Best Men’’s Hair Products

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Researched by: Kate Dailey, Photographs by: Steve Cohen, Edited by: Brian Boyé & Matt Bean

BEST SHAMPOO
Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Shampoo

It babies your scalp with pH-balanced extracts and moisturizers. ($12, 800-728-6253)
Runner-Up: Redken Go Clean Daily Shampoo ($18, redken.com)
Best Buy: L”Oreal Vive for Men Shampoo, Daily Thickening ($4, drugstore.com)

BEST CONDITIONER
Aveda Rosemary Mint Conditioner

It won”t weigh down your hair or leave it greasy. Plus, it tingles. ($9, aveda.com)
Runner-Up: Phyto 7 Phytosesame Hydrating Conditioner ($24, beautyexclusive.com)
Best Buy: Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Moisturizing Conditioner ($4.50, drugstore.com)

BEST POMADE
Jack Black Pomade

Beeswax and sunflower oil give your hair shine and hold, while mango and shea butter keep your scalp clean, smooth, and moist. ($16, getjackblack.com)
Runner-Up: Redken Grip Tight–it’’s a gel, but it holds like a pomade ($11, redken.com)
Best Buy: American Crew Pomade ($14, american crew.com)

BEST WAX
Bumble and Bumble Sumotech Styling Wax

This wax has medium grip, making it great for most styles. ($15, 800-728-6253)
Runner-Up: Matrix Amplify Gel-Wax ($13, matrix.com)
Best Buy: Sebastian Shaper In Control Fiber Wax ($11, drugstore.com)
Tip: Yes, you can apply wax to wet hair, but you”ll have far more control if your hair is dry.

BEST CREAM
Kiehl’’s Creme with Silk Groom

It provides great control but not too much hold, making it perfect for long, straight hair. ($17, kiehls.com)
Runner-Up: Jack Black Sleek Finish Texture Cream ($16, getjackblack.com)
Best Buy: Redken All Soft Heavy Cream ($13, drugstore.com)
Tip: If clay gives you too much control and cream not enough, try mixing them.

BEST CLAY
Sebastian Crude

It’’s perfect for fine-haired folks who want that disheveled look. ($23, sebastian-intl.com)
Runner-Up: Fekkai for Men Grooming Clay ($19, neimanmarcus.com)
Best Buy: Trix by Matrix Dirty Trix Messy Matte ($15, drugstore.com)

By Men’’s Health