Wax, clays, pomades and gels. But what do they all do and which one is the best for your hair?
Like the women's hair industry, the male side of the industry is booming; with a number of potions and lotions to help you achieve your perfect look.
If you're relatively new to all of the hair-styling quips available, you've come to the right place. Waxes tend to be a good option for stubborn hair; it allows you to easily mould the shapes you'd like, but is still flexible enough to change throughout the day, unlike heavier gels and pomades.
For those who'd like to steer away from the super shiny look, wax is the preferred product as it offers a fairly natural, matte finish.
For effortlessly stylish hair, we found some great deals on Look Fantastic and Amazon, find our full guide below.
Best hair wax for men in 2020
1. Fonex Gummy Ultra Hold Wax
Fonex's Gummy is a good option for all hair types and is favoured among men's hair professionals for it's easy application and stark hold
It has a fruity fragrances and a clear-sh colour so there's no sticky or off coloured residue left behind, even when it dries. The formula is 100% alcohol free, leaving hair moisturised and not dried out after a day of styling - it's best used on towel dried hair and washes out easily too.
Price: £5.65, Amazon - buy here now
2. Bed Head for Men by Tigi Matte Separation Mens Hair Wax
If you've got short to medium length hair and are looking for a super strong hold, Bed Head's Matte Separation is one to think about.
The strong hold doesn't compromise the flexible texture that is still workable even as it starts to dry. You'll get a natural, matte finish that resists humidity for styles that lasts all day long.
Price: £6.67, Amazon - buy here now
3. Oribe Rough Luxury Molding Wax
This luxury option from Oribe provides style and practicality, thanks to the inclusion of hair loving ingredients that nourish as they style.
If you like a little bit of shine this moulding wax is a great option as it has a semi-matte finish it also pumps up the volume for flat hair.
With the inclusion of vitamin B5 and rosehip oil among the ingredients, hair has a soft touch, with a flexible enough hold that can be restyled and neatened throughout the day.
Price: £38, Space NK - buy here now
4. Dax Wax Blue Short And Neat Light Hair Dress
DAX is popular especially among those with coarse and curly textured hair, it's super versatile thanks to the light hold and at £3 a tube, it's nice and affordable.
The formula helps to lock in moisture, leaving hair with a healthy shine as well as volume and natural movement. If you've got thin hair this probably isn't the best option for you, it could leave fine hair feeling quite oily and weighed down.
Price: £3, Amazon - buy here now
5. Hanz De Fuko Claymation
If nearly 3 million sales means anything to you, you'll want to keep a close eye on Claymation from Hanz De Fuko.
The wax is made from a unique blend of natural waxes and certified organic extracts, boasting a strong hold that allows you to easily manipulate and style your hair.
For versatile finishes, apply to dry or damp hair to achieve your preferred look.
Price: £18, MR PORTER - buy here now
6. Balmain Hair Shine Wax
If you suffer with dry and lacklustre hair, this Shine Wax from Balmain is water-based and features a blend of luxury oils to lock in moisture strand by strand.
You'll get a long lasting hold that can be reworked throughout the day, as well as protection against environmental aggressors that can dry the hair out. One thing we love most is the wax also features the brands signature scent, assisting to make you smell as good as you look.
Price: £25.50, Look Fantastic - buy here now
7. Triumph & Disaster Fibre Royale
A lot of triumph and not a hair disaster in sight. Triumph & Disaster's Fibre Royale is a top pick for a natural look, with hair loving ingredients to keep your hair nice and healthy too.
Formulated with beeswax and hydrating argan oil, hair achieves natural hydration without the extra weight. The addition of kawakawa also helps to deliver some TLC to the scalp.
If you've got thicker textured hair or longer hair, it's a great match.
Price: £21, Triumph and Disaster - buy here now
8. The Ritual of Samurai Gel-Wax
Enjoy a strong hold, with an easy application and super sleek shine.
The simple texture allows you to restyle your hair throughout the day, but still offers a firm hold to keep everything together. If you're going for the wet-look, this is your product - we wasn't joking when we said super shine.
Organic bamboo and deep sea minerals contribute to healthy hair and a healthy scalp.
Price: £14.90, Rituals - buy here now
10. KMS HairPlay Dry Wax
For those who'd rather not get their hands dirty, this Dry Wax from KMS HairPlay gives you the best of both worlds, for a pretty effortless application, it can be ruffled and tussled to achieve the perfect look.
Containing rice powder for adequate grip and copolymers for hold, your style is long lasting as it is voluminous.
Price: £17, Look Fantastic - buy here how
9. NJORD Hair Wax
NJORD Hair Wax has a soft creamy texture, which is preferred especially if you'd like to restyle throughout the day.
You'll get a pretty strong hold, with a nice and natural looking matte finish. With Macadamia nut oil and argan oil among the extracts on the ingredient list, hair is super hydrated and stops hair from drying out throughout the day.
Price: £14.99, Amazon - buy here now
10. Fudge Urban Matte Wax
A dry and non sticky formula, this wax gives you maximum texture with a firm hold that doesn't leave hair shiny or streaky.
Even with the firm hold, it's a pretty invisible finish perfect for working into a new style later in the day.
Price: £7.49, Superdrug - buy here now
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