Hair won't stop growing simply because the salon (or barber shop) is closed [1] and, unless we're willing to take matters into our own hands [2], our hair will get longer and longer, [3] and harder to ignore. This is especially true for anyone who usually sports a very short style, as they may suddenly need product (and tools [4]) to keep the growth under control.
If someone you love is struggling with taming this new length — but not so much letting you near with scissors [5] — we searched the men's hair-care category at Sephora to find the cleansing and styling products that other shoppers love most. Or, if you've given this person an at-home trim [6] and you're looking to add use that newfound trust to encourage them to try some new products [7], there's something here for that situation, too.
These products help get hair clean, keep it soft, and create new (or improved) styles, and every single one on this list has earned at least an average four-star rating from other shoppers. Find the top-rated hair-care products under the men's category at Sephora ahead . . . and you just may find something for yourself, too.
Jack Black Double Header Shampoo + Conditioner
The top-rated Jack Black Double Header Shampoo + Conditioner [8] ($32) does double duty as the sulphate-free cleanser removes product and oil from the scalp while its coconut oil helps soften and detangle hair, too.
Jack Black Epic Moisture MP10 Nourishing Oil
Use this Jack Black Epic Moisture MP10 Nourishing Oil [9] ($35) for everything from a shave balm to a dry skin soother, but know its blend of 10 natural oils also help condition dry ends and tame flyaways.
Bumble and bumble Bb. sumoclay
The Bumble and bumble Bb. sumoclay [10] ($29) adds a ton of texture to hair to maintain artfully tousled styles with plenty of matte definition all day long.
Bumble and bumble Bb. sumogel
For a style with more shine, the alcohol-free Bumble and bumble Bb. sumogel [11] ($29) offers plenty of hold and a polished final look, too.
Bumble and bumble Semisumo
Somewhere in between a paste and a traditional gel is this top-rated Bumble and bumble Semisumo [12] ($29) which features a blend of oils and waxes to shape hair's style and leave it frizz-free and shiny.
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Shampoo
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Shampoo [13] ($18) nourishes hair as it cleanses thanks to antioxidant-rich, free-radical-fighting vitamins including pro-vitamin B5 to improve hair's elasticity and moisture retention.
Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Conditioner
The vitamin-packed Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Conditioner [14] ($18) is rich in a biotin B-7 complex that keeps hair looking healthy and smooth.
Anthony Invigourating Rush Hair + Body Wash
This soothing Anthony Invigourating Rush Hair + Body Wash [15] ($56) features anti-inflammatory Canadian balsam and eucalyptus to treat skin but there's also panthenol to condition hair and lock in moisture as it cleanses there.
Bumble and bumble Tonic Lotion
Inspired by old-school barber shop tonics and earning hundreds of 5-star reviews, the Bumble and bumble Tonic Lotion [16] ($26) offers a refreshing tingle as its tea tree oil soothes the scalp and helps detangle post-shampoo.
Bumble and bumble Bb. Texture Hair (Un) Dressing Creme
For bedhead that's not really bedhead, this Bumble and bumble Bb. Texture Hair (Un) Dressing Creme [17] ($31) adds a touch of lift and texture to lock in tousles without too-done shine.
Verb Forming Fibre
The natural beeswax, glycerin, and lanolin in this Verb Forming Fibre [18] ($18) lock in moisture so hair feels soft and styles stay sleek, but not slicked down.
Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo
For hair that's thinning or fine, the Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo [19] ($28) makes styles look fuller and healthier, adding in botanicals like soothing lavender oil and protective basil leaf, too.
Jack Black Nourishing Hair and Scalp Conditioner
While it can be used on all hair types, this top-rated Jack Black Nourishing Hair and Scalp Conditioner [20] ($22) works especially well on curly or coarse hair as it reduces dryness and hydrates those often flaky, itchy scalps.
Verb Ghost Hairspray
Finish up a style with the Verb Ghost Hairspray [21] ($18) which adds both volume and strong hold without any unwanted crunchiness or residue.
Living Proof Amp² Instant Texture Volumizer
This Living Proof Amp² Instant Texture Volumizer [22] ($27) is a styling cream that manages to boost volume to already-dry hair while still keeping styles soft, natural, and not weighed down either.
Bumble and bumble Seaweed Shampoo
This Bumble and bumble Seaweed Shampoo [23] ($25-$60) is a mild cleanser rich in fresh, green nutrients to boost hair's hydration and shine (including seaweed, spirulina, and kelp).
Fresh Seaberry Revitalizing Conditioner
Add body and manageability with the omega-rich Fresh Seaberry Revitalizing Conditioner [24] ($28), featuring sea buckthorn oil to protect hair from environmental stressors and banish frizz at the same time.
Jack Black Sleek Finish Texture Cream
Control waves and curls with the Jack Black Sleek Finish Texture Cream [25] ($15) without a crunchy or greasy finish — and it conditions hair while it holds.
Verb Sculpting Clay
The top-rated Verb Sculpting Clay [26] ($18) is a flexible pomade packing UV protection against fading and sun damage while argan oil offers a light shine and smooths flyaways.
Jack Black Performance Remedy Turbo Wash Energizing Cleanser for Hair and Body
For a product to wash from head to toe, this Jack Black Performance Remedy Turbo Wash Energizing Cleanser for Hair and Body [27] ($23-$50) earns rave reviews from other shoppers, especially for the smell of its bacteria-banishing, decongesting rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils.
Bumble and bumble Thickening Volume Creme Contour
The dense and rich Bumble and bumble Thickening Volume Creme Contour [28] ($29) can help mold contours and other defined styles, and it especially works well in fine hair that needs a little volume boost at the same time.
Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel
This Jack Black Body-Building Hair Gel [29] ($15) won't leave styles feeling sticky but it adds lasting hold with vitamins to boost shine, too.
Bumble and bumble Grooming Creme
The top-rated Bumble and bumble Grooming Creme [30] ($31) includes natural oils that smooth and set a hairstyle into a satiny, polished finish after just a few rakes of the fingers.
Bumble and bumble Styling Creme
This buildable Bumble and bumble Styling Creme [31] ($27) defines curls (like a gel) and lifts roots for volume (like a mousse).
Verb Hydrating Conditioner
Hair stays smooth and strong thanks to proteins, vitamins, and amino acids inside the Verb Hydrating Conditioner [32] ($18-$40) that repair dry, damaged ends and bind follicles to lock in moisture.