Even when you’ve got the best men’s hair products, hair styling success comes down to knowing what to do with them. That’s where Dove Men+Care comes in. Read our guide to using men’s hair products.
June 16, 2025
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Work with your hair
Start by picking a product that works for your hair type and cut. Longer styles that need more hold benefit from hair gel. For men with short hair, wax or paste works better
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Use gel for strong hold
If you’re looking for strong hold, add styling gel to your grooming kit, like Dove Men+Care Control Gel. It’s our strongest hold, giving you a sleek look that lasts and doesn’t look greasy or flat
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Rework with gel
For a style that’s easy to maintain or change during the day, stick to gel. It can be reactivated with water, so you can smooth hair back in place or restyle
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Matte products fight thinning
If you’re worried about thinning, styling products can help you create the illusion of thickness. Matte products, like Dove Men+Care Sculpting Paste, absorb the light, giving hair a fuller appearance
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For greasy hair, choose a pomade
The best styling products for greasy hair should give the right amount of shine, but no greasiness. For lightweight hold, choose a pomade. Dove Men+Care Definining Pomade creates a defined style with light hold. This non-greasy formula results in a sleek looking style with the precise amount of shine
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