Reddit mentions of AMERICAN CREW Defining Paste, 3 oz

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)

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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