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DASH FOR HIM Hair Styling Powder bottle on a bathroom sink, a hand reaching for it

Texture Powder for Men: The Complete Guide

Texture powder adds matte texture, volume, and root lift to fine or flat hair. Barber CJ Da Barber explains how to use it, how much to apply, and the mistakes to avoid.

Richard and a member of the DASH FOR HIM Puerto Rico team under his family's vegetable tent in Puerto Rico

Richard's Story: The Teen Who Reminded Us Why We Give Back

In February 2021, a local news segment from Puerto Rico introduced viewers to Richard — a 15-year-old who was losing his eyesight, whose family had set up a tent in front of their home to sell vege...

DASH FOR HIM hair clay jar inside a gym bag — the post-workout hair reset kit

How to Fix Your Hair After the Gym (5-Minute Reset)

You can fix your hair after the gym in about five minutes, and no, you do not need a full shower to do it. Post-workout hair is usually a state problem, not a dirt problem: sweat has soaked the sty...

Three stacked DASH FOR HIM jars — Matte Clay and Pomade Strong Hold — on a light studio background.

Matte vs Shine: Which Finish Is Right for Your Hair?

Finish is what a product does to light. A matte finish scatters light, so hair looks natural, textured, and product-free; a shine finish reflects it, so hair looks polished, sleek, and slightly wet...

Holding a jar of DASH FOR HIM Matte Clay at the bathroom sink

Why Does My Hair Look Greasy by Midday? (And How to Fix It)

If your hair looks greasy by midday, it is rarely because your hair is dirty — it is scalp oil doing its normal job, made worse by your products and habits. Your scalp produces oil (sebum) all day,...

Hands holding an open jar of DASH FOR HIM Hair Clay, a scoop on the fingertip

Hair Clay for Curly Hair: Definition Without the Crunch

Yes — clay is one of the best styling choices for curly hair. Bentonite and kaolin grip the strands inside each curl, so curls stay grouped and defined under a matte finish instead of puffing into ...