Rating :
4
Hair and music don’t always go well together. Think of Limahl, the 80s pop singer who looked like he used an albino hedgehog for a hat. Or shrill act Jedward and their ‘comedy’ quiffs sculpted to a height that inversely corresponds to their musical significance. Shockwaves, on the other hand, has formed a strong alliance with the music scene, and this thick white gel will give you a backstage pass to the land of cool haircuts. It smells of shampoo and sugar and lets you sculpt your locks into styles that look effortless.
Price :
£1.77 for 150ml
Available from lloydspharmacy.com
Rating :
4
MF is usually against gym preening. We prefer you to get on with your workout. But we’ll make allowances for this product, which is aimed at sporty types and has sweat- and water-resistant technology that keeps your hair in check while you exercise. The makers also claim it lasts for up to 48 hours, but we hope that you’ll have a shower and re-style rather than put that to the test.
Price :
£3.36 for 150ml
Rating :
3
It’s not often that grooming products have macho names but The Fixer is an exception. With a moniker that would suit an East End gangster this gloopy gel (which sounds like it should associate with a pomade called The Enforcer) will give you long-lasting hold. With a whiff of lavender-infused cocktails it doesn’t smell particularly villainous, but that’s probably a good thing.
Price :
£1.48 for 150ml
Available from andrewbarton.tv
Rating :
4
If you are a control freak but would rather not give that away by looking as if you’ve tipped a bucket of grease over your head, style your hair with this clear high-hold gel. Strong gels are often very obvious but not Capital Force, which allows you to be precise with your style while keeping a natural look, and smells sweet and citrusy.
Price
£12.70 for 150ml
