Jack Elliot

Jack Elliot is the founder and lead writer of HairSmartly. He is not a licensed barber. He is a researcher and writer who checks every guide against trusted sources and barber input, and writes clear, barber-ready guides to men's haircuts, hairstyles and everyday hair care.

Wavy hair men with natural 2B waves

Wavy Hair Care for Men: Find Your Wave Type and Build a Routine That Works

Most wavy hair men don’t have a “bad hair” problem. They have a straight-hair routine on wavy hair. Daily harsh shampoo, rough towel-drying and a blob of heavy wax flatten the S-pattern, then the hair goes frizzy by lunch. The fix is simple once you know three things: your wave type, your hair thickness and

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best hair styling products for men: clay, pomade, wax and sea salt spray

12 Best Hair Styling Products for Men (2026): Clay, Pomade, Wax & Salt Spray

The best hair styling products for men are the ones matched to three things: your hair thickness, the finish you want, and how long the style must last. For most men, that means a matte clay for textured styles, a water-based pomade for slick styles, a fiber wax for short spiky cuts, and a sea

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