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Tame Your Mane 
A great haircut can't stand on it's own. Think of it as a nice foundation, but hair needs structure to keep a style. That's where pastes, creams, clays, and pomades come in. "Hair products are what make the cut look precise," says Jordan Blackmore, founder of Three Squares Studio, in Manhattan. "You can even cover up a bad or overgrown haircut with the right mix."
The trick is to choose your grooming tools wisely. Fine hair calls for the bulking power of pastes and putties. For controlling medium to thick hair, consider products with a pliable hold. "A lot of guys are moving away from gels and using pomade again," says Josh Cooley, owner of Chicago's Belmont Barbershop. Think Don Draper, not DJ Pauly D.
No matter what product you choose, however, be careful not to go overboard. "Don't use more than an almond-sized amount," says celebrity barber Shorty Maniace. The "less-is-more" rule applies regardless of whether you're blessed with manageable hair or struggle to tame an unruly coif. You can always add a dab if you need it, but the price of beginning too liberally is another trip to the shower.
Think you're ready to head out the door? Ask yourself this question: "Will she want to run her hands through my handiwork?" There are some instances when greasing a palm pays dividends. This isn't one of them.
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