So whatcha put in your hair?

[moviemaniac]

Having never liked those modern styling-gels and sprays and whatnot else (mostly due to the cheap department-store scents) all I used to style my hair for a very long time has been plain water and a comb :D

A few months ago I discovered an old German product called "Brisk" It's a very light combing-cream, non-shiny, non-sticky, perfect for just keeping the hair in shape.
Last week I got a tub of Yardleys Lavender Brilliantine and I also love it. It has a very pleasant lavender smell and it works very well on my (now) very short hair. It gives a nice shine and a great hold.
Today I ordered two more products, both from American Crew - their Pomade and their Grooming Cream. I'm looking forward to trying both products.
So, guys and gals, what do you put in your hair to look like a civilised person :p :D

[Queen of Blades]

Fructis Leave-In Conditioning Cream.

I'm very picky about my hair styling products, and this stuff rocks! It always does what I want it to do. I'm on my third bottle of the stuff, and I can't remember ever buying the same hair styling product this many times.

[rick]

dab 'O Brylcreem for drying my hair.
dab 'O Groom and Clean for styling.
I'll sometimes use a bit of hair spray when my locks get a bit long

[crackstar]

me, about the only thing I use is a little Monsieur de Paris hair spray, which is an old barbershop brand still around. It has a nice scent, and keeps the hair in place pretty good.

[msandoval858]

Right out of the shower, I use Pinaud Eau de Quinine Tonic while my hair is still wet. This stuff is great for conditioning the scalp.

I finish stying my hair with a dab of Pinaud Styling Gel.

Perfect combo

[Mottern Man]

Not a thing.

Once in a great while, Clubman styling gel.

[Smedley]

Conditioner sometimes in the shower.

Eau de Portugal sometimes after just stepping out of the shower with my hair towelled but still damp. Conditions the scalp much like the Eau De Quinine, I imagine, and has a mild hold effect on my hair if I slather enough in. Has a nice old barbershop aroma I like very much.

[Zachster]

I used to use Brylcreem (mostly when my hair was short for a week or two after a haircut), but for the last several months I've been alternating between Pinaud's Greaseless Hair Tonic and their Eau de Quinine. The tonic adds body when my hair is short, and the Quinine helps to keep it down when it gets too long. Both have a great scent.

[TraderJoe]

Lately, I've been using the Booster Lanolin Hair Cream, which is basically a PH-balanced mineral oil based cream with added lanolin and a few other moisturizers.

I believe Gabel's in the US has a similar product, though I've not tried it. Wildroot looks to be somewhat similar as well.

I like the Hair Cream because it merely calms my hair down and takes care of any "flyaways" and leaves it looking clean, groomed, and healthy. Doesn't look full of product or styled. Just clean. :D

[qhsdoitall]

Zero nada zip. There's not much left so I don't have to do much.

[Mottern Man]

Zero nada zip. There's not much left so I don't have to do much.

I am sorry to report, I may be joining your club. :(

[TraderJoe]

I am sorry to report, I may be joining your club. :(

No worries bro - I'm "head"ing there too (no pun intended:rofl)

The way I see it, it'll be more surface area to shave :D

[Mottern Man]

No worries bro - I'm "head"ing there too (no pun intended:rofl)

The way I see it, it'll be more surface area to shave :D

I wear my hair short anyway. just looks bad to have a fat old bald spot in the back (grows as fast as my son dose :D ) Married two years today so guess I will be losing more. :rofl

[TraderJoe]

Married to years today so guess I will be losing more. :rofl

Happy Anniversary :eatdrink004 :happy096 :happy036

[Kingpepper]

Nothing. I don't have enough hair on top to use any.

Happy Anniversery Doc! This Bud's for you.::

[Mottern Man]

Happy Anniversery Doc! This Bud's for you.::

Thanks, I will need it. ::

[Queen of Blades]

Happy Anniversary, Will!

WTH are you doing on TSD tonight? Or is that your gift to your wife? You'll leave her alone for the night? :rofl

[Mottern Man]

Happy Anniversary, Will!

