The Ultimate Guide to Men's Hair Products
No matter what type of hair you have, you’re
going to need some help in looking a cut above the rest. Sure, a good
hairstylist is a must, but using the right products on your hair is equally
important.
Men’s hair products have come a long way and
there’s something for everyone – whether your hair is thick, thin, curly, wavy,
etc.
There are many types of hair styling products
for guys.And this variety of availability of hair products may confuse u so
lets discuss all the kind of hair products in detail.
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A QUICK NOTE
“hold”
and “shine.” Both are words commonly used in describing hair products and
it’s important to know what they mean as you shop for products that fit your
hair type, look, and style.
ABOUT HOLD
That’s hold as in holding power. Hold refers
to how flexible your hair is after you’ve applied the product. What type of
hold you choose is often a matter of preference, but also depends on the hairstyle
and look that you’re trying to achieve.
ABOUT SHINE
Shine refers to the finish appearance of your
hair after you’ve applied a hair product. The shine of a hair product is
equally important as different shine is used to achieve different types of hairstyles.
For eg , more professional and formal kind of hairstyle require glossy shine
and more relaxed and casual bed head styles require a very mat finish.
ABOUT TEXTURE
this is also a important thing to note . Texture provides the amount of ease and perfectness to your hair.
TYPES OF HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS
OK, now let’s take a closer look at different
men’s hair products.
GEL
One of the most common hair styling products
used by men .Most men have used hair gel at some point in their lives .Hair gel
is convenient for a lot of reasons, including that you can – and should - apply
it to damp hair, which gives you the luxury of styling your hair on the go
instead of waiting for it to dry before you apply your styling product. Hair gel
has a high hold and high shine.
hair gel has a lot of drawbacks:
- Most
hair gels include alcohols, which make it easier to spread the product
over your hair, while also helping the gel to dry faster, but alcohol
isn’t something good for your hair and scalp. Regular usage of hair gels
result in dry, brittle hair that’s prone to breakage.
- Stripping
moisture from hair can easily lead to dandruff .
- One
of the main problems of hair gels is that thy are not restylable and give
a very plastic kind of feel to your hair.
POMADE
If you want your hair to have a “slick” look
and sport a hairstyle that has a well-combed look, then pomade is for you. One
of pomade’s primary characteristics is its high shine, hence the slick
appearance.
An important point to remember about pomade is
that it comes in three basic categories – oil-based and cheap water based(solid
gel) and water based.
OIL-BASED POMADE
Oil-based pomades come from petroleum products
and are cheaper than water-based pomades. disadvantage to oil-based pomades is
that they’re often difficult to wash out of hair .
SOLIDIFIED GELS
These are marked in th market as pomades but
to be true they are just like hair gels but are just a bit more restyllable and
have a bit better ingredients than a hair gel. These are very affordable and
provide good hold with good amount of shine.
WATER-BASED POMADE
One advantage of water-based pomades is that
you can easily wash them out with water (unlike oil-based pomade). While they
may not provide the same type of hold as oil-based products, they keep hair in
place while providing the flexibility to restyle your hair during the day. they
often are bit expensive.
WAX.
Hair wax typically falls into the medium hold,
medium shine category, although it can leave a shinier or matte finish,and may
provide high to low hold, depending on the product. You can use wax on a variety
of hairstyles, especially those that require a comb (side part, pompadour, etc.). Wax is more pliable than gel
and allows you to restyle your hair during the day without difficulty.
Common ingredients found in hair wax
includes beeswax –
the super-strong stuff that holds beehives together or some other kind of wax.
SEA SALT SPRAY
sea salt spray is a spray formula that includes salt
and other compounds. Because salt water absorbs the natural oils in your hair,
you’re able to get better texture, waves, and volume – which you’ll notice
after a day at the beach and a dip in the ocean, for instance.
Sea salt
spray can be used as a prestyler to get a lot of texture volume
bounce and matte finish in your hair ,although you want to use it in moderation
during each application because it can dry your hair and scalp. If you do use
it daily, make sure to wash and condition your hair, as well.
