Hair Gel/Product

[Leighton]

I use American Crew Pomade because my hair is pretty stubborn and thick (sticks straight up if its short). But its pretty expensive. Wondering what others use, and if there is a cheaper/better alternative.

[Quick Orange]

Mine is the same way short. If it absolutely must lay down, I use the highest strength LA Looks gel. It's old school, but it's the only thing that works for me (and won't break the bank). When my hair is a little longer, I like to use Garnier extra strong fiber gum putty. It's more expensive than the gel as far as dollars/quantity, but it looks more professional than gel. I can also wear my helmet with it and not mess it up, as well as go to be without fear of pain/gel residue on sheets.

[McWolf1969]

My hair is very fine, so i just use aloe vera gel.

Mac

[Oldengaerde]

My hair is as stubborn as its owner and (usually) short too. It refused to be tamed until a lady friend pointed me to the Australian brand Fudge. They have different products; when feeling inclined to make an effort hair-wise, I now use their hair shaper. It reeks unmanly sweet of toffee or something of the kind, but girls seem to love it. Around here it appears to be sold by a 'super trendy' and thus ridiculously expensive hair-stylists' chain by the ominous name of Kinki only, but maybe you're lucky with more reasonable resellers.

[davisbonanza]

I am in bad need of a haircut and I haven't greased up my pomp in quite a few weeks but when I do, I use Murray's Original Pomade, orange can. Be ware, this stuff is heavy and it does not wash right out. I have to quit greasing for about a week before I go for a cut but at $3.50 a can, you can't beat the price! I get it at my barber shop << Avenue Barbershop, South Austin, Texas >> but you can find it at walgreens also.

[gugi]

i have found that not washing for about a week or two takes care of it....

[BeBerlin]

If you want super strong, get some Murray's super strong. You'll need a hairdryer to soften it. I also use a heated metal comb. Good stuff, and rather inexpensive.

[slipangle]

I'll third the Murray's. At least as far as strength and "durability" go. You most definitely lose the "touchable" factor, as anything which your Murrayfied hair touches will now feel nice and waxy.

Also, I will second the "not washing out" easily thing. I have to go 4-5 days of regular showering before the stuff is more or less out.

A side note, if you are around airborne particulates or plan on faceplanting, whatever is around you WILL stick in your hair and NOT come out. After recently doing some metal fabrication, I had sparkly hair for a couple days.

I personally love the stuff, but my lady says my hawk+Murray's makes me look like a tweeker a la Salton Sea (great movie btw).

Lately, though, I've been using the fiber putty stuff referenced earlier in the thread. I highly recommend it, not for a gel-like hold, but for good hair control, texture, and natural look.

[BeBerlin]

Also, I will second the "not washing out" easily thing. I have to go 4-5 days of regular showering before the stuff is more or less out.

DAX Plus Two Shampoo Grooming & Conditioning to the rescue. It actually works, and very well at that.

[mhailey]

Spit and a Brillo Pad. You all and your fancy schmancy "hair tonics."

Matt