Once your hair is cooled, Leaf recommends working pomade through the curls to break them up and create volume. “Take a matte paste, a very small amount, like half a dime," the expert adds.

Pro-tip: Hair wax is ideal for men with straight or wavy hair. It's too much for curly hair. Pomade is similar to hair wax, but it holds your hair better and adds some shine. So this could be a ...