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What would be a good hair gel to use that holds?
Xplicit_EL
10-07-2014, 05:02 PM
As title states...........I have been using bumble and bumble sumo tech wax for years but switched up my hairstyle to more of a clean cut business hairstyle.
So what would be a good brand of hair gel that holds well during the day and gives you that wet look? Also, I need a hair gel that does not flake off because it would look unprofessional.
Thanks for your guys opinions.
aznkev03
10-07-2014, 06:24 PM
When I used to gel my hair, I used this (http://imgur.com/PDtnctq). Lasts all day, doesn't flake, relatively strong and not greasy looking. I have very thick and coarse hair though so either I would blow dry to shape or use gatsby pink/other wax to shape and mix it with a bit of this stuff for the shine. So much easier with wax+gel though.
MikeHB
10-07-2014, 07:15 PM
Check out some American Crew products.
tiger_handheld
10-07-2014, 08:01 PM
I use gatsby pink and very happy with it.
The fruitics one flaked for me..
ae101
10-07-2014, 08:11 PM
i only use gatsby period
i have also use vol5 but thats super oily, as well as herbal but u cant change your style after it drys up
Speed2K
10-07-2014, 08:11 PM
My hair is quite stiff, the Fruitics one doesn't hold my hair up. I use got2b-Ultra Glued.
Purely
10-07-2014, 08:19 PM
Gatsby Moving Rubber
bcrdukes
10-07-2014, 08:41 PM
Layrite Super Hold Pomade - Layrite (http://store.layrite.com/layrite-super-hold-pomade/)
You can get it at the Gastown Grooming Room.
Szeto
10-07-2014, 08:52 PM
L'oreal stuff is pretty good and is widely available. I use Studio Line Matt & Messy - lv4 hold which is pretty good, they also have a lv4 with the wet look you want. Or check out Studio Line Indestructible - lv 5 hold.
I have used Fructis and don't like it but it does hold better than l'oreal lv4 stuff.
MR_BIGGS
10-07-2014, 08:52 PM
Another vote for the American Crew products. Expensive as shit though.
Can be found on sale in Nordstrom Rack sometimes.
zetazeta
10-07-2014, 09:13 PM
Layrite Super Hold Pomade - Layrite (http://store.layrite.com/layrite-super-hold-pomade/)
You can get it at the Gastown Grooming Room.
Layrite is good, but not the best. I only use it cuz I bought a 32oz tub on Amazon for cheap :P
Try out suavetico. Friend said they hold the same as layrite but are generally much cheaper. Their extra/super hold one is only $16 from Barber & Co by Burrard Stn.
alwayslive
10-07-2014, 10:48 PM
I have a pompadour type of haircut and I just switched to gatsby moving lotion. It's somewhat like a gel, gives a wet look, but does not dry and flake. The hold on this is amazing too and lasts me all day. My hair is thick and quite hard so if this works for me it would definitely work for someone with softer hair. (If I use pomade or any kind of wax/clay I need a lot of hairspray just to keep my hair in place)
http://www.amazon.ca/Mandom-Gatsby-Quick-Moving-Lotion/dp/B003ZX6T0O
The best product I have ever used in my life, hands down.
kakucaekz
10-08-2014, 12:06 AM
When I used gel, I had ShortSexyHair by SexyHair. Guess it's been discontinued now, since it's not on their site.
https://www.sexyhair.com/p/style-sexy-hair/hard-up%E2%84%A2
Never flaked, great hold, but hard to find and probably expensive. I just got hookups at the salon I went to since the owner was friends with my mom.
cdizzle_996
10-08-2014, 04:44 AM
Got2b glued.
murd0c
10-08-2014, 08:50 AM
I've always used dippity do extreme hold
fliptuner
10-08-2014, 09:12 AM
This seems to have good hold:
https://s1.yimg.com/cd/resizer/original/HHf7risQ3zszY_obdDFhKUjZwsI.gif
This seems to have good hold:
https://s1.yimg.com/cd/resizer/original/HHf7risQ3zszY_obdDFhKUjZwsI.gif
the moment i saw an ICE BOY post in this thread, i knew what it was going to reference that :lawl:
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