We get it: there are a lot of hair products out there. A silly number of pomades, a sea-salt spray for every day of the week and still far too many sticky gels, considering hard spikes haven’t been in style since Justin Timberlake cut his off. It can be confusing. But there’s a reason for all that choice. Not everyone has the same hair, and no single product works for all of us. If you want to do anything beyond leaving it alone, the best place to start is your hair type. Straight, curly, fine and afro hair all need different formulas to shape, control and bring a bit of life to them. Here’s how…
This lightweight cream is made for men with curls that do their own thing. Designed for tight ringlets and coily hair, it helps smooth kinks, tame frizz and keep flyaways in check. Work a small amount through damp hair, then let it dry naturally or use a diffuser for definition.
Longer hair is prone to looking dry and dull, but this hydrating foam can sort that out. Easy to apply, it boosts volume, locks in moisture and gives hair a bit of that gnarly surfer look. Two pumps should do it.
Beyoncé’s haircare brand really delivers. With a blend of African oil and a plant-based complex that smooths the hair and helps it hold its shape, this is a solid styling tool. Great for defining curls and adding polish.
Designed by two men with limp, straight hair as a quick fix for adding texture and style. It works. Using hair-memory compounds to help with hold and definition, plus a touch of sea salt and saw palmetto, the cream is wind-resistant without the crunch. Smooth it through medium-length dry hair and style as you like.
One for guys who think they can’t do much with hair that’s only an inch or so long. This lightweight product uses sweet almond oil and panthenol to make close crops more malleable. Swipe it through and style for long-lasting hold.
