At Sharp Top Barbershop, we see barbers using multiple products to build the perfect style. But not all combos are created equal. Some hit hard. Some waste product and kill the finish. This guide breaks down how to mix Sharp Top Essentials based on hair type, thickness, and style goal — plus we included reference photos to help barbers and clients alike.
Thick / Coarse Hair
✅ Leave-In Conditioner + Dry Matte Clay
- Softens bulk, adds dry hold and definition.
- Best Styles: Textured Crop, Modern Mullet
Textured Crop – Great for thick or straight hair, low shine finish.
Modern Mullet – Volume + structure without overstyling.
✅ Sea Salt Spray + Texture Powder
- Boosts volume and separation without weight.
- Best Styles: Wavy Layers, Brush-Back
✅ Deluxe Pomade + Hair Spray
- Controls thick growth, locks in shine and shape.
- Best Styles: Pompadour, Combover
Pompadour – High shine & shape for medium/thick hair.
Combover – Sleek, professional, and timeless.
🚫 Avoid: Clay + Powder (can feel too dry), Pomade + Leave-In (too slick)
Curly / Wavy Hair
✅ Leave-In Conditioner + Sea Salt Spray
- Moisturizes curls, defines waves with light grit.
- Best Styles: Curly Undercut, Wavy Fade
Curly Undercut – Great for bold texture & shape.
Wavy Fade – Moisturized curls with volume and direction.
✅ Leave-In Conditioner + Texture Powder
- Good for soft volume without stiffness.
- Best Styles: Loose Frohawk, Natural Fringe
✅ Sea Salt Spray + Clay (light)
- Light definition and frizz control.
- Best Styles: Shag, Diffused Crop
🚫 Avoid: Clay + Powder (crunchy), Pomade (weighs curls down)
Thin / Fine Hair
✅ Sea Salt Spray + Texture Powder
- Maximum lift and thickness boost.
- Best Styles: Faux Hawk, Taper Fade
Faux Hawk – Bold and lifted for finer hair types.
Taper Fade – Clean and easy to wear with light texture.
✅ Powder + Hair Spray
- Lasting volume with control.
- Best Styles: Mid-Length Messy, Undone Brushback
✅ Light Clay + Powder
- Adds shape without collapse.
- Best Styles: Light Quiff, Spiked Texture
🚫 Avoid: Heavy Clay (flattens), Pomade (weighs down)
Straight / Medium Hair
✅ Sea Salt Spray + Clay
- Balanced grit and control for classic styles.
- Best Styles: Side Sweep, Brush-Up
✅ Pomade + Hair Spray
- Sleek & sculpted finish.
- Best Styles: Executive Contour
✅ Powder (Solo or w/ Spray)
- Quick lift with restyle freedom.
- Best Styles: French Crop, Messy Fringe
Messy Fringe – Undone, natural, and lightweight for straight hair.
🚫 Avoid: Leave-In + Powder (slips), Clay + Pomade (fights each other)
Ethnic Hair (Coarse / Textured)
✅ Leave-In Conditioner (daily) + Light Pomade
- Locks in moisture and smoothness for wave-length cuts.
- Best Styles: 360 Waves, Short Caesar, Low Fades
Wave-Length – Requires moisture retention with light hold.
✅ Leave-In Conditioner + Sea Salt Spray
- Enhances curl pattern while keeping the scalp hydrated.
- Best Styles: Sponge Twists, Taper Twists
Sponge Twists – Moisture is key to definition without flaking.
✅ Leave-In Conditioner + Texture Powder (light)
- Gives soft hold to loose curls while fighting humidity.
- Best Styles: Curl Tops, Natural Curls with Fade
Loose Curls – Best when styled with hydration first, then dry lift.
🚫 Avoid: Matte Clay (can dry out hair), Powder without conditioner (flakes on dry scalp)
