Redken Loose Ends Liquid Pomade

I've written before about my lack of styling product use so, once again, I've found myself in a strange spot. The thing is, I really like this stuff. Unlike a normal pomade, which is meant to last for a while, this stuff washes out after one shower. It never exactly dries either, but that's not really a bad thing in this case. It stays just wet enough to make your hair look natural while maintaining a decent amount of control throughout its use. And unlike typical styling gels, Loose Ends' liquidity means that a small amount will cover your whole head. It smells pretty good too. The scent reminds me of a good aftershave. I really like the way this stuff makes my hair look. I think I've found my go to.

Redken Clean Brew

This shampoo smells fantastic. That's really all there is to say about it. It's got a lot of little gimmicks written all over it's cleverly designed beer bottle shape. It claims to contain "anti-grit technology", a phrase that means nothing to me since I don't find my hair full of grit on a regular basis. It also contains brewer's yeast and malt, two things that, as far as I know, have no real cleansing properties whatsoever. Basically, this is a hair care company attempting to capitalize on the craft brew craze. Luckily for them, it doesn't make you smell like you've been on a bender. It's got a fairly strong, musky scent but it's by no means overpowering. If you're a sandy-haired surfer who likes indie brews, or just someone who wants hair smelling good and strongly enough that they don't need cologne, Redken Clean Brew is the shampoo for you.

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Grip Tight Holding Gel

I figured I'd start this post with a type product I have almost no familiarity with. I typically keep my hair pretty short so gel is something I almost never have a use for. So, it was near serendipitous that I was asked to test Redken for Men's Grip Tight Holding Gel and found myself needing it almost a week later.

I was asked to attend a formal function last-minute and found myself without the time to get a much needed haircut. In an effort to tame my shaggy locks, I turned to the gel. The scent is the typical fresh, clean smell that you get from a lot of men's products and by no means should you take that as a negative. The gel is surprisingly thin, and not overly sticky--something I always assumed about gels. It gave my hair light, healthy looking sheen while allowing me to comb it into something respectable-looking and never hardened up (another general assumption of mine.) I'm happy to say it held up for the duration of the event. Basically, if you're a regular gel user, I think this is definitely a worthwhile product to have on your shelf.

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