Hi, fellow curlies! Long time lurker, but I created a separate account to show off my 3a/3b work in progress! I’ve divided this up into sections because it’s definitely of TL;DR length, so skip right to the routine part if that’s what you’re after.


HAIR STATS

Mostly very strong 3a, but there’s a good chunk of something approaching 3b at the crown.

Really thick, I can’t use small hair clips or ties, even with it being shorter. It feels like it’s become a tad less thick, maybe due to age (I’m in my 30s).

Last cut in March (8 months ago), it’s a shorter curly cut that’s growing out but still looks decent.

Highlights and color applied at last cut. The highlights were subtle, the color was close to my natural hair color to help cover the whites coming in.

No flat iron/high heat for the last 4+ years. Most heat I’ve used is a dryer on low with bursts of cold air.

No “bad” products for the last 4+ years. It’s only been curly approved products with no traditional shampoo! Only No Poo with the occasional clarifying shampoo.

Very dry climate. So dry here I have a sinus moisturizing gel I shove up my nose before bed to avoid nosebleeds. I know most curlies hate the humidity but I wish I had a little bit, I think my hair would benefit.

Hair washed once weekly, twice weekly at most. More often during the week if I’m exercising (which I haven’t done much of lately, hah), but coarse/dryer hair + very dry climate = fewer washings. I do a lazy pineapple to pin it up when I do quick body-only showers.


HAIR HISTORY

It’s a story that’s all too familiar here: My hair was NOT cool as a kid— the 90s were not nice to big hair, and I was also one of the only “ethnic” people in super white schools. When in its natural state, it was almost nothing but fuzz and it almost looked like I had an afro. Stylists had no clue what to do with my hair, so the cuts never helped.

I first heard about the curly method in 2009 or 2010. Even though that wasn’t THAT long ago, the spectrum of products we have available now versus then is night and day. With my limited hair understanding, I took the plunge and went natural, but it didn’t look so great. I stuck with it, though, mostly out of laziness because life got really busy and stressful. Straightening my hair literally takes hours, so laziness won. Used to use DevaCurl No Poo and One Condition in the shower before crunching in the DevaCurl Light Defining Gel. Never experimented with other stuff because, again, I was lazy and busy.

Recently, my hair was going limp and was feeling greasy no matter what I did, so I started reading through the links in this subreddit and experimenting with newer products now that my life has slowed down. I bought a few new products based on recommendations here, and what I outline below is after playing around with a few different things for the last couple of months.


NEW "ROUTINE"

“Routine” is in quotations because routine suggests I do this with regularity when this is the first time I’ve done this whole “routine” as outlined below.

I realized I last clarified my hair when my hairdresser cut it several months ago, so I figured it was time to clarify. The pics are from last night, a couple of hours after washing.

1. Clarify with Kinky Curly Come Clean Natural Moisturizing Shampoo. I really spent my time massaging it into my scalp, and I liberally applied to my hair and worked it until it had the “squeaky clean” feel. I used a rake comb to help detangle and make sure the shampoo was applied evenly throughout. I NEVER, EVER tug at any tangles, I take my time gently combing them out.
   
   (I really love how my hair turned out, I’m not sure if I’m going to just clarify every time I wash my hair. I wash it so infrequently and it has so much product applied to it each time that I think I’ll be fine, but I’ll edit this post if it turns out to be a bad idea.)
   
   
2. Crunch out excess water.
   
   
3. Condition with Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner. I applied liberally, massaging it into scalp and crunching it up into my hair until my hair felt smooth/soft. I crunched by leaning my hair to the side (and switching sides periodically) and making sure the crunch action reaches my scalp to ensure that the product it applied throughout.
   
   NB: Don’t over-apply to the point that the conditioner is dripping out of your hair, it’s wasteful and doesn’t add anything more to your hair apart from making it feel too greasy later.
   
   
4. Crunch out excess water. Crunching will be your life for the next 20-30 minutes.
   
   
5. Crunch gently with a towel. I just used my regular bath towel. Same crunch method as detailed in #3. I crunch until the dripping mostly stops.
   
   
6. Apply Miss Jessie’s Multicultural Curls. I squeezed out a generous palmful, tilted my head to the side, and crunched it up into my hair. Same crunch method as detailed in #3. I crunched until I felt I’d crunched it up evenly throughout and my hands weren’t covered in product.
   
   
7. Apply Miss Jessie’s Pillow Soft Curls. Same directions as in #6.
   
   
8. Get a handheld hair dryer, remove whatever piece is at the head of it so the airflow isn’t concentrated in any particular way. I have a Che hairdryer I bought 10+ years ago that works well. (I had a diffuser, can’t find it, if I find it/use it I’ll edit this post. If anyone has any diffuser recs for someone with 3a/3b hair, let me know, I may have gotten rid of mine accidentally, oops.)
   
   
9. Tilt your head upside-down, and dry with the hairdryer on low heat setting with one kept a a few inches away while your other hand continues to crunch. Occasionally shift your hair to either side of your head and back to upside-down.
   
   
10. If your hair dryer has a cold burst setting, use it for 20 seconds every 60 seconds or so. If not, just remove the heat for a few seconds as you continue crunching. CRUNCHING IS LIFE, IT IS THE ONLY LIFE YOU NOW KNOW.
    
    
11. Dry your hair until it feels dry, never stop crunching. Your hands shouldn’t be damp or wet. I always used to rush through this part and the curls aren’t the same, the more time I spend with any low kind of heat (either with this hair dryer or using the helmet dryer at the salon), the better for me.
    
