Start with clean, towel-dried or dry hair
Apply a small amount of pomade, gel, or styling cream
Distribute the product evenly through your hair
Comb your hair straight back from the forehead
Smooth the sides back tightly
Add more product if needed for hold and shine
Use a fine-tooth comb for a sleeker finish
Tame flyaways with a little extra product
Set with hairspray if you want stronger hold
Recomb lightly to keep the shape neat