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Both offer enough hold for a relaxed, everyday style with a touch of shine.
Understanding your hairs unique needs is the key to finding the right product.
With all of that in mind, picking the one for you’re free to be cumbersome.
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Thats where I come in.
Itesteda range of stylers to find the best options for all hair types.
Find the seven styling products that made the cut below.
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For my high-top fro, it gives medium holdideal for a defined look while letting my hair breathe.
Its not the strongest hold, but its great for a smooth, natural look.
Ingredients likeshea butterandcoconut oilkeep hair looking shiny and feeling nourished while still giving some control.
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I would highly suggest this for maintaining waves (and other short-cropped styles) and caring for beard hair.
Chock-full ofglycerina natural humectant that helps retain moisture while taming frizzthe cream leaves hair smooth and hydrated.
or for extremely defined styles.
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However, it delivers a manageable hold with a natural feel for day-to-day looks.
The formula offers a lightweight hold with a lightly waxy texture.
Its easy to work (and rework) into the hair and imparts a nice, polished finish.
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The cream does a good job of taming my coils, leaving them feeling soft without any heaviness.
On my high-top fro, it works as an effectivevolumizingstyler that defines without stiffening.
It also doesnt flake, which is a huge plus, as other similar formulas can do so.
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I noted how well they maintained style, whether they left hair looking natural or weighed it down.
I also assessedingredients, favoring nourishing formulas over those prone to buildup.
Each product serves a different purpose and works best for specific styles.
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Your hair key in should determine the product you choose.
Those with thicker or coarser hair benefit from pomades or strong-hold gels to help manage volume, she adds.
For curly or wavy hair, creams with moisturizing properties or curl-enhancing gels can help define curls without frizz.
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For oily hair, Augustyn recommends avoiding heavy pomades and instead choosing water-based formulas for a lightweight feel.
Overusing styling products can lead to buildup, dullness, and scalp issues.
HairstylistTerraRose Puncerelliadvises against layering new products over old.
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At the very least, rinse your hair before reapplying products, she explains.
Augustyn adds that choosing water-based products makes it easier to wash out residue without requiring harsh cleansers.
software technique matters just as much as the product itself.
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For curly hair, scrunching the cream into strands helps reshape and define curls without making them stiff.
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