Hair gel/paste that withstands sweat

Bayesian

I use the messy axe paste currently and whenever I go to a music festival it just melts and looks awful. Has anyone found something that holds up or is it all pretty much the same?

JebusUD

Mayne try the pomade instead. Sweat is going to wash out most anything. But gel seems to go first. Pomade holds up a little better.

MichaelLC

Just guessing AXE may not make the highest quality stuff either, or could all be from the same animal factory.

I go with American Crew pommade and it's pretty good. Also if you've got long or thick hair, there's only so much any product can do.

Ego

I always had the best luck asking stuff like this to hairdressers (haircutters? people who cut hair.)

Fantasma

I have used in the past L'OReal Studio Invisi'FX Gel with good results. The only product I could find online similar, but not equal, is this:

http://www.amazon.com/Loreal-Studio-InvisiFX-Normal-Strength/dp/B008NWITX2/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346542551&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=L'Oreal+Studio+Invisi'FX

Talk to a haircutter and get his opinion, I have heard that the prolonged used of this products could contribute to hair loss.

RUNN1NGMAN

You can get wax, which is like super-strong pomade. That might work.

nakirush

It really depends on your style.

Pomades can be very good for slightly more conservative styling (not always, but generally), even the AXE pomade (Slick or Smooth, I believe?) has a good hold. Wax is super strong, as stated above, but can be a bitch to wash out and doesn't feel nice to the touch.

Spiking glue, such as got2b glued, is water resistant and great for spiky, precise, gravity-defying, etc. I live in Southern California and I have never had a problem with this during summer heat.

Currently, I am using Groom and Clean during the day since it gives a nice hold, slick conservative look, and I can easily refresh my hair when removing my hat. At night I am using L'oreal Paris (I know, I know... shut up) alcohol-free styling mouse and hair spray for the edgier, more stylized looks.

I have used dozens and dozens of different products over the years and these are the few that I've found that work in my case. Everybody's hair is different. Everybody's requirements are different. If you don't have a professional stylist to consult I would recommend investing in travel-sized containers of anything that piques your curiosity. Try a few things until you find what works best.

supabeast

Go old skool and use the thickest L. A. Looks gel they make.

Mom2Kat

My husband uses Got 2 Be glued water proof on his handelbar moustace and it holds through him working in a sweaty wearhouse. He says it dries like glue so be warned that it is a very strong hold.

iMatt

RUNN1NGMAN wrote: »

You can get wax, which is like super-strong pomade. That might work.

This - I use wax and one tip I will offer is if you buy a water resistant wax you may have trouble actually washing it out. Just add shampoo to your dry hair in the shower and then wet it to wash it out. Works a treat!

Subhuman

If you want to spike your hair and keep a solid hold on it... use a mixture of clear elmers glue and bar soap (it will wash out the next day). Just gel, use ProStyl. Find it in Beauty Salons. Caution, prostyl does contain animal ingredients.

ArbitraryDescriptor

Subhuman wrote: »

If you want to spike your hair and keep a solid hold on it... use a mixture of clear elmers glue and bar soap (it will wash out the next day).

If you're going the do-it-yourself route, 1 packet of Knox gelatin dissolved into one quarter cup of very hot water is basically water soluble epoxy. It won't weaken without a long hot shower, or, if you're not trying to take it out, it will keep it's hold through said shower if you make a half-assed attempt to not keep your head under the shower head the whole time.

It is, however, probably overkill unless you've got a pretty tall mohawk/spikes.

Subhuman

that is overkill for any hawk lol

Esh

Have you talked to the person who cuts your hair? Since we have absolutely no idea what's going on with you hairstyle-wise, they'd be the best to ask. I can tell you this though...

Stop using Axe.

Noisymunk

Do you have short hair that you're looking to spike/bedhead?

I really like Redken for Men - Maneuver styling wax. It's not terribly stiff, though, so if you've got longer hair it's not going to do the job. It smells good and won't sweat out.

BradicusMaximus

What exactly are you doing with your hair? If its something along the lines of spiking, I swear by got2b glued. I live in the stupidass Alabama heat so finding something resistant to sweat was a must.

jefe414

If i need my hair held for a long time where there might be some sweat (like a wedding), I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00362LGJ8/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01

For regular use (like going to work), I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LFHYOI/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i04

Skull2185

Which Axe product do you use? I use this stuff sometimes:

And it's fantastic. It doesn't sweat out, and it doesn't make your hair all hard and gross.

Bayesian

I was using this one

I also used Alberto extreme style wax. I have shorter hair now, like Dwan's (my avatar). I asked my barber and he said, "it's all the same shit" haha so that wasn't helpful.

Anyway, I tried Got2B Glued and it's fantastic. Thanks guys.

GnomeTank

Seconding the pomade. I use pomade specifically because it's not a sticky goopy mess, leaves your hair touchable and light, but still holds a style, and doesn't run all over the place when you sweat.

I use the Axe Pomade in fact.