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post #1 of 13
4/18/07 at 12:45pm
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Can someone PLEASE tell me what the difference is between all the different cans in American Crew's range? There's the Fiber, and the Pomade, and the Grooming Cream (not to be confused with the Forming Cream)., and on and on. What does each one do, and how oculd it possibly be necessary to have so many different products (do they really expect you to buy 10 of them at $15 a pop to find the one that works for you)?
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post #2 of 13
4/18/07 at 12:46pm
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Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo View Post
Can someone PLEASE tell me what the difference is between all the different cans in American Crew's range? There's the Fiber, and the Pomade, and the Grooming Cream (not to be confused with the Forming Cream)., and on and on. What does each one do, and how oculd it possibly be necessary to have so many different products (do they really expect you to buy 10 of them at $15 a pop to find the one that works for you)?

They have varying degrees of hold and shine. What are you looking for in a gel/pomade?
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post #3 of 13
4/18/07 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by drizzt3117 View Post
They have varying degrees of hold and shine. What are you looking for in a gel/pomade?
well, like many people of Scandinavian heritage, I have tons and tons of really fine blonde hair. It's the weightless kind that sticks up Dennis-the-Menace style if its cut at all short. I'd like something that can give me hold, keep a clean part without seeming "slick", and keep the hair on the sides of my head from poofing outwards. Currently I'm using some white, pastey molding stuff for the long hair on top (forget the brand, some drugstore stuff) to keep the overall "style" in line, and a couple gobs of gel on either side of my dome to essentially shellac the shorter hair above my ears in place. I'm wondering if there's any one product that could accomplish both of those.
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post #4 of 13
4/18/07 at 12:59pm
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Originally Posted by Joel_Cairo View Post
well, like many people of Scandinavian heritage, I have tons and tons of really fine blonde hair. It's the weightless kind that sticks up Dennis-the-Menace style if its cut at all short. I'd like something that can give me hold, keep a clean part without seeming "slick", and keep the hair on the sides of my head from poofing outwards. Currently I'm using some white, pastey molding stuff for the long hair on top (forget the brand, some drugstore stuff) to keep the overall "style" in line, and a couple gobs of gel on either side of my dome to essentially shellac the shorter hair above my ears in place. I'm wondering if there's any one product that could accomplish both of those.
My hair seems to be similarly fine but probably not quite as volumnious. I've had good success with Task Icon, which is sort of a gum-like consistency and seems to do a very good job. It's about $15 for a tin. I have used a lot of american crew stuff w/o too much success.
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post #5 of 13
4/18/07 at 2:17pm
According to www.americancrew.com, the grooming cream and Pomade would give you shine. The fibre might be too heavy for your fine hair. By the looks of it, the "Matte" product looks to be the best bet.
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post #6 of 13
4/18/07 at 4:17pm
I just picked up the pomade and really like it. It gives my hair body and control without gunking it up too much. It does give a little shine, but isn't greasy.
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post #7 of 13
4/18/07 at 4:53pm
actually likely molding paste or fibre will do you well
avoid gels or pure clay products

the molding paste or fibre products are gum like as drizz points out
they're designed for people with fine hair
they allegedly coat the hair shaft to make it a bit thicker and therefore more styleable, or so my hair cutting stylist guy tells me

two that i've had good luck with are "kms molding paste" and "baxter of california's molding clay" (which is a clay pomade mix but not as heavy as clay alone, which is too heavy for fine hair)

the only wax product i've had good luck with is "korres yucca soft shine wax", which is nothing like a hard wax in a tub

like drizz, i've had no success with any american crew products
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post #8 of 13
4/18/07 at 7:43pm
I have had what i beleive is a similar problem, my hair is really fine and when ever I would wash my hair it would just start poofing out / random peices of hair shooting in every direction and become unmanageable. I found that if I didn't wash my hair for a few days that the problem went away, but since I go to the gym everyday now this isn't really an option. So i asked my hair stylist the other day if he could suggest something. I have tried pomade type products before and I never liked how it made my hair feel like it had all this nasty gunk in it. I told him that i was looking for something that simply made my hair act the way it did naturally after not being washed for a day or two. He suggested this new product from Redken's new Urban Experiment line, it's called grit wax

I've been using it for 2 weeks now and i'm actually really happy with it. I just use a small amount after i have dried my hair and it tames my hair and doesn't make it feel like it has anything in it, ie you can run your hands through it and it feels like normal hair.
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post #9 of 13
4/18/07 at 7:57pm
Have you considered asking for recommendations from whomever cuts your hair?

To add personal experience, I have similiar hair and up until recently I was alternating between the citrus mint clay (comparible to the matte) and citrus mint finishing cream. The clay will give you a firm, dry hold, while the cream will give you a softer one.

I've moved on to nicer quality products though, as all of Crew's products were just a pain to wash out and were really messing up my scalp.
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post #10 of 13
4/19/07 at 1:13am
instead of gel anymore. But I actually have coarse hair. It works well for me. In the past, I have usually used gels (which gunk up my hair worse and are hard on my scalp), but stylists have often recommended some type of "molding mud" or something similar for me.

My wife used to be a hair stylist, and she can't keep track of all their products either.
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post #11 of 13
4/19/07 at 4:31am
I sort of have the opposite problem of yours - my hair is very thick, heavy and the length is to my ears. I have tried so many products, but have yet to come across my holy grail of hair products - because it seems that most products are for short thinner/fine hair and I just can't find the right balance.

I don't blow dry at all - I air dry my hair, so I want a product that dries exactly the way I styled it naturally and quickly with great texture and hair separation. But I don't want something that dries crusty or that still looks wet.

There also has to be hold for the weight of my hair, but I can't cake on the stuff like glue - or else it flattens my hair because of the product weight mixed with my hair that is already heavy. I prefer a dry based formula over a wet formula. I have yet to try clay products, any advice on them would be appreciated.

For yourself - try American Crew Matte. It's good and perfect for what you said you need. If not that, try Fudge Hair Shaper.

If someone could recommend a few products for me - that would be great.
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post #12 of 13
4/20/07 at 3:25pm
Click here http://haircutsformen.org/buzz/pages/tipsproducts.htm, and scroll down towards the bottom of the page. There's a handy matrix that compares American Crew products by hold and shine (and whether the product is 'fixative' or 'pliable').

I have fine Asian hair, and after reading the above page I switched to lighter hold products and it seems to do the trick. Hair length is a big factor too; I've found stronger hold products like Fiber and Pomade work better when my hair is short. I think either Texture Cream or Light Gel (both of which come in a bottle, not a can) would probably work best for you based on your description.
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post #13 of 13
4/20/07 at 3:34pm
Also, one cheap solution that's worked for me is Garnier Fructis water shine wax. It comes in a green can, and you can pick it up at Walmart or Target for under $3. Despite being labeled as 'strong' hold, it's actually fairly light and doesn't leave much residue when it dries. The only con for me is that it has kind of a fruity smell, so it's best to apply it sparingly.
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