    
12. Finish your hair with a small amount of shine serum. I plopped my head upright and scrunched in a small palmful of serum, focusing on the hair at the crown, the most coarse/fuzzy. I have some old DevaCurl MirrorCurls Serum lying around. I don’t like the smell, I’m open to trying something else.
    
    
13. Fin. Maybe now is a good time to go gather the hair from the drain trap before your spouse yells at you for secretly threatening him with tribbles.
    
    
    GOALS
    
    I’m happy with my hair, but I have some things to work on:
    
    
14. Fuzz. It’s still a little fuzzy at the crown, way better than before, maybe I need to make peace with it? Maybe a diffuser would help.
    
    
15. Length. I haven’t had long hair in years, I’d like to continue growing it out and seeing how much more the thickness/length of the hair will weigh it down and make it less bouncy.
    
    
16. Finding these products in bulk. It seems impossible, but I won’t give up hope. I would be willing to spend more money upfront for this stuff if it meant it was cheaper per ounce.
    
    
17. Figuring out how to keep it looking good through the week. I do the pineapple at night with a giant, silky scarf and then cover the top with a night cap, but it still looks fuzzier/less awesome the next day. What do you recommend? This climate is WAY TOO DRY for me to do this this whole routine any more than twice/thrice weekly.
    
    
    Wow, that was a novella. Thanks for reading, and best of curls to you all!

I'll throw in my basic recommendations to get you started. I'll add my mailing list for online shops later.

Shirts

• Purchase 1 black and 1 white tee that fits well, graphic tees that match your personality
  
• Invest in a nice sweater for wear in colder months, they look classy but casual
  
• Go to Macy's, find the clearance rack, and look for Alfani button-down collar shirts with sleeves rolled up. Not only do these make for great evening/date wear and business casual wear in the office, but they also generate compliments. The added benefit of finding them on clearance as that they usually run for less than $15 a piece and you can try them on in store.
  
  
  

  Shoes
  

• Vans are cheap and go with anything
  
• Check out outlets, warehouses, and in-mall shops during sales for good Nikes
  
• Ebay or Offerup if you're brave enough
  
  

  Pants
  

• At least 1 pair black joggers and a pair of well fitting denim.
  
• Bike(moto) or destroyed jeans under $30
  
• Lighter colored chino's are great for a classier look.
  
  

  Accessories
  

• Invest in a nice watch. Seiko is a popular brand for good reason. Be mindful when buying watches and leather straps that they should compliment your skin tone(darker on lighter skin, lighter on darker skin). r/watches
  
• I recommend leather or dark beaded bracelets. They're usually cheaper online but you can also make your own with materials from local craft stores.
  
• A small sterling silver chain with a nice emblem compliments well.
  
  

  Piercings
  

  Under no circumstances should you be getting any piercings done at a retailer like Walmart. Period. Nor should you be using a piercing gun to have your pierces done. Period. Find a reputable tattoo parlor that does piercing with a sterile needle. Discuss your skin sensitivity, how and where you want to be pierced, and what kind of jewelry you want to wear before you even sit down. When the time comes, make sure that they mark and show you where the piercing will be placed so that there are no discrepancies. Most places should place trainers that will be kept in place until healing is done, so make sure you keep that area clean every day. After healing is done, you can go back to the parlor and they should help you pick out your jewelry.
  
  

  Hats
  

• This one is a little trickier. I honestly just buy caps from Lids when they're on sale or from Amazon. Be careful buying fitted ones though, as depending on how often you grow or cut your hair they can become too loose or tight. I prefer snapbacks for that reason.
  
  

  Hair
  

  Most get fades or grow their hair out in a protective style, so not much to say about those. I'm aware, however, that someone asked about how to get the curly hair style that's becoming popular.
  
  

• Decide on what haircut you want; I prefer an Afrohawk. Let your barber know ahead of time what you're trying to do with your hair. Your hair should be at least a couple inches combed/picked out.
  
• Get your cut, then shampoo and condition your hair, or use apple cider vinegar(youtube it) to clean your hair.
  
• While it's DAMP(not wet, not dry, but DAMP) you can massage your usual oil(or growth cream) into your scalp.
  
• Take a dab of curling pudding(I use Cantu's Coconut Curling Cream) and run it through your hair while it's still damp.
  
• Finally take a little finger sized scoop of styling gel(Eco is popular, find one that smells good and holds your hair) and run it through the TIP of your hair. You're not trying to work it into your scalp so it shouldn't go past half way deep into your hair. Add more as needed but not so much that you form visible clumps.
  
• Now grab a mirror, find the crown in the back of your head, and take note of the direction your hair grows(clockwise/counterclockwise). Rub your sponge/brush in a circular motion in the same direction your hair grows for at least 10 minutes until you get the curls you desire. Fix or shake your hair as needed.

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.
   

I'm in the exact same boat as you! I don't have any answers though, but I wanted to let you know that you're not alone!

Edit: I just took a shower, and while faced with all my products thought, "Okay, I'm an idiot. I actually have found some products that help a little, so it would be wrong not to come back and share with my fine haired sisters."
I just switched to L'Oreal Volume Filler shampoo and conditioner, and so far I'm happier with it than I have been with any other shampoo/conditioner for fine hair that I've tried yet. It does seem to add a bit of volume, yay!

I also use Big Sexy Hair Blow dry Volumizing Gel sometimes, although I'm less sure about the effects here... but it seems to help a little.

One last product to endorse.... Paul Mitchell Smoothing Super Skinny Serum. It helps protect from the blow dryer heat, and helps with all those light little fly-away hairs that I assume comes from having fair hair.

I hope all these links work okay; this is my first time linking a bunch of stuff- and I hope these things help! I'm still not entirely satisfied with my hair, but using these products have helped a lot!