WTH are you doing on TSD tonight? Or is that your gift to your wife? You'll leave her alone for the night? :rofl

You guessed it

She is gonna get breakfast in bed and the Will's signature dinner and a movie date too. :rofl

[TraderJoe]

Or is that your gift to your wife? You'll leave her alone for the night? :rofl

:eek: ahahahahahahhahahhhhahahah, thats hilarious :happy001

[moviemaniac]

Happy Anniversary, Will! :D

Wow, so many responses in such a short time ::
I'll have to try some of the stuff suggested - at least the original Brylcreem and maybe the Pinaud stuff :cool:

[johnniegold]

I have been using Pashana Hair Lotion right out of the shower after towel drying my hair. Afterwards, if my hair is short, then I use a little Dove hair spray. If it's a little longer, then I put a dab of Kiehl's styling gel on wet hands and put it through my hair, then use a little Dove hair spray.

[Padron]

I use a few sprays of Infusium 23 or 32 something like that, great conditioning stuff has a little hold if applied to wet hair smells good and good for the hair. ;)

[Scorpio]

I use newt's eye shampoo with a little iguana oil. Then I rinse with salamander fat mixed with kangaroo sweat. great stuff and all natural. Funny thing is there are always a bunch of flies around me when I go outside. I can't imagine why???

Sorry I needed a laugh...

Raf

[Mottern Man]

I use newt's eye shampoo with a little iguana oil. Then I rinse with salamander fat mixed with kangaroo sweat. great stuff and all natural. Funny thing is there are always a bunch of flies around me when I go outside. I can't imagine why???

Sorry I needed a laugh...

Raf

For longer lasting hold, try Elephant Snot.

[TomH]

For a little freshness I put some BALEA birch-water hair lotion in the hair.
Otherwise I have good experiences with two PASHANA products:
Original Eau de Cologne and Eau de Portugal, both without oil, because I don't like it if the hair gleams like a "greasy botch"...:cool:

[rick]

or....

I kinda recall a product with great holding power.
Where did I see it??....
Oh yeah.



See
"There's Something about Mary"

[Mottern Man]

or....

I kinda recall a product with great holding power.
Where did I see it??....
Oh yeah.



See
"There's Something about Mary"

Woka Woka Woka

[Queen of Blades]

Woka Woka Woka

Be careful there, Fozzie Bear! Unless you want a new custom title. :rolleyes:

[Mottern Man]

Be careful there, Fozzie Bear! Unless you want a new custom title. :rolleyes:

That would be Fergie, always complaining about Tomatoes

[Queen of Blades]

That would be Fergie, always complaining about Tomatoes

Perhaps.....:D

[PalmettoB]

Hair? What's that?

[Bronco]

Let's see..........where were we? Oh yes...........I use the American Crew Pomade. Gives excellent hold, control and a little shine. Not greasy at all. Just work a bit in moist hair, comb and I'm off for the day. I used to use Wildroot but the pomade is less greasy. YMMV

[Padron]

or....

I kinda recall a product with great holding power.
Where did I see it??....
Oh yeah.



See
"There's Something about Mary"

LOL, and Ewwwww

[jlander]

Pinaud Eau de Quinine
Clubman Hair Tonic
Lucky Tiger 3 Roses
Osage Rub

Any one. Depends on what I want and how I feel.

Want to wake up? Try the Osage Rub all over your face and head!

[PalmettoB]

Ah, Osage Rub! My barber uses this stuff. (I still have some hair!) I really like the smell and the cool tingle. Especially after he's shaved the nape of my neck and around my ears. I really need to find some.

[Lucy7]

Is there a review section here for hair tonics?

[IsaacRN]

I use three different products.

Crew palmade
Murrays
Jonathan Dirt

[TraderJoe]

Is there a review section here for hair tonics?

Sure.....throw that in "Skincare" (for the scalp) ;)

Also, hair is dead skin :D

[Lucy7]

Does anyone know how good Pinaud tonics are? I have no idea how the eau de Quenin or Eau de Portugal Smell.

[Lucy7]

sorry for the double up. But I'm still wondering on the scents.

