At 18|8 Louisville, it’s our goal to be your premier choice when you’re looking for a barbershop or men’s salon in or around Louisville. We’re proud to offer a variety of services that are dedicated to fulfilling all of your grooming needs. While we guarantee that we’ll have you looking great every time you walk out of our Louisville barbershop, it’s our aim to have you looking good at all other times as well. We’ll be glad to provide you with tips on how to best achieve your desired hairstyle between your visits with us. One of the best ways you can do so is through the usage of styling products. Here are the more common types and how to use them most effectively.
Pomades
Pomades will give a wet and shiny look to a person’s hair. They are best used for shorter, sleeker, or texturized hairstyles. However, they’re not quite suitable for fine hair. To apply it, you should rub a small amount in your hands until the product warms up. After that, work it through your hair, from ends to root.
Gels
Gels offer the best option for holding your hair down and creating a wet look. Gels are effective for both fine and thick hair as it comes in different types that are perfect for holding down any kind of hair. You can either apply it to dry hair to hold a style in place or work it into wet hair and let it dry naturally to give it a wet look.
Creams
Creams are great at controlling frizzy and flyaway hair. It will keep your hair down without even looking like you have product in your hair. To use this product, you simply smooth the cream into your hair, whether it’s dry or wet.
Muds
Muds should be the product of choice when you need the most control possible over your hair. It will give texture to short, disheveled styles and separation to long styles. To apply this, you’ll want to first dry your hair completely. After that, rub a small amount in your hands until the product warms and then work the product through your hair.
Hairspray
Hairspray is used to add more volume to hair in addition to giving that person more control over the hair. By utilizing hairspray, you can keep a potentially unruly hairstyle in place. It’s best not to overapply it though, as it can weigh your hair down. To best apply it, you’ll want to keep the bottle several inches away from your head and lightly mist your hair. Also, make sure to protect your eyes from getting sprayed!
Contact Your Louisville Barbershop Today!
If you’re interested in having the experts decide what hair products are best for your hair, we encourage you to stop by our Louisville men’s salon sometime. You can schedule an appointment with us by filling out our easy online form or by giving us a call at (502) 257-0077. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!