Hair Paste

Hair paste for guys

A hair paste usually has water (or aqua) as the first ingredient on the list, followed by a certain wax, such as beeswax, microcrystalline wax, lanolin or another similar wax.

If you have fine hair, then a paste might be something for you if you find that hair wax or hair clay is too heavy or pulls too much on your hair when you apply it. And if you have thick hair and find that a wax or clay is too grippy to apply, then you might also want to try a hair paste.

Because of these properties, hair paste works best for men with fine or normal hair that is straight to wavy. In general, you could say that a hair paste is the lighter version of a hair wax.

Properties of hair paste for guys

Hair paste is a very versatile hair styling product because it sits in the middle in terms of thickness and grip. You can often expect a medium to high hold combined with a medium to matte finish. So that is fairly similar to hair wax and hair clay, but a hair styling paste is easier to apply and the hold will be slightly less than the two previously mentioned categories.

A paste is usually quite easy to apply and will not pull too much on your hair. In addition, most are water-based, so they often wash out completely with warm water alone. A hair styling paste for your hair does not dry or hardly dries in your hair, so you can run your hands through your hair during the day or restyle a little if needed.

Which men’s hairstyles work best with hair paste?

In terms of hairstyles, a hair paste works best for the same looks as hair wax and hair clay, so think of quiffs, faux hawks, comb-overs and out-of-bed looks. In most cases, messy and tousled hairstyles are the best, but a hair paste is versatile enough that you could also go for a not-too-slick side part or pompadour.

If you prefer to have not too much shine in your hair then a hair paste is also a great option. These particular hair styling pastes are known as matte pastes.

Best hair paste for men

A hair paste is very versatile and that makes it a popular product. Matte pastes in particular do well because of the natural finish. When it is difficult to make a choice, you might want to look at the O’douds Matte Paste or Shear Revival Northern Lights Matte Paste if you are a fan of American homebrewers.

Other very popular hair pastes for men come from several salon brands, such as the Forte Series Molding Paste and the Hanz de Fuko Gravity Paste. This is just a small overview, as there are dozens of other options in the Moquer shop.