You probably know the situation, you leave your hairdresser with a perfect cut and you finally have your hair the way you want it. The next day you want to style your hair again and the look from the day before is impossible to get back. It could mean you're not doing your hair the right way or you're using the wrong product. This is not surprising given the number of different products on the market today. You sometimes can't see the forest for the trees. To make it a little easier for you, we will tell you which products you should use for certain hairstyles and what exactly they do.
If you're still using one of those big jars of yellow chemical materials, call the cleanup service right away to have it removed from your home. You're probably not going to achieve the haircut you have when you walk out of the hair salon with that.
Pompadour
You see the pompadour a lot in recent years. It can be worn in different ways. Sleek, neat and classic or more loose and natural. This hairstyle is best achieved with pomade. We recommend a water-based pomade because it is easier to wash out.
Blow-dry your hair after washing and apply the pomade. If you have thick hair, use a pomade with a strong hold. Use a high shine for lots of shine or a low shine for a more matte effect. If your hair is too thick apply the pomade in slightly moister hair. You will then be able to style more easily and your hair will shine more. For thinner hair, it is best to blow dry your hair completely and then apply the product. Your hair will then have more volume and the hold will be stronger.
Short and tousled
If you want a short, natural and tousled look use a clay in dry hair. Your hair will get a lot of texture, volume and hold but still keep a natural look. Apply the clay in dry hair and knead it into shape for the tousled effect. Nowadays, you see this style with shorter sides and backs with more hair on top. Of course, you can also wear it with more muted sides and backs. It's totally up to you. This style works well for people with wavy hair.
The Parting
Like the Pompadour, the parting is a hugely popular hairstyle that will probably never go away completely. There are two variations. The loose more casual parting with more volume and the classic tight parting. We will cover both.
The classic parting
A hairstyle more suitable for people with straight hair. For this, it is best to use a product with a strong hold. This can be a pomade or wax. Whichever you are more comfortable with. While blow-drying, use a comb to comb your hair in the desired direction and get a nice parting. Then apply the pomade or wax and comb again if necessary. For classic parting, a pomade with a lot of shine is often used. You could use both water-based and oil-based pomade.
The casual parting
A parting often seen in men with more waves in their hair. This is because hair with waves or curls goes its own way and it is often not nice to comb it tightly. This model is best achieved by using a paste or possibly a pomade with a low to medium hold. Blow-dry your hair and just model it with your fingers. Even the parting is done with your fingers because a comb makes it too tight. Then apply paste or pomade while kneading to maintain texture and nice waves. If you have thinner hair you can also use a clay for more volume.
Slicked back
A style for the true gentleman it is often said. This style really only works well when you have straight hair. Blow-dry your hair while combing it back. Then apply a pomade with lots of hold. An oil-based pomade works best for this style. This one has a lot of hold and a lot of shine. If you don't like it, a water-based pomade is also an option. If you want a lot of shine apply it to more damp hair. It is also possible to style with wax.
Hair forward
A very easy hairstyle that requires almost no hair product. You only need to bring your hair forward with your hands. Do you have thick hair? Just use a little grooming spray or paste to style your hair. Apply in dry hair. Also an ideal style to hide coves.
Long hair
When you have longer hair, it's best not to put too much in your hair. You probably want it to fall naturally and it should stay looking natural. We recommend using a light cream or grooming spray. This has a low hold but will give some control over your hair.
If your hairstyle is not treated don't throw our panes in right away but take a look for yourself at what look you want to achieve and what the different products do. You can always call or email us for advice. Below we list some guidelines.
Clay
- Strong hold
- Lots of volume
- Lots of texture
- Little to no shine
- Combine with a pomade for more shine
Pomade (water)
- Low to strong hold
- Little to lots of shine
- Easy to wash out
- Not easy to restyle
Pomade (oil)
- Higher hold
- Lots of shine
- Easy to restyle
- Not easy to wash out
Paste
- Low to strong hold
- Little to high shine
- Slightly thinner and wetter than clay
- Suitable for almost any type of hair
Wax
- In thickness between a clay and paste
- Strong hold
- Little to much shine
Gel
- Hardens
- Low hold
- Very chemical product
Cream
- Low hold
- Thinnest product
- Low and high gloss