wow thx <3 <3 <3

But honestly, literally anyone can be attractive. If that's a major roadblock for you to improve your social skills, do soemthing about it; give yourself a makeover! Following is subjective, I guess, but..

Get a good haircut. 90% of the time, that just means "short on the sides, longer on top". LookAfter on green is really good. You could probably just be like "yo hook me up" and they can give you something trendy. Put this in your hair. Shower in the morning, and blowdry it instead of letting it air dry.

Revamp your wardrobe. Get tighter clothes. A pair of these will get you far. If you can button them without causing lots of physical pain to yourself, they aren't too tight (and they will stretch). Try to avoid washing jeans in the washing machine. If you do, air dry them. If your jeans fit well, chances are they won't after you run them through the dryer.

Stay away from gym shoes. A pair of black and a pair of white vans will take you a long way.

Stay away from overusing graphic tees. Grey is a great colour that looks good on everyone. Black and other dark colours are good too. Sweatshirts usually look p good as long as they are a tight fit. Henleys are easy and lit too.

Stay away from cargo shorts. Tight, coloured, mid-thigh shorts are "in" and look better. Looser but still short & thin neutral-coloured shorts are ez too. Especially for spring/summer.

Most of the stuff from Express, H&M, Zara, sometimes A&F, etc. is good.

Qt, bold briefs/boxer briefs from calvin klein, aussiebum, etc. are lit too. People won't often see them, obviously, but it's an easy confidence boost.

Don't discount the importance of being confident. Milo Yiannopoulos isn't actually that attractive, but he is 110% confident, so he tricks you into adding like 4 points. Fix your posture. Sit up straight, stand up straight w/ your shoulders back. Your body will feel better, and you will come off much more confident. Body language is important. The same is true about smiling more, etc.

Take care of your teeth. Crest Whitestrips can save your life if you are a soda/coffee drinker. Floss twice a day, maybe get a tongue brush.

Keep your body hair under control with one of these and a decent razer. Another thing that people only will see if you wear like a real deep v-neck or unbuttoned Henley or when you are sexing, but a confidence booster nonetheless.

Keep your hygiene up to par. Shower often, wash thoroughly (a loofah or washcloth is a good investment) with some kind of good-smelling body wash, wear deodorant, and get some kind of cologne that isn't axe (one of the < $30 ones from Amazon is fine). Also, idk why straight boys often don't wash their butthole, but wash your butthole.

Take care of your skin. This will save your life. If you have acne and that doesn't work well enough, invest in a proactiv subscription or something. You will look and feel much better. Don't be afraid of concealer to cover up some particularly egregious blemishes. Idk anything about makeup brands, but something like this (except that matches your skin tone) is great because it doubles as a mild acne treatment. This (or any spray product with Salicylic acid) will help immensely if you have body acne.

Get in shape. You will look and feel better! You sound like you don't have much time to go to the gym, which is fine. Muscly, skinny and toned, or super skinny are all "trendy" looks. Just avoid dad bod. Skinny can be achieved just through diet and optionally doing body weight exercises at home (crunches, pushups, etc.) or getting a pair of weights. Most importantly, make sure the fit of your clothes matches your body. All of those 3 benefit from snug fits. Dad bod "benefits" from a looser fit, but that's because your clothes are trying to hide your body shape rather than accentuate it, hence why it isn't ideal.

Before interviews/career/fairs/going on a date/whatever other important event, max all this out. Aside from looking good, you will feel good, and you will have a much easier time being confident. When talking to recruiters, especially during the interview, I find that when you feel good about yourself, nerves dissipate hardcore to the point where even when you are stuck, you don't really get that sinking feeling in your stomach. Smile and nod a lot, sell yourself with your strong, confident energy. If you seem like a fun person to work with (and look at), that can make up for a lot of your "faults".

I got all of my interviews that I got at the Expo this year wearing shorts and flip-flops (went during lunch break at work, so didn't have time to change). Just be a chill, happy, and humble dude/dudette, but own the fact that you feel good about yourself. Ppl dig that, especially when a lot of kids are in the same situation you are (ie. don't feel attractive or comfortable talking to people, or their whole life is just academics).

Edit: Oops also do your eyebrows and keep your facial hair in check.

Okay.

You need some shape to your hair. You also need to stop using a comb. Using a comb makes all the hairs look too uniform and will make any thinning or balding stick out like a sore thumb. Combs should really only ever be used when trying to achieve that hipster hard part/Mad Men look. I'm a big fan of more natural hairstyles. I would highly suggest growing out your hair a bit (while you still can) and using some sort of fiber or pomade product. I don't have a hair loss problem personally but my friend does and uses Rogaine and has had great results. In the long run, you may just need to bite the bullet and keep your head shaved. But for now, while you're young and in college, there's no reason why you can't try to have a good head of hair for a bit. When using either fiber or pomade, you just need to use about a quarter-sized amount in your hair. There's no real method to it. Just work it into your hair spiking pieces here and there. Maybe twisting some sections for extra texture. The longer your hair is on top, the more you can do with it. You could go with either of these and look a lot better.

Shorter Hair

Medium/Messy Hair


My suggestions for products are below.

1. Layrite - Good hold. Will give some shine to your hair. Water based so it washes out easily.
   
   
2. Fiber Grease - Asian product so the directions and labeling are oddly worded. But smells like apples and has very good hold with good shine. Water based as well so it will wash out easily.
   
   
   
3. American Crew Fiber - Decent hold. A lot of people on this sub like this one. Provides more of a matte/natural look to your hair. It's a little more "waxy" feeling. Still washes out, just not as easily as water based pomades.
   
   
4. Rough Rider by Kevin Murphy - Most expensive option. Probably the best hold out of all the products mentioned here. A small amount goes a long way, this container will last you a long time. More of a "clay" feel in your hands. You may want to use this in combination with a "shiny" fiber like the Fiber Grease as Rough Rider has more of a matte finish to it.
   
   EDIT: I agree with u/rogertaylorswift. Keep the sides clean and trimmed but leave yourself some length on top to play around with. A little product goes a long way. The key is not using too much. Then you get into the realm of seeming like you're "trying too hard" as you mentioned. All these products are available off Amazon. I wouldn't go crazy trying to find them in China when you can just get them delivered to your dorm room.
   

Hahahaha we can do this, together <3

But seriously so here is my process:

• Shower, Shampoo/Condition/Etc
  
  
• While still in shower and hair is soaking, add a dollop of this and comb through (I just find it conditioning and nice).
  
  
• Put hair up in an old graphic t-shirt (less frizz than a towel!)
  
  
• When 50-60% dry, take out and add a dollop of this - It's like a gel but way more forgiving and it smells like cake. (It doesn't taste like cake. Don't ask.)
  
  
• Do my 6 tentacle braids...yours probably looks infinitely better with the french braided pigtails hahaha.
  
  
• Go to sleep (my favourite step!)
  
  
• Wake up, hair spray braids and let set while I do my makeup and whatever else.
  
  
• When ready, take out braids and tousle roots - I try to avoid disturbing the body of the hair too much because then it's like brushing out curls and the frizz/largeness is oh my lol. But the roots definitely need some breaking up.
  
  
• First day that's usually the extent of it.
  
  
• Second Day I add the silkening gloss to control frizzies (2-3 pumps usually?). Second day is always the best day! Idk why hahaha.
  
  
• Third day I also add the gloss - It seriously doesn't make oily at all!!!!! It's as amazing as the original thread says <3 Also third day I do a bun or something with the nice texture the braids give. Sometimes I leave it down but I definitely look a little lazy if I do that haha.
  
  I hope that helps! It's also possible your hair doesn't hold as well (cough or you have higher standards for acceptable hair than me...totally possible cough), but I think with those products you will hopefully get a little more mileage out of it!

I got mine trimmed this week and the stylist asked how I style it (specifically where I part it) and I was like "yeah, I go like this" and put my hand by my left temple then ran it through my hair going to the right and slightly back. And that was the whole thing.

She goes "Wow, that's complex" (or something similarly sarcastic)

I was like "yeah, I mostly wear hats at work so you can't even see it anyway."

My #1 styling tip (I don't count the above as "styling", though it is a tip) is to forget about whatever gel/products you used on your long hair and get something for men. I use some [putty from garnier] (http://www.garnierusa.com/products/styling/men/putty/power-putty-surfer-hair.aspx) most of the time, they have a light spray if you're looking for something more natural, too.

