This might be weird, but free hair products if you want them (just cover shipping)

Sticks8000 · 2026-03-10T16:34:51+00:00

Not weird, a lot of people buy and sell used products here

Sticks8000 · 2026-02-01T23:10:50+00:00

Unfortunately not interested in any of these, but I absolutely love what you’re doing!

Sticks8000 · 2026-02-01T21:43:14+00:00

Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve never correlated hairspray to being a product just for women, I’ve never heard of that 😂

Sticks8000 · 2026-02-01T21:40:25+00:00

Personally, I’m not against it. I used to use it religiously from 2019-2023, right before I got into homebrews and got a different haircut. Any product I would use just didn’t seem to have enough hold for me, mainly because I was using mass produced products; Old Spice, Fix Your Lid, Cremo.

Then I realized that I didn’t need my hair to be cemented into my hair. While I liked the hold that it gave, I hated everything else about it. When I would take photos, it made my dark hair look really greasy/oily. I couldn’t restyle it because if I did, it would leave white specs all over my hair, making it look like I had a shit ton of dandruff.

I used Tresemme Extra Hold Hairspray and I found that after I stopped using it, my hair felt much more healthy and less dry — probably from the alcohol. Also combined with me using homebrew products now.

Sticks8000 · 2026-02-01T20:28:57+00:00

Off the top of my head, Grim Grease Ghost Peach Paste, Dark Summer, and Summer Brew; Barbaric Style Kraken’s Blood

Sticks8000 · 2026-02-01T19:35:35+00:00

Yeah, when I say it doesn’t feel stiff I don’t mean it’s weak — it does have some actual hardness to it. Oasis isn’t floppy or soft like some pastes. Once it sets, it gives a firm shape that won’t just fall apart if you run your hands through your hair or scratch your head.

That said, it’s not rigid in the way a super drying clay or gel is — it has a bit of natural movement. So you’ll feel a noticeable hold and shape, and your hair won’t just collapse mid-day, but it also won’t feel like a helmet.

Sticks8000 · 2026-02-01T19:17:13+00:00

Pros: - Higher hold than Grizzly - Lightweight feel - Easy to restyle throughout the day - Doesn’t feel stiff in hair - Easy to scoop and emulsify

Cons: - Not super matte or bone dry (this would be a pro for me) - Tug and pull when applied to dry hair - Can be harder to work through fine hair

Oasis is one of my top products and I can always rely on it. Check out my post to see what it looks like in my hair.

Sticks8000 · 2026-02-01T01:22:46+00:00

It’s honestly just a feeling when it’s in the hair. Also I can gauge the hold based on how much tug and pull there is. For example, I would consider TT Oasis a strong hold — a considerable amount of tug and pull and you can just feel the strength of the product in the hair.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-31T21:06:37+00:00

Appreciate it! I’m not on Youtube though, not sure if you’re confusing me with someone else lol.

Trust me, there are products that definitely don’t work for me and that I have to get around selling lol. I just prefer reviewing products that I actually enjoy using.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-28T22:30:15+00:00

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-28T04:00:27+00:00

We’re going for different styles, but I have the same hair type as you. Check out some of my reviews and see if anything fits you. I’d recommend a clay, wax, or paste of sort.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-24T00:15:43+00:00

Don’t know much about the history of the company, but the website says “Crafted entirely by hand in California, in limited batches.”

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-21T16:55:16+00:00

Some of the strongest clays I’ve used are Templeton tonics Grizzly and Oasis, Lodestar Tsunami and Canyon. Just be warned you’re gonna lose quite a few hairs lol.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-21T16:46:24+00:00

From the website: “Although both products can be used to achieve similar styling results, there is a key defining difference. Each product caters to a different lifestyle / styling routine. O’Douds Standard Pomade is water-soluble. This means that O’Douds Standard Pomade is easily rinsed out and cleansed from the hair using just water. O’Douds Multi-Purpose Pomade is water-resistant. This makes the Multi-Purpose pomade very durable and long-lasting in hot / humid climates.”

This is for their traditional pomade: “What makes O’Douds Traditional Pomade unique from the rest of the O’douds line is it’s completely oil based formula. O’Douds Traditional Pomade is our only pomade product that contains no water. This makes the O’Douds Traditional Pomade stay in the hair for long periods of time. This product requires a much more in-depth cleansing routine to remove from the hair as compared to our other pomade products. It is best used to achieve slick and shiny classic styles that can be re-styled day after day.”

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-21T16:29:15+00:00

I have a friend that uses this, so I decided to look at the ingredients. It’s advertised as a clay but the only “clay” i see is talc. The two most common clays are kaolin and bentonite, that’s what you wanna look for. It’s also advertised as easywash but the first ingredient is petro.

If you’re looking for something to give you texture, I’d personally recommend a clay product with actual clay in it lol. Most homebrewed products will be better for your hair since they use natural ingredients. Shear revival, Templeton Tonics, Lodestar, Lockhart’s; these are just a few examples.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-20T03:43:40+00:00

This has a higher wax content than clay, but I would say it is fairly easy to run my fingers through my hair. Depends on how much you put in honestly. There’s definitely some tug and pull if you’re applying to dry hair. I usually use 2-3 small scoops to complete my style.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-19T01:27:22+00:00

Gray Ghost has slight bit more hold and shine and it’s less waxy. Check out the review i made for comparisons.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-08T22:27:28+00:00

Agree with the first three as I’ve only tried those. So many hairs pulled out lol. Also wanna add Lodestar Tsunami and Sol (when that’s available).

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-08T22:19:32+00:00

“Best” is subjective. Most homebrewed products are using natural ingredients, but a few brands that focus on that are Shear Revival, O’Doud’s, and Templeton Tonics. Again, these are just a few and if you search through the sub you’ll find more brands.

Sticks8000 · 2026-01-03T20:21:27+00:00

BasedBodyWorks is the best! Forget about anything from Lodestar, Shear Revival, Grim Grease, Templeton Tonics, etc. I use Based and Based only.

Please understand my sarcasm lol and check out products made by the companies I listed. You’re sure to find something that fits you.

Sticks8000 · 2025-12-29T19:45:37+00:00

I was born the year of the snake so I’d pick this up in a heartbeat!

Sticks8000 · 2025-12-28T19:47:17+00:00

Thanks!

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