normal people usually dont have time to do what hairdressers do. your hair has volume when you leave the hairdressers because of 3 reasons.
1. layered cut - it makes your hair lighter and all, but it leaves pockets for your hair to be increased in volume with step 2 and 3. (this isnt the right way of explaining this i am sure hairdressers have more technical terms)
2. BLOWDRY - there was a time in my life where i was very freaking vain, and when i found this out, i blew dry my hair everyday. hairdressers learn techniques of blow drying to increase volume (blow against the style)
3. mousse and hairspray - mouse so that the product doesnt weigh down your hair, and hairspray to seal the deal and keep it like that.

cant believe i just foudn this thread now.. anyway im almost done with my suavecito strong hold. love the strong hold because my wavy hair tends to be a bit stuborn and goes out of shape fast with lighter hair products.

planning to try something new, and have noticed some of the cheaper local brands. any of them worth trying?

i feel you bro... we are just not as consistent cos we arent hairstylist.

but i realized shampoo before blow has a difference compared to no shampoo.


if you feel that your hair flattens too easily, you shouldnt thin your hair. layering makes it worse bro.

SGD bro... SGD...

i prefer water based, water based ones are impossible to wash off.

sorry sorry, i meant to say oil based ones feel impossible to wash off.

im using savecito at the moment.

any suggestions on oil based then? i should give it a try then.

Thanks bro! i will check it out!

i have tried a few of them as well. but all water based gel pomades. but my wife throws out the jars. haha.

i should learn how to home brew it.

what do you currently use to style your hair? what are your steps?

there are hair product stores everywhere nowadays that supply to hairsaloons, check those out.

agreed

where you found this from?

i decided to buy those pomades that some of the sellers are clearing off. figured its better if i can try a variety. hehe

clay or a good wax would do. dont need to spend on pomade. HAHA

i dont understand. got picture sample? as in what you want to do?

yes

slickers will always be slickers... haha... but in general i feel buying wax (if it is suitable for the style of hair you have), if possible, should always choose the cheaper option. because it is something you will use everyday.

do you blow dry your hair?