Oh man oh man oh man okay.

I had a pixie for like 3 years and then decided to grow it out, but I still miss it sometimes (and then I remember the growing-out process and decide that if I ever do get another pixie, my hair will be short forever thereafter).

I have relatively fine, extremely straight hair. I found a pliable hair wax I liked (I used this one because I liked what it did for my hair and also it smells like vanilla and almonds) and used it to defluff my hair and give a little bit of texture and definition. But I never used it to do anything particularly fun or inventive with my hair - you might need a stiffer wax for that.

Anyway, hope you love your new hair and if you're comfortable sharing pics we'd love to see them! :)

You've got some pretty nice hair there, man! I love the texture and thickness, and I can't tell if that shine you've got going on is natural or from a product, but either way, I think it's pretty slick. You have the high forehead and kind of angular face to pull off the long hair. If I were you, I'd keep growing it, so I could make a tight pony tail with all of my hair when it's convenient and keep it all swept back pretty easily without an elastic band. If you want to aim for a smoother, more voluminous look, consider trying out some volumizing pre-styling mousse and blow-dry it straight up for a few minutes to give the roots a boost and make your 'do fuller overall. If you haven't already, you should definitely check out /r/fierceflow. It's a great subreddit with a lot of solid pointers and guides for guys with long hair like you. Good luck with your future follicle ventures, dude!

creme does not hold up as well as gel does, but i think it looks nicer, on my hair at least.

Maybe you could find a picture of what you want your hair to look like to give me an idea? Like what is your goal, what would you want your hair to look like.

It sounds like you might want more...volume? Your hair seems more on the fine side and like a 3B/3C. I follow the curly girl method, you can learn more about that on the sidebar. I use Yes to Carrots Conditioner, but I'll be stopping that when the new formula makes it to the local grocery stores (they just started adding silicones, but old formula, which is still available near me, doesn't have that in it). And I use Curls Goddess Curls for gel. For creme, I use whatever I find on sale that fits curly girl friendly.

Gel is great for humidity, it also is lighter and helps curls curl better. Cream is heavier, better for dryer conditions because it adds moisture, but it's heavier and will loosen curls.

And you have to find the right balance of conditioner so your hair isn't too weighed down, but also isn't frizzy. For your hair, I'd think a poker chip size amount of conditioner would do and then half of that for the styling product.

Yes def check out /r/beards. I'm going for a year of growth aka "yeard." Here's my 2 1/2 month growth so far if you care.

Ok, so care. For grooming I'd recommend a soft-er boars bristle brush and a wooden tooth comb to reduce static. Don't overcomb or overwash or it'll produce frizzy hair and dead ends.

As far as products I'd recommend any mild conditioner. I typically only wash my beard 2 or 3 times a week so that my natural skin's oil will stay in it and not dry it out. To keep your beard from drying out, stay away from most bar soaps. I'd also recommend "leave in" beard oils or waxes. Personally I dislike oils because they leave the beard greasy. Also, I'm allergic to an oil (haven't determined which one) that's found in several beard oils. My fav product of all time is Honest Amish Extra Grit Beard Wax. It leaves your beard conditioned and mold-able, but not oily or greasy. All you do is rub some in and leave it in until you shower next.

Additional tips: Take some multivitamins for healthy skin and therefore a healthy beard. Biotin is a good vitamin for skin and it promotes nail and hair growth. Like your head, your face may have "cow licks" that cause your beard to grow in weird directions. If you encounter this try some stiffer waxes that allow you keep your beard down. Lastly, disregard "Duck Dynasty" comments...yes they get old!

Sorry that was so long, but that's literally all of my knowledge about beards! Use it wisely. Cheers! And enjoy the beard journey.

Product my friend, product is every man, woman and child's saviour when it comes to hair stylistics!

If you've never used product before, never fear, it's not a tough road to venture down, you just need a bit of patience to texture and style it right.

Thicker hair is better for styling in my opinion, you can do more with it, and it holds better than someone with thin hair.

Molding Clay is a staple classic when it comes to product, it's just slightly on the pricey side, but it's not extortionate, incredibly easy to use, get a little bit on two fingers, mix it in with the rest of your fingers, and then go through your hair pinching and pulling to achieve an effect close to photo #2 from my previous response, or just sweep it to the side following your natural parting for a more classic look (ala photo 3).

It's just a bit of practice that's all.

Also, as other's have mentioned, the festival bands are a bit "eh", obviously they represent great memories to you and you're fine with them their so it's your choice, but a nice timepiece will never go amiss on any man (although don't ask me which one, i don't wear watches.) and since you're comfortable with things on your wrist then it'd be a nice smart transition. You don't have to throw them away either, just put them in a memory box with other trinkets that you can go to to remind you of the good times :]!

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.

What kind of blow drier do you have? A really good one will cut down on blow dry time - the t3 featherweight for example helps cut down on dry time and it's light-weight so your arm doesn't get super sore. It is pricey, but will last you a long time and it works fantastic-ly.

For products; Paul Mitchell makes a line for curly hair called super skinny, which is supposed to help repel moisture so it cuts down on dry time as well. I wouldn't recommend it if your hair is super, super thick - but if you just have a pretty normal amount of hair that's curly, it would work well. And it smells soooo good. :3

I don't think you are anywhere near the buzzing stage yet. However, I do think you could experiment with a shorter hairstyle with more layers on top and a bit tighter on the sides. I don't have any insight of course into your genetics and where your hair will be in in 1, 5, 10 years but I recommend the following:

• ditch the volumizing spray and shampoos and regimens. I think this has minimum effect on your hair and can add to being overly focused on the issue (if in fact you do have MPB)
  
  
• get your haircut with a bit of messy texture on top in a style like this. This will be easy to maintain and the haircut itself does the volumizing for you.
  
