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

• 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.

• Boosts volume and separation without weight.
• Best Styles: Wavy Layers, Brush-Back

• 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

• 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.

• Good for soft volume without stiffness.
• Best Styles: Loose Frohawk, Natural Fringe

• Light definition and frizz control.
• Best Styles: Shag, Diffused Crop

🚫 Avoid: Clay + Powder (crunchy), Pomade (weighs curls down)

Thin / Fine Hair

• 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.

• Lasting volume with control.
• Best Styles: Mid-Length Messy, Undone Brushback

• Adds shape without collapse.
• Best Styles: Light Quiff, Spiked Texture

🚫 Avoid: Heavy Clay (flattens), Pomade (weighs down)

Straight / Medium Hair

• Balanced grit and control for classic styles.
• Best Styles: Side Sweep, Brush-Up

• Sleek & sculpted finish.
• Best Styles: Executive Contour

• 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)

• 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.

• Enhances curl pattern while keeping the scalp hydrated.
• Best Styles: Sponge Twists, Taper Twists

Sponge Twists – Moisture is key to definition without flaking.

• 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)