(Part 2) Best products from r/malehairadvice

We found 57 comments on r/malehairadvice discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 407 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

Top comments mentioning products on r/malehairadvice:

u/graphite_leaves · 6 pointsr/malehairadvice

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!

u/slyweazal · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

I may have been criticizing fellow barber texture paste, too much. It deserves considerable respect for being the best I've found yet. The only reason I don't think it's "the one" is because I'm still holding out for some miracle product -but that may just be unrealistic expectations lol

Without a doubt try fellow barber, you won't regret it. It gave my thin hair noticeably thicker, fuller body and the right amount of hold that kept the hair looking natural, but in place. Never had a product do all that so well before.

A big improvement came from using this shampoo/conditioner by Arvazallia. My whole life, every time I ran out of shampoo, I'd buy a different brand to test if it was better. The Arvazallia one I found by sorting Amazon results by highest rated. It's also the only shampoo I've gone back to instead of trying new ones because I liked the results so much. It's the smoothest my hair's ever been, but I wonder if it couldn't be fuller.

I just did some online research and purchased these to see how they help with thin hair, too:

u/UnoriginalTakenName · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

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

u/Virgin_Elf_Master · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

Ok I have the same exact hair as yours.

You won't get this without chemical straightening

https://smhttp-ssl-33667.nexcesscdn.net/manual/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/curly-hair-with-undercut-men.jpg

I just got a keratin straightening treatment yesterday (basically a brazilian blowout). It doesn't take out the curls but just makes them looser. It'll still be too curly to pull of that style though, even with a blowdryer, but it'll look 10x better than what you have now.

3 options.

  • Keep what you have but keep the sides faded really short, but you have to get them cut every few weeks. Grow out the top to ~2 inches and it'll look fine.

  • Get the blowout (top needs to be over an inch long cause they have to flat iron it) and fade the sides every few weeks. Grow out the top to like 3 inches.

  • Or grow out the top to 3-4 inches, and sides to 1-2 inches, and get a blowout for the whole thing and style however you'd like. This would probably be the best looking option but you have to deal with the sides looking goofy for a couple of months while it grows out. With this option I wouldn't suggest getting the blowout till the sides are long enough so you don't have loose curly hair on top and an afro on the sides.

    Pick up a leave in conditioner too. It'll help a lot with the frizz.
    https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Moisturizer-10-14-Ounce/dp/B002FJ11UW/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495998031&sr=8-1&keywords=paul+mitchell+tea+tree+leave+in
u/just_ron · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

The two products that I've found to work the best are Woody's Web and Suavecito Pomade.

Woody's Web gives is a matte product and will give you a decent hold without giving too much weight or gunk. A little bit goes a long way. I recommend "diluting" it by getting your hands wet, putting a little bit on your hands, evenly distributing it across your hands, and then styling your hair. This is my best option when I want to restyle my hair later without having to put too much effort into it. It keeps it fairly malleable.

The Suavecito Pomade is a recent find and I'm still working on the best method for me. However, the product itself comes in two holds, original and strong, and doesn't have the waxy or sticky texture as other pomades. I favor a dry hand application to damp hair. This will give you the "wet" look without making your hair look greased or gelled like some late-90's teenager. The issue that you might run into is that once it dries, you need to add a bit of water to get it pliable again.

My advice for any product is to apply it in layers. Keep adding a little bit at a time evenly through your hair. One of the biggest issues that I've seen guys have is that they put too much product in too fast. Then they have this unmanageable mess with globs of pomade or wax that they can't comb through. Save yourself the second shower and start slow from the beginning.

u/GingaFire · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

I have thick wavy/curly hair, and I use [Layrite Natural Matte Cream](Layrite Natural Matte Cream, 4.25 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIW9842/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_V5-SBbCTVX0CB). It works really great for me, but I blow dry my hair so that helps me a lot. If you’re looking for something that’s gonna keep it in place try the clay. I’m sure many other people have much better products, but the cream is my favorite right now. Note that having dry hair allows for a stronger hold with less shine. If you want a more loose hold with more shine, apply it when your hair is damp. Would highly recommend a blow dryer because it honestly takes 5-10 min.

u/Connguy · 3 pointsr/malehairadvice
  1. Get a sulfate-free shampoo, like this one. Only use it every other day.