  
• if you do put product in your hair, use (just a little of) a matte molding paste like this or this
  
  Good luck, man. Your case honestly doesn't seem that bad but I understand of course that these things are all personal and subjective with ourselves.
  
  

Are you looking for /r/malehairadvice?

I'm no expert on hair but I recommend American Crew Gel IF you want to use products. Shuan White's hair looks like it pulls back alot, so try combing your hair back daily or just gel it back. You can also wear a beanie or hat or something in the morning to help pull it back

Other than that, your lengths are good, keep parting it like you do.

Honestly it looks fine man haha. Ask the guys at /r/malehairadvice though

This is one of my favorite beauty items on Amazon. I have super curly hair, and this is one of the only things that can tame my lion mane. If you have uncontrollable curly hair, the above product and THIS work WONDERS
I LOVE painting my nails. I love playing with nail polish and being a total girl. Here are some of my own nail creations on my Pinterest :) I'm also a huge fan of bananas (and Peanut Butter).

Also, I'll totally give you my address as long as you don't like personally deliver it to me without notice...

I first discovered them at hair salons. I prefer hair mousse and didnt like hair wax as it was a bit sticky, but it did give a solid hold.

Refer to this channel on how to use them.
https://www.youtube.com/user/joeisblu

This is the hair wax i was referring too http://www.amazon.in/LOreal-Professionnel-Sculpte-Sculpting-Unisex/dp/B002PLO7KG?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=googinkenshoo-21&ascsubtag=ac98f23d-ebeb-4baa-962c-09de991e8fcc ...

There is also some better products like hairmousse or loreal powerball or something if you need tons of volume, like the guy in the youtube channel.

Best advice is go to a good hair salon (looks or gitanjali if ur in delhi) and asks them what to use, how to use. Gitanjali is better than looks, personal opinion coz they dont try to "force sell" products to you and actually took the time to explain to me the different products available and what's the diff btw them

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.

I don't follow CG method but I use certain products to come up with my own routine.

Hair Wash Day-

Step 1: I comb through and massage my scalp and hair with Avocado Oil and use the Vanity Planet Scalp Massage and let it soak in for an hour. I specially use more oil on the ends.

Step 2: I use a hot towel to steam my hair a few times by the end of the hour

Step 3: Use OGX Biotin and Collagen Shampoo to wash off the oil.

Step 4:Condition with Cantu Hydrating Cream Conditioner

Step 5: Use a microfiber head wrap or a tshirt to remove excess water

Step 6: I then use a couple of dollops of Miss. Jessie's Pillow Soft Curl Cream and scrunch my hair .

Step 7, for the top of my head hair I use Frizz Ease serum and comb through and make it sit in place with Bobby pins(This makes the top part straight without me having to use heat at all)

Step 8: I let it dry naturally

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Days following the wash:

--Post-Workout Care: I workout a lot and sweat in the scalp like cray-cray so I always wet my hair completely after the workout and use the already existing products in the hair to set it back, letting it dry naturally.

--Days after wash morning routine: I braid my hair at night and when I wake up the curls are almost always intact. But I do use a spray bottle already mixed with a few drops of Curl cream and re-scrunch the curls and let dry naturally.

--Next wash Schedule? -- I usually wash on day 3 with just Cantu's scalp rinse and use the conditioner. But like today if I don't have the time, I wet my hair completely by spraying water all over in sections and follow Step 6,7 and 8.

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I do the deep oil conditioning atleast once a week. That is the only time I use the shampoo. For every following wash after the oil conditioning I use Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Conditioner instead of regular conditioners.

Mmm you are looking for a pomade or a paste.

Pomades are lighter. Pastes are heavier. Pomades will not let you restyle spikes, but they will let you move hair back into a swept position. Pastes, especially wax pastes, will let you restyle spikes.

Also with these products, if you apply them wet, they shine. Apply them dry and they are matte.

I personally use Reuzel Red and Blue and apply after towel dry. If they harden up I brush it out lightly and restyle for a more natural look.

https://www.amazon.com/REUZEL-102-Hair-Pomade-Red/dp/B00JFWA72U?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Reuzel-Blue-Strong-Sheen-Pomade/dp/B01452YZOA/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1498167917&sr=1-1&keywords=Reuzel&th=1

The bonus is these smell fantastic. I've received many compliments on the smell alone. The red one smells like a Cola plant (not like Coca-cola) and I can't describe the blue one.

alright well you're going to want to start by showing your barber these pictures especially the front facing ones and emphasize that you want to keep a lot at the front to work with, as well as wispy layers for the rest of your head

now for products (i know you said your hair is thick but) you might want to try a thickening product as well just to get the style you're looking for. my salon sells this product that i've heard great things about. then i'm guessing from you getting a perm that your hair isn't naturally curly, so for the front section i strongly suggest devacurl's wave maker i have wavy to curly hair naturally and this gives me wonderfully defined curls

for styling i recommend you, a paddle brush, and a light touch become best friends. brushing away from your crown towards the front stopping before you reach where you want the curls to start. dont brush curls you'll ruin them. then for styling the sides, top and back of the hair you can either use a pomade this ones my personal favourite, or you can use a hair wax. they'll work similarly but the pomade will give you a little bit of a shiny finish whereas the wax won't. work a small amount of either between your fingers and run through your hair to give more of a wispy layered textured. again i wouldn't touch your curls except maybe with some hairspray but depending on how well the devacurl works you won't need to. the important thing to remember is don't touch what you want to curl as you'll break the curl pattern and it won't work just let it air dry no touch. if you're going to blow dry that's fine but i recommend blowing your hair against the grain back to your crown. this will give it a bit of lift. try to avoid blow drying the curly bit.

