Grooming Guide
How to Style Men's Hair: A Simple Guide by Hair Type
You leave the barber looking sharp, then the next morning you can't recreate it. Sound familiar? Good styling is simple once you know the two things that matter: the right product, and the right technique for your hair type. Here's how.
Step 1: Pick the right product
- Matte clay / paste — natural, textured, no shine. The go-to for most modern cuts and the best choice in Dubai's heat.
- Pomade — shiny, classic, strong hold. Great for slick side parts and retro looks.
- Sea salt spray — adds volume and texture to flat or fine hair.
- Cream / leave-in — light control and moisture for wavy or curly hair.
Golden rule: start with a pea-sized amount. You can always add more; you can't take it out.
Step 2: Dry it right
Most men skip this and wonder why styling won't hold. Towel-dry, then blow-dry your hair into the direction you want it to sit — up and back for volume, forward for a crop, to the side for a part. Get the shape with the dryer first, then add product to lock it in. Product on soaking-wet hair just slides off.
Step 3: Style by hair type
- Straight hair — holds shape easily; use clay for texture so it doesn't look flat.
- Wavy hair — work with the wave, not against it; a cream or light clay enhances it.
- Curly hair — keep it moisturised with a curl cream; avoid stiff products that clump curls.
- Thin / fine hair — use matte products and blow-dry for volume; avoid heavy, greasy pomades that flatten it.
The shortcut most men miss
The easiest way to nail your styling is to have your barber show you at the end of the cut — which product, how much, and the drying technique for your hair. A rushed salon rarely does this. Maison Cut finishes every at-home appointment by styling your hair and, if you like, walking you through how to recreate it — so your cut looks just as good on day five as day one. Delivered to your door across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
FAQ
What hair product should men use?
Matte clay for natural texture, pomade for shine and classic looks, sea salt spray for volume. Start small.
Should I style my hair wet or dry?
Style on towel-dried, slightly damp hair and blow-dry into shape before adding product.
How do I make my haircut look good at home?
Blow-dry in the direction you want, use a pea-sized amount of the right product, and ask your barber to show you.