Style my hair but not have it stiff

[DougK62]

Can you do such a thing? I get bored with my hair always looking the same and would like to mix it up sometimes. I've never done it before because the gels, hairsprays, etc. that I tried made my hair really crispy. I see actors and such on TV that seem to have styled hair but it sure doesn't look crispy. Can anyone recommend a product?

 

[Rallispec]

dont use so much gel.

 

[rahvin]

Originally posted by: guapo337
spray is better! NOOOOOO! Gel is better! gel makes your hair all hard and crispy.. NOOOOOO! spray is better! it makes your hair all silky smooth and erect 9when needed)

lesson: use spray. it's better

Don't forget the eyeshadow and highlights.

 

[SpongeBob]

One word: Manipulator.

Styles your hair without making it stiff. I'd recommend Bed Head by Tigi.

 

[Alphathree33]

This thread reminds me that I need a haircut.

I've had the same hairstyle for such a long time. Maybe this time I'll actually get something different. (I won't, but it's fun to say that.)

 

[amnesiac]

Gels in general tend to leave your hair sticky, shiny, and plastic-looking.
What is your hair type? Thick, thin, stiff, wavy, straight, etc?

I have short, thick, wavy hair. I use the American Crew "Fiber" and Bumble & Bumble "SumoTech" for my hair.
IMO the SumoTech does a far better job of holding and has a few hours' more staying power, but is also terribly expensive and harder to find.

If you have hair that deals well with styling (i.e. fairly soft, straight hair) I'd reccomend the Bed Head wax stick by Tigi.
It's got a funky (but not repulsive) fragrance, and it's damn near impossible to wash out completely in one go, but man, it holds and sticks like nothing else.

 

[Lola]

Originally posted by: SpongeBob
One word: Manipulator.

Styles your hair without making it stiff. I'd recommend Bed Head by Tigi.

good call!
I also would try a line called d:fi or a line specifically for men called American Crew. Both have good clay, mud or wax products that would suit your needs!

 

[keystroker]

clay or mud styling products

 

[notfred]

I read the topic as "Style my butt hair".....

Don't ask why I clicked on it. Even I'm afraid to know....

 

[GasX]

try getting some testosterone injections so that you lose the need to primp...

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: rahvin

Don't forget the eyeshadow and highlights.

 

[KEV1N]

You basically do not want to use gel nor hairspray.

You need to use a pomade, or a wax. Like someone above suggested, I have American Crew Fiber. It's like $14 for a container. You can get it at any salon or even Safeway (supermarket). You just get a little out of the tub, then smooth it out in your hands then put it in your hair. It smells good and you can basically bend your hair into any shape you want. It'll still bend, it'll just stay. It's perfect if you want that "deliberately messed up" or "just got up" hairstyle.

 

[Rivergater]

try some pomade... you can style without the crisp.

 

[Spoooon]

Does pomade or wax leave your hair feeling greasy or anything? I've never tried either product.

 

[Rob9874]

Originally posted by: KEV1N
It's perfect if you want that "deliberately messed up" or "just got up" hairstyle.

When did that become popular? I fix my hair to avoid that look. That 'Jimmy Fallon when he does the news' look.

 

[Legendary]

Originally posted by: notfred
I read the topic as "Style my butt hair".....

Don't ask why I clicked on it. Even I'm afraid to know....

LOL.
A friend of mine uses d:fi and it works quite well for him.

 

[Spoooon]

I just bought some American Crew pomade. After washing my hair and "styling" it in the usual fashion, I'm sold. Too bad it's not cheaper. The pomade was 12.95.

 

[Uclagamer_99]

how much pomade do you guys use man? i've tried the stuff but i find it incredibly difficult to wash it out of my hair! i don't like shampooing my hair multiple times

 

[Emrys]

I also like the American Crew stuff, but I use the texture cream as a sort of hair gel, sept it isn't gell, so it's not plasticy looking. It will last the day without much of a problem as long as you don't play with your hair, and hey, if it isn't looking quite right part way threw the day, just run your hand through your hair, get it a bit wet, and style again, still holds fairly decent then, and looks even less like there is something in your hair.

 

[mithrandir2001]

Originally posted by: Rob9874

Originally posted by: KEV1N
It's perfect if you want that "deliberately messed up" or "just got up" hairstyle.

When did that become popular? I fix my hair to avoid that look. That 'Jimmy Fallon when he does the news' look.

It's trendy...kinda Euro, I think. I like that look and I want that look but my gel (KMS Hair Stay) just doesn't seem to do it. I'll have to try that American Crew Fiber.

 

[dolph]

try rusk wired. it's a kind of cream that is light but works without leaving your hair sticky.

 

[BigPotato]

i use crew too.
it's very washable.


I.C.E. is not very washable....it stays in your hair for days! when i try and shampoo, it won't even foam up! I can put some pomade ICE in my hair just once a week and it'll be good.

ahahaahha

 

[Bulk Beef]

Some input on pomades:

Nu-nile: Super waxy, you need paint thinner to get it out. Has pictures of Shaft and Cleopatra Jones on the can.

Murray's: Been a long time, but I remeber it being pretty waxy too. Not as bad as Nu-nile.

Royal Crown (my choice): Greasy, almost like Vaseline. Washes out fairly easily. I cut it with some LA Looks gel to offset the greasiness. That cocktail seems to work pretty well.

As a side note, does anybody think it's strange that most of these hair styling prodicts have a separate-but-equal section at the drugstore?

 

[rahvin]

Wow, quite the discussion on hair products. When are you all gonna start wearing lipstick and other makeup?

Bunch of girls...

 

[BigPotato]

Originally posted by: rahvin
Wow, quite the discussion on hair products. When are you all gonna start wearing lipstick and other makeup?

Bunch of girls...

hahaha

i expected someone to say that