What To Use, What To Avoid and How To Keep the Shape From Falling Flat

The cut does the heavy lifting—but the wrong product can undo it fast. For men with fine and thinning hair, finishing is what determines whether the shape holds or falls flat. “A lot of clients are embracing their natural texture… Most want soft flexibility so they can touch their hair. The push toward heavy-hold pomades is going away,” says men’s cutting expert and educator Tim Duenas (@timduenashair).

Below, we share how to style fine and thinning hair—from product choice to finishing techniques…