hope this achieves what you want

True! Okay so i use OGX coconut milk sulfate free shampoo (when I need it) and conditioner, which I've never had a problem with before. And if I just use those, I'm okay. I use this sometimes, which before I had long hair was okay -Curls Goddess Curl Gel but sometimes I use Not Your Mother's Sea Salt Spray if my curls are more relaxed into a wave. I'm anywhere from a 2b to a 3a, just depends on what it's feeling hahaha. My curls get heavy really easily, so I try not to weigh them down besides the obvious of growing them out. I put either product in after I get out and lightly pat dry my hair, and kinda scrunch or whatever plopping motion that is to lightly distribute the product. I try to stay away from the hair under by my neck and by the edges of my face to avoid breakouts, but here we are. Haha. That's about it. They're fairly low maintenance curls/waves.

I went looking for how his hair would look like "naturally" and this is the closest I could find:

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Unless you have naturally thick and semi-curly hair it can be hard to pull off. But if you do, make sure you don't use too much shampoo or conditioner, avoid using it everyday and try two or three times a week instead.

For the routine: shower your hair, lightly dry your hair with a towel, not too much but not so it's completely wet. Then use an hair dryer, not too hot. Then you can use a product, any kind that specializes in the "pompade" style that Nifty has. For example: Amercan Crew Pompade (amazon link). Use your hands instead of a comb and work the product over the hair. Don't forget the bottom of the hair too so you don't just work the top as it can be hard for the bottom to hold up the top. Style it like Nifty has it and there you go, now you can be a successful awper/IGL in any NA team

I use http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Professionnel-Sculpte-Sculpting-Unisex/dp/B002PLO7KG and for me its one of the best I have ever tried and I have tried a lot. you can check my post http://www.reddit.com/r/malehairadvice/comments/1ar9k2/listened_to_your_advice_went_very_short_on_sides/ how it looks with it, I dint use much of it.

Also I bought a tub of Toni&guy fibre it is quite good, have been using for few days.

Also some people recommend american crew fibre, never tried it myself atleast in europe it isnt very popular imo, but on forums online some people love it, might just be some clever advertising. But different products suit different people so you might need to try a couple until you find one you like

The American Crew gel fits your needs; low shine, good hold, and easy to wash off. For this you definitely have to run your fingers through your hair after it dries. The hold is good but doesn't give much body to the hair. The OGX matte finish bamboo fiber has been my true American Crew Fiber replacement. Low shine, good hold (not as good as the gel I linked), and easy to wash off.

American Crew Firm Hold Gel

OGX Matte Finish Bamboo Fiber

Doesn't have the same shine of American Crew pomade but I'm using Gatsby atm and I love it. Good hold for my short/medium hair and smells good as well.

try something with a stronger hold. I really like bed head's matte separation wax. It provides a pretty strong hold, doesn't feel overly heavy, and it smells pretty good too

link here

Axe doesn't usually have the best styling products. If you're willing to pay a little more for really good quality products then Layrite will last a long time since it doesn't really take a lot for the hold of their products to kick in. I've used their clay in the past before switching to their pomades and it held very well and finished with a matte look.

If it's out of the budget then I recommend an inexpensive wax such as bedhead although the finish won't be as clean as Layrite, it will still have a matte-ish look and you most likely will have to use a blowdryer to get your hair up using the wax due to its low hold. Best of luck to you.

I think your haircut is fine. For thin hair, what's more important is actually the products that you use. Essentially, go for products that work well on thin hair. I recommend Imperial Pomade Paste because the level of shine and hold makes your hair appear fuller.

There are also other products that are good for the hair, like a sea salt spray and others which I wrote in a post here

Hope it helps!

How far do you wanna go? If you are letting it grow, let it grow, length alone will help. Otherwise find someone who knows how to trim it up and get it trimmed just a little helps a lot. I used a leave in conditioner/beard oil, try to keep from washing it everyday and when I'm going out I use a wax like
http://www.amazon.com/Honest-Amish-Extra-Grit-Beard/dp/B009NNDG4W/ref=pd_sim_misc_20?ie=UTF8&refRID=1109DJJHYP678DQP4GQN
Took me a couple times to learn how much, too much flattens the beard out. It helps keep everything together pretty well tho. Has a nice smell with it too.

As others have said, don't wash it every day. I literally only wash my hair when I think it smells (always nice to have my SO do the smell test for me.) I regularly go a couple of weeks between washings, and it almost never smells bad. I use conditioner every other day.

I have pretty thick wavy hair, so I don't know if the product I use will work for you, but one thing you could try are a salt spray which will give you just a little extra shine and hold.

If that's not enough, I use is Baxter's grooming cream. It's another that just gives enough of a hold to keep everything in place without making my hair hard or stiff. Plus it smells good.

Those are both pretty cheap products, but if neither work, you're going to have to experiment to find what works for you. Try asking your barber if they have any samples. Or you can buy a sampler from amazon.