  2. Get a good conditioner (not something by Suave). I use this one, but you might be better off trying smaller sizes from a beauty store until you find the best brand for you. Use it every day.

  3. Get some pure argan oil. Every time you shampoo your hair, put 2 drops on your hands and run it through your hair when it's damp.

  4. Softer towels/less aggressive drying will help as well

u/AdaptingChaos · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

I would recommend using some argan oil. I personally use this one and apply it to my hair directly after I come out of the shower. What I do is that I take out some of the water with a towel but not all the water. Keep your hair damp pretty much, but not too wet or too dry. Next I apply the argan oil and make sure that it's applied throughout all of my hair and scalp. Then I blow dry on the coolest setting of my blow dryer (I wouldn't recommend going to the hottest setting honestly). And the argan oil (to me at least) gives more control and days my hair into the position I blow dry it in. Then after you can apply some of your products and top it off with hair spray to keep it in place. If you feel that the current hair spray you use tho isn't holding, maybe try a different brand ? May I ask which brand you are currently using?
Anyways, good luck!

u/Barkas · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

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

u/caramelbrownguy · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

The key is to constantly moisturize and use products that would work well on thin hair. Using an argan oil like this one from Amazon would certainly help. At the same time, sea salt sprays, thickening shampoos and certain pomades would suit you very well. I compiled a list of them here. Hope it helps!

u/Live-On-Pool · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

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

u/ZackD89 · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

Don't shampoo everyday. I also have thick, wavy hair and I only shampoo once a week. The other days, I either wash my hair with water only, or just conditioner. And don't dry your hair by rubbing a towel on it--instead, pat your hair with a towel, and then let it air dry.

Always style with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb (preferably your fingers). Wavy/curly hair gets frizzy from normal combs and brushes.

Try a leave-in conditioner. I like this one by Shea Moisture. I put it in at night, then shower in the morning and wash my hair with just water.

I also recommend Bumble and Bumble's products, specifically their Tonic spray and Grooming Creme. You could also try their Surf spray and Grooming Creme. If you want more hold, I recommend Sumotech after the Grooming Creme. Another great product is Layrite's Natural Matte creme.

I'd recommend checking out /r/curlyhair as well.

u/walmartslayer · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

Wash once every three days with sulfate free shampoo (and don't use any other shampoos) so that it will have more moisture and not be so puffy/frizzy. (I like this brand a lot: https://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Medicated-Anti-Dandruff-Shampoo-sensitive/dp/B06WD8YQKL/). But if it's a day when you're not shampooing, make sure you still rinse you're hair out every night, especially if you put product in it.

Don't comb your hair at all. When you style it, get your head soaked and let it air dry with a dab curl activator spread through out (DevaCurl works wonders btw). If you towel dry, it will make it frizzy. Don't guide your hair to a specific direction, let it do its thing.

Source: we literally have the exact same type of hair. When I wake up in the morning, it looks like yours. But when I style it, I can easily get it to look like the second pic.

PS: The cut is definitely important. I like to have a taper on the sides like you do but a little longer. I keep the top front hair to be the longest part. As for the top/back of my head, I like for it to taper into the sides and taper into the top front.

u/AffablyAmiableAnimal · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

How long is your hair? And you put like body lotion in your hair? That wouldn't work or help. What you should do, use conditioner. I suggest the brand OGX, it's cheap and work well. If you have dandruff too, I'd recommend the Hydrating TeaTree Mint Shampoo, for just dry hair try the Nourishing Coconut Milk.

You definitely should be using conditioner. The OGX TeaTree Mint Conditioner should help with dry scalp, while the OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk is great for just hydrating hair. If it's just your scalp that's dry, I'd go for the TeaTree line.

At Target it's a lot cheaper than online, they have the shampoo and conditioner for $6 each.

u/captain_floss · 3 pointsr/malehairadvice

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.

u/UndyingCactus · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

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.

u/wantgoodhaircut · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

Album of other angles/lighting/length of hair

I prefer to have it on the longer side and having it with a texture on the top.

As of recently I 've been using Shea Moisture Coconut Hibiscus Curling Shampoo and tresseme conditioner perfectly un-done

I live in a small town and never been happy with a haircut, would it be worth to travel to a more populated area/city for a better salon/barber?

