Then you have what I’d call “everything else.” These are your waxes, creams, putties, fibers, clays, pastes, etc. I clump these together because, on the market, the terms can often be so fluid. Generally speaking, these are good for slightly messier and more natural hairstyles than what you’d get out of the products mentioned above. When buying something, you’ll want to pay attention to three dimensions: A known lubricant for the hair and scalp, Lanolin Wax imparts a soft, all-over smoothness to the hair. A known lubricant for the hair and scalp, Lanolin Waximparts a soft, all-over smoothness to the hair.

Water (Aqua) (Eau), Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lanolin Wax (Lanolin Cera) (Cire De Lanoline), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, VP/VA Copolymer, PVP, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cera Carnauba) (Cire de carnauba), Ozokerite, Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Diethylhexyl Maleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alcohol Denat., Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, PEG-10 Soy Sterol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract, Limonene, Linalool Kevin Murphy makes almost every kind of hairstyling product under the sun, but they’re best at things in the last category – products that will give you a more natural-looking hairstyle. That can either be a low hold with just slightly more control, or it can be a stronger hold for a textured, slightly tussled look. The products I use:Gels and hairsprays are usually a guy’s first hairstyling products (terribly so if you, like me, grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s). Broadly speaking, these will give you a strong hold and high shine, although things can vary on the market. Gels today can be used for a light hold or as a pre-styling product, while hairsprays are nice as a finishing touch if you want to set things in. INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua) (Eau), Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lanolin Wax (Lanolin Cera) (Cire de Lanoline), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, VP/VA Copolymer, PVP, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cera Carnauba) (Cire de carnauba), Ozokerite, Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-25, Diethylhexyl Maleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alcohol Denat., Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, PEG-10 Soy Sterol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Evernia Furfuracea (Treemoss) Extract, Limonene, Linalool

Hold: Easy and straightforward. This is how hard the product sets in your hair. Don’t be shy about stronger holds. They can give you more volume and shape, if that’s what you’re after. Rough Rider: A really hard, matte clay that gives the strongest of holds. I use this sparingly at the end of my routine to just touch up any areas I may need (usually the sides to keep the hair down). Finding the right hair care product is very personal. A lot depends on your hairstyle, hair type, and even the other products you use. If you haven’t settled on a routine that you love, however, let me recommend Kevin Murphy – an Australian company that makes a wide range of sprays, waxes, creams, and almost anything else you’d ever need to make your head look good. For all the brands I’ve tried over the years, no one has been better.Suitable for all hair types, particularly short and fine. Free from sulphates, silicones and parabens, and cruelty free. Key benefits