If you ever want to spike it, get you some hair glue. I just got some of this shit for a cosplay I was doing and that shit means business! I was trying to spike my hair into a mohawk two weeks ago for a concert and my maximum fuckery gel/hairspray combo just could not make it happen. Then, last week I was cosplaying as Goku so I went to the store and got some got2be because a friend who cosplays recommended it to me. I ended up with beautiful Goku hair that lasted... 14 hours iirc. I used hairspray, too, but I was sweating and running around on and off all day and I kept touching it because spiky hair is fun to touch and it held up great. I was really impressed.

I usually go with Ganier just because they're cheaper and they tend to smell nice, like even the "man scents" are pretty nice and not overpowering, but I've been led to believe that got2be is where the magic is at and from my one experience with got2be, I believe it.

I do have one possibly negative comment about the hair glue though... I felt, the whole time, like I was putting jizz from someone really dehydrated in my hair. It was the same color and the same opacity, kinda like if you had normal glue and left it out overnight or something and half the liquid evaporated. I'm a mature adult, sometimes.

Sometimes.

First of all, your hair is beautiful! Love the curls.

My only suggestion would be to add layers. It looks like you may have some in the back but they should be trimmed up a bit. That'll help a little with volume.

My hair is alot like yours. To get the volume I want, I use gel and scrunch the living heck out of it. Add the gel when your hair is soaking wet and scrunch upside down. Make sure you use enough as all the water dilutes it. You'll have to play around with this to find the right amount.

I also use a diffuser with long teeth (does this make sense?) and use it to lift my top layers for added volume. Diffuse on low/hot setting. I alternate diffusing by lifting and by putting my hair upside down. LOTS of volume. Also, when my hair is almost dry, I scrunch in additional gel. It gives me better curl formation. If your curls come out crunchy you can scrunch out the crunch. It'll all depend on the gel you use.

Don't worry about using Deva products. There are others just as good and 1/4 the price. Also, what other others may recommend for styling products may not work for you. I use Kinky curling custard
https://www.amazon.com/Kinky-Curly-Original-Curling-Custard/dp/B00KJSAT86
and others swear by Eco Style Gel-Olive https://www.amazon.com/ECOCO-Eco-Style-Olive-Ounce/dp/B003E7UNE4/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_194_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=TJ18SNCBJKDZD98F22B3&th=1

The curling custard is expensive and I use it when I want my curls to look spectacular. Otherwise, I go for a good strong hold gel.

Look at Youtube videos too. There are a bunch out there on getting volume for curly hair.

DLDude- look into suavecito pomade. It's a water based pomade so it rinses out pretty easily with just water. It'll still strip your hair of oils, especially if you leave it in too long, but your scalp bounces back in 2-3 days opposed to months like when you first transition. This is a fantastic alternative to gel or other styling products that would require some sort of cleanser to remove from your hair. It's also typically rated among the best pomades to use. You can read the high praise for yourself here amzn.to/2tucnw0. It also smells super super good and I've received numerous compliments from the scent. Another nice feature is if you need to adjust the styling to your hair, no need to wash it out and start over, you can simply wet your hands a little and re-work the style. Since the pomade is water based, adding just a little moister allows you to re-style.

NO POO ALL THE WAY!

I've tried all three of these. I'd say, if I had to choose, I like Claymation the best, but it's certainly not my favorite matte hair product.

Original was way to sticky when applying it and got really tacky when I ran it through my hair. Quicksand was a bit too dry to apply , but did have good hold. Claymation seemed to apply better, but the hold wasn't what I wanted.

So as a followup, I have two products the I lean towards. The Kevin Murphy - Night Rider, which has great hold, but when you emulsify it in your hands it seems to get a bit clumpy. And my absolute favorite is the Mister Pompadour Beeswax Paste which spreads really well and has great hold for my style, which is typically a looser style.

from someone who just learned how to style my own frizzy/curly hair:

Start by getting a trim - I would take at least an inch off the bottom and get regular trims (every 2 months or so) for the next year to grow out healthy hair. Be gentle when you shampoo, use your nails to scratch around your head, but be gentle with the actual long hair. When you condition, only condition from about your ears down or your hair will get oily quickly. Wash every 2 or 3 days unless it's really dirty. After you get out of the shower, PAT dry; do not rub the towel all over. Then, comb it out with a wide tooth comb and use a styling product to kind of keep your hair together. If you need to, make some curls with your fingers to keep the hair together. Following these really easy steps has allowed me to actually leave my hair down and not look like a frizz ball.

My current routine: I just switched to Herbal Essences Naked Shine shampoo about a month ago. Smells great and hair is definitely shiny! I condition with One N Only Argan Oil Conditioner I found at ulta. For a wide tooth comb, I went fancy and got one of these. After I comb, then I use about a nickel sized squirt of this leave in conditioner/style cream - for this one use just enough or you will look greasy and only use it from the ears down and scrunch your hair together. Good luck!!

One more thing: It's kind of an initial outlay of a little cash, but everything lasts me for months except the shampoo. I've had the conditioner since last year and it's still a little less than half way empty. The curl cream - same deal. I've had it since mid last year. The trick is to use sparingly. Shampoo lasts a while too since I only wash my hair twice a week. The wood comb - I LOVE it; it's really gentle but still detangles.

Caveat I've never tried the look myself so I can't guarantee this will work.


That being said, I've personally found, and read online that with asian hair, since it's so strong and straight, blow drying it is mandatory for pretty much any sort of style. Now, with respect to this hair style, it looks like you'll need the top of your hair to be at least 10 cm long. Any shorter and, with asian hair, you'll just end up with the spiky dragon ball Z look.


So for styling:

• First I would suggest starting with a heat protectant mousse, something like this apply it to damp, towel dried hair. Slick your hair back with the mousse then blow dry it in the direction you want. Blow dry until the hair no longer feels slick or wet. The mousse does two things, first it stops your hair from being damaged/dried out by the heat of the blow dryer, second it works with the heat to hold your hair in the direction that you blow dried it. You'll have to blow dry a lot to get it to go straight and back to give the slicked back look. You can try clipping or holding your hair down while it's still wet in the backwards position and then blowing it from there.
  
  
  
• Next use gatsby and slick it through your hair holding it down, straight and back. Gatsby is a japanese product designed with asian hair in mind. You can use other waxes like kevin murphy nightrider or Hanz De Fuko Claymation but I find for the hold, Gatsby is the cheapest option. It's about $10 whereas the other choices are pushing $20+. I suggest a matte wax because I personally find gels or other slick, shiny products tend to look really terrible in Asian hair. Rather than looking sleek and shiny the dark blackness of Asian hair tends to make it look greasy. That's just my opinion though. You can absolutely replace this step with a gel or other holding product that you like. The point of this step is to weigh your hair down with a product where the product also has sufficient hold to keep it in place in the direction you want.
  
  
  
• Last hairspray. This is just to lock everything in. A couple puffs of hairspray (not too much or your hair ends up with the greasy look) to lock everything in and keep it in place. This step is optional but I personally like using a bit of hairspray because I find hairspray to be more moisture resistant. If I sweat a bit I'm not immediately ruining my style, same thing if it's raining a bit. Hairspray also helps to keep any stray hairs in place if it gets windy or you're running around or something like that.
  
  
  And that's it. Like I said, I'm not sure if this will work for sure as I've never done a completely slicked back hairstyle. But overall I know for sure, with Asian hair, the key is to blow dry it. A blowdryer is your best tool, above any product, when dealing with Asian hair.

Thick, Wavy-ish (not so curly) Hair Care Guide I kinda made. I'm no expert so don't take this as gospel.


Maintaining your (usually dry hair):


Use Shea Moisture Leave In conditioner. This is the one I use. You can pick the "curly" one if you want to emphasis your curls.

I found it on another thread and the guy said he washes his hair at night, pats it with a towel to dry and then put it in.

Comb your hair (i usually comb it back) so it gets all around. Don't use a comb that's too thin you'll take the product out.

Use a kinda generous amount (like 2-3 finger tips) and mix it in your hair like you would a normal conditioner. It won't stain your pillow, but I'd recommend a pillow case.

Wash it out in the morning.

Shampoo less because our hair usually gets really dry. I personally use head and shoulders once every 1.5 weeks.

It'll take a while to notice an actual change in texture but your hair should feel smoother and easier to control.

(This won't get rid of the curly, wavy texture. It's only part 1.)

