Summer Hair Styling Trends for Men

18.21 Man Made Essentials That Beat the Heat

Filed under: Contraband Cool & Grooming for the Well-Informed

Let’s be honest—summer doesn’t always play nice. It melts your hairstyle, tests your grooming routine, and challenges your ability to look sharp while the sun conspires against