Choosing a men’s hair styling product

26.12.2023

It’s no secret that today people are judged not only by their clothes, but also by their hairstyle. And of course, men are no exception in this case. Each of us should know about the most common, but at the same time effective, products that will help in hair care and make your hairstyle even better. In this article, the masters of the TsirulniK barbershop chain will talk about the most popular men’s hair care products.

The importance of styling men’s hair

To create harmony in your style, you need to pay attention not only to your appearance, but also to your hairstyle. You’ve probably heard that achieving perfectly groomed hair is quite difficult, but not impossible. Today’s market is filled with a lot of care products for the body, hair and face. In addition, there are special styling products for men’s hair, which you should not forget about when choosing.

If you can understand the qualitative relationship between all the listed products and choose the products for yourself, you will look stylish and well-groomed. Our article today will help you with this.

Historical summary

In ancient times, men tried to make their appearance look at least somewhat neat using natural elements. The available materials included fat and resin. Scientists after excavations in ancient Egypt confirmed that most mummies that were 3,500 years old had preserved hair in fat, namely bear fat. But don’t be alarmed – you won’t have to use natural fat, like ancient people. Luckily, evolution and science have taken care of us. Quality skin care products consist of beeswax, water, herbs and petroleum jelly.

Choosing the right styling product

Below we will talk about the most common and frequently used care and styling products when working with men’s hair:

Mousse.
Wax.
Pomade.
Gel.
Clay, paste and cream.
Varnish.

Mousse

The most important rule for those who like to use mousse is beware of the rain! The mousse is suitable for those who love voluminous styling with a shiny effect. However, remember that the mousse contains only chemical products that do not bring any benefit. No matter what type of hair you have: straight, curly, thick or thin hair – the mousse will always do the job. The only thing you need to consider is that this product is not suitable for fixing a specific area of hair.

Using the mousse is quite easy: first moisten your hair, then apply a small amount to slightly damp hair, dry it and give the hair the desired shape.

Wax

Everyone knows wax, but do you know its important and beneficial qualities? Wax is suitable for men with short hair; for example, it will be an excellent option for fixing a mohawk. For this product, the structure of the hair is not important, the main thing is to take into account the length. Be sure to monitor the process of washing your hair before using wax, especially the amount of product applied. Why is that? It’s simple, wax is a chemical product that, when accumulated on your scalp for a long time, leads to various negative processes.

Using wax is easy: you just need to take a certain amount of product and apply it to your hair. In this case, the hair should be well dried, since the hair dryer negatively affects the wax by melting it.

Pomade

Lipstick, like the familiar Grease, gives your hair a special wet hair effect for 24 hours. If lipsticks used to contain natural fat, today they include products such as petroleum jelly, water, wax and other aromatic components. Lipstick, like Grease, suits almost everyone. Whether you have short or medium length hair, or you want to comb your hair or style it in a special way. The product will cope easily and quickly with any given task.

To use the product, take a small amount of lipstick, rub it well between your hands to warm it up, and then apply it to your hair, forming the desired hairstyle.

Gel

The gel is in greatest demand among men with short hair. The gel is based on water, which has a very positive effect on hair and roots. The gel washes off well, lasts throughout the day, moisturizes and gives an amazing effect. The gel is applied to slightly wet hair or completely dry hair. After application, you need to shape your hair and let the gel dry. And if you need to speed up the process, then you can safely use a hairdryer.

Clay, cream, paste

These products provide a matte effect for the hair. Best suited for men with oily hair. They do not have a special effect, but the main thing is that they do not make the hair greasy. These products should be applied in a small amount to slightly damp or dry hair. To speed up the result, you can use a hair dryer.

Varnish

Varnish is one of the best assistants in difficult situations. Varnishes are used and also combined with any hair products. Suitable for all hair types. When using nail polish, protect your eyes and face by spraying the product at arm’s length.

Using the information from our article, you will be able to choose the optimal tool for styling your hair. If you prefer to entrust styling to professionals, we are waiting for you in any of the barbershops of TsirulniK, where the masters will help you make the perfect hairstyle and recommend styling tools.