Note: Using another Coconut Oil product like this is also recommended by some. To spray some on your hair after a shower and apply it like a conditioner (massage it around your hair) and you won't need to comb it in. It's recommended to leave it in for 30 minutes wash it off and then style your hair.

This is something I'm starting to test but I can't say it works or doesn't.

Styling Product:

Most pomaded don't usually work on this type of hair because our hair usually "counters" the pomade.


Things that I've found that work are Suavecito Firm Hold and Layrite Superhold

I prefer Layrite's because it's less sticky and doesn't have as strong of an odor.

Strong gels work too, but I think gel looks worse and if you live in a hot area it'll sweat off within 30 minutes and just be uncomfortable on your forehead.


Before You Style:

This is typically after a shower. You're going to want to nearly dry your hair lightly by patting your hair with a towel. Then blow dry your hair in the way you want. If you don't have a blow drier I'd invest in one but just towel dry and then put product in.


Notes:

Often people with our kind of hair want to style something like a pompadour or something with straighter hair. The main issues are that our hair is actually too short and we'll need to use something special to straighten it.

Too short
To get certain hair styles you need a certain length. Guys with our type of hair usually keep it short because it's almost like a blow fish where our hair is short (which you can usually see after a shower) but then it increases its volume and puffs/curls up.

So before being disappointed or confused as to why you can't get a certain style, it might be because your hair actually isn't as long as it looks.

Straightening
To straighten our type of hair (for a long period of time, since product usually unwinds) you'll need a flat iron, something like keratin straightening treatment or something like this

That's pretty much everything I know. It's probably not all correct so edit whatever and just build on the education of this hair type.

Edit: Fixed a link

• Big Barker dog bed -I don't have one yet, but I've laid on one before and if it can support my squishy tushy, then it's perfect for my dogs.
  
• Kinky Curly curling custard
  
• Pretty much the whole Andalou Naturals facial care line - especially the "Clarifying" products
  
• The lip balm my good friend makes (She's launching her own company soon!)
  
• Bee's Wrap

While my hair is nothing like yours (long, thick, relatively straight), I've had wonderful results with It's a 10 Miracle Leave-in plus Keratin. It's on the pricier side but it does a lot of great things for my hair. It has heat protectant in it as well as it detangles, defrizzes, and a bunch of other things. I don't know anyone with wavy or curly hair that has used it but it says on the bottle it's for all hair types. And I don't think it would make your hair feel greasy, especially if you focused on the ends and stayed away from your scalp. It's hard to say for sure if you'd have results similar to mine but I would definitely recommend giving it a try if you're willing to spend the money!

> They also told me that my hair should actually be curly.

What was their logic behind this statement? It seems that their statement launched you on a journey to get your hair to form curls at any cost. Were they able to apply products to your hair to style it in the curls that you should have?

Regarding your query, if you're trying to enhance curls, your biggest focus should be on styling products. The function of shampoos and conditioners are to cleanse and add back the moisture lost from cleansing, respectively. I actually use Tresemme shampoo/conditioner religiously because they get the job done, at such a low cost. I'm less loyal to styling products because I've figured out that once I use the conditioner as a leave-in, I get well defined curls regardless of which curling cream I use. Note that my hair is somewhere between a 3b and a 3c pattern.

My hands down favourite for curl definition is Kinky Curly Curling Custard. It has to be used in combination with the Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave In Conditioner/Detangler. The draw back is the price. I do not recommend their shampoo, it strips way too much from the hair and left mine dry and crunchy. If you're interested in testing out Kinky Curly's Curling Custard, it's important to apply the way its recommended for best results:

1. Apply the leave-in while the hair is still soaking wet
   
2. Section off hair. This is veryyy important.
   
3. Apply the gel to one small section at a time. I find that I get perfect definition if I use my fingers to twirl the hair in a curling motion.
   
4. Once the entire head is complete, allow to air dry. And DO NOT TOUCH IT! You want to minimize handling throughout this process.
   
5. See the Kinky Curly demo for more info.
   
   Other tips for bringing out curls
   
   - scrunching: check any video on youtube
   
   - upside down shake: this is my go to every single morning before work. I wet my hair, apply my "leave-in" (Tressemme conditioner), apply whatever curl cream I have on hand, use my hands to make sure it's spread evenly and detangle the hair as I go along (I don't own combs, just a Denman brush I use every now and then). Then flip my head over and shake vigorously for about a minute. And I'm out the door. Drying it while upside down in front of the fan gives me better definition. I think that's because it dries faster so there's fewer flyaways (aka frizz).

This is pretty much how I style my hair everyday, but I don't use gel, wax, or a blow dryer. To get that look, I apply hair "glue" to dry hair. The glue is strong enough to let me do whatever I want with it, but also leave it light, fluffy and most importantly, dry looking. This is the stuff I use. It's cheap, but very effective. I simply take a fingertips worth, spread it all around my palms, and evenly mess up my entire head of hair to give it volume. Then I style it as it looks, re-applying as needed. Your biggest problem is that you also keep pulling your hair forward, making your hair hang over your forehead like the rim of a hat. Guide it back lightly! Hope this helps you. Good luck!

Back to School shopping list:

This, This, or This depending on your hair type/style you want to achieve.

These Converse or these Vans depending on which style you like better. These are going to be your most versatile shoes for "every day" wear.

Assorted Crew or V-Neck Tees, depending on your preference

A good fitting pair of dark jeans, I linked 511's, but those may not suit you depending on your build. Try some pairs on, take pictures, and post them in the Outfit Feedback threads if you're not sure of the fit.


For dressing "up":

Two pairs of well fitting khaki's/chinos in different colors such as these in grey or these in khaki. Again, I linked slimmer fits, as that is what I wear, but you may need to change depending on body type. Posting in the feedback threads is encouraged.

One or two decent Oxford Cloth Button Down collared shirts that fit you well, in light blue and white.

Those should cover your bases as a freshman, as you're not likely going to have to dress super formal.

Note: Because you're just a freshman, you will most likely be hitting many random growth spurts. Try not to spend too much money on clothing, as you will likely outgrow it.

style it bro. Your hair is really thick above and the only thing that could be of good help is a good pomade. I recommend you going for Imperial Classic because it works well on thick haired men, giving a good hold and medium shine. There are also a few more good brands that I mentioned in an article here. Hope it helps!

Wherever your hair stands up make sure to tell whoever is cutting your hair to leave it a little longer there. If not try this on it The stuff looks hard so keep that in mind but it will control your hair.

High School is weird with people worrying about reputations and stupid shit. Try to small chat with her and get to just know her. A quick joke about something in class to get it initiated and then just carry on the conversation. "So what's your next class?" "How do you like that teacher?"

The goal is to have the girl feel comfortable with you while being flirty.

A lot of the hottest girls that were in my high school aren't dating the most attractive men. But confidence is very important in the dating world. Doing things that fix things that you consider faults will help build that.

Best of luck and dm me if you ever need advice on that hair. Not a stylist or anything but may be able to help.

I'm always surprised by how many people don't cover their necks fully. No exposed skin allowed. This includes over the back of the neck.

I've seen suggestions for Rain-X. I haven't used it myself, but I have heard that it can create a permanent haze in plastic, and the manufacturer does not recommend it. So I'd avoid that.

I use Plexus. I'll give my visor a quick spray before I ride any time I expect rain, and I carry it with me all the time. It helps water bead up and roll right off. You can also clean everything else on your bike with it.

Don't forget to lube your chain often. A little rust isn't bad, but take time to scrape it clean every couple weeks.

And personally, I'd invest in a pair of "driving lights". I just bought the branded OEM lights for my bike, which seemed good enough, but maybe some other folks who have done some research can chime in. They don't particularly help you see, but they really help you be seen. And sometimes, that's more important than the the rest of your safety gear combined. In fog or rain or snow or darkness - take a hint from boats.

I have very thick, very curly hair that I am constantly battling to keep straight. I live in a humid place and have found this stuff to be amazing. (http://www.amazon.com/Got2b-Ultra-Invincible-Styling-6-Ounce/dp/B004FQK7DA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410804490&sr=8-2&keywords=got2b) You can get it anywhere and is cheap. Got2b is actually a Schwarzkopf (professional hair) product if brand names are important to you. I stumbled onto this stuff on the morning of my wedding at CVS when I realized I was out of gel. I've been using it for 7 years now. It comes in a straight gel format or something like a pomade/gel hybrid. If you get the hybrid (I've used both), make sure you shake it well to keep the gel & pomade from separating. Good luck! Oh, last thing, I saw someone complaining that gel makes your hair look wet. This will definitely give you that wet/slick look. As a general rule, you should always apply your product to a damp head, not a wet one.

