Lads - gel or wax?

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Mild one? Or big one?

about 10cm currently. So not the biggest in the world, no, but gel washes out so easily that pomade stuff sounds like a right hassle.

Reply 81

frankieboy

I notice Professor Green suddenly going for the longer slicked greased look now from the short fluffy crop. I wonder whether his hair's doing that naturally or has a bit of light pomade or shine wax on it . Seems most people have problem with the clay wax when it gets to more his kind of length, and then it isn't working so well anymore.

Reply 82

The_Male_Melons

Original post by Florrick

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Some girls wear gel or hairwax to hide the fact that they have a meathead.

Reply 83

frankieboy

Original post by Sabertooth

about 10cm currently. So not the biggest in the world, no, but gel washes out so easily that pomade stuff sounds like a right hassle.

Yeah for sure. So if gel holds it then good on ya. I think everyone has to work out what works best for their hair.
You're right. Heavy pomade won't wash out in a hurry. A lot of people with finer hair use a little bit of it to kind of permanently thicken their hair a bit, thus making it a bit more manageable.

Reply 84

kerily

Generally everything Garnier Fructis smells gorgeous, but I use this :sexface:

Reply 85

ryannn

Original post by MJay91

Wow, this thread has kicked off! Thanks a lot guys! I bought these two thingies yesterday. Does anyone have experience with any of them?

Ha, I know this thread's old but I use these exact two products, the freeze spray is the best hair product on the market I've ever used

I use matte clay or wax, I've never actually ever use gel, it just makes your hair look greasy :confused:

Reply 86

bengalisoldier

Original post by kerily

Generally everything Garnier Fructis smells gorgeous, but I use this :sexface:

Is this good for spike up?

Reply 87

joy12

wax is much better, gels are very weak, even strong hold gel's effect usually wears out.

Reply 88

PurpleMonkeyDishwasher

I don't know if anyone's said it so far but neither of those two; for most styles, I'd use something matte like a hair clay or paste.

Reply 89

PurpleMonkeyDishwasher

Original post by alcazaba

American Crew Fiber all the way. Best stuff I've EVER used. Just make sure you warm it up a bit in your hand. Sold at a few hairdressers and online.

It's like a wax. Bit of spray sometimes required if you want a stronger hold.
Costs a bit more than the stuff in the supermarkets, but it's worth it.

Everyone recommends this but I always find it's a bit greasy. I suppose it's acceptable for some styles but not if you don't want it to be noticed.

Reply 90

Misery

It is pretty hard to find decent hair products that don't make your hair look terrible. Gel is awful. Wax is better. American Crew really is not that good, though. Get some Hanz de Fuko sponge wax or quicsand.

Reply 91

frankieboy

Original post by PurpleMonkeyDishwasher

Everyone recommends this but I always find it's a bit greasy.

I guess it's the kind of thing to go for if you're going for a Spencer of Made in Chelsea stylee thing (his dracula look).

Reply 92

bengalisoldier

I always think cream or putty seem nice for hair.

Reply 93

Jim-Jam

Wax. If you want a gay combover crap to look like the other wannabe chino wearers, which I've become...

But it's just better, keeps it more controlled and that if you don't particularly want your hair stuck up or anything!