It took me a while to figure this out, this is what works for me: for moustache, only moustache wax. For the beard you will find beard balms / conditioners and waxes. The balms are conditioners and can be shiny if you use too much ... they melt quickly when you rub them in your hands to an oily consistency ... they usually are very mild in helping shape your beard or help with frizziness or rattiness, IME, I've moved away from them or will use then once every week or two at night just for conditioning since I have some left over .... Beard waxes, on the other hand, give you more styling control, waxes help me with frizziness and give a bit of a more cleaner look instead of an out of control or sloppy look, if you will .... you can even use some hair waxes / clays as well, I've used American Crew fiber and Uppercut Clay ... they work ok .... I've been using this beard wax: http://amzn.to/1mc2fzF ... and it works well enough but am almost out and am looking for even more control, so just got this today and haven't used it yet: http://amzn.to/1mc2hra .... Hope this helps!

TLDR; For most control, moustache wax for moustache and beard wax for beard.

Ok I was in the same situation. Work doesn't care about the beard, but I want to maintain a professional approach to work. So I heeded the advice of /r/beards awhile ago. Here's what I'll recommend:

Step 1 : Oil and/or Leave in conditioner

My current favorite http://www.amazon.com/DUCKBUTTER-Duck-Butter-Beard-Oil/dp/B00YZ5UWSQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449214132&sr=8-1&keywords=beard+oil+pack

http://www.amazon.com/Honest-Amish-Beard-Balm-Conditioner/dp/B009NNFB0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449214332&sr=8-1&keywords=beard+leave+in+conditioner

On the days I shampoo and condition my beard I dont use the leave in. Other days I use the leave in. Oil everyday.




Step 2: Brush

http://www.amazon.com/Zeus-Bristle-Pocket-Beard-Brush/dp/B00LV31TVY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1449214502&sr=8-7&keywords=boars++hair+brush

Pick up a boars hair brush and get the product from step 1 deep in there.



Step 3: Paste

Current personal favorite:
http://www.amazon.com/Garnier-Fructis-Style-Clean-Finishing/dp/B0050N4DLO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449214605&sr=8-1&keywords=garnier+paste

This process leaves my beard straight and soft. I still have to deal with the odd hair sticking out, but it looks more professional.

A nice pomade that somewhat similar to a gel in a way is Reuzels blue tin. It's a good hold and also washes out super easy. I've used and tried a few reuzel products and this is my favourite of the pomades. https://www.amazon.ca/Reuzel-Strong-Hold-Sheen-Pomade/dp/B01452YZOA

My hair sounds pretty similar to yours (mine is more wavy/large curls but pretty thick) and I use Imperial Matte Pomade Paste. The hold isn't the strongest but it does well enough for me. You might want to check out Imperial Fiber for a stronger hold. I'm probably going to try that once my Matte Paste runs out.

Thank you for the contest! Something that made me happy recently was my friends taking off work/moving around their schedules to go to the beach with me on my birthday yesterday! I work a lot (ugh retail life) and I haven't been out too much this summer yet, and I finally got a little tan!!

Going along with the beach/happiness theme, this salt spray has been something I've wanted to try to recreate beach hair :D

Where do you work?

I have really thick, straight hair (Asian hair). I use Layrite cement clay.

It gives excellent hold with a matte finish while still leaving the hair pliable to restyle if you want. It smells great too.

I work a small bit of mousse through wet hair. Blow dry my hair into the style I want. Take a small bit of the hair cement and rub it between my hands then work it through my hair.

I'd suggest trying a few different products instead of the gel you're currently using. Play around until you find something you like. Most stores have great return policies, too. Here's some product suggestions: 1, 2, 3, 4

Glad to help! I see that you're looking to switch to a water-soluble hair product. My partner is low-poo/mostly water-only (he WO washes 6 days a week and uses normal shampoo once a week). He uses this: http://www.amazon.com/Suavecito-Pomade-Firme-Hold/dp/B00BFJGJLE/

He says that it washes out fine with WO, and works well for his straight, thick hair (which resists a lot of other products). It DOES have beeswax in it, though it seems to be such a small amount that it rinses out without any noticeable residue.

Aww look at you. Told ya it'd be good! So much cleaner and you can see your face now. I use this to maintain a similar texture:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050N4DLO/ref=pd_aw_sim_194_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51Gsw5VPB6L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C100_&refRID=14NJGXJASWWZ91EDJKCT


Again though, talking to a dude with curls so might not work as well! Got2bglued makes some nice inexpensive stuff too if you aren't as worried about natural (curls don't mix with silicone).

Is it just me who think they are overrated for the price? I think there are so many products out there that are better and cheaper compared to HDF.

Here are some better alternatives for the better price per oz:

Clay

• Arcadian Clay Pomade
  
• [Reuzel] (https://www.amazon.com/Reuzel-Clay-Matte-Pomade-Ounce/dp/B01MY4V5V6/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510755821&sr=8-4&keywords=clay%2Bpomade&th=1)
  
• [Admiral Clay] (https://www.amazon.com/Admiral-Mens-Pliable-Styling-Shine/dp/B00VUBCETI/ref=sr_1_27_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510755878&sr=8-27&keywords=clay+pomade)
  
• Lyrite Cement Clay
  
  Pomades
  
  
• Uppercut
  
• [Suavecito] (https://www.amazon.com/Suavecito-Pomade-Firme-Strong-Hold/dp/B00BFJGJLE/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1510755977&sr=1-1&keywords=Pomades&th=1)
  
• [Reuzel Blue] (https://www.amazon.com/Reuzel-High-Shine-Blue-Pomade/dp/B01452YZOA/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1510755977&sr=1-8&keywords=Pomades&th=1)

Suavecito Strong Hold Pomade. It's water based, washes out easily, and it's very strong.

Try using a pomade. If you want to stick with American Crew, they make a pretty good one.

Waxes, fibers, and clays will generally give a dry look. If you want it to look shiny, or almost wet, stay away from anything that says "matte." Those try to make it look like you don't have anything in your hair.