EDIT:
For clarification, when you apply product to hair that is too wet, the product just runs down your wet hair and onto your scalp and doesn't hold hair very well. Also, give your hair time to set up. If you get it just right and immediately run out the door, you'll likely just have your hair set up in some style other than was your intent.

It's not very cheap but a little goes a long way, I use Imperial classic pomade. Smells pretty good, and has a nice matte hold, can be reactivated throughout the day with a little water and a comb if needed. Water based so it washes out easily as well. Decided on Imperial based on this site that ranked top 5 pomades.

I posted here a few weeks ago looking for Tips for my hair being very dry and causing matted knots on the underside of my hair even after washing my hair day one.

I actually already had the products, but I decided to try it again. I used Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Shampooand SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner I took the advice and applied the conditioner to the underside of my hair to help get it where it needed it most.

After stepping out of the shower I towel dried my hair and applied Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk

Plop until I felt like it, slept in a satin cap and bam! My hair is noticeably softer, the curls are a lot curlier not wanting to fall straight like they did before.

I have high prosperity hair, my hair would actually get frizzier and dryer as The days go by, these products have protein which has helped my hair get the moisture that it needs which has reduced the frizz and the drying out. Very happy with the out come, I washed on Friday (this pic is Sunday) and I’m still rocking my hair today Monday, I expect to make it most of this week with out needing to wash. I’m 38 weeks pregnant (tomorrow) this was for my baby shower!

I have this same exact haircut except it flows to the left rather than the right.

I would actually recommend against American Crew Fiber pending on the hair texture. A friend told me to try it out because it can be so fool proof (and it really is at time) but was just too light to actually form the hair I wanted. My thicker hair needed more of a moose than a wax substance. My hairstylist handed me Kevin Murphy Easy Rider and it has worked fantastic so far. Doesn't require a lot to keep the hair perfectly smooth and still for 24 hours.

Even though I'm like 2a/2b, I recently started using a product with polyquaternium-69 (PQ-69): https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/ingredient-proven-to-resist-the-highest-humidity/

The product in question is this: https://www.amazon.com/Got2b-Ultra-Invincible-Styling-6-Ounce/dp/B004FQK7DA

I already had some lying around before I discovered PQ-69.

The humidity has been harsh on me too. Last night, I washed with SM Coconut & Hibiscus line (I S2C as well) then put the style milk on as my leave-in. I sealed with a light oil then applied a mix of the style milk and curling gel soufflé, then put the Got2b on top. The Got2b has some drying alcohols in it so beware. It's also slightly sticky, but I think I applied too much.

My hair was really defined! I even plopped for 10 minutes and my hair looked superb, with hardly any frizz. Then I f-ed everything up by doing an overnight plop. I thought it would preserve my hair but it turned me into a frizzball! So tonight will be experiment #2. I'll just sleep on my damp hair since the gel had a slight cast anyway.

Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel is probably your best bet and the most CG product that contains PQ-69. It has a tiny bit of ethanol, but it's necessary for the PQ-69. Other than that, it seems like something worth checking out.

You should get an oil, wax, shampoo and a comb. I love the smell of this oil has a vanillay spicey smell that I love. This is a decent oil that doesn't smell like anything. If you wanna try a balm Amish Beard Balm is the one I use.



This and This are the two combs I have and use. Depending on what your mustache is might not need the smaller one. Scissors are nice to get rid of the crazy hairs.




Wax for me was the hardest to find a good one that didn't leave white stuff. Amish has one that I like and then I like This.




Any questions just ask!

I think that pomade is much cheaper on Amazon that in store. Its a strong hold hence I find it more managable when applying to damp hair and then air drying or blow drying according t your desire of volume.

Also listed below are few good brand of pomade/wax

• [Lyrite] (http://www.amazon.com/Layrite-4-oz-Original-Pomade/dp/B004AMCBQA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426624200&sr=8-2&keywords=layrite) good for acheiving shiny look
  
  
• [Hanz de Fuko Modified Pomade] (https://www.hanzdefuko.com/shop/modify-pomade) for high shine
  
  
• [Hanz de Fuko Clamation] (https://www.hanzdefuko.com/shop/claymation) for matte finish
  
  
• [Admiral Supply] (http://www.amazon.com/Admiral-Supply-Pomade-Net-114g/dp/B00KTONPFE/ref=pd_bia_nav_t_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=18AYT16CX7PK044P0JJW) very good smell with medium hold and medium shine
  
  In the list above Hanz de Duko Clamation is my favorite.

Hello my fellow thick haired sister. You're already doing a lot of things right but here's some additional stuff to try:

1. If your hair is thick, you should only be brushing it while it is wet/damp. All you are doing if you are brushing your hair while it is dry is making your problem worse by making your hair more frizzy, not less (People with thin hair, don't do this. Your hair is very brittle when it is wet).
   
   
2. Consider dropping down to one shampoo per week, and follow that up with a deep conditioner. I really like this one because it's pretty cheap and you can find it almost everywhere: https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Miracle-Smoothing-Conditioning-Treatment/dp/B00FFXZZG6/
   
   
3. Start using "leave-in" products. These are conditioners/hair treatments that are meant to be put in your hair after you get out of the shower while it is still damp (not dripping). These three products are the ones I like to use the most:
   
   

• Bali Secret Hair Vitamin w/ Argan Oil -
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWBFRDR/
  
  
• Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum w/ Argan Oil - https://www.amazon.com/Garnier-Fructis-Anti-Frizz-Frizzy-Unmanageable/dp/B006J44BSI/
  
  
• It's a 10 Haircare Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin https://www.amazon.com/Its-10-Haircare-Miracle-Keratin/dp/B004K3D0FK/
  
  The first two products contain argan oil which will help soften and repair your hair, and the third contains keratin which will help repair and strengthen your hair and lock in moisture.
  
  I've been growing my hair out for 3 years and for most of that I was completely neglecting my hair care. I finally stopped shampooing every day probably around a year ago and I finally started using deep conditioners and those leave in products in the last 2 weeks. In that short time my hair is already noticeably softer and less dry/frizzy, though I still have a lot of catching up to do to make up for all the neglect I put my hair through over the years.

Do you mean you want it to look like you have no product in your hair? If so, look into waxes and clays. A good, cheap wax to make your hair look natural with no product would be Gatsby Spiky Edge aka. Gatsby Pink. Gatsby Gray Mat is even more matte, but doesn't have as much hold. Hairbond Shaper Hair Toffee has similar properties to Gatsby Pink, but is a little better in some regards and is more expensive. All these products are very popular and have reviews and videos online, so research them to see if you like them.

Also, you should try hairdrying/blowdrying your hair before applying any product with a comb or fingers to get the general style you want, then use product to get it to hold that style. You'll notice it helps a lot.

Trust me, I know your pain. For further info, I use this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BVMA9H0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Comb with a part, blow dry upside-down, run a comb through it when it's dry to break up the clumped hairs, then I use this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UPO54M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

to get the exact shape. This stuff is great, it stays flexible throughout the day but still has good hold

Fine hairs suck but this is the best method I've worked out to get good looking hair styling

I had this same problem and my hairstylist suggested Kevin Murphy- Easy Rider Cream

I’ve been using it for about a month and my hair is loads softer and no frizz. Definitely isn’t heavy and doesn’t add oil to your hair.

I only use about a nickel size amount while my hair is damp. But you can use it on dry hair as well. I apply it about three inches down from my roots to the ends. Bonus - it smells wonderful.

The whole container will probably last me 4-5 months. Maybe more.

here’s a good before/after of my hair.

Thanks!

For my hair I almost always just use axe brand shampoo/conditioner in the shower once a day. And to style I use Cremo Brand Hair Product (I think it’s the clay but I’m not sure, it looks like the link but orange) and just work a little bit in with my fingers.

For my beard, I haven’t really found a routine that seems to work well, but I bought these off Amazon and use the beard shampoo in the shower everyday and condition twice a week (Sunday and Wednesday). After shower I blow dry the beard and brush it out straight to try and train the hairs to be straighter but that hasn’t seemed to do much in the 2 months I’ve been doing it, afterward I work in some beard oil of choice (mine was from a local shop). Finally I use Honest Amish Mustache Wax to try and control my mustache and keep it away from my mouth but I’m trying to find a good amount to use, or even a different product entirely because it’s not working. If it’s hot it zaps it.

