the best hair products for men and why they are used.
First it is important to understand that styling products come into two
separate slots. One slot is called the fixatives and the other is called
the pliables.
Fixatives
Fixatives are those products that dry hard like a gel or a hair spray.
These are not the best products to use if you are hoping for that
feeling of seeming running their fingers through your hair. So if you
feel that you will get lucky you may want to try the pliables.
Gel
Gels are no more than a water based product that works to hold your
hair with that slick wet look. They do dry hard as mentioned above but
if you get a really good one you will find that the hold is great.
However, when you choose the cheaper kind that you find at your local
grocer then you will find that it often dries white and flaky. Just
remember that the thinner and finer your hair the lighter the hold you
will want. And the opposite is true as if your hair is thick then you
will want the more firm hold. So be sure to know not only what you want
to be doing later with your hair but what type of hair you have as well.
Hair Spray
 Like
a gel you will find that the hair spray will also offer you a light to
firm hold. And just like the gel you will go by what type of hair you
have. The main purpose to the hair spray is not to style but to hold the
style.
Pliables
Pliables are products that will stay flexible no matter what you do.
These come in the forms of pomades and waxes, and feel better in your
hair then the fixatives.
Pomade
The pomade is a product that can be both water and wax based. They
are used to not only keep hold of your hair but to also add a shine to
it. In fact, there is a lot of reasons why this particular product has
been so popular and well used for so many years. If you are looking for
that short slick look then the pomade is perfect for you. It is great
for those textured styles when shine is wanted and it really helps
separate the longer hairstyling. Just be sure to chose the right one
though because some brands can make your hair simply look greasy and
flat. Also, you can avoid this issue if you are sure to not use more
than needed.
Waxes
Although waxes are extremely similar to the pomade they do have some
major differences. For instance, because the wax is petroleum based you
do not want to add it to wet hair, only dry hair. Also, you will find
that it is the better product if you have thick hair. Happy grooming!
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