When you want to look extremely attractive like your favorite movie star, you have to give attention to your overall styling. It covers the proper styling of your hair as well. This factor goes for both men and women. While it is very common to see blogs regarding hairstyling tips for women, men struggle to find some really valuable information.

Well! In this post, you would get all your answers regarding the hair styling products for men. No matter you have recently started taking interest in this aspect, by the time you finish reading this post, you would be able to pick the right hair styling products for yourself.

Pomade

Pomade

When you want to achieve an ultra-polished look, there is nothing better than a Pomade. It is one such styling product which has got immense popularity within a few years. Those who have been using pomade are already aware of what magic it can create on your hair. However, if you are a newbie then also you do not need to worry. We would help you to choose the best pomade for your hair.

So before you actually buy a pomade pack for yourself, you must know that pomades come in a number of varieties. What we actually want to say is you can choose a certain kind of pomade according to your styling goal. Here we have discussed three types of pomades.

Wax Pomade

Wax Pomade

Aspiring for that classy pompadour style? Well, in that case, a wax pomade will help you. Not only for the pompadours but wax pomade works for all quiff hairstyles. It gives you a very neat and clean finish which is ideal for any prom night or a dinner date with your partner.

Thickening Pomade

Thickening Pomade

Pomade is most popularly known for giving an instant thickness to the hair. So if you are looking for a more voluminous look on your head, apply some pomade here & there and you are good to go anywhere. Pomade is easy to apply a product that is why even if you are a beginner with the hair styling products, applying pomade onto your hair is not an issue.

Cream Pomade

Cream Pomade

If you want to keep your style very basic yet elegant then cream pomade is your pick. This hair styling product can be used on a day-to-day basis and it never fails to impress you. All you need to do is to damp your hair with some cream pomade after you head out of your shower. It can be applied to both dry and wet hair. The cream pomade provides a very sleek look to the hair with minimum shine, thus your hair looks completely natural.

Hair Gel

Hair Gel

The gel is one of the most common hair styling products which are used by every man at some point in his life. This product is known to provide an ultra-glossy look to the hair with maximum hold.

Well! there are lots of gels available in the market for men which can actually make you more and more confused. With these tips given here, you would be able to choose the right hair gel for yourself.

Most of the hair gels use alcohol as the main ingredient. If you have dry hair then choose a hair gel that does not contain alcohol or the ones which are specially developed for dry and frizzy hair.

One thing which you should take care of while using the gel is to wash them properly while shampooing the hair the following day into the shower. Leaving your hair damped into the hair gel may actually cause damage to them. So it is advisable to give your hair a quick wash with a good shampoo. If you fail to do so then the gel in your hair might get mixed with the natural oil of your scalp causing dandruff, scalp allergy, and skin irritation. It can even clog your hair follicles and ultimately affect the natural hair growth on the scalp.

Hair Spray

Hair Spray

When it comes to hair sprays, they may not be the top favorite of many men and that is why they are regarded as less efficient by many. If you are also one among those men then you need to reconsider your decision. Hairsprays are those quick styling products that make your hair manageable in no time.

Not only this but whenever you style your hair, it is necessary to apply a hair spray to finish the look so that the style remains at the place all throughout the day. They can not only make your fine hair look fuller but also keep them managed the whole day. You can even carry it to your workplace to directly head out to a party later in the evening.

While it is a very handy product which is easy to use by anyone, it is advisable to buy a good hair spray because the cheap ones can damage your hair badly.

If you have very thick hair then choose hair spray which has a maximum hold. On the contrary to this, those having fine and thin hair should avoid the maximum hold hair sprays. Such sprays can actually make your hair thinner and greasy.

The hair sprays come in three different variants; namely – Maximum hold, medium hold, and normal hold. Choose the spray according to the texture of your hair as we have mentioned above.

Those who think that the spray makes hair greasy can try this simple trick which is used by hair hairstylists across the world. All you have to do is to use a sprayed brush instead of putting the spray on the hair directly. For this, you can use your regular brush, spray it, and then comb your hair with it. Believe us! It gives a completely natural finish to your hair without making them look donned into the hairspray.

Sea Salt Spray

Sea Salt Spray

If you think that hair spray and sea salt spray are one and the same thing then you need to get your facts correct. While the hair spray is used to hold the hair in one place, sea salt spray is used to give hair a wavy texture. Thus if you are aspiring for that ‘beach look’ on your normal day then a sea salt spray comes for your assistance.