This is the routine I discovered 2 showers ago so it might still change(WILL UPDATE):

I take care of my hair first thing when I get into the shower.

shampoo once every 10 or 20 days.

condition everytime I shower (2-3 times a week), I put in about two "squeezes" and leave it for 10 minutes then rinse like 20-30% out

while still in the shower and with dripping when hair, apply a lot of gel.

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When I get out I wrap my hair in a tshirt and leave it in for 30-40 minutes, mooving the shirt about to make sure the top of my head always have the dry parts of the shirt.

After this I apply the smallest amount of another gel and 4 drops of oil (don't know the brand, it's from the supermarket.

If I have no time I blow dry using diffuser.

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I will try to let it air-dry and see the difference.

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I'M SO HAPPY FINALLY I FOUND SOMETHING THAT WORKS!!

Thanks! I'm using a few products and I've been nopooing for a few months now.


Length - the longest in the front goes down to about the bridge of my nose. The sides aren't quite long enough to tuck behind my ears yet, but I blow-dry it down.


Pre-blow drying - When my hair is a little wet, I use a heat protective spray from TRESemme and a bit of Hanz de Fuko Quicksand.


Post-blow drying - I use Hanz de Fuko Claymation to get some more separation and hold. If I REALLY care, then I'll use some hairspray too.


At least for my hair, I've realized that the way I blow-dry my hair is WAY more crucial than the products I use or even the cut I have. I have typical super straight hair that grows out of my head perpendicular to my scalp.

If you're looking for a product recommendation, the only stuff that has ever been able to hold my stupidly thick, curly-wavy hair is Imperial Classic Pomade. Maybe it'll work for you too.

If I could give you a list of options instead of just one, I would. I actually hate recommending a single product because it makes me feel self-conscious about coming off as a shill. So, every once in a while, I'll look up recommended brands and give something new a try, but they've all failed so far.

And yeah, I'm sure that technically something like superglue or the mohawk gel would work. But then my hair would look super crunchy and plastic. I had to use tons of my dad's mousse as a kid, which is how "Lego" became one of my childhood nicknames. So I guess I should clarify: Imperial is the only stuff that can hold my hair that keeps my hair actually looking like hair.

(And this isn't to say that Imperial works perfectly 100% of the time. It doesn't. But it works ~95% of the time, which is a hell of a lot better than 0%.)

Glad I can help!

I use this stuff. It's called Rough Rider by Kevin Murphy. I only use less than a finger tip sized amount (I have 3.5 inch long hair on top) because it's so strong and heavy.

Here's a review where you can see how it looks styled up.

But anything high hold and matte should do the trick, there's so many out there. I tend to prefer clays to pomades because the hold is stronger without becoming hard IMO ,and I too don't like the sheen and shine of sprays. Hope that helps!

Depends on your style, something with some shine and high hold would probably work the best but of course if you don't like high shine then it wouldn't work. I would say a paste would work good for your hair, american crew made makes one here. Or you can shop around for a more expensive one (I think alpha M makes one but i've never tried it).

Also make sure you aren't shampooing your hair every day, it dries it out and it's unneeded. My current routine is conditioning most days and shampooing once a week tops.

I've only had the beard for some number of months now. I've been using "Honest Amish" brand. There might be better brands out there, but it got good reviews on Amazon and it has worked just fine for me.

It has a faint licorice scent.

I use a pea-sized dab of the balm and emulsify it in my palm, then work it through my beard when it is still slightly damp. Then just a tiny bit of the wax on the moustache, after warming it between the fingers. The tin is seriously like a lifetime supply.

The wax isn't a true mustache wax that hardens, but I find it suits my needs. Additionally, you could use it on the beard itself to tame any strays.

Balm

Wax

Hahaha silly, but I know the answer to this! We're actually room mates, so I see it all the time! He uses Imperial Pomade. Amazon link here. Thanks for your nice comment!

I've danced for a couple of years now. and i hear most of these issues all the time.

1. So... when it comes to spins... its something you might want to do at a live class, with a partner and someone watching... butt...you will learn to use less and less of them as you get better. a to of girls don't like to be spun or simply cant.... so i avoid it. every once in awhile ill do a whole bunch of turns with an advanced dancer, but its rare.
   
   
2. I used to rock a mohawk which required some strong stuff. Its called "glue" or "styling glue" This is the good shit I can jump in the pool swim for a bit and my hair would still be good to go. with that said taking it out of your hair is a kind of a pain. as it takes some work to get it off. Alternatively, i use THIS for about half the price. it will get the job done, for most normal hair do's. There's other styling glues out there, so feel free to try whatever catches your eye or fits your budget.
   
   
   3)meh, just feel the music. be musical. hit the 1's and you will be fine.
   
   
   
3. anything you feel comfortable in. or you feel fashionable in. it really does not matter.
   
   

After every shower I use about 3 or 4 pumps of this leave-in, which makes my hair silky when I style it. But that's all I use other than what I said previous regarding frizzies. I've found that my hair doesn't hold a curl with a regular curler but with a wand it stays for over 48 hours, graduating from big bouncy curls to pretty beachy waves. I highly recommend a wand if your hair needs help holding a curl!

I am still new to this... but I have been having some good luck with [Night Rider] (http://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Murphy-Night-Rider-Texture/dp/B003PDI2QI).

Put it in when your hair is still really wet from a shower... I find that I usually need to get my fingers wet and wet my hair even more after I have started adding it in. Again, still new and only use a little amount (it seems to go a long way), but I think it leads to good things.

I style my hair in the opposite direction as well. The best method to keep if from flopping is using hair/blow dryer. Hair tends to stay in the direction that it dries, so drying it on the opposite direction will make it stay that way.
Get damp hair and blow dry in the direction that you want it to flow. You don't need to use too much heat. Make sure you use some sort of heat protectant (eg. normal spray on heat protectant or two drops of a natural oils such as argon oil (Note: oils aren't as good if you tend to have oily hair)).
If you blow dry you won't have to use as much product afterwards, and your hair will stay that way for much longer. As /u/mr_kierz said it gets easier after doing it for a week or so.

I only use one product on to get my hair like this. You can normally find it anywhere, from Walmart to Publix.

I was given a head full of super thick and straight hair, and this is quite literally, the only stuff that will keep it in check. I only have to use a dollop at a time and it's not bad for your scalp. Highly recommend it!

(Skeptical Gel Users: I've been using it since I was 12 and I'm not balding yet :P)

You know what, I was very concerned about that before I started straightening too, but I totally forgot about it until you just mentioned it haha. Honestly, I don't use anything on my hair when I straighten it, but it is recommended that you use a spray heat protectant. I used this one for a long while and really liked it (probably gonna buy some now that you mentioned it - I've gotten lazy, and you're really right that it's not good for your hair). The most important thing to look for in a heat protectant for your type of hair is that it's not gonna make your hair too greasy - I used one from RedKen that made my hair super heavy and greasy, even after a cut. It was even "recommended" to me by a stylist, but I stopped using it after two uses. Terrible.

You're going to have to use some form of hair product like a wax if you want it to look good. Asian hair just doesn't flow well no matter what you do to it. If it can stick up it will stick up, if it can't it will only form a bowl.

Gatsby Moving Rubber is pretty popular among us Asians.

Plexus

It's actually a plastic polish/wax, and it works really well. I used to work at a motorcycle shop and vendors from time to time would put stickers on parts that didn't come off all the way. Just spray it on thick, and gently work it in with your fingers. Once the paper and glue has dissolved, wipe off with a clean cloth towel.

This stuff also works to fix scratched CD's, polish and protect sunglasses, and other plastic products. Years after I quit working at the MC shop, I still keep a can around.

Guess I'm not the only one who figured this out!

I've used this for a while now. Its great. Much like American Crew Fiber you should dry your hair a little before using it. It will probably take a few tries to figure out the right wetness but, it looks great once you get it.

Looks like your hair is very frizzy. Cream would be perfect for this type of hair. You could give a cream product a try and see how you like the results? Also what kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use? (Brand).

Cream makes your hair appear thicker and allows for texture heavy styles.

(http://www.amazon.com/American-Forming-Medium-3-Ounce-Packaging/dp/B001EWF2F6/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1334804599&sr=1-1)

(http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Shaping-Cream-Unisex/dp/B000UPO54M/ref=sr_1_22?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1334804599&sr=1-22)

Something along the lines of those. There are cheaper alternatives at grocery stores.

