7 Best Hair Waxes for Men

Now, we know that you’ll take one look at the packaging on this hair wax and turn away. But, try to look past it because this maximum strength product is designed to work with the slick styles Japanese trend-setting men are known for.

It’s easy to shape and restyle and yet, offers a strong hold. The manufacturers believe this product is suitable for extremely short to short hair, but many think it’s perfect for short-medium length hair too.

What’s interesting is that it works a little more like a gel than a wax, but without the crunchiness you expect – and, for some, that’s a real bonus.

It’s especially great for creating mohawks, shorter pompadours, strong parts, and spiky styles. In addition to being affordable, it leaves a lovely matte finish.

It doesn’t smell pink (and, in any case, the scent dissipates quickly).

The only thing to watch out for is humidity; it’s not the best for that.

Notable ingredients: The candelilla and microcrystalline waxes offer the terrific hold which lasts and lasts. The former is especially good for moisturising your scalp and hair. In addition, there’s also a smoothing polymer to keep hair standing straight and soft at the same time.

Hold and control: This is super-duper extra strong – perhaps a bit too strong for some. Indeed, it could be comparable to a gel in many respects.

Shine level: It’s a totally natural, matte finish – and it looks like there’s nothing in your hair at all.

Texture and fragrance: You’ll be surprised how much the smell is nothing like the pink packaging it comes in; it’s more of a green apple scent and people love it. Also, it goes away as it dries. The texture is a little goopy but thick, like Greek yogurt.

Flakes and washability: While you won’t find any flakes, this isn’t the easiest wax to wash out. There are some guys that don’t experience any issues, but we bet they’re used to even more difficult products.

You’re not going to get a lot of reshapability with this product, so it’s great for guys that want it to last for the whole day. But, it is lightweight and does tend to be easy to apply.

It’s easier to apply if your hair is closer to dry than wet, as you’ll take away the hold and add a little too much shine if it’s on the plus side of damp.

If you do happen to go walking in the rain, you’ll need to towel it dry to restyle it, but it will happen.

There’s only one tub size: 2.8-oz, but there are multi-packs available and they all come with Prime shipping.

For a single tub, it works out to roughly $3.50 per ounce, which is more than fair for hair wax, and you can make it even cheaper with a multi-pack, though one seems to last forever.

There’s a lot of pluses to this hair wax from Redken.

Let’s get the price out of the way first; it’s more than reasonable. If you’re on a budget and want a solid product, this should be on your list of products to try.

You can also look at the hold and ability to restyle your look throughout the day. Both aspects of this wax make it a strong choice for just about every guy.

And, yes, it also works on a variety of cuts and textures; you can make it work on a lot of different hair types as well. Put all those aspects together and you’d be tempted to buy it for the entire household to use.

But, that’s not all. This wax has a matte finish (which you might expect), but it’s also super easy to wash out (which you probably didn’t count on).

It also adds texture to straight hair. And, it has an extremely light feel in your hair that provides a completely natural appeal when you’re out and about.

Notable ingredients: This water-based formula also has castor oil which is packed with vitamins and minerals to repair damaged hair. The stearyl alcohol moisturizes while the wheat protein strengthens hair. All in, it’s good for your hair and scalp.

Hold and control: You’re going to get a decent amount of hold from this wax, but not so much that you should shape a pompadour with it. But, the medium hold will last all day.

Shine level: This has a matte finish all the way. And it’s very, very attractive.

Texture and fragrance: You probably won’t notice a scent with this wax; if you do, it’s still unlikely to offend you or anyone else. Also, the unique, moldable texture looks and feels deceptively like a cream.

Flakes and washability: This is perhaps the easiest hair wax to wash out of all the products on the list.

Apply to wet or dry hair, as you like. Be sure to use a small amount as it can look a little greasy when you have too much of it in your hair. It is lightweight, so you’ll need to work with that. Luckily, you’ll be able to restyle your hair whenever you want.

The 3.4 oz tub doesn’t come with Prime, but it does have free shipping. The price per ounce works out to $4.70 which is still on the inexpensive end of the spectrum.

Everything from Jack Black seems to be a winning product, doesn’t it? And, this wax is no different. The hold is neither too strong nor too weak; it depends on the length of the cut.

On the plus side, the scent is refreshing and masculine. However, there are some drawbacks, especially when it comes to washing out your do at the end of the day.

Looking at these few qualities alone would rate this hair wax as a solid “average” with the reputation of an incredible brand behind it. But, there are even more positive factors to consider.

For a start, you’ll get a certain amount of restyling power. Better still is the awesome texture you can expect, even on short styles.

Add to that the brilliance of a natural shine, not something you’ll get with every wax. Just be aware that applying it to damp hair can result in a wet look rather than a natural shine. But it’s great at conditioning and controlling frizz.

Notable ingredients: Like all Jack Black products, this wax is packed with all-natural ingredients and doesn’t include parabens, artificial fragrances, or colorants. It’s also cruelty-free and includes ingredients like tea tree leaf oil to reduce dryness, sage leaf oil, organic basil leaf, kelp, and green tea leaf extract.

Hold and control: This wax offers better-than-average, pliable, all-day hold, but it’s hardly as strong as you’d need for longer styles.

Shine level: It’s shinier than most waxes, but it still manages to look natural.

Texture and fragrance: It has a light citrusy, herbal fragrance to it. Your girlfriend might just buy this hair wax for you based on the way it smells. As expected, it has a somewhat thick and gummy texture, though it is surprisingly lightweight.