I have thick hair like this and use TIGI Bed Head (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001SKHJBE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Simply using any product wont work, you need to use it a specific way.

Best results I have found are applying some with wet/damp hair, then hair/blow drying it with a comb in the desired shape i.e. backwards. Then applying a little more once dried to give the messy yet clean look.

Hey guys,

This is actually me....Thanks /u/bandholz for sending me the link.

Addressing the questions:

For this hairstyle I used a combination of:
KMS Sea Salt Spray

And

L'Oreal Homme Fiber Paste

I used the sea salt spray first as a primer and then applied heat while styling, then applied the fiber paste.

This was during the fall winter. During summer it's really humid where I live so I use a clay like Bumble & Bumble SumoTech because it's dry and doesn't get weighed down by the humidity.

It helps to let your hair grow quite a bit on top and keep the sides short.

As far as the comment on no side burns...well I would grow them if I could. It's really patchy and looks bad when I try, so I just keep them clean shaven... wish I could get my beard like /u/bandholz!

I'm surprised no one's mentioned Jonathan Hair Dirt yet. It works great for a 'next-day' hair look, isn't sticky or residue-y, and smells good, too. Plus it lasts forever—I've had the same little tub for like a year and a half now.

I have 2A/2B type hair and I have gotten good, non-crunchy results from Curls Goddess Curl Gel. Haven't really bothered to try anything else because this one works great.

Payday is the best, both job and candy

Thanks for the contest!

+1 for Tigi. I have a really fine hair, and it gets really oily with gels and wax, but this one works like charm (http://www.amazon.co.uk/TIGI-Head-Matte-Separation-Workable/dp/B001SKHJBE).

Using a good shampoo and conditioner might help with maintenance and also applying some sort of hair serum like this after a shower will help reduce the frizz

I have straight, short, Asian hair! I use Gatsby Air Rise (Green). Depends what you want, the green one gives for a lighter more natural hold, the pink has more hold, the purple gives more texture.

Sometimes I like to hold the tips of my hair with American Crew gel

If you're looking to splurge, this is the most bad-ass wax I've ever found. Beware-- it's practically cement. But I use less than a dime's worth for an entire day of styling, and it holds like... something that holds really well.

For days where you're not looking for cement so much, I love this by Garnier. Lots of tousle (even for my hair, which isn't nearly as short as yours) that holds while still being touchable. Smells amazing, too.

http://www.amazon.com/Layrite-885308714404-Deluxe-Original-Pomade/dp/B004AMCBQA

http://www.amazon.com/Suavecito-4018-Pomade-Firme-Hold/dp/B00BFJGJLE/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1459383083&sr=1-1&keywords=suavecito

These are water based and wash out easily and are better value.

Yay! Then maybe if your hair needs clarifying from the water you could buy that other shampoo you found.

Last time I was in real humidity for an extended period of time I used this one. It was pretty good, but I was really on the go so I wasn't being super critical of my hair, so I can't give it a full review.

I was in a slightly humid place and bought the DevaCurl gel and it worked great! But it was more so drizzly rather than wicked humid.

I've been using the Suavecito firme hold pomade for a few months now. I like the firm hold and shine. But my hair is wavy and at a length that the waves don't sit where I want them, so I want a little stronger hold. It's a little harder to apply though, my only complaint.

I've also tried the Uppercut deluxe brand, and I really like how it applies and the smell is fine too.

I like this stuff. It's got a nice hold but stays fairly malleable so you can reposition with a comb. It seems like if you put it in your hair when it's a bit wet still it gets a bit crunchier and less malleable though.

I'd stay away from the pomade, try this. Jonathan's Dirt, aside from the name, it works amazing for getting a bit more control on the fuzziness. Give it a try until your hair gains enough weight to allow it to stay down.

Been using this stuff for a few months now and I really like it. It has good hold with a matte look. I work it into my hair still slightly damp.

I've had luck with this product. It's a matte pomade and you can run your fingers through it. Another perk is that it smells great. You can prolly find it cheaper else where online, but I use Amazon for the quick two day shipping.

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 used to have the same issue. i have pretty thin, fine hair. not balding just how my hair has always been. a good mousse is the only solution that has really worked for me. Personally, i use this one, but since i've never used a different one, i can't vouch for its quality

He used a japanese brand, fiber grease something
Let me check

Edit: yes its called cool grease fiber grease

source

The one I use is like a low to medium shine, The American crew Fiber is a lower shine but still high hold, the American crew Molding Clay is a medium shine and high hold, and the American crew Grooming Cream is high shine, high hold. I personally would suggest something with low or medium shine because with the look you seem to be going for something with a bit less shine, but more hold will probably be your best option.

I want this!

I use coconut oil and Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream (whew!) for styling, Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Intense Conditioning Treatment for deep conditioning, and Lustrasilk Keratin Amino Acid Leave-in Creme Conditioner for everyday/styling. It's a new addition and a bit watery though, so we'll see how it turns out.

> But I also wouldn't be surprised if this is a troll and everything is real.

Most people that want an honest critique would show the 3d models, a breakdown, the texturing process, etc.

This is the black jar.

https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Professionnel-Sculpte-Sculpting-Unisex/dp/B002PLO7KG

OP has 0 post history related to VFX, 3D modeling, lighting, or texturing.

I bought some salt spray from Amazon and I like it.

After I take a shower I towell dry until my hair is damp, spritz the salt spray on my hair, blow dry to get the desired shape, and then style it with a paste.

They are a bit too expensive for me at the moment.