I would try and stay away from hairspray. There are way better products to use to keep your hair in place.

I just purchased Kevin Murphy Matte Texture Paste. I rub some in my hand to get it warm and then work it into the roots of my hair only. Helps build some volume.

I use a 1-inch flat iron and 3/4-inch curling iron for these styles every morning because otherwise my asian hair would just be flat, stiff, and straight.

If you guys who also have a two-block have any styling questions I’d be glad to help you out :)

List of items I use:

Argan Oil: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B005DYJZ7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PKAUAbAJPNH9P

Alligator Hair Clips: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B012FGQ29O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XJAUAb2GQYZKV

Hair Dryer: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075GW2G16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lLAUAbK1DM6BC

1-inch Flat Iron: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B003TJ1JL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zNAUAbZVWBSE3

3/4 Inch Curling Iron: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079W3HTQ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tOAUAbVCB51NA

Hair Wax: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000V2ACHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jPAUAbA1ZB9W4

Hair Spray: https://well.ca/products/pantene-pro-v-airspray-hairspray_113775.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6L-PzriL2gIVEHZ-Ch3lmwTLEAQYASABEgLdPfD_BwE

Long time lurker here. I enjoy all the success pics.

I decided a while back to stop fighting my curls with gel and short haircuts. It's been going well and get compliments and surprise from friends and family. Those who haven't seen me in a while are totally confused and have asked if I've gotten a perm!!! I guess I have two questions

First: I'd like to go for the Jon Snow look if possible. I've been letting my hair grow and grow and grow. Now it feels like an afro-mullet combo. How should this hair be cut while it's still growing out? I get frustrated with stylists/barber/etc as I want an expert or at least someone with experience to guide me through this instead of asking what I want. "I don't know... that's why I'm asking you..." I don't want my hair ruined by someone guessing or going off of my unqualified instruction.

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Second: At the end of the day, it gets frizzy/puffy (see the last pic in the album). I've tried not showering and it ends up looking greasy. How do you get smooth curls that aren't greasy or crunch due to gel?

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Daily Routine:

1. Warm/hot shower with Shampoo and Conditioner from Costco.
   
2. Dry with a cotton t-shirt while hanging my head upside down
   
3. I'll apply Shea Curl Enhancing Smooth or Shea Curl & Style Milk
   
   

if they aren't deep you can use Plexus on them it works for very fine scratches.. http://www.amazon.com/Plexus-91-20214-01-Spray-Cleaner-oz/dp/B002MQCYO0

I use this to clean my lenses and I know it works in getting very fine scratches from SLR cameras and cell phones

Gotta love the downvotes with no reason why.. the chemicals in plexus were designed for the specific purpose of removing fine scratches from plastic and works very well on all types of lenses

You can trust me, I have GATSBY MOVING RUBBER WILD SHAKE Hair Wax on my wishlist. I'll use it for attracting dem ladiez.

TRUST. me.

danx, man!

I like my handlebar to have a very strong hold, so I use Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel after an application of clubman's wax. Sometimes I use a hairdryer to dry the gel.

YES! This stuff is great!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038TYTSO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3IQGL03Z0MNP5

I am not sure if I have Asian hair or not. I think I do though. It's really fucking straight and it's really thick. It just sticks up. I've been using Kevin Murphy's Night Rider for the last few years and am pretty damn happy with it. I would recommend it

I've been using american crew fiber and it's the best product I've tried. I want to try gatsby matte wax next though people seem to like it on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Gatsby-Moving-Rubber-Grunge-Mat/dp/B000V2ACIM/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1474742231&sr=8-1&keywords=gatsby+hair+wax+grunge+mat

I actually tried this today and it should work great and for $9 definitely worth a try

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000V2ACHI

Here is what i use for my hair. I really like it in comparison to American Crew products.

I have short hair that is really fine so this stuff helps me get rid of the poof. As well the matte finish, apposed to the gloss, gives my hair a more natural look imo.

You can get fat boy off Amazon that has a good hold that has a matte finish.

Kevin Murphy also has good products that are more expensive but feel very clean in your hair.

What helped me eliminate break outs was using a blow dryer to completely dry my hair then start putting product in the back and working my way to the front. This way product around the forehead will be minimal but still enough to get the hold you want, and the product won’t mix with any extra water and clog your pores.

Kevin Murphy Easy Rider has always worked well for me. I put it in, comb or push it back, blow dry for 30-60 seconds, and it looks natural and holds well.

Gatsby Moving Rubber products are great; you can easily get that look by using the purple one (Wild Shake). They're like $10 on Amazon and eBay.

http://www.amazon.com/GATSBY-MOVING-RUBBER-SHAKE-2-8oz/dp/B000V2ACHI/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_img_y

Get some on your fingers, tilt your head down, and just style it up. If it's not staying up, you used too little (or it could be that your hair's too long, but with the purple, it shouldn't happen). If it looks like there's too much of it in your hair....you put too much of it in your hair.

You guys can downvote me instead... he uses this stuff http://smile.amazon.com/Plexus-91-20214-01-Spray-Cleaner-oz/dp/B002MQCYO0




Seems promising actually, after reading a little bit about it. I don't know if it would help with godrays, but it might be a good cleaner.

This is what I use and its the goddamn best: https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Amish-Original-Beard-Wax/dp/B009NNA3IY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467829184&sr=8-1&keywords=honest+amish+beard+wax

If you can find it at a store in Denver, consider America to be local and beard management is your top priority (its a wax, not an oil) then I wouldn't look any further than Honest Amish Original Beard Wax.

I really like TIGI Curls Rock Amplifier, however you might find that it isn't strong enough to hold the curls / waves, seeing as you have thick hair.

You could try a sea salt spray like Paul Mitchell's one. It works very well, but your hair will feel a little 'dirty'.

The biggest thing to encourage waves at the front / sides of your hair is to dry your hair using a diffuser.

Admiral supply pomade is pretty good

http://www.amazon.com/Admiral-Supply-Pomade-Net-114g/dp/B00KTONPFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418523146&sr=8-1&keywords=admiral+pomade

I have a haircut very similar to his and have experimented with different products. I would use [American Crew Defining Paste] (http://www.amazon.com/American-Crew-Defining-Paste-Ounce/dp/B002CMVU7Q). It leaves a matte finish so it doesn't make you look like a greaseball and had the perfect hold for the length of his haircut. Also if you want you can layer [Boost Powder] (http://www.amazon.com/AMERICAN-CREW-Boost-Powder-Finish/dp/B004BUVHJ8/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_img_y) on top of it to give it more volume.

It's not the cheapest, but it's the best I've ever used:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000UPO54M?pc_redir=1411834820&robot_redir=1

I bought this back in March and still have 3/4 left in the container, so considering how long it's lasted, it's really not that expensive. However, I don't use it every day and don't use very much when I do, but I bet Jay uses something of this quality.

That shampoo has sulfates in it.

https://www.manicaa.com/vo5-nourish-my-shine-shampoo-250-ml-pack-of-6-b01gzxue88.html


If you added a gel it would hold. I like Jessicurl Spiralicious gel.

Edit: The CIGI also has silcones in it:https://www.amazon.com/TIGI-Catwalk-Curls-Rock-Amplifier/dp/B0007506U2

Having trouble finding ingredients on others but it seems like your stuff is not CG-approved. Changing could help your hair. You can check ingredients at https://www.curlsbot.com/

Edit2: Didn't think to check the hair mask, but also not CG-friendly. Has mineral oil in it. https://www.lorealparisusa.com/products/hair-care/products/hair-mask/elvive-extraordinary-oil-curls-re-nourish-mask.aspx?shade=extraordinary-oil-curls-re-nourish-mask

I only shampoo/condition once a week, other days I just scrub my scalp in the shower. I use Nizoral for shampoo to keep dandruff away, and Tresemme silicone-free conditioner.

I don't really dry my hair, I just wrap it in a hair towel.

And I use Tigi Curls Rock every day after I shower. It is the best product I have tried for frizz, and I've tried a LOT. You don't need a lot, so it's totally worth the price even if you're used to just buying drugstore products.

A nicer clay might do you good. American Crew is particularly good - their defining paste is probably what would work best for you. It's a bit pricey but you don't have to use much so it lasts longer than the cheaper stuff that you have to apply so liberally.

hair - The product and technique is big. You'd be surprised at how much pomade/wax can vary. this stuff can hold up just about any hair. Also using a blow dryer helps.

face skin - yes, moisturizing helps a lot. Some people are born with blessed skin genetics and don't need it, but the majority of people do.

