Cool fashion guy spraying hair[/caption]Healthy hair is a key starting point for great style, but the right products and techniques are also essential. With grooming services tailored for men, 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon of Elm Grove can help you achieve your best look. Hair gel isn’t your only option, so check out this guide for some excellent alternatives.
Styling Product Basics
Hair products create hold and shine: how much light reflects on your hair and how well your finished style stays put. Hair gels tend to score the highest on the hold and shine scales, while styling creams and texturizing sprays tend to offer lower hold and a more matte finish. Other products like waxes, pastes, and pomades usually fall somewhere in between. The key is choosing a product that best works for your hair type and your chosen style.
Wax, Pomade, Clay and Paste: What’s the Difference?
Maybe you’ve browsed the hair care aisles and noticed waxes, pastes, pomades, clays and putties. Your barbershop in Elm Grove would probably tell you that they’re closely related since they’re all pliable enough to let you restyle during the day. The key differences lie in the bases they use:
- Wax: medium to high hold with a matte finish
- Clay: high hold with a matte finish
- Paste: moderate hold with varying amounts of shine
You may see other terms like “putty,” “mud,” or “pomade.” Muds and putties offer similar hold and shine to clay-based products. Pomades come in a wide range of bases: wax, water, clay, oil or fiber.
Styling Creams and Texture Sprays
Some styles, especially for those with longer hair, require a more relaxed hold with a softer feel. Styling creams excel in both departments and depending on the product, may also offer a boost of hydration and add some shine. Texture sprays, including sea salt sprays, give hair a slightly tousled look while adding some volume.
As men’s styling needs have changed, so have hair care products. And those rapidly expanding options can make it confusing and frustrating to try to select the proper styling aid for your look. Trust the pros at 18|8, your go-to salon for the men of Elm Grove, Brookfield, Wauwatosa, and the surrounding areas for expert advice and top-notch men’s grooming services. Book an appointment online or call (262) 910-0188.