[TraderJoe]

Does anyone know how good Pinaud tonics are? I have no idea how the eau de Quenin or Eau de Portugal Smell.

I am curious myself. The only thing that has kept me away from using hair tonics is the high alcohol content. As I have fine/thinning hair, I have always been cautioned against using hair products with alcohol.

[IsaacRN]

Alcohol will screw up your hair drying it out. Definately stay away from that one.

[herzi]

Florena hair tonic with herbs (unfortunately ot made anymore)
Balea for men hair tonic

One of the two above after shower. That's all.

[madmedic]

Pashana...Pashana...Pashana.

I keep my hair short....so have no requirement for hold or styling.

Pashana Bay Rum
Pashana Original
Pashana Blue Orchid Friction Lotion.

All contain EOs which condition the Scalp. The Pashana Original is particularly good.

[Queen of Blades]

Pashana Blue Orchid Friction Lotion.



Friction Lotion? :confused: :rofl

[madmedic]

Friction Lotion? :confused: :rofl

Well that's what they call it!

[Zachster]

I use Clubman Greaseless Hair Tonic when my hair is short (it seems to have some sort of thickening agent). When my hair gets longer, I switch to the Eau de Quinine. Lately, I've found myself rubbing either Brylcreem or Wildroot into my hair, and then thinning it out with the Quinine -- makes for a nice balance.

[Straight Arrow]

Revlon Top Brass. Kinda like Brylcreme...but different.

http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/15293/200.jpg

[qhsdoitall]

Friction Lotion? :confused: :rofl

Ya, it helps cut done on Noogie irritation. :D

[Queen of Blades]

Ya, it helps cut done on Noogie irritation. :D

My mind is in the gutter usually.

[madmedic]

My mind is in the gutter usually.


Tell me about.....and it rubs off on everyone else:rofl

[qhsdoitall]

Tell me about.....and it rubs off on everyone else:rofl

Are you saying JoAnna is a bad influence? :D

[madmedic]

Are you saying JoAnna is a bad influence? :D


Absolutely Not...... she's the Spicy bit of OLD S***E This is a Shaving Forum after all!:D

[Queen of Blades]

Are you saying JoAnna is a bad influence? :D

Thank you, Rich! ;)

Absolutely Not...... she's the Spicy bit of OLD S***E This is a Shaving Forum after all!:D

Thanks for the compliment, but I'll have to work on my "bad influence" skills I guess. :o

[msandoval858]

I was a little reserved about using the Pinaud tonic because of the alcohol. My problem is that I tend to have oily skin and prone to getting flake issues even though I keep my hair short. After trying the Eau de Quinine tonic, I love the stuff. Makes my scalp feel great and I haven't had any problems with dandruff since. The scent is one you have to really sample for yourself, it's unique enough (to me at least) that I can't think of anything comparable you might be familiar with. Unfortunately I can't get it locally however, last time I was visiting my mom there's a drug store there that had tons of Pinaud stuff. Next I go back I'll be loading up!

[mercV12]

I really like Pashana eau de Portugal w/o oil. my hair is short and this product works great without leaving a greasy look. It smells great too!

[Stubble]

My hair is thick, with a little gray mixed in, so I guess you might say, hard to control. I've been using the American Crew Fiber, as has very little shine, and provides a lot of hold. I use a very small amount, maybe a snoodle smaller than a pea, rub into my hair after the shower when wet. Then brush and thats it. Works very well, if you are looking for something with very little shine.

[Bronco]

My hair is thick, with a little gray mixed in, so I guess you might say, hard to control. I've been using the American Crew Fiber, as has very little shine, and provides a lot of hold. I use a very small amount, maybe a snoodle smaller than a pea, rub into my hair after the shower when wet. Then brush and thats it. Works very well, if you are looking for something with very little shine.

I use that on ocassion as well. It sure does keep everything in place for the whole day. It could use a little shine though.

[seamus402]

Occasionally a lovelies nubile fingers. :o

[seamus402]

For longer lasting hold, try Elephant Snot.

At least you didn't say elephant semen. ewwwww!

