If you think all pomades are the same, then you haven't tried any of the selections from the Baxter Pomade Mixer Kit. The kit includes four different pomades, with firm holds, light holds, and natural, matte, or shine finishes. Each pomade in the kit is great for travel, and allows you to find the perfect pomade cocktail to keep your hair looking fresh and clean on a daily basis.
We know it's grilling season, but don't let your last cookout fool you into thinking that Sort of Coal Kuro Charcoal Shampoo is made using leftover Kingsford. Instead, it's crafted using white charcoal powder from juvenile Korean Red Pine needles — which means it does a great job of removing dirt, oil, and other impurities from your hair. Handmade in Denmark using natural materials.
It's unlikely that the Byrd x Futures Fins Pocket Comb will end up turning a pedestrian hairdo into something majestic, but if you're going to carry around a comb, it might as well have a story behind it. And this one does, as it's made from a composite material that's used in Futures' surfboard fins, and comes in a bright yellow color that makes it easy to find in your dopp kit. Designed and manufactured in California.
When you style your coif in the morning, you want a product that will hold all day, but not something that'll take three showers just to get it out of your hair. So, fortunately, there's Fellow Barber Strong Pomade — made by the proprietors of the legendary New York barbershops of the same name — this stuff will maintain your look well into the evening without making a mess. So if you're looking for hair wax that will give you a strong hold with a shiny finish that still rinses out in the shower, this is just the goop for you.
Give your hair the brewery treatment with Redken Clean Brew Shampoo ($7) — made with a combination of malt, brewer's yeast, and orange zest for a subtle smell that will conjure memories of your favorite craft brewery. This shampoo has anti-grit technology that gives you a deep clean down to your scalp while removing dirt, unnecessary oil, and any product you use. It's ideal for anyone with normal to oily hair, eliminating the oil that causes that greasy look, without drying out your skin.
We give a lot of thought to what kind of beer we drink, but most of the time, we can't be bothered to think about what we put in our hair. Atlantic Farms Hops Shampoo ($24) has us thinking it might be time to make a change. We know hops makes our favorite beers taste great, but apparently it's good for our hair too — it helps moisturize dry scalps. Combined with essential oils from rosemary, grapefruit, and fir needles, this shampoo is bound to make your hair smell better than your favorite watering hole.
After a long, hard day of doing manly things like Yeti hunting and combing your pomp back into place, a real man needs his comb to do double duty. The Old Familiar Comb Bottle Opener not only keeps you high-and-tight, it also helps you crack open a bottle of your favorite liquid bread. Designed by an authentic, tattooed barber and crafted completely in Buckeye country, these hardcore combs are laser cut from 12ga stainless steel, and come in two versions — a mini Mustache/ Beard Comb ($10) or the big daddy Full Size Comb ($23).
You don't notice the difference between great underwear and whatever-you're-used-to, until you put on a pair of Tommy John's new Go Anywhere Trunks. They're engineered with moisture wicking, and anti-microbial, performance stretch fabric. That means, even if you sit, stand, crouch or reach up, they'll never cause an awkward adjustment. Featuring 4-way stretch fabric that contours to your body, a Stay Put waistband, a time saving Quick Draw fly, and a contour pouch, maximum comfort is guaranteed, no matter how active or inactive you happen to be.
Presented by Tommy John.
You probably already know that the Leesa Mattress is sourced and crafted in the USA and that it's backed by elite athletes and over 10,000 verified five-star customer reviews. And maybe you've heard that Leesa is ordered online, built, compressed, rolled, and shipped directly to your door. But what you might not know is that beginning this month, customers can experience Leesa's American-made and expertly designed mattresses at 80+ West Elm locations across the U.S. And as always, Leesa will let you try their mattress in the comfort of your own home for 100 risk-free nights.
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Take the phrase "you smell like beer" to a whole new level with Duffy's Brew Beer Shampoo ($16). Made with Elysian Brewing Co.'s Dragonstooth stout, this 100% vegan shampoo leverages the hops, barley, and malt found in the beer to coat your hair with vitamin B, proteins, and minerals, while botanical extracts of acai berry, jojoba, aloe leaf, and sunflower seed help heal your hair. Sadly unavailable in a six-pack.
