A Guide to Hair Care Products For Men

Hair gel is a very commonly used styling product for men. Hair gels come in various hold strengths that range from light to strong, and can sculpt your hair so it won’t budge all day. A stronger hold gel provides a more stiff hairstyle while a lighter gel makes your hair more manageable and can emphasize waviness.

Hair wax can be used for styles ranging from messy-bed head to more structured styles. If you want to create spikes or style your hair down for a well-groomed look - wax is a suitable option. Those with straight or slightly wavy hair would do best with a hair wax product as it does tend to clump in curly hair.

Thanks to wax being more pliable than hair gel, your hair can also be restyled throughout the day. Waxes can have a shiny or matte finish and are most ideal for hairstyles that require a comb such as the classic side part or pompadour.

Pomades are designed to style your hair in a neat, slick manner and work extremely well with combed hairstyles. Pomades allow you to style your hair at any point throughout the day as they do not make your hair hard or dry as hair gels do.

There are two major categories of pomades, oil-based and water-based. Pomades are creamier than waxes which make them more suitable for thicker or curly hair. They range from light to hard hold and are used for slicking, defining anything from wavy to straight hair.

Clays range from a very thick to a very creamy consistency and contain a real clay ingredient in their formulas. Hair clays are perfect for hairstyles that require volume without having the product weigh down your hair. Clay also makes your hair feel fuller by adding body to the individual strands, and its light-weight formula is easily absorbed into the hair without leaving any residue.

Clay hair products offer benefits for your hair including:

• Clay has the ability to draw out impurities and dirt without drying the hair of its natural oils.
• Clay nourishes your hair and scalp thanks to it being rich in mineral and nutrients.
• Clay controls and maintains frizzy hair which is an essential requirement for men with curly or longer hair.

If you would like to learn more about the right men’s hair product for the hairstyle you want to achieve, visit our salon today. Book your men’s haircut in Spartanburg and Inman, SC with our talented team!