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5 Of The Best Hair Pastes For Hold, Volume, And Texture

These pomades will work for all hair types.
5 Of The Best Hair Pastes For Hold, Volume, And Texture
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By Larry Stansbury · Updated March 20, 2024

While men struggle to find the right products and techniques to care for their hair because natural hair requires a ton of maintenance, hair pastes can help with bad hair days. Whether he’s looking for a hair product that gives his hair a 24-hour definition and doesn’t leave it stiff, greasy, or flaky, hair pastes can help make sure his hair stays in place all day. He can apply the hair paste even when it’s dry or wet; no matter the style, it will work for his hair.  

And, if you catch him hogging in the bathroom, applying the product, checking himself in the mirror, playing “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Solange, don’t say we didn’t tell you so. He’ll surely know that the products below will boost his confidence even more. Because, after all, when your hair looks good, you feel good.

Here are the 5 best hair pastes to keep your man’s waves, curls, or twists looking good and in place.

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01 OUAI Matte Pomade
This pomade is suitable for all hair types and provides a matte finish. It can be used on long hair for all-day hold and to tame the ends. Available at Sephora
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02 Scotch Porter Smoothing Hair Balm
This hair balm contains kale protein and biotin liposomes to moisturize, define, and control hair and prevent frizz. Available at Scotch Porter
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03 Moroccanoil Molding Cream
This molding cream contains argan oil to help keep waves sculpted and texturized all day. It can also be used on dry hair when in a hurry. Available at Amazon
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04 AXE Hair Pomade
For a clean and polished look, this hair paste provides a perfect medium hold without feeling heavy. Available at Amazon
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Kiehl’s Grooming Solutions Texturizing Clay If your man has thin hair, this clay has Moroccan lava clay and a blend of essential oils like cedarwood, eucalyptus, and sandalwood to shape and define his hair. Available at Kiehl's
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