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Classic Short Matte Finish
A high proportion of manly styles are fairly simple short cuts that are pretty easy to manage. They
still have the ability to reveal some of your personality through details such as a rugged texture, a
quiff; or a blunt fringe, which your barber can cut into your hair, but the correct product is still key
to pulling off the look.
To achieve a simple yet styled looking finish, most clays, putties, waxes, shapers and molding
creams (they come in a myriad of names, but can be put into the same category of products to
manage short hair styles) will all do the job really well.
These types of products are generally easy to wash out of your hair, so are perfect for daily use.
They’re also ideal for men on the move, so great to stick in your gym bag or beach bag.
We love Fudge Matte Hed, you don’t need too much in one use, go for roughly the size of a pea,
it’s always better to underestimate the amount you need, so you can build it up to achieve the
perfect finish. It’s great for creating definition and texture and we recommend applying it to dry
hair.
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Pomade for the Slickback
If one thing propelled the revival of this slick old-school gent’s product, then HBO’s Mad Men
series can probably take the title. Don Draper, what a guy!
The shiny finish and superior hold of pomades are what really separates them from hair
waxes. Not too dissimilar to putties etc., pomades promote a stronger hold - more so than waxes -
and leave a decent amount of shine. They adapt pretty well to most hair types, so whether you’ve
got long, short or even curly or frizzy hair, a good pomade will soon whip your ‘do’ into shape.
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