Can you recommend any of these?
1 2 3

I have the same problem.. Thick blondish brown hair and basically same story. I find that only a combination of pomade and a little bit of extra strong gel is the only thing to tame the beast that is my hair. I also get thinned when cut. I found a really good (but very tacky) Japanese pomade that will sometimes even stand up alone without gel. Its called ["Fiber Grease"] (http://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Grease-Pomade-7oz-210g/dp/B0019IZ6B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452219825&sr=8-1&keywords=fiber+grease)

American Crew Molding Clay

Has a strong hold that will stay while out in the summer heat.

I actually use the OGX Moroccan Surf Paste instead of the spray and I find that it has a fairly pleasant smell that goes away after a few hours.

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I use this hair gel called gatsby moving rubber, green can.

https://www.amazon.com/GATSBY-MOVING-RUBBER-RISE-2-8oz/dp/B000V2ACI2/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1479317875&sr=8-3&keywords=gatsby+moving+rubber

It's a japanese product. I was out of gel on a trip there and picked up a tiny container of it at a 7/11. Its really good, been using it ever since.

http://www.amazon.com/American-Crew-Styling-33-8-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B002N5MIF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369085637&sr=8-1&keywords=american+crew+gel

What do you guys think about it? I don't see anything wrong with the ingredients and hair gels wash out well.

I completely disagree. My best recommendation would be the following:

• Use shampoo less frequently (but condition every time you shower)
  
• If you comb your hair, tussle it with your hands or a towel after.
  
• Use a product like sea salt spray, it gives that "I just left the beach no big deal" look. You can buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/OGX-Hair-Spray-Moroccan-Ounce/dp/B00BB3JZJW
  
• Air dry, don't blow dry.
  

I've tried American crew for my undercut but it doesn't hold as well as I hoped, the green gatsby will hold your hair up for 2 days
GATSBY MOVING RUBBER AIR RISE Hair Wax, 80g/2.8oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V2ACI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ptvjybVSHJYTC

I've used this a few times. I think it could replicate the look if your hair is the right length. http://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Grease-Pomade-7oz-210g/dp/B0019IZ6B0/ref=cm_cr_pr_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Good felxible hold and shine, and it doesn't make the hair crunchy or stiff.

For me, I just use Pomade. Something like this

If you use Amazon

A lot of Asian waxes accomplish exactly what you're looking for
Prejume
Gatsby

I've never used product until literally today :x The ones that have the product in it are the ones with me in the red shirt

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B008D5I61Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's what I used/tried out today, and I love it. Only day I've ever used it but it gave life to my hair, and for the first time in my life I actually feel I could do something with my hair hahah

Thanks, dude! Imperial Matte Pomade + blowdryer + a little hairspray on the edges and back corner to keep em from falling down.

Not sure about the cut, but as far as product goes, maybe try using some clay (matte finish) to achieve this kind of high hold.

I like this stuff, myself...
Lay Rite Cement Clay

Either pomade or wax. There's a Japanese brand of wax that looks a bit like this: https://www.amazon.com/GATSBY-MOVING-RUBBER-RISE-2-8oz/dp/B000V2ACI2/ref=pd_sim_194_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000V2ACI2&pd_rd_r=BXX4FKJ51DFWRWM5297Y&pd_rd_w=cEeAq&pd_rd_wg=Ikw63&psc=1&refRID=BXX4FKJ51DFWRWM5297Y

Product. I like Jonathan Dirt for this sort of thing.

Maybe this stuff, it's all natural


Plus you can get it for like $3 at Target so it's not too big of a deal just to try it

You're gonna want to get this and this. Get a high skin fade and style the top with the product, use the cream first and then the gel to lock it in. Blow dry it if necessary.

Hi! I know this is a little late, but I just found Pillow Soft Curls for a decent price on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Miss-Jessies-Pillow-Curls-Ounce/dp/B0094KPK70

Your hair looks exactly like mine... length, waves, we even part in the same place!

I have tried a lot of leave in conditioners to tame the frizz. I also try to tie my hair back into ponytails and buns as little as possible (because the hair breakage was what is causing all my frizz). Products that have worked for me are as follows:

• super skinny serum
  
  
• uniqONE all in one hair treatment
  
  
• and the frizz-ease serum you mentioned, but only on days I shampooed.
  
  I have noticed somewhat less frizz now that I have paired the uniqONE with the Organix anti-breakage Keratin oil shampoo conditioner combo, with the weekly intensive treatment (far right among products). I don't use whatever their oil is, because it was probably >$15 for an ounce or two at the store.
  
  Hair is hard work, man.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019IZ6B0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_n-slDb1766GJN

http://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Professionnel-Sculpte-Sculpting-Unisex/dp/B002PLO7KG

Has anyone tried their Molding Clay? Any idea how they compare?

https://www.amazon.com/Fiber-Grease-Pomade-7oz-210g/dp/B0019IZ6B0

Suavecito Pomade Firme Hold, 4 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFJGJLE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_k9z7CbW482FGS

Suavecito Pomade Firme Hold 4 oz

This mousse

The costume design people on Mad Men use American Crew Pomade to replicate that look. Fair warning - this product can leave your scalp flaky and dry.

Yup, I have hair down past my shoulders and this is how I dealt. Buy a thing of this crap, put a small amount on your hands and rub them together, and then run it through your hair while dry. Will keep the hair back and out of your face for quite a while.

Then furiously scrub your hands in a futile attempt to get it all off, curse as you frantically search for just anything to wipe them on, realize you didn't rub it through your hair well enough and there's a blob of it that makes you look like you eat straight butter all sloppy, rinse and repeat every day.

Depending on the type of pomade you get, it might leave your hair looking greasy. There are some similar products that don't give it that look.