Haven't seen it mentioned yet, but I use Gatsby (either the pink or the grey one). It's a japanese hair product, basically its wax/paste that has a fruity apple scent.

There's a variety of colors that correspond to specific style/length (chart) with each having unique attributes (graphic here). Both the pink and the grey provide stronger holding power with little to no shine, ideally for "shorter" hair.

Links: Pink (Spiky Edge) and Grey (Grunge Mat).

I was getting touched up for a modeling gig and the hair stylist used this to set down my baby hairs. It worked wonderfully and I've been meaning to get it for myself, the tub will last forever. Technically for men I think but works nicely on baby hairs.

I live in Orlando and I swear by Keratin! I use this product for frizz. Good luck!

I use [Paul Mitchell Reformer Strong Hold] (https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Reformer-Strong-Texturizer/dp/B005NWO9G6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478581898&sr=8-1&keywords=paul+mitchell+strong+matte). Stuff is good.

Honestly, I think it's göt2b Glued, one of my friends in high school had the most ridiculous spiked hair (think late 90s metal Mudvayne style) and using this it was like his hair was carved of wood.

Edit: In reference to the quote u/Asian_Sensation84 posted about the gel, it could be göt2b Ultra Glued.

You see what you've gone and done? You have a guy with a shaved head looking up hair products.

So I don''t think Schwarzkopf is cruelty free but this gel is amazing! My brows are the same. The MUA Katie Jane Hughes uses it and that's why I gave it a try. I think it's cheaper to buy it in person tho
https://www.amazon.com/Got2b-Ultra-Invincible-Styling-6-Ounce/dp/B004FQK7DA

There's a way to towel dry without bringing in frizz. You just scrunch your hair in it on the softer side of the towel instead of rubbing back and forth. This is what I do so now I don't have to damage my hair with heat. If you still just like the outcome of blowdrying, then you might want to consider a heat protectant spray like [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/TRESemme-Thermal-Creations-Tamer-Protective/dp/B000H88QOM). It's what I used to use.

I know there have been countless threads on pomades, but does anyone have any experience with this specific one? I just want one that has a strong hold because my hair is getting too thick for regular pomades.

Check out /r/curlyhair for your daughter. I have found some good pointers in there.

Catwalk curl amplifier is one of my new favorite products I discovered there.

Before you go use some expensive product. Go to your local pharmacy and buy some of those cheap clays. See if those work, if they do. You’re welcome. If not, my favorite stuff for my old faux hawk was [this.](Tea Tree Shaping Cream, 3.0 Fl Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UPO54M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nfyDDb13X0PS6)
The [grooming pomade](Tea Tree Grooming Pomade, 3 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E24RT4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZyyDDbZ6BGEPD) is also very good for little quiffs.

> Creams / pastes:

Tea tree shaping cream $15 on amazon: Link This post shows it in use: Link

Mr. Pompadour Moroccan Texture Paste $20 Link

> Wax:

Carter Supply Flux Strong Hold Wax $19 Link

> Clay:

Baxter California Clay $20: Link This post shows it in use: Link

Daimon Barber N° 4 Clay Pomade $24 Link

I use Admiral Pomade. It's seriously good stuff. Great hold, and it smells absolutely incredible. It has this very pleasant coconut peach scent. Whenever I smell it my mind is transported to the beach.

It's a bit more expensive than American Crew but you also get an ounce more than Crew.

This stuff is perfect, the only con I have with it is that the jar looks like it's glass in the pictures but unfortunately it's plastic. :(

I use this when it’s damp and comb/brush my hair how I want. It’ll look wet at first but once it dries, comb/brush it out in the same direction. The hair looks dry and separated, but still stays how it was styled. I don’t mind the wet look for a bit but I’ll usually muss it up with my hand throughout the day. You can add a bit of water later and it’ll style right back up again too without more product.

I just accidentally bought the American Crew Pomade because i mistook it for their defining paste, which is what I usually use. I like the defining paste because it has a pretty similar hold but doesn't have that high shine like the pomade does.

http://www.amazon.com/American-Crew-Defining-Paste-Ounce/dp/B002CMVU7Q/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1377068661&sr=8-9&keywords=american+crew+cream

I show them this picture. I usually use this and this, but today I used this gel, with this spray. The method I used today holds much better, but at first it gives my hair the look that you would expect from a gel.

I use Honest Amish Original Beard Wax and their Honest Amish Extra Grit Beard Wax can help if you have a really dense and unruly beard.

i use american crew defining paste and I think it works pretty well. Medium hold/low shine.

Shower and shampoo with Mitch by Paul Mitchell Double Hitter Shampoo. Quickly buff with a towel to an almost-dry state because my hair dries ridiculously fast. Apply a decent amount of Mitch by Paul Mitchell Reformer Styling Cream, spread evenly across my fingertips, to all facets of the top of my hair so it's well coated, then to the sides and back in just one direction. From there, I brush down the sides and back then sculpt the top with my hands and both things from this brush set from Conair. My sculpting gives me the result of a strong part with a lot of volume brushed sideways in the front and tapering down to flat moving backwards, so it's flattest at the crown of my head.

As far as haircut schedule, I get a trim every 10-14 days and get the same thing every time, a #8 to #5 fade on the back and sides cut high on my neck and over my ears, and a scissor cut on the top to about 1 3/4 inches in length.

By the time all of this is done, it looks like this, except with a stronger part and a bit more volume in the front.

Because of how loose your curls are, I would use some product to keep it more contain. This is a product I use that works well for many black people. A high fade while keeping the top kind of natural since your hair has a lot of character to it would work imo. Kind of like this but not as low on the top.

Personally I'd use this pomade. but any pomade would give it a nice hold.

Probably a clay since that's what my barber gave me. I got rough rider but also liked this

I've been using Admiral Pomade recently. Works well and smells like coconut macaroons.

I think it would look good if you just went shorter, like off-the-ear on the sides and eyebrow-length on top, and put a little product in it. My hair is very similar to yours and I know first-hand that there is absolutely no hope of styling it at all without a little bit of junk in there. I use a tiny bit of this stuff and you can't tell that I'm using product but my hair kinda stays where I want it instead of just going flat.

Good white tees for <$50?
Does anyone have experience with this product? Thoughts?

You also have the perfect texture for it. The "typical asian hair" that you hate is perfection!! It is straight and you have a lot of it - you won't have to be terrified of getting caught in a rain storm and having your hair rise up off your head! Also, you can pull off the mini-faux hawk! AND if I might recommend my savior during the pixie period? It is Kevin Murphy's "Night Rider" - it is a bit expensive, but you get a lot and the amount you need (literally no more than a nickel sized amount) makes the stuff last FOREVER!!

http://www.amazon.com/Kevin-Murphy-Night-Rider-Texture/dp/B003PDI2QI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371735525&sr=8-1&keywords=kevin+murphy+night+rider

P.S. - PLLLLEEEAASSSEEE let us see the final look when you get it cut =)

I wrote up my routine a while ago so heres some copypasta

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Every morning I take a shower and use argan oil shampoo and conditioner.

I get out and towel dry my hair and then I put in a metal hairband (elastic ones leave indentations in my hair by the time it's dry) to keep it out of my face while I brush my teeth, etc. I let it air dry for 15-60 mins or blow dry, if I'm in a rush.

Then I use American Crew Defining Paste all over. I apply it in portions, sides first, front (as in where the forehead meets the hairline), back, and top. I feel like I use a different amount each day, I try to use a little more on rainy or humid days because the moisture weakens it all by the end of the day.

I finish rubbing the product in with a boar's hair beard* brush to even it out and prevent extraordinarily stubborn clumps of hair playing fly-away. * While it is a beard brush, I find these palm brushes with stiff bristles do a much better job than other boar's hair brushes. I've tried a few and this is what works for me.

Then I shake it out and push it back. The combing is just to even out the product, I don't quite care for the slicked back look and prefer it messy.

It sounds like a lot of work and time, but it probably adds 5, maaaaybe 10 minutes to my morning routine. Worth it.

(All of the above links are to the exact products I use in my daily routine. #amazonprimemasterrace)

Orrrrr if your hair is thick and wavy/curly, Gatsby or Layrite. Crew fiber is good too though.

Try Admiral Pomade. It's called a strong hold, but it's more of a medium if you ask me. Also, Try growing out your beard.

