After the haircut, the stylist took out a can of styling product and, in just a few quick moves, made my hair look great.
But sometimes, even when you buy the same product, you get home and find that the results seem different. Is it because you’re using the wrong amount, applying it incorrectly, or did you just buy the wrong product?
Don't rush to pick the one with the strongest hold and firmest finish—let's talk about the differences between hair wax, hair clay, and hair oil.
How would you like your hair to look?
Do you prefer a natural, voluminous look that looks like you just woke up, with neat and sleek strands, or the Japanese and Korean-style look with separate strands and a light, airy texture?
When choosing styling products, we usually consider three things first:Body, shine, and the shape of the hair strands.
Support determines whether a hairstyle can maintain the desired shape; shine affects how bright the hair looks (some people feel that excessive shine can make the hair look greasy); and the definition of the hair strands determines whether the hair appears loose and natural or has a more structured, defined look.
With the weather being so hot and humid, how can I keep my hairstyle looking good?
If you like your hair to look voluminous and not noticeably greasy, hair clay is usually the best option to consider.
Take Red Hat High-Hold Hair Clay, for example. If you live in Taiwan, you’ve surely had this experience: even though you styled your hair perfectly before heading out in the morning, after riding a bike, working up a sweat, or spending some time outside, your hair starts to go wild.
That is also why we have always placed great importance on the support and reshaping capabilities of our styling products.
Red Hat High-Hold Hair Clay is currently the best-selling styling product. In addition to its dry, matte finish, there’s another important point:If the style gets messed up, you can fix it with your hands.
Unlike some products that tend to become stiff once set, Red Hat retains the flexibility to re-style your hair. Even in humid or unpredictable weather, you can easily restyle your look with your hands at any time. If you prefer a natural, voluminous look but don’t want to have to carefully protect your hairstyle every time you head out, Red Hat is a hair clay worth checking out.
If you like neat, smooth hair and a clean, sharp silhouette, hair oil is definitely your best choice.
When it comes to hair pomade, many people immediately think of slicked-back hair, but pomade isn’t just for styling that classic, retro look.
The Yellow Can Strong-Hold Hair Gel is characterized by its high viscosity and strong holding power. When used with a comb, it helps direct the flow of your hair and makes your hairstyle look neater and more polished.
If you like side parts, slicked-back styles, or want to keep your hair in a specific direction, these products are definitely worth trying. The yellow jar contains a low-shine, wash-out formula, so you no longer have to worry about using hair oil and ending up with greasy, shiny hair.
For a natural, voluminous Japanese and Korean-style textured look, a gel-based hair wax is another option.
In recent years, many guys have been into Japanese and Korean-style hairstyles with layers, defined sections, a center part, a 3:7 part, or some texture. Styles that stay perfectly in place no matter how the wind blows are no longer the top choice—you might want to try some softer, more fluid lines.
Green Can Hydrogel Hair Wax combines the lightness of hair wax with the defining power of hair oil, preserving an airy feel while emphasizing a natural, textured look.
However, if you have fine or very short hair, be especially careful about how much product you use, because even the lightest product can make your hair look clumpy if you use too much.
Now that you've read this, do you have a better understanding of our three main pillars?
Red Hat Hair Clay: I like styles that are dry, voluminous, and well-supported.
Yellow Can Hair Oil: I like hair that’s neat, full, and flows in a defined direction.
Green Can Hydrogel Hair Wax: I like natural, light, and subtly defined lines.
What kind of hairstyle do you like? How much time are you willing to spend styling your hair each day?
If you're still not sure how to choose, you can just ask your stylist the next time you get a haircut and have them show you how much to use and how to style it.
After all, it doesn't seem like much of a solution to buy great styling products only to end up battling with my hair in front of the mirror every morning (lol).
The product that’s right for you is the one that really works.