You can also use sea salt
spray as your “base,” that is, apply it to wet hair before you
use any other styling product before drying your hair, and then use a stronger
hold product to keep your hair in place.
CLAY
Clay is another styling product that has
become popular among men in recent years. As its name suggests, it’s made from
clay, and has a firmer hold than pomade and most other products, as well as a
stickier feel now the best thing about a clay is that it provides a lot of
texture to the hair.
Benefits of clay:
- It
adds body to hair
- It
absorbs easily into hair
- Clay
draws out dirt and impurities without drying the hair’s natural oils
- Clay
helps to control and maintain frizzy hair
- Clay
styling products often contain a variety of other natural ingredients and
give your hair a matte to low shine finish and provide a lot of texture.
PASTE
Pastes fall under the medium hold-medium shine
category and have a consistency that’s typically thicker than pomade. Most
pastes are water-based, which makes washing them out easy, and they won’t clump
(which makes it easier to restyle your hair during the day
Among the many advantages of paste is that it
gives your hair separation and flexibility, but it also adds volume and texture
.however pastes are a bit costly than waxes .
CREAM
Creams have a medium shine, one that’s
considered “natural” compared to other styling products, and frequently are
used as a pre-styling product because they add shine, separation, and substance
to hair and creams can be used as a
alternative to ur hair oils as hey don’t feel sticky.
Perhaps the main purpose of styling cream is
to give medium to longer hair a healthier look while maintaining a
natural-looking shine that’s not overly intense. But, it’s also good for a
variety of hair types and works well with frizzy hair that’s hard to manage.
MOUSSE
Mousse is a prestyler that provides hair the
weightlessness feeling and is great to control frizzy or unmanageable hair or
to provide volume to thin hair .All you need is a small ball to spread evenly
over your hair after working it between your palms.Chemical compounds called polymers
contained in mousse surround the hair strands to provide an overall fuller
appearance
One of hair mousse’s positives is that it
provides both volume and control.it is a prestyler so it should be used before
u blow dry your hair.
HAIR SPRAY
Hair spray is a versatile hair product and
mostly gives a lot of control and hold to your hair and sets them to the
desired place.Among hair spray’s many attributes is that you can use it alone
or in conjunction with other hair styling productsHair spray is a lifesaver in
times of high humidity, which can turn your hairstyle limp in a hurry.
BALM
Balm is a styling product used primarily by
men that supports the regeneration of hair while helping it maintain its proper
level of . it is more like a hair cream as they key function is to nourish the
hair and as well as style the hair at the same time without drying hair out of
it natural oils or damaging them in any aspect. One of the primary benefits of
hair balm is how it tames frizzy hair
TEXTURE POWDER
Texture powder is just like a kind of powder
applied or sprayed on hair to provide a lot of volume and texture as with a bit
of healthy hold.Texture powders contain a silicone-like material called silica
silylate that sticks to hair fibers. In turn, it creates volume by causing
friction between the fibers. Texture powders also absorb excess oil from hair,
which also helps boost volume.it is excellent for the people who find it hard
to achieve volume and texture in the hair.
HAIR PUTTY
Hair putty. It’s often confused with hair
paste because it has a similar consistency, but putty is softer with a similar
hold – although it allows for some movement of your hair and you can use it to
restyle during the day, if needed.
Putty is ideal for men looking to get a casual
look, such as a “messy” style. Unlike pomade, it adds texture and some
movement. The more putty you add, the more of a messy, disheveled look you can
create.
FIBER
Fiber isn’t pomade, paste, or putty. But it is
fiber which. If nothing else, know that fiber is strong and pliable. It’s thick
and kind of resembles a dried-out wax, and has an overall dryness that adds
volume to your hair. It’s also good for creating the bedhead kind of look many
men prefer because it has a matte finish.
it’s a no-nonsense styling product for men who
have a clear understanding of the hairstyle they want to achieve and who don’t
want their hair to budge even a little bit during the day. Put it this way –
your hold remains locked in until you wash the fiber out. You even have to be careful
running your fingers through your fiber-held hair because you may pull some
strands out (since the fiber binds them so tightly together).
SO that are all the hairstyling products available in the market find the best one for your need hair type and hairstyle.
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