4 hair products for every situation

The best way to spend your weekend? With an ice cold bevvie in your hand, surrounded by your mates. It’s time to put on a clean t-shirt and head on out for an afternoon in the sun.

“For a mussed up and casual look (that your friends won’t give you too much grief over), a clay-like product (like R+Co Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste) can give you grit, like you’ve got second or third day hair.”

Congratulations, you’ve both swiped right, and you’ve locked in a date for Thursday night. Your end goal is to make a lasting impression, but you don’t want to look like you’ve tried too hard.

“Go for a pliable, lightweight fibre (like Toni&Guy Men Styling Fibre) that can be worked from your roots to ends. The product provides hold but still gives you that effortless, tousled finish.”

There’s a big corporate meeting at 10am and you’ve been asked to present to the team, so you need something that will go hand in hand with your crisp shirt and tie.

“A pomade (like Aveda Men Pure-Formance Pomade) with a shine finish is just the thing to make you look polished,” says Hayden. “Part your hair, apply the pomade with your fingers (start with a pea-sized dollop), and comb it through to set the look.”

Despite being in their good books enough to be invited for a meal, you still need to make an effort (but not too much that you look like you have something to hide!).

“For a natural look, a small pea-sized amount of styling cream (such as O&M Style Guru) will give you a light hold,” says Hayden. “Best of all, it can be used on wet or dry hair, and for all hair lengths.”