If you don't know your gels from your pomades, you're not alone.The world of men's hair product is daunting, but don't be afraid.We've distilled it down to three basic categories that should suit any kind of hair.No matter what kind of hair you have, at least one of these products is bound to tame your mane and make it look great.SEE ALSO: This is the best way to get the haircut you wantDON'T FORGET:Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook!1. Hair wax (a.k.a. putty, clay, glue, molding creme, or styling paste)For guys with straight or wavy hair, wax is the perfect product to use on a daily basis. Itmakes hair look effortlessly styled with a medium hold and the lowest shine of all hair products.Another benefit comes from the heaps of texture it adds to all types of hair. It's good for a "messy look" that actually doesn't look messy at all.Though it comes in many variations, most are made with different waxes like beeswax. They're also water soluble and will easily wash out of your hair.American Crew Fiberis the tried-and-true hair wax favorite, but other good choices include proprietary brands made by popular barber shop chains like Blind Barberand Fellow Barber.2. PomadePomades are hair wax's classic cousin. They combine a lot of hold with a lot of shine and are the best product to use for a slicked-back pompadour look or "Mad Men"-style side part. Again, pomades work best for men with straight or wavy hair, especially if it's on the long side.The shiny finish and superior hold of pomades are what really separates them from hair waxes.Pomades are ideal for hair styles that don't need a lot of movement since they can sometimes feel waxy or greasy to the touch.All of our favorite hair wax brands also make very suitable pomades, including American Crew.Uppercut also makes an extra-strength pomade called Monster Hold.3. Styling creamWhile hair wax and pomades can be similar, styling cream is a different beast altogether. Instead of a waxy solid like our first two products, styling cream is more of a thick liquid and is suitable for curly-haired men. It offers a light shine with no hold at all, and it takes care of the frizz and unruliness in your hair.In short, styling cream will leave your hair manageable without drying it out.For styling cream brands, you really can't go wrong. Moroccanoil has gained a lot of popularity recently for taking good care of both men's and woman's hair, but men's-focused creams like the Fellow Barber's Styling Cream andMalin + Goetz's sage styling cream are also excellent choices. Finally, Bumble and Bumble makes another good unisex alternative.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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