Men's hair products

Morninglory

I am looking to get hairspray and a styling gel pomade. Anyone have any recommendations that wouldn't involve breaking the bank?

CiaranMT

Layrite is a great pomade, it's sold by http://www.truebarberproducts.com/ and the site has a list of stockists around the country.

It's €15, which might seem a lot. However, it will last for ages as it's a big tub of the stuff and you only need to use a small bit at a time.

donnbradman

CiaranMT wrote: »

Layrite is a great pomade, it's sold by http://www.truebarberproducts.com/ and the site has a list of stockists around the country.

It's €15, which might seem a lot. However, it will last for ages as it's a big tub of the stuff and you only need to use a small bit at a time.

Got this, pretty good in fairness. Was looking at hairspray myself, anyone any suggestions?

EdenHazard

Hairbond, I use got2b hairspray.

D'Agger

Just for anybody who may want to clarify what type of hair product to go for, and for general knowledge on what's being discussed the below is a pretty good starting point

POMADES

There are two major types of pomade; petroleum based and water based. Petroleum based pomades are the original kind. They are made with real grease and fatty ingredients to produce the shine and hold. Water based pomades are water soluble making them easier to wash out of the hair than actual grease. These are typically also better for the health of the scalp but some plain just prefer to stick with old school, the classics. Pomades are meant for those that want to achieve slick, neat and shiny dos and especially for styles like the pomp, quiff or ducktail. Unlike gels, this product does not dry out and will not harden on the hair. Holds tight but remains pliable.

GEL

These typically are somewhat translucent in color and generally thinner in consistency than pomades or waxes but can be considered "lightweight" or "heavyweight" depending on hold. Unlike waxes and pomades, gels actually harden on the hair leaving a stiff feeling and a shiny, wet look. It is beneficial to use a gel that is alcohol free to avoid flaking. These are also easier to wash out. For those with thin or thinning hair it is recommended to use a lightweight gel and opposite for those with thick or curly/wavy hair.

WAXES/PASTES

Waxes, pastes, and clays are one in the same. These are significantly of a thicker consistency than other styling products but again unlike, gel will not stiffen in the hair although will feel "tackier" than most products. Some waxes add a little shine but most are matte finish which is great for the messy, dry look with a strong hold.

CREAMS/SERUM

Creams and Serums are basically for finishing touches or hair protection. Contain little to no hold but make the hair more manageable. Used to add brilliant shine, smooth and lock down frizz. Some can be applied to the hair while it's wet to help protect against heat tools, such as the blow dryer or a flat iron. You then apply it once your style is complete for the finishing touch. Creams and serums can also be added to wax or pomade for a customized product which adds more shine and control

HAIRSPRAY

Hairsprays can be used on their own to add volume or boost the roots and also can be added after your favorite product for additional shine and an extra kick of hold. These do tend to stiffen slightly and leave your hair with that "crisp" feeling. There are two general types of sprays; a pump which will add a bit more shine than the second, being aerosol which will vary from brand to brand regarding shine.

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Morninglory

EdenHazard wrote: »

Hairbond, I use got2b hairspray.

Whats it like?

astonaidan

Fish Glue, the red one. Im a big gelling guy and this stuff is awesome

Thomasmartin

What's pomade???

Brego888

I'm a Dapper Dan man

Katunga

If you want some thing very strong try Lynx cream gel.

naasrd

More and more I return to old school ways; Brylcream, the original red tub, the Levi 501 of hair products, it can't have lasted this long without being top drawer stuff. Men have been marketed off the pitch with stuff, we need to go back to decades old products.

Paulie Gualtieri

Didnt want to open a new thread . so just want to ask can anybody recommend a good hair styling product available in Ireland?

I have short hair but its still long enough to need some product in it . I've tried brylcream and its ok just to hold the hair when I need a haircut and its that bit longer.

I hate having my hair rock hard too , was using a certain product made by a certain deodorant company. And when I washed it out the next day it was actually painful to the scalp.

So any suggestions on a product that can tame short hair without being rock hard or flaky after an hour would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

speedboatchase

Paulie Gualtieri wrote: »

Didnt want to open a new thread . so just want to ask can anybody recommend a good hair styling product available in Ireland?

I have short hair but its still long enough to need some product in it . I've tried brylcream and its ok just to hold the hair when I need a haircut and its that bit longer.

I hate having my hair rock hard too , was using a certain product made by a certain deodorant company. And when I washed it out the next day it was actually painful to the scalp.

So any suggestions on a product that can tame short hair without being rock hard or flaky after an hour would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

I use Stonefish Styling Clay. You can get it at Boots http://fishsoho.com/products/for-him/

Liam McPoyle

Paulie Gualtieri wrote: »

Didnt want to open a new thread . so just want to ask can anybody recommend a good hair styling product available in Ireland?

I have short hair but its still long enough to need some product in it . I've tried brylcream and its ok just to hold the hair when I need a haircut and its that bit longer.

I hate having my hair rock hard too , was using a certain product made by a certain deodorant company. And when I washed it out the next day it was actually painful to the scalp.

So any suggestions on a product that can tame short hair without being rock hard or flaky after an hour would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

The one on the right, it can be gotten in most supermarkets - Dunnes etc for about €4.


Its water based so washes out easily, doesnt dry out so your hair remains soft and it smells really nice, Ive been using it for 4 or 5 years after fannying around with Dax, Brylcream etc.

Paulie Gualtieri

Coleman Slawski wrote: »

The one on the right, it can be gotten in most supermarkets - Dunnes etc for about €4.