Do me proud men.

u/TheBigIch · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

I use OGX because it's cheap and works great, but I think it's pretty hard to go wrong. I know some, like Hanz de Fuko, are a little pricier, and they're great too.

u/_MountainMan · 16 pointsr/malehairadvice

Here's how you'll get as close as possible. After you step out of the shower:

  1. Towel-dry your hair.

  2. Use a leave-in conditioner like this one. It will act as a heat shield and protect your hair.
  3. Blowdry your hair into position while brushing it in the direction you want using heat.
  4. Once it's dry and in the position you want, add just a little bit of argan oil. You can really get in there an mix it in at the roots and your hair will still fall back into place easily because of step 3.
  5. Now add a small amount of your matte product, and make sure you emulsify it by rubbing your hands together first for an even coat. Do the same thing as the oil. Get in there and coat the roots. Remember, less is more. It's really only needed to provide a bit of texture as your hair is already in position from the blowdrying and softened from the oil. The more you add, the less hold you'll have (as paradoxical as that sounds).
u/mmann-ion · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

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.

u/TravWhite · 52 pointsr/malehairadvice

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!

u/gosailor · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

I like this one, http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Mitchell-Moisturizer-10-14-Ounce/dp/B002FJ11UW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367847484&sr=8-1&keywords=tea+tree+moisturizer I put it in my hair after a shower while my hair is still wet and comb my hair as desired. I then blow dry and use pomade to perfect it.

u/CollateralBattler · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

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

u/Pipes_of_Pan · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/American-Crew-Forming-Cream-Ounce/dp/B000KEIPC6/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1397754179&sr=1-2

Just put a little on your fingers and make sure to work it through all of your hair, even the back. That way it looks even. Better to use too little than too much when you've got hair your length, IMHO.

u/BetrayedColt · 3 pointsr/malehairadvice

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.

u/LioneIRichie · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

Thanks for the answers. Would something like this work?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01GIW9842/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3UH28SKTY6KN8&psc=1

I'm new to using pomades (whatever form they come in).

u/TheMikeGrimm · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

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.

u/CrUcialCSGO · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

I'd say pick up a diffuser nozzle for your blow dryer to give you more control over your hair styling.

For product, it depends on your hair type. If you have thicker hair, you may want to try American Crew Fiber. It's high hold and a matte finish at a great price. If you have finer or medium hair (not thin), like me, I'd recommend the American Crew Forming Cream. It is medium hold and medium shine, but it's just slightly more shine than the fiber for my hair type (medium thickness, blond hair). The forming cream also allows for a more "natural" feel as if you layer it correctly, you can hardly tell it's there.

u/WhatDoIDoWithHair · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

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

u/ZaphodbBrox · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

1st you need to grow your hair to twice the length you have (maybe longer)
2nd blow dry you hair a little before you style it.
3. try putting some conditioner in your hair after shampooing, I like (the slightly homoeroticly named) woody's for men it helps weight my hair down a little so it doesn't fight against the product so much.
4. try something other than fiber or try mixing fiber with something else. My hair also fights back against product I put a little bit of American crew forming cream in my hair then blow dry it then put Baxter's of California clay pomade and style with my fingers before brushing the side with a brush to make it look even.
5. show that picture to your barber/styles't

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

Maybe use less shampoo when you do wash it? I have the same problem. Which is why I also only wash my hair every 3-5 days. The days that you do wash it, you could try using some product. Maybe not gel, but something like this or this. The second product is what I normally use. It helps. My hair used to be really dry and poofy, but I stopped washing it every day and started putting a little product in it.

u/chase_one · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

Suavecito
Uppercut
Layrite

all of those will give you the look you're going for more or less. there are super strong hold variants if you have thicker hair. they're all waterbased too, there are plenty of petroleum based options, but they are tough to wash out and i don't use them.

u/romero763 · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

For me, I just use Pomade. Something like this

If you use Amazon

u/NYPorkDept · 1 pointr/malehairadvice

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

u/LaunchGap · 2 pointsr/malehairadvice

possibly this. it gives a medium shine and medium hold. i know it's crew and i don't use crew except for this one. for max shine and hold, i'd use pomade, but i've stopped using pomade because it's hard to wash off and creates buildup.