The Beatle do. The mohawk. The flip. The man bun. Hair trends come and go out of style almost just as much for men as they do for women. Yet, not a lot of consideration is given to hair products for men. No matter what length, texture, or quirks your locks have, the following tried and true hair products never, ever go out of style. Here’s all you’ll ever need to achieve that perfect hair look:

1. Hair gel

Hair gel is in most men’s bathroom cabinet because it offers light to intense hold as far as desired styling. However, when you’re seeking a hair gel, look for one with minimal alcohol and chemicals, which tend to dry out hair and contribute to hair loss due to breakage. Even though your gel might provide super intense hold, consider that a lighter hair gel may let you actually run your (or your date’s) fingers through your hair, while providing staying power and shine.

2. Hair clay

Super thick and sticky with a firm hold, hair clay fills out the hair to grant a thicker appearance, which is great for thinning hairlines or those with fine, flyaway hair. Although a note for fine hair. Hair clay can easily weight it down so that hair becomes limp. Yet for normal to thick hair, hair clay provides natural nourishment by infusing the hair and scalp with nutrients while drawing out dirt, excess oils, and natural impurities.

3. Hair wax

Not the wax your grandpa used to use. No, todays hair waxes offer options when it comes to hair style and grooming. For instance, you can use hair wax on several hair types—either to tame flyaway hair or create that no-effort bed-head look. Keep in mind that a lot of hair waxes can clump or flake in men’s hair so seek one out with a lighter hold that allows for bed head, but with shine not flakes.

4. Pomade

The pomades of your father’s day and age were created with a mineral oil base to create that slick pompadour greaser look. Yet today’s pomades offer a base of natural grease or petroleum to lend shine, but not completely drying out or hardening your hairstyle. Keep in mind, since a lot of pomades are thick and rather greasy, they may be detrimental to the natural oils in your locks and block the pores in the scalp, leaving greasy buildup and even scalp pimples.