fave anti-frizz hairstyling product for short aging men's hair
December 29, 2023 2:22 PM   Subscribe

Yep another frizzy hair q. Didn't quite find what I wanted in the search soooo.. I get my hair cut every 2-3 months, and typically shower 1x a day in the a.m. It is worse when my hair is not quite long enough to sorta lie down? But my haircut is not so short that it is spiky. Not sure how to describe my haircut. Sorta like an older greyer thinning version of Gerard Butler's "300" hair? I don't want to try to make it look any thicker or what not, I just want the random frizzies to stay down. : )

I've tried some hair gel/creme things in the past, swinging from "extra hold" to "mild hold". I don't want it to look wet if I can avoid it. Typically the ones that work best do tend to look like you have something on it. But even if they don't, what usually happens is, even in the winter when i'm not actively sweating, and don't touch it - by the end of the day it starts getting kinda greasy looking from the product, if I'm not careful to use a very tiny amount. This does not happen if I don't use anything, just looks mostly like it did in the a.m.

So far the best one I've tried is "Verb"brand "Sculpting Clay". It's all right.

Alrighty lemme know what you got MeFiters : )
posted by bitterkitten to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (14 answers total) 2 users marked this as a favorite
 
Stop shampooing your hair. Use a good oil, such as hemp or walnut oil. One drop is all you need. The less dry it is, the less frizzy it will be. Stay away from sodium laureth sulfate and anything else found in motor oil.
posted by parmanparman at 2:32 PM on December 29, 2023


It really depends on your texture! I’ve had good luck reducing frizz but what works for my fairly thick hair would be disastrous for my friends with thinner hair. Any chance of a photo?
posted by showbiz_liz at 2:42 PM on December 29, 2023 [1 favorite]


Coconut oil and shea butter are main ingredients of hydration conditioners that help a bit with my old man wispies. Just get one with some combination of those ingredients at the grocery store, you don't have to get fancy until you want to.

There is also something called "co-washing," which from what I can tell is conditioner for people who are no-poo occasional hair-washers. It has a little cleaning functionality, but is mostly conditioner (sometimes leave-in), which could be another option.
posted by rhizome at 2:49 PM on December 29, 2023


Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk is what I use. It's an extremely easy-to-find drugstore brand, often in the "Black hair" section. Don't use too much; your hair won't look wet unless you overdo it.

Though I agree that "wash less" can also help, I can't do that because my hair/scalp gets gross from sweaty workouts. I also did the "no-poo" thing for a while. It's fine, but I do prefer more frequent washing, and this product is a godsend.
posted by BlahLaLa at 4:19 PM on December 29, 2023 [1 favorite]


Seconding getting a cheap conditioner - the silicone in conditioners smooths the cuticles of the hair shaft and gives hair that smooth, moisturized feel.

Gel/clay products are only for styling and work to hold hair in place but do not improve its condition. Try using a conditioner and skipping these.
posted by pandanpanda at 5:10 PM on December 29, 2023


I use Paul Mitchell's "The Conditioner" and it does the job for me. It's like a lightweight liquid wax. Doesn't really have "hold" they way hair gels do-- it's almost just moisturizer for hair which helps avoid frizziness, but still is styleable, or fixable with a comb and water should I get hat-head or something.
posted by Sunburnt at 5:25 PM on December 29, 2023


I use Aveda’s control paste for this task. I also wash once every three days. Day 2 hair is the best hair.
posted by shock muppet at 5:38 PM on December 29, 2023


What are you using on your hair in the morning shower? You could try a shampoo and conditioner meant for frizzy hair a few times a week. Like showbiz_liz, I'm wondering about texture; if your hair is wavy/curly, or getting that way, the cut itself could be contributing to frizz. (If so, your 'do would be easier to manage when your hair is a bit longer.)
posted by Iris Gambol at 6:03 PM on December 29, 2023


Response by poster: I have been using Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle shampoo for a while now. That's all. My hair is pretty straight now. When i was younger it was a little wavy, but barely, and only when it got extra long.
posted by bitterkitten at 6:09 PM on December 29, 2023


I'd think of that as a clarifying (to remove product build-up) shampoo, and drying for daily use; you could try using the Tea Tree Tingle conditioner with it.
posted by Iris Gambol at 6:31 PM on December 29, 2023


Kevin Murphy Easy Rider anti-frizz crème.
posted by cotton dress sock at 11:33 PM on December 29, 2023 [1 favorite]


Pat your hair dry with a t-shirt, don’t rub it with a towel like you’re in a tv-ad.
posted by Iteki at 3:11 AM on December 30, 2023


Sleep with a silk head wrap. One of the main causes of frizz is pillow friction. Eliminate the friction and cut down on the frizz. Will take a few nights to see results but definitely an easy thing to try.
posted by pearlybob at 3:36 AM on December 30, 2023


The best way I have found hair products is to have the salon put something in my hair and then see how it performs over the next few days. Otherwise if I just randomly try stuff, I end up with bottles of things that don't work. Having said that, my new favorite for frizz is R+CO Dart Pomade Stick. Doesn't look greasy on me, although that is very much an individual thing.
posted by nanook at 8:34 AM on December 30, 2023


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