[jbcohen]

Just the shampoo, I find the more I put in the hair the worse things come out.

[hyperwarp]

Due to a sad genetic inheritance of multiple-multiple Cowlicks, I kinda just
gave up on my hair after the Vanity of my HighSchool years had passed.

Accepted that nothing could be done. I just wash/condition, then towel dry.
However it drys out is how I wear it. LOL, neither comb nor hairbrush has
touched my hair for about 40 years.

My youngest son, happily, inherited his hair from his lovely maternal side.
He used stuff like "American Crew" (whatever that is). Then one of my Nancy
Boy orders included a free reward bottle of "Styling Gel" (whatever that is).

I passed the NB good-customer reward onto the American Crewster Cruiser.
He got a kick out of the name & swears by the quality of the product. Evidently, it drys or sets or what the heck ever it does way superior to competing products.

So, if you are a GEL-ler you might wanna try out the NANCY BOY Styling Gel.

BTW - use the NANCY BOY Shampoo & NANCY BOY Conditioner on my own
untameable locks. Great products. Will re-order time & time again.

For an review of NANCY BOY as a vendor, a look at some of their products & a link to their website (along with the inner secrets of their big 15% discount, Free Fedex shipping & product awards) go here:

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3123

[TraderJoe]

Lately, I've been using the Booster Lanolin Hair Cream, which is basically a PH-balanced mineral oil based cream with added lanolin and a few other moisturizers.

I believe Gabel's in the US has a similar product, though I've not tried it. Wildroot looks to be somewhat similar as well.

I like the Hair Cream because it merely calms my hair down and takes care of any "flyaways" and leaves it looking clean, groomed, and healthy. Doesn't look full of product or styled. Just clean. :D



Lately, I have been using raw Coconut Oil (solid at room temp, but melts in the hand)

[Hawkeye5]

Wildroot Cream Oil.

"Ya gotta get Wildroot Cream Oil, Charlie!
Start use'n it today.
Then you'll have a tough time, Charlie,
Keep'n all the gals away!
Use Wildroot Cream Oil!!"

I know I'm dating myself, but how many of you remember that jingle? Has to be late 50's early 60's. You can still find Wildroot at Dollar General.

[qhsdoitall]

Can start trying out my new hair tonics soon. Almost healed up. It wasn't what I thought at first. It was worse.

[Smedley]

Sometimes some fiber styling product, sometimes some Pinaud Eau de Portugal, usually nothing.

[beatyneils]

I have no worries

[Bill]

Zero nada zip. There's not much left so I don't have to do much.

I am sorry to report, I may be joining your club. :(

No worries bro - I'm "head"ing there too (no pun intended:rofl)

The way I see it, it'll be more surface area to shave :D

Nothing. I don't have enough hair on top to use any.

Hair? What's that?

My sentiments exactly!........ http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/pablo_platypus_tapping_foot_md_clr.gif

[Bronco]

I am blessed with a full head of hair. :D
Sometimes now I'll throw on some American Crew Pomade, usually "nothin".

[IsaacRN]

Ive been putting Shea Butter in my hair lately. Leaves the hair silky smooth

[Sejanus]

I put lots into my hair.

A brush... my fingers.. shampoo.. :rofl

[moviemaniac]

Ive been putting Shea Butter in my hair lately. Leaves the hair silky smooth
Gotta give that a try someday :D

:rofl :rofl :rofl @Ken

[qhsdoitall]

Was using a little Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic over the holidays. Very kind to my hair. Amazing that the smell lasts 24+ hours. Reactivates when your body warms up.

[JMS]

What hair?:D! I have about as much hair as that smilie!

[Sejanus]

SUPER THREAD RESURRECTION POWER ACTIVATE!

:D

Anyway, I have started playing around with some hair stuff. I have a bottle of T&H C.A.R Cream, which is really interesting stuff. Really good for keeping hair in place when it is windy, which is basically what is was designed for. It goes in and you don't even know it is in there.