Rid yourself of unsightly shoulder snow with Dandrene Anti-Dandruff Shampoo ($28). Unlike most off-the-shelf solutions, Dandrene uses a mixture of Climbazole — don't worry, we had to look it up too — Pomegranate Extract, and other anti-fungal, oil-fighting agents to help clear out the cause of the flakes instead of just the flakes itself, meaning that while it might cost as much as 10 bottles of Head & Shoulders, it likely works 10 times as well.
Take back control of your hair with John Allan's Tough Fortifying Styling Paste ($18). Packing vitamins A, C and E to help protect your hair and scalp, this flexible hold paste is also fortified with anti-oxidants, acai, red tea and organic pomegranate, giving it enough muscle to hold up against heinous humidity.
Looking for some hair product that gives strong hold while leaving your hair looking natural instead of greased-up? Try out some Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech ($28). Recommended by Uncrate readers, this paste/wax hybrid is designed for highly textured cuts, letting you mould and re-mould your hair as you see fit, and won't overwhelm fine hair, which makes it perfect for those of us who are thinning a bit upstairs.
If you're wanting to look good for that special someone you're trying to impress at the gym, you better make sure your 'do stays in place. The solution is Redken for Men Mint Fix Sweat-Resist Gel ($12; Jan. 2009), a workout-proof gel which offers super strong hold and a clear formula that won't flake.
You're a man, and such you need not constant reminders of your manliness. Take for instance, Gear Head Shampoo ($6), featuring all sorts of manly ingredients like Aloe Vera gel, oils of lemon, orange and basil fragrances, and Jojoba oil, all poured into a man-friendly, motor oil-esque bottle. If you don't have a penis, this stuff clearly isn't for you.
In need of a better disguise than Charlie sported in last week's Sunny season premiere? Check out this complete collection of Moustaches & Beards ($37-$67) from HWW Mannequins. Available in a wide variety of styles and hair colors, and made from washable, comb-able K7 Kanekalon, you should be able to find one that suits your needs — whether it be Rollie Fingers or Grizzly Adams. [via]
Forget packing the tiny travel bottle on your next trip and instead opt for some Dissolving Paper Shampoo ($13). The mint-scented paper shampoo comes in packs of 30 inside a convenient plastic travel case, and can even suds up with salt water, ensuring that no matter where you are — or where you have to wash — you'll be able to get yourself clean. [Thanks, Matt]
There was no better way to round out the Billykirk x Uncrate collaboration than to include their signature No. 257 Dopp Kit. Already one of the finer examples of a "wash bag" around, our American Bison hide was added as the bottom trim to the waxed canvas exterior to give the already sturdy bag even more heft and attitude. The Ranger Tan nylon interior that runs throughout the collection started with the Dopp Kit, as we wanted something that would ensure the smallest of items was easy to identify when rummaging around after a long night. The hinged opening offers the easiest access of any dopp we've tested, while the snap-shut closure ensures everything stays in place when on the move. And, of course, it easily fits inside the Billykirk x Uncrate Carryall when an overnight stay is in order.
Height: 6" / Width: 7.5" / Depth: 4.5"
The days of trying to hide the extension cord running to your home stereo with a plant are over. The Extō+4 extension cord and outlet from Conway Electric is more piece of art than simply a way to get power from point A to point B, making it something you'll actually want on display. The cotton cord is woven on 50-year-old machines from the Pacific Northwest and the full assembly is put together in Seattle from mostly domestic sources. A cast aluminum housing sits on non-slip, non-marking urethane feet so it won't move once in place, or it can be mounted to any surface with a couple screws. On the technical side, the Extō4 is comprised of 8 feet of 14-guage, 15 amps rated FT-2 flame test cord that's also impervious to oil and water, and a 1800 max watts rating. It also just so happens to be the only 4-outlet modular power source with internal tamper resistant barriers protecting the electric current from little objects, helping prevent shock. Available fully blacked out or in a somewhat more tame ACDC white and black duo.
Redken For Men Outplay Texture Putty ($14) provides piecey style and chunky separation. The wax putty finishes with strong flexible hold and a non-greasy matte finish. Found in salons only.
Great for dry, damaged and lion-like hair, John Allan's Smoothe Conditioning Styling Cream ($15) helps control your mane with a long list of natural ingredients like aloe and carrot root extracts, avocado, and honey and milk proteins. Use it to hydrate and style your hair. Reapply it as necessary to keep your 'do styled all day.
For combating fine/thinning hair on a budget, nothing beats L'Oreal Vive Pro for Men Daily Thickening 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner ($5). With Regenium XY technology, it fortifies hair from root to end for thicker hair, adding body and a more couple years until you'll need to order that head rug.
If you're looking for a higher-end shampoo for everyday use, check out John Allan's Ocean Daily Nourishing Shampoo ($15). The cleanser works with any hair type, has an excellent clean scent, and enriches your hair and scalp with Sea Kelp and Aloe Vera. If you're running a little thin these days, take a look at John Allan's Thick Deep Cleansing Shampoo ($18), which makes your hair appear fuller and thicker, and might just help regrow your sprouts a little.
According to a Gallup Study, 16% of men use hairspray. If you're one of those guys (we're not ashamed to say that we occasionally partake), ditch the Aqua Net for good and get yourself a can of the Redken For Men Hold Still styling spray ($11; Salons only in Sept.). We've been testing it for a week or so and can tell you that it's a fast-drying spray that provides super firm hold all day long. In addition to keeping your hair in place, it also protects and keeps its healthy with pro vitamin B5 and vitamin E.
Sure, back when we were all in high school there was never any worry about lost or thinning hair. Now many of us can't see a single hair in the sink or shower without freaking out. Well, Redken For Men has just the stuff. Bulk Up Thickening Spray ($TBA) is a non-aerosol spray that lifts roots and adds body, fullness and texture to fine or thinning hair. You may not be able to bring back hair that's already gone, but you can make sure you make the most of the hair you have left.
If you're starting to hit that point with your hair that you're starting to see more than you'd like left on the pillow, inside of your hat or the shower floor, maybe it's time to rethink your hair care products — starting with your shampoo. Billy Jealousy Fuzzy Logic Strengthening Shampoo ($22) features an advanced peppermint formula containing DHT blocking agents, which help to fight hair loss right at the root. Hey, we like hats, but would you want to wear one all the time?
You can use a small amount of this handy hair paste for a neat look or a lot for a more positioned style. Sharps Mission Control Guck-in-a-Puck ($14) works on all hair types — damp or dry — and won't leave it greasy. Plus, who doesn't like being greeted by a smiling astronaut every morning before fixing your hair?
Whether you've had fine hair your whole life or you're just now reaching that time in your life when natural thinning occurs, Redken's Body Up Volumizing Shampoo ($9) is here to help. It cleans and makes your hair fuller without weighing it down. The smell overwhelmed us at first, but then we realized that's because we've been using whatever our mom and girlfriends bought for us over the years — this is a real man's shampoo and smells more like musk than melons.
There’s nothing worse than waking up in a strange bed and then realizing you're already locked into spending today with this woman, but your hair looks like a disgruntled bird’s nest. For those times, Aveda Control Tape Style Strips ($20) are a savior in little orange form. Take a strip out, wet it or your hair, and style to your heart’s content — just try to avoid any style involved with Twisted Sister or Wham!.
It’s hard to find a good, reliable hair product that will give you control over what your fro will look like the entire day yet not repel women with porcupine-ish spikes. We here at Uncrate have been using #12 Rough Paste from Redken ($14-15) for almost two years now, and we have yet to find anything better — despite the fact that we’ve experimented with quite a few different styles over that time period. We even almost agree with Redken’s description that it offers “rough, ragged texture and moveable, non-stop separation,” so unless you’re bald, check this stuff out.