Can you scrunch it and make it wavy/curly?? I do that when I air dry and it looks pretty decent. I use: https://www.amazon.com/TIGI-Catwalk-Curls-Rock-Amplifier/dp/B0007506U2/ref=zg_bs_11057901_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=WDK5ED4PSE13MM70MCT2&th=1 when it's wet, scrunch it up, twirl some of it together for bigger curls and let it go. I also have this for days I dry it and wear it straight: https://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Salon-One-Step-Dryer-Volumizer/dp/B01LSUQSB0 and it cuts the blow drying/straightening time in half cause it's doing both at the same time.
Sorry for the long links.

Hi, I have similar hair to yours, but probably thicker... I can't really tell from your picture. Anyway, I found some things that really moisturize my hair. In the shower I use this stuff as a normal conditioner. Even though it says masque, it works really well for my hair if I use it in the shower. I usually leave it in for about 10 minutes while I do whatever else I need to do in the shower, and then rinse it out last. I also use this leave in cream while my hair is wet. It really moisturizes my hair and smooths the frizz. Then I usually use this gel It seems to keep my hair really soft, at least compared to other styling products I've tried. I think the thing that helped the most was that shea moisture masque though, so I'd encourage you to try it!

5 and 7. And I'd suggest using product such as Paul Mitchell. A little chunk of that, work into your hands then your hair...and bam! It will really shine and highlight the du. Even something a little more tame than this.

This is what I use now to achieve my layered fob hairstyle: https://www.amazon.com/Gatsby-Moving-Rubber-Grunge-Mat/dp/B000V2ACIM
Is there a better alternative that will also achieve the same side-swept bangs hairstyle and is healthier to the hair?

I understand, thank you for the contest. If you ever need anyone to talk to, hmu.

Does hair product count? If so: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017S3LX8O/?coliid=I3SBJCTTDTHGJP&colid=1NL8FB4GK4UU9&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Tea Tree Shaping Cream by Paul Mitchell

Also mind sharing a picture of your hair?

I have this haircut.

Don’t forget, this hair in the photo is probably worked over by a professional; It’s not just one product and boom it’s done. It probably took him at least 15-20 minutes.

Sulfate-Free conditioning cleanser and conditioner

Light-weight hair oil. One small pump goes a long way and helps with fly-aways.

Blow dry with medium heat high fan with a diffuser to dry, shape, and add volume.

Kevin Murphy Rough Rider Matte Clay. Only apply to your fingers, not your palms and work through hair using just your fingers. Not a lot, literally a dime sized ball for that much hair. Maybe less.

Blow dry with medium heat high fan again to re-shape and add back volume you lost during styling. It also warms the clay to make it spread out more evenly. If you use too much product in the step above it will get heavy and droopy. Same goes for the hair oil. You can always add more.

Matte Texture Hairspray. Kevin Murphy makes a good one. It’s in a baby blue spray can.

Might seem like a lot of money, but with hair this short, these full size products last 2-3 months at least.

You can also get travel sizes to keep upfront cost down.

Edit: Also, with a fade that high and tight, he probably gets his hair cut at least every other week.

I like to use the other grey Gatsby one with an oil. Feels more light.

I much prefer Paul Mitchel Reformer to the comparable American product. Hold seems stronger and it's less shiny.

http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Reformer-Strong-Texturizer/dp/B005NWO9G6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415042221&sr=8-1

CG method for over a year, but revamped what I do for it a week ago. Before: co-wash with maple holistics argan oil conditioner, scrunch in herbal essences totally twisted curl boosting mousse. Let hair air dry (no plopping). Every other wash using arvvazallia hydrating Argan oil mask.

After: co-wash with Shea moisture coconut & hibiscus curl moisture Co-wash, condition with maple holistics Argan oil conditioner (S2C), scrunch in Shea moisture coconut & hibiscus curl & style milk, scrunch in HANDFULS of L.A natural styling gel. Plop with microfiber towel for 15 min - 1 hour. Let air dry the rest of the way (which takes hours lol) and then scrunch the crunch out. Every other wash I condition with arvazilla hydrating argan oil mask instead of the maple holistics conditioner. Occasionally use neutrogena anti residue shampoo to get extra junk out of my hair. I also bought a silk pillowcase and have been sleeping on that.

Before and after, I wash my hair about once a week. On my before method, my hair would pretty much lose all curl by day 3. Now it holds the curl all week, but starts to feel really gross around day 6. I have some frizz problems, but I usually smooth it down with a very light amount of coconut oil.

So far I love the curls that I am getting through the use of gel! I was scared at first, but this sub is totally right about gel not being what it used to be.

6 months, washed, oiled, waxed, brushed. Mustache styled with 81 T comb, fingers, and Fisticuffs.

Edit: for the lazyyyyy

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner

Kent The Handmade Comb

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Retention Shampoo

[Honest Amish Original Beard Wax] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NNA3IY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_P7y2tb1YE73EZHNQ)

Honest Amish Beard Balm

Fisticuffs Mustache Wax

Well, that is 32oz. It lasts me at least 6 months of every day use.

You can get the small one to try it out.

Gatsby Moving Rubber Grunge Mat. I believe /u/jknowl3m uses it as well.

Plexus - these cans last a long time.



Plexus 91-20214-01 Spray Cleaner - 13 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MQCYO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vBcBxbATR6C40

There's a few Gatsby Hair Wax that'll give you that result on slightly damp hair. I personally like the Grape "wild shake" one for longer length hair.

Mandom Gatsby Moving Rubber Wild Shake Pomade, 0.5 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V2ACHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9-xPCbCGNRVWG

This has made a world of difference. Makes it so much more manageable.

https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Shaping-Cream-Unisex/dp/B000UPO54M

this stuff

Here what i use. Last you about 6 months of daily use. (dont use too much!)

http://www.amazon.com/American-Crew-Defining-Paste-Ounce/dp/B002CMVU7Q

This stuff right here. Does wonders for my spiky hair (when I actually spike it).

Got2B Glued

is this what you're referring to?

I use this stuff:

Conditioner 1

gel


conditioner 2


It frizzes out all the time, but such is life in the south. I don't rinse anything out. I don't use a lot of the gel. I'll update again when I go full simba.

Suavecito firm hold puttySuavecito

I use this:
https://www.amazon.com/Got2b-Ultra-Invincible-Styling-6-Ounce/dp/B004FQK7DA/ref=pd_sim_194_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004FQK7DA&pd_rd_r=EHMTSVG4MXXMT5G79XZF&pd_rd_w=mTcdZ&pd_rd_wg=sfKzY&refRID=EHMTSVG4MXXMT5G79XZF&th=1

It's a cream. Here http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Reformer-Strong-Texturizer/dp/B005NWO9G6

i've used this to get a similar effect.

I use Got2b Glue. I put it in wet, and blow dry to set.
http://www.amazon.com/Got2b-Ultra-Invincible-Styling-6-Ounce/dp/B004FQK7DA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1345207432&sr=8-4&keywords=hair+gel+got2be

> Another medical professional thought Plexus would fix her fertility issues

uhh what?

Heeyago

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000V2ACIM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542659594&sr=8-1&keywords=gatsby+hair+wax&dpPl=1&dpID=412y00qqBiL&ref=plSrch

not sure if this helps but this is the wax I use: https://www.amazon.com/Gatsby-Moving-Rubber-Grunge-Mat/dp/B000V2ACIM

Serious: carry high speed projectile hair spray, their wings stick together and they cannot fly for a bit, and you won't get stung
My preference:
Got2B Glued Spiking Glue
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000142OC2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_808Syb63ZZ2JP

I have similar cut and I just use this wax . I think anything similar you can achieve that look if you fiddle with it.

This tea tree shaping cream is exactly what youre looking for. I moved onto this after having the same problems with American
Crew and I've never looked back.

Do you have around the same length hair as Matt? Because I assume it would be harder to maintain this style if it doesn't have enough weight. I have used this hair product before, and tried a style similar to Smith's and it worked well and stayed in place. And that's saying something, since my hair is usually stubborn as hell to any product.

Idk if it’ll help in your situation, but I use Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Shaping Cream and it keeps my hair in place while remaining natural-looking and a bit loose. I don’t think it has damaged by hair.

If you’re a girl, you can try leave-in conditioner? Haircare isn’t my forte, but skipping the shampoo can sometimes help too, as long as you don’t have a nasty scalp.