The spray makes hair look wavy in no time without using any kind of heat on them. Also, it can be used on hair of all types which is the most popular reason why the sea salt spray is getting all popular in the last few years.

One thing to take care of while using a sea salt spray is if you have a dry scalp then avoid using the sea salt spray directly on your hair. Instead, apply it with the help of a hairbrush.

When you purchase a sea salt spray, try to pick one which has some nourishing ingredients in it to avoid the dryness a regular sea salt hair spray can cause.

There is another way of using a good sea salt spray which is not too harsh on hair. It is to make your own spray. You can easily find a DIY sea salt spray method on the internet. So next time when you are planning to use this particular styling product, try to make it at home and see if it works for you.

Hair Wax

Hair Wax

You either use them to create spikes all around your hair or just hold the hair at a place. Both hair wax and hair gel do the same thing but still, there is a difference. The former does not make your hair stiff as it can become after using the gel. So you can actually restyle your hair later in the day and the wax into them causes no problem.

If you are looking for not so stronghold as you get in pomade then hair wax is the thing for you. It provides medium hold with a generous amount of shine. Those who do not want to use pomade on a daily basis, the wax is the right choice for them. It is suitable for day to day hairstyles like a comb-over, side-swept hair, and ponytails.

Unlike gel, hair wax comes in both shiny and matte finish. So you can choose the hair wax according to your preference. One thing to make sure is not to use wax on hair which is too wavy. What we mean to say is wax is suitable for straight and slightly wavy hair but hair which are curly or extremely wavy are not meant to be exposed to wax. The reason for saying this is wax do no good to such hair and you end up feeling disappointed. Therefore it is better to not use wax on ultra wavy hair. Instead, you should use pomade or clay on such hair.

Clay

Clay

Well! It is a hairstyling product developed for hair which is too hard to style in a particular sleek style. If you also struggle a lot to arrange your hair at a place then you should probably start using hair clay while styling them. Basically, it is a sticker version of the hair pomade. It provides a very high hold to the hair, therefore, perfectly suitable for hair which refuses to stay in one place.

Clay is also useful when you are looking for some added volume into your hair. Not only this, if you are facing the problem of frizzy hair then clay can help you there as well. Those who are looking for hair styling products that give a very low shine while fulfilling its styling purpose then yes! You guessed it right. Clay is the pick for them.

While you purchase clay, make sure it has bentonite and beeswax as its ingredients. In this way, you can then nourish your hair with the goodness of these amazing ingredients. The clay itself is a fantastic hair cleaning agent, therefore, you can actually have a hair care session the following day when you are washing the clay off your hair.

Hair Serum

Hair Serum

If you are not looking for anything apart from an instant shine then simply buy a good hair serum. It not only helps in quick styling but is also counted under hair care products. Yes! You read it right. The serum makes hair smooth and strong in the long run. All you need to do is to apply a few drops of hair serum on wet hair and comb.

Using it on a regular basis make the hair look polished and healthy.

Some Other Tips

Men Hair Product

These are the tips that would be useful when you are actually styling your hair with your favorite hair styling product. If you take care of these tricks then you are definitely going to look like those flawless fashion models whom we have seen on TV only. Here are the simple tips.

  • If you have hair that is not much voluminous then light hair styling products such as spray or lotion would be just right for you. With these products, it would not be hard for you to achieve the desired hairstyle. On the other hand, if your hair is thick then you would be needing some heavy hair styling products such as wax or pomade to hold them at a place all throughout the day.
  • If you want to make your hair look like you have not applied anything on them, then probably you should choose hair styling products that give matte finish instead of shiny. The matte texture looks completely natural and proves to be a perfect style for your regular office look.
  • Those who have colored hair should avoid using hair styling product which contains heavy alcohol. Alcohol can make your hair dry and more prone to damage. The color in your hair is already making them dry and brittle therefore try buying products that have nourishing elements such as tea tree oil, argan oil, etc.
  • Always avoid buying hair styling products that contain harmful chemicals like Sulphur, paraben, etc. Such chemicals are extremely harsh on the hair follicles and scalp which not only affect the current hair quality but the natural hair growth in the long run. Buy less but always go for quality.

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