Flakes and washability: Sadly, some men don’t find this to be the easiest to wash out, though others find it effortless. If shampooing is a real issue for you, you might want to look elsewhere.

It’s best to apply this to dry or only slightly damp hair for the best results. And, you can expect this wax to give you a lot of flexibility; it’s truly one of the strong points of this product. Plus it adds texture without too much volume.

Okay, the 2.75-oz tub is a little pricey as it works out to a little more than $7.30 per ounce, but it is worth every penny. Plus it does come with Prime shipping.

This is an interesting vegan product from the well-known Paul Mitchell brand – and certainly worth a closer look.

It’s easy to apply, but more importantly, it’s got a matte finish which ensures that you’re never overpowered by shine. This dry wax creates a perfectly textured look and it deserves a place on every man’s grooming shelf. (If you can pick it up for under $16.00, then make sure you do it.)

Here’s what you need to know about this hair wax – you’re going to love the hold. It’s strong, but not too strong. It provides incredible texture for guys that need a little extra lift and you can expect to move it around as you need to do so.

The formula isn’t greasy, and it’s not that difficult to wash out, though you may need to do a little more than nothing. It’s got a neutral scent so you can use it with all your other grooming products without any competing smells.

This product works and it works so well that you will have a difficult time buying anything else.

Also, you’d be surprised at the number of celebrity hair stylists that rely on this product. Artists like Sienree has used it on any number of clients and several photo shoots. She even used it to style celebs for the MTV Movie Awards. Now, who doesn’t want a product that trustworthy?

Notable ingredients: This awesome hair wax is paraben-free and vegan. Its base is microcrystalline wax and you’ll also find mineral oil, as well as algae, jojoba, aloe, henna and rosemary extracts.

Hold and control: The hold is excellent for curly hair; it’s firm without being stiff. You’ve got to love that.

Shine level: It’s got a matte finish to it, but it’s a natural-looking matte.

Texture and fragrance: The non-greasy formula can feel a little sticky going in. But the neutral scent means you’ll probably need to hide it from your girlfriend.

Flakes and washability: You may get a little bit of build-up on this, but it’s not too bad – as long as you wash it frequently which you’ll want to do, as this is one of the more difficult products to wash out.

Hair looks incredible and naturally lifted with this wax. All you need is a small amount and while you can apply it to damp or dry hair, men with curly hair tend to have a better experience when their hair is slightly damp, even if it’s just a matter of running your hands under the faucet and then their hair.

Plus, you can expect to restyle this as needed, but it’s not best for guys that always have their hands in their hair.

The MSRP on this 1.8 oz tub is $27, which means it’s dangerously close to $15 per oz. We’re not going to lie, that’s a little on the expensive side.

It’s easy to become confused by this product. Is it a hair spray? Is it a wax? The truth is that it’s both.

And, while the packaging on this unisex product is hardly the best, we’re prepared to move past that.

This wax is easy to apply and holds remarkably well.

Because it adds texture and volume, it’s often recommended for men with fine and thin hair. But, we’ve found it works wonders for guys with straight to wavy hair that want that messy, bed head look, but can’t seem to make their flat hair achieve it.

Seriously, you’ll get the lift and it won’t fall flat during the day.

On top of that, it’s lightweight and non-sticky, so you’ll enjoy working with it – and the way it looks in your hair.

Plus, it’s matte finish all the way.

Notable ingredients: There’s actually not much in the way of wax in this formula, but you’ll find plenty of natural oils and peppermint leaf extract. We do like that.

Hold and control: The hold depends a little on the length of your hair; don’t expect more than a medium hold if it’s very long. But, it’s great on the shorter side. Either way, it lasts all day.

Shine level: You shouldn’t ask for anything more than a matte finish with this spray wax, because you’re not going to get it.

Texture and fragrance: This is a spray wax and it’s definitely easy to apply, but it does come out of the can a little tacky. As for the smell, it’s indescribable – all you’ll really get is a light, pleasant fragrance.

Flakes and washability: Expect zero flakes. Moreover, this spray wax is wildly easy to wash out of your hair. Like, really easy.

As far as application goes, it would be difficult to ask for anything easier. All you need to do is shake the can and then spray (very sparingly) onto dray or dampish hair; towel-dried hair is just fine. Then, run your fingers through your hair to distribute and shape it into place. If you add a hair dryer to the mix, you can get as much volume as you want.

Your option is a 4.6 oz spray can or, well, nothing. It’s not cheap at $33 for that can, but it does come with Prime shipping and a can will last you for a very long time.

Get ready for hair that stays in control all day long. This gel provides a strong, pliable hold that also adds volume.

For a full list of ingredients, check out the Amazon link provided. The key ingredients include Water, Lanolin, Cetyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-20, and Beeswax.

With this gel, you get little to no shine. Say goodbye to that over the top shine – this gel provides a lovely matte finish.

This gel is thick and a little sticky. The fragrance has a little bit of a citrus twist to it, but it’s not overpowering. For best results, rub a bit of the formula together in your hands before applying to hair.

While this gel is a little sticky feeling before application, once applied to your hair, it feels light and never leaves that dreaded crunchy feel. Keep in mind that a little goes a long way. You get a more structured look with this gel. For less of a structured look, use less of the product. Once applied, the formula doesn’t flake or leave behind shine.

The formula is water-based and easily washes out of hair. Based on most users reviews, we’d say this formula holds up for about 10 hours before more application is needed. Simply use water or water and soap to wash out at the end of the day.

You’re getting 3ozs for 10.19. That’s a great deal. And remember that a little goes a long way, so this gel should last a while before you need to purchase another one.