Its water based so washes out easily, doesnt dry out so your hair remains soft and it smells really nice, Ive been using it for 4 or 5 years after fannying around with Dax, Brylcream etc.

Thanks I will definetly give it a go . Used to use that blue tin dax wax myself and its an absolute nightmare to wash out. And the red tin of it is even worse.

Paulie Gualtieri

speedboatchase wrote: »

I use Stonefish Styling Clay. You can get it at Boots http://fishsoho.com/products/for-him/

Tried some sort of fish paste years ago not sure if its that particular brand , must check it out.

Purple dax is great and after trying lots of different things is what I use.. NOTHING like the red or blue ones which are completely rubbish and parrafin based afaik. the purple one is light, water-based (washes out easily) and it great for giving a bit of control and makes your hair look "not dried out"/ bit of shine (if that makes sense). Must rub in well on your fingers first and apply only to slightly damp hair (not totally dry hair). It can be hard to find these days but you can get it on ebay etc if necessary for about 4 or 5 euro a tin.

Paulie Gualtieri

glasso wrote: »

Purple dax is great and after trying lots of different things is what I use.. NOTHING like the red or blue ones which are completely rubbish and parrafin based afaik. the purple one is light, water-based (washes out easily) and it great for giving a bit of control and makes your hair look "not dried out"/ bit of shine (if that makes sense). Must rub in well on your fingers first and apply only to slightly damp hair (not totally dry hair). It can be hard to find these days but you can get it on ebay etc if necessary for about 4 or 5 euro a tin.

Purple dax wax , never knew it existed , could be good for keeping hold , because my hair is fairly springy even more so after a hair cut.

Slattsy

I use the Fish products myself, the one in the white tub.

lufties

Try the American crew products, Fiber, Pomade etc...really good water based products, a little pricey though.

cson

Sebastian hair products ftw.

Expensive but excellent.

Tilikum

L'oreal Superdust.

ulinbac

Just started BedHead stolen from my bro during Xmas.

My hair is quite thick and could never get a gel to keep it in place that wouldn't stop it going curly at the tips or falling down by lunch.

Best Wax Ever!!!

Dingle_berry

Tilikum wrote: »

L'oreal Superdust.

Where do you buy this?

Anyone know of somewhere that stocks American Crew Boost powder?

Jimmy Iovine

lufties wrote: »

Try the American crew products, Fiber, Pomade etc...really good water based products, a little pricey though.

Bought some American Crew. I amn't impressed. Severely disappointed in fact.

thehomeofDob

I've tried Murray's Super Light Pomade, which I find quite good. Red Dax Wax, this stuff would last an entire weekend in your hair if you showered every day. And vo5 rework cream, that stuff is pretty good, light but with an okay hold for short hair.

I've been trying to get a hold of an American product called Groom & Clean but I can't find it anywhere in Europe and it'd only be cost effective to order a ton from the states.

Paulie Gualtieri

Dingle_berry wrote: »

Where do you buy this?

Anyone know of somewhere that stocks American Crew Boost powder?

I think a lot of barbers stock American crew (for sale) I've noticed it in a few different places.

Tilikum

Dingle_berry wrote: »

Where do you buy this?

Anyone know of somewhere that stocks American Crew Boost powder?

Online. A mate of mine is a hairdresser in london. He thinks it's the best product on the market.

benny79

lads can any of you recommend a gel,wax or cream for thining hair I have been using gel but seems to make my situation more obvious!

Slattsy

benny79 wrote: »

lads can any of you recommend a gel,wax or cream for thining hair I have been using gel but seems to make my situation more obvious!

Look for something that gives texture. The Fish stuff is great. Its all i use now.
The trick with thinning hair is so use small amounts of product.

benny79

have you any names and where I might purchase boots say for example!

Slattsy

Boots.

astonaidan

Ive let my hair grow to a medium length so have switched to Fish Wax from Fish Glue, now it could be just that Im not used to it just wondering which wax ye guys would use on medium length hair.

Oh ye should check out Slikhaar for hairstyle ideas, some class cuts :cool:

cson

Another thread resurrection from moi;

Right folks; have quite dry curly frizzy hair and I'm struggling to get products that work with it; anyone got any suggestions? At the moment I'm on American Crew Pomade.

Even methods are welcomed; one of the girls in The Grooming Rooms suggested mousse and blowdry it but I tried it and it tended to dry out my hair even more.

I suspect it'll take more than one product to achieve the results I'm after...

D'Agger

I've been on a bit of a health drive lately / doing a bit of research into natural health products and something that I came across was almond oil and its effects on hair and skin. It turns out that it's very good for dry, damaged hair, itchy scalp, dandruff.

You can get it in boots over the counter for less than €3 or so, you only need a small amount due to the fact that it's oil - out of the shower, towel dry your hair and then apply a small amount to your palms and rub through before massaging into your scalp. Give your hair a quick comb if you want but you can leave it in overnight and shower it out the next morning.

It's made a noticeable difference to the softness of my face when I've applied it - I haven't used it as much in my hair but it may help some here.

Link here for more info

Mr. Incognito

V05 rework fibre putty

Been using it ten years. Non greasy. Good for short or long. Washes out easily.

The Wild Bunch

astonaidan

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

I use this, found at the start it was hard to use but figured out how to use it. The key I think is to apply a strong hair spray to hold the style in place

The Wild Bunch

astonaidan wrote: »

I use this, found at the start it was hard to use but figured out how to use it. The key I think is to apply a strong hair spray to hold the style in place

Never used hairspray before but will give it a go

astonaidan

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Never used hairspray before but will give it a go

After the wax of course :cool: Dont style with the aul hairspray myself but it will keep what ever style you do in place for the day