I just placed an order for some Trumper's Pomade (IT'S MEGA-BLUE) and I just placed an order from Murray's for 4 of their Pomade types - one original, one light, Beeswax Black and Beeswax cream. They are so inexpensive that I can try a bunch and not worry about breaking the bank, 17 bucks with shipping direct from their website.

So, anyone else got some new stuff to report?

[IsaacRN]

Well....

I am waiting for my Trumper's Pomade to come in the mail.

I have tried many different murrays and found the Original and Nu-Nile to be the best. I wasnt to fond of the BeesWax line of theirs.

THere are a few other brands I want to give a go such as

High Life Pomade......Lucky 13 Brand...

[soulshine]

American Crew Forming Cream

I just bought 6 of 'em on eBay before making note of the start date on the cap. With daily usage, each puck lasts me 6 just about 6 months! I do not care for 'crunchy" hair with gels and the forming cream is not heavy and washes out with little effort. If my hair looks outta whack during my sales calls, I can just wet it down and restyle it.

[JayKay]

I used to use ICE Spiker when I did have hair to spike it up and do pretty much whatever I want with it. Its a palmade and only takes a little bit to do just about anything you could ever imagine with your hair.

[qhsdoitall]

Light tonics are the rule for me. No gels or pomades.

Jeris Osage Rub Atringent Hair Tonic
Lucky Tiger 3 Purpose w/oil Hair Tonic
Lucky Tiger 3 Roses Hair Tonic (Discontinued)
Lucky Tiger Correct Way Hair Tonic
Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic (Discontinued)
Pinaud Clubman Eau de Portugal Hair Tonic
Pinaud Clubman Eau de Quinine Hair Tonic
Pinaud Clubman Greaseless Hair Tonic

[Sailinblues]

Hair? My head has been Kojak clean for more than a decade. I use Sunscreen. :)

[jramire2]

My hair is thick, with a little gray mixed in, so I guess you might say, hard to control. I've been using the American Crew Fiber, as has very little shine, and provides a lot of hold. I use a very small amount, maybe a snoodle smaller than a pea, rub into my hair after the shower when wet. Then brush and thats it. Works very well, if you are looking for something with very little shine.

+1 I use this now that I'm growing my hair out to about 1" long instead of the regular 1/4" length. Provides great control, doesn't dry out & flake like most gels, and if you use more than a pea but less than an almond you'll get some shine out of it.

Only complaint, it's a little hard to wash out. Usually wash my hair twice, then condition.

btw, C&E shampoo w/jojoba is pretty d*&n good stuff. Been using it about a week and it's noticeably improved my hair.

[johnniegold]

Kiehl's Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
then
Pashana Original Hair Lotion
or
Pashana Eau de Portugal Hair Lotion
and sometimes
Kiehl's styling gel

[rick]

shower and towel dry hair.
Brylcreem and hot air dry.
Murrays Pomade and hot air style.
Fingers thru to shape.

[KenS]

A wash cloth and some soap on top :-)
Ken.

[Mr. Tadashi]

Right now, nothing. If I do use anything right now it would be American Crew pomade.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Clearly there is expectation of having hair !:rolleyes:

[pizzaguy]

crew comb old school barber shop stuff:D

[freebird]

olive oil shampoo, and Lucky Tiger hair just rite hair tonic

[JoeHonil]

I take the Pinaud After Shaves always in the way of body-splash and use it also as a tonic for hair.

[Htownmmm]

Whatever ASB I am using for my shave because skin must be moisturized.


marty

[Exeter]

Fructis Leave-In Conditioning Cream.

I'm very picky about my hair styling products, and this stuff rocks! It always does what I want it to do. I'm on my third bottle of the stuff, and I can't remember ever buying the same hair styling product this many times.

I've meant to try this. I'll pick some up tomorrow. I'd also like to try a few Giovanni and American Crew products.

edit: I'm also not shy about trying more expensive products, so Korres and Phillip B are also on my list.

edit again: I went for the American Crew leave-in Conditioner -- best hair purchase ever

[otherstar]

Once in awhile, conditioner, otherwise nothing. I'm mostly bald, but there is enough on top to comb when I let it get that long (which isn't often). When I had hair I used DEP gel and/or whatever mousse I could get (which worked, but I hated and I didn't do for long), then I switched to Consort Hair Spray for Men (which I loved).

[Empty_One]

Walgreen's hair tonic, and a comb.

But only when it's long enough to comb, which is only for a week or so every couple of months.

[moviemaniac]

I've been using the Pashana brillantine and Murrays Pomade lately. I hate mineral oil in bodycare-products, but for some reason I love it in Brillantine and Pomade :D

Pashana is very light, gives a great shine and has a nice scent as well. Murrays pomade is... well, a classic :D

[Exeter]

ha, I used to use Murray's all the time -- its just too tacky (meaning adhesive, not gaudy ha ha) for my needs these days

[spooky]

American Crew Pomade is hands-down the best stuff
I have ever used. It's not too sticky, makes your hair
shiny and the smell is Fab. It's kinda spendy but lasts
a long time. I had serious 80's hair and have tried everything
over the years... this rules.:happy096

[rodd]

I stopped using any styling product about 3 years ago, I shampoo, do my hair with my fingers. I like my hair short, it is easy. ;)

[Duckster]

Loreal Clean Gel. Yeah, it's marketed for women, but it's cheap, has almost no scent and it works for me.

[ChargerFan]

Crew Fiber
Bumble & Bumble Sumotec-great stuff!

[RJTrevino1975]

Right out of the shower, I use Pinaud Eau de Quinine Tonic while my hair is still wet. This stuff is great for conditioning the scalp.

I finish stying my hair with a dab of Pinaud Styling Gel.

Perfect combo

I have to concur with Mike, the Pinaud Styling Gel rocks. I never used to like wearing any kind of styling gel but this one is holds very well and doesnt hurt my hair like other stuff.

[Bronco]

I have to concur with Mike, the Pinaud Styling Gel rocks. I never used to like wearing any kind of styling gel but this one is holds very well and doesnt hurt my hair like other stuff.

+ another, I really like this stuff, no itchy head either which has been a problem with others.

[whiskerlips]

I have very thick curly/waivy hair. So I use either Goldwells curl definition treatment conditioner or Pantene curl defining mousse. But I'm sure this probably isn't of use to most folks.

[Pokerstar]

I use newt's eye shampoo with a little iguana oil. Then I rinse with salamander fat mixed with kangaroo sweat. great stuff and all natural. Funny thing is there are always a bunch of flies around me when I go outside. I can't imagine why???

Sorry I needed a laugh...

Raf

Rendered chipmonk fat is even better! (I wont mention the joys of using products made from endangered species......)

[rafikz]

I stopped using any styling product about 3 years ago, I shampoo, do my hair with my fingers. I like my hair short, it is easy. ;)

+1

[D.irving79]

a mixture of bag balm and castor oil.

yes, im old fashioned when it comes to my hair.

i figure its better than kerosene (henry fords pomade of choice)

[moviemaniac]

that sounds interesting, never heard of that mixture before :)

[qhsdoitall]

a mixture of bag balm and castor oil.

yes, im old fashioned when it comes to my hair.

i figure its better than kerosene (henry fords pomade of choice)

that sounds interesting, never heard of that mixture before :)

Neither have I. A mixture of a product used to soften and moisturize cows' udders with some antiseptic properties and something you threaten kids with if they misbehave. I think there are some unresolved issues here. :D

[D.irving79]

Neither have I. A mixture of a product used to soften and moisturize cows' udders with some antiseptic properties and something you threaten kids with if they misbehave. I think there are some unresolved issues here. :D

well, i usually only use the combo right after i get a haircut (a bald, BALD fade). after that, i pretty much only use the bag balm. i figure it has the petroleum to keep my hair in place and the lanolin to soften it. it works suprisingly well.

[qhsdoitall]

Bag Balm is a household staple around here. I think I have 4 tins of it. Used mostly for wound care on the horses or wound and minor burn care on people. It was the only stuff that saved me from losing a third layer of skin on a very nasty sunburn on my legs that landed me in bed for two days. Nice to see an innovative use for it.