I have wavy hair and it took me a long time before I learned how to style it. I used mousses, scrunching foams and gels all the time, but nothing seemed to work. Either my hair looked oily and greasy or just like one big wavy frizz ball! Finally I found out about Garnier Fructis’ Styling Soft Curl Cream and this stuff is the best! Although my hair isn’t “curly” this product shapes my waves making my hair look full and minimizes frizz. If you’re at a loss of hair products to use for your wavy/curly hair, try this product.

Cost: Garnier Fructis Style Soft Curl Cream $3.99.

Purchase at Drugstore.com.

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My hair is fine, texture-wise. It can be difficult to style because most products make it too greasy, flat and dirty, or it looks slick to the point of being wet. Then one day I found the ultimate styling product by Redkin called “manouver.” It was promptly discontinued. I was sad.

I’ve tried some other stuff that worked, but it was expensive, so I continued my search for something within my general limit of $20-25. Finally, after seeking the advice of countless salon professionals, I ran into this dude who told me about American Crew Fiber.

What I like about this stuff, aside from being about half the price of similar products, is that it has a clean, dry finish (and can be used on any hair type, curly or straight).

To use: I get a small amount on the tip of my middle finger, rub into my palms and whip it through dry hair.

BONUS! Winner of the 2006 MenEssentials Consumer’s Choice Grooming Awards for Best Styling Aid.

American Crew Fiber Molding Creme | $10.95 Amazon

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I was in a rush a couple of months ago to get my hair done and so I was desperate enough to turn to Regis which is located at the mall. Thankfully my hair turned out great and since I’m a sucker for products I bought two by the Regis Design Line. The first one was Silk Drops and it’s supposed to tame fly aways and help to protect your hair against heat. I was a little weary, because I’ve tried a ton of these so called” fly away serums” and they didn’t do anything, but weight my hair down. This one seems to be working perfectly and I do notice a difference every time I use it. You only put a couple of drops in your hands then rub your palms together and work through THE ENDS of your hair, without touching your roots. As usual you wait until your hair is damp, not dripping wet.

The second product by Regis Design Line is their Root Boost. I have flat hair and I need as much volume as I can get without teasing. So I tried this mouse which you spray into your roots while your hair is damp and it supposedly helps give you volume. I promise you it really does work. When I had longer hair I used it all the time and every time my hair came out with at least 2x’s the volume. I didn’t notice any serious product build up either. I have short hair now so I had to retire my trusty bottle, but once it grows out I’ll get right back to using it every day.

Cost: $10.95 for the Silk Drops Serum & $9.95 for the Root Boost Volumizing Foam.

Click here to find the nearest Regis Salon.

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I bought this Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector/Concealer because it was on sale and that’s what I do, buy lots of products and play with them. I decided to recommend this product because it’s an amazing little concealer and it’s great for the price. Plus, you get an added highlighter and they are stuck together so you don’t have to worry about carrying two products around with you.

You are supposed to use the concealer like you normally would and then go over it with the highlighter so your skin looks “radiant”. I tried that and it does look great, very fresh looking, but the real reason I love this product is the highlighter. The highlighter is great for covering up the dark corner of my eyes. So if you have a problem like I do with discoloration around your eyes then this product should be perfect for you. I bought it in the “light” shade and it blends really well.

Cost: $8.49.

Click here to purchase Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector.

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I don’t think anyone would argue that it can be painful to shave. There are ways to cut down on nicks, such as shaving in the shower and using a pre-shave lubricant. All right everybody, lube up!

I don’t personally use an electric razor, so I’m recommending the Electric Primer based on the quality of the regular Shave Oil.

Basically all you have to do is — first of course, wash face — rub through the beard area before applying a nice thick shaving cream. The products work to create a thin barrier between the skin and the blade, while “lifting” the hair to prepare for shaving. Ideally, this gives a nice close shave free of razor burn.

Shave Oil | $14.50 Clinique

Electric Shave Primer | $14.50 Clinique

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