

If you’re looking to do a side part it could definitely be the way to go. Pomade will give more shine and hold and really gives a bit more of a slick hair look. Gives a really solid natural look with just the right amount of hold and shine. Clay will give a slight less hold and texture, and no shine whatsoever. Clay is perfect for men with any type of hair length. The Putty will give a ton of texture and volume and hold and will last like that all day long, while still keeping the hair soft (this is our #1 product).Ĭlay is a bit more creamy than most clays and it is super versatile. As for which one to use, this list won’t let you down.Here we show different men's hair styles using a strong hold matte Putty versus a medium hold and shine Clay versus a high shine and hold Pomade. The goal of this video is to show you how the three different types of styling products perform differently on the same hair.Īaron also uses SALT Sea Salt Spray which is the perfect pre-styler before applying each of these styling aids. So, if you’re stuck in a pomade wormhole and want to switch up your style with minimal effort, hair paste is your friend. And it works on all hair textures, even curly hair.

Unlike thicker products, which can weigh down fine hair and make it look thinner, hair paste creates height and volume, which can make your hair appear fuller. If you’ve ever noticed your hair drooping after a long day of work, then you know how important restyling can be.īut best of all, and the reason we love hair pastes so much, is that the texturizing effects can also add visual volume to fine or thinning hair. Most pastes are water-soluble, which means they’re easy to wash out with some shampoo and won’t leave your hair greasy but also can be restyled and reworked throughout the day without adding more to your hair. Make sure to warm it up by rubbing it in the palm of your hands before applying it to avoid clumping. Using a paste is easy: apply a small, dime-sized amount of product on wet hair for a little bit more hold or dry hair for more texture. That means the only thing it’s not great for is old-school, slicked-back looks. Paste, by default, delivers a smaller amount of shine than a traditional pomade (most of them are water-, not oil-, based) which leaves your hair with a natural look, even if you don’t opt for a completely matte version. It usually adds a little grit and is best for creating textured, slightly disheveled looks-like a “just-rolled-out-of-bed” vibe or “just-got-back-from-the-beach” look. Basically, if you have all of those things in your medicine cabinet already, you could replace them all with just one jar of hair paste.īecause it’s heavier than your typical styling cream, a paste is ideal for short and medium-length hair. Think of paste as a hybrid-it can have the hold of hair pomade, the texturizing ability of hair clay, and the natural finish of a styling cream.

It’s one of those products that can do almost anything from subtly smoothing and taming frizz to locking your hair into a more defined style.

In the world of hairstyling, hair paste is the MVP.
