Choosing A Suitable Hair Styling Product For Men

Suitable Hair Product For Your Hair Type For Men

When cutting your hair at various salons, each hairstylist has its style in styling and cutting hair. There may be bad ones as there are good ones too that you can stick to in the long run. Just as cutting hair, there are plenty of styling products in the market and it is important to choose the right one best suited for your hair type. This post gives you an insight into the difference between products helping you to make a more informed purchase. 

• Identify Your Type Of Hair

Similar to buying a suit for an important outing, you wouldn’t want to purchase the wrong type of shampoo for the wrong type of hair. It could also damage your hair. For example, it is like using a strong hair wax on fine thin follicles. It places unnecessary stress on your hair follicles as it will weigh down and also cause damage. There are mainly three different types of hair types common which are thick hair, straight with fine hair follicles and wavy or as commonly called, curly. 

• What Are The Products For Styling

After figuring out the hair type, the most important step is figuring out the hair product most suited. There’s no point getting intimidated by the number of products as well as terms used by most companies for their products. The main point is looking for the keywords universal to most products. No need to waste time as we have worked out the whole process for you. 

Hair Gel
Typically translucent in color, it is usually quite weak when it comes to holding hair in place. It is great for dress-up events or formal events as it usually hardens and leaves a shiny and wet look. It avoids your scalp from flaking as it is recommended to use alcohol-free gel.

How Do You Use It?
Used for slightly damp hair, work the gel on your hands first, and glide it over the hair to style. Before touching it to maintain the look, allow your hair to dry first. 

Which Type Of Hair Should Use This?
It is used by people with thick hair or people with short to medium hair. 

Hair Pomade
Usually mistaken for hair wax hair pomade is quite different. It is a soft semi-solid substance that gives you light to high shine depending on which you decide on. Being extremely popular because the after effect leaves a natural wet look, use it especially if you want a more ruffled look but still maintain the wet and neat look.

How Do You Use It?
Work it around the hair to achieve the desired look rubbing a small amount on your palm. 

Which Type Of Hair Should Use This?
It can be used for thin or curly hair. If you tend to have oily hair, avoid using a pomade as this will aggravate it. 

Hair Wax
This is the most popular hair styling product in the market. As it creates a matt and messy look, it is great for styling. As the wax offers the strongest hold, amongst all these products, it creates a dry, natural matt look and holds even in the strongest winds. As it doesn’t normally contain the oils found in pomades, it leaves a dry finish. In case you have oily hair, this is the right hair styling product as it offers a stronger hold and prevents that oily look.

How Do You Use It?
Whether you have come out of a shower or have dry hair, apply hair wax on any type of hair. Work it around the hair to get the style you want applying a small amount on your hand. Do this in less than 1 minute before it hardens as later that it will be difficult to change

Which Type Of Hair Should Use This?
All lengths and thick to medium hair.

Matt Products
As it gives you the ‘just out of bed look’, similar to hair wax, it comes in varieties such as paste, fiber, clay or putty providing the dry matt finish as the name implies. While adding texture to the hair follicles, it provides a stronghold that is a perfect combination in case you are looking for that messy look.

How Do You Use It?
Apply to dry hair in small amounts for the best effect. 

Which Type Of Hair Should Use This?
Hair of all lengths and all types

Hairstyling Creams
Hair creams are one of the least used product as they aren’t used in the morning. In certain situations, though it has its place. It is generally less clumpy and lighter when compared to hair wax which comes as the best feature of styling creams. Use them when you try to obtain some control over the hair looking completely natural.

How Do You Use It?
Glide it over the area you need control over applying a small amount over your hand. Use it as a finishing touch after applying wax or pomade.

Which Type Of Hair Should Use This?
Usually thin to thick hair, curly hair and suits hair of all lengths.

• Finishing Products

They come in products such as hair spray but should be used only if you want absolute control over every strand of hair. Even though usually not needed, it is essential for detailing common in the modeling industry. Even then it is a great essential product to use to lock in the look for the day. As it can be carried away with spraying go easy though. All that is sufficient to maintain the look for the entire day is attained by applying a short burst. 

How Do You Use It?
A few short bursts about 12 inches away from the hair is all that is needed to achieve a good spread.

Which Type Of Hair Should Use This?
Hair of all types and all lengths.

Conclusion

Hairstyling products come in plenty in the market. The most important is identifying the right product or your hair type. It adds glamour to your look and helps you carry yourself in confidence. Hairstyling is one thing that helps you achieve your dream look wherever you are either on stage or just in everyday life. Make sure you get that statement look with the right hairstyle.