A Guide to Men's Hair Styling Cream & How to Use it for Your Hair Type

Cream is for Casual

Hair cream is for casual looks and low-maintenance styles. So, your high-maintenance styles like spikes, mohawks, and pompadours (also known as pomps) are off the menu. But if you’re aiming for hair that moves easily and looks laid-back yet on point, cream is the way to go.

Hair Cream is for Most Hair Types

Styling cream is suitable for most hair types, including curls and waves. It even works wonders on coarser hair by softening it up and adding subtle, natural-looking shine.

Got thin or fine hair? Hit the hair cream to add texture and volume but go easy, as too much product will weigh thin hair down.

Why You Should Use Hair Cream

If your style is more laid-back and leisurely than ‘styled to the T’, you should add hair cream to your regime. It is great, because:

• It provides light to medium hold for your hair
• Your hair stays soft and touchable while keeping some movement going
• It washes out of hair easily
• It helps to tame frizz
• You can create texture or shine with hair cream

Hair cream is perfect for casual hairstyles and people who want to look groomed without putting in a ton of effort. It also works well on shorter haircuts like the high and tight or buzz cut.

When Not to Use Hair Cream

As we’ve mentioned, hair cream isn’t going to do much for high-maintenance styles. But you should also consider another product if you:

• Know you’ll be in water — many styling products don’t fare well in water
• Are trying an up-style — save the hair cream for more casual, laidback ’dos

Which is Better: Hair Cream or Hair Wax?

What is the difference between hair cream and hair wax, then? The answer is simple: While wax is merely a styling aid, hair cream styles and nourishes hair. But there are some more differences between these products:

Hair Cream

• Styles and nourishes hair
• Manages frizz, detangles, and tames hair
• Not restyleable
• Great for most hair types (including curly, coarse and fine)

Hair Wax

• Styles hair
• Only for styling
• Restyleable
• Not for thin or fine hair

So, if you’re looking for a product that cares for your hair and is perfect for casual looks, hair cream should be your go-to choice.

Editor’s Tip: Rocking a relaxed style? Try our Understated Cream for an effortless look.

Or if you’re trying to add some texture to your ‘do, add some of our Texturizing Cream, which also adds a bit of shine.

How to Use Men’s Hair Styling Cream

Hair cream works best on dry hair, but you can also use it on damp, towel-dried hair. How much you need to use depends on your hair type and length, so get experimenting.

Before you start: When you’re using hair cream for the first time, try it on clean dry hair to help you gauge how much product you need and see how your hair and oils react to the product.

1. Get started

Begin with a fingertip amount of product. If you need more, go for it, especially if you have thicker or longer hair.

Rub the cream between your fingers to warm it up.

Top tip: Never add hair cream straight from the container to your hair — always warm it up first. It just applies easier, believe us.

2. Apply your hair cream

Rake your fingers through the full length of your hair, starting from the roots, for full coverage.

Work the product through your hair a couple more times — the more even the distribution, the more natural the look.

3. Get styling

If you started with damp hair, now’s the time to finish off with a hairdryer to achieve an even softer finish and add more body to your style.

If you started with dry hair, style as you like. Use a comb for a more defined look or just texture it up with your fingers.

Time to wrap up

Now you know. Hair cream is an amazing styling product. When you use it, you’re not only styling your hair but also nourishing it. Double whammy. Go out, rock that effortless ‘do, and try more new things.