Hairstyling products have played an important part in the styles of different decades. In the ’60s it was hair spray and volumizers. Towards the turn of the century, hair gel was heavily in use with wax making a strong introduction as well. As we can imagine, they continue to be an essential part of styles today. Hairstyling products have even branched out into many different categories. Men, for example, are now finding it difficult to choose from the many different products available.

With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at the top five hair styling products for men:

1. Hair mousse 

One of the most popular branches of the many different hair products is hair mousse. Branching out from the hair spray and volumizer category, hair mousse was designed to give the same output with some added shine. Mostly served as a cream, it holds up with the best volumizers, eliminates buildup in the hair, and adds texture to the hair. In addition to that, it also has hair burning protection capabilities when being used with a blowdryer.

2. Hair spray 

Perhaps the most traditional hair product available for men is hair spray. Having not changed that much in its intentions, hair spray still holds as good as ever. Even better, hair sprays today have gotten rid of the toxic material that was damaging the world’s ozone layer. As for hair, this means that hair sprays now deliver healthier and stronger holds. Some have even gotten to the point of being able to provide a matte finish.

3. Hair wax 

The most interesting thing about wax lies within its form. Coming in a unique thick layer of hair product, hair wax was designed to give a heavier and hands-on hold as opposed to hair spray and gel. In many ways, this unique property makes it one of the most desired men’s hair styling products around. With its design, hair wax works amazingly well with hairstyles such as a slick back look, pompadours, and other similar styles.

4. Hair clay

Similar to pomade, the main difference that hair clay has over wax is the fact that it is softer. To be clear, this doesn’t mean that it is lighter in terms of its weight and hold. Its softness is more in terms of its consistency. In other words, hair clay provides an airier feel that hair clay does not. This offers more versatility with natural and dull hairstyles. Not to mention, it also has disentanglement and hair shine properties as well.

5. Hair gel 

Last but not least, the gel product is a classic men’s hair product that is as effective as ever. The main reason gel is arguably the most popular product around is because of its balance as a product. Going apart from hair sprays which offer lighter feels and waxes that feel heavier, the gel product provides the perfect blend of a fixed hold without the weight.