a hair wax for a slick back, or a hair gel for something that's decidedly in-between. The best hair gels for men have come a long way from the aughts (and the spiky hair they propped up).

These days, there are hundreds of options out there — ranging from pre-made strips to sugar wax. You may not be keen on the idea of waxing because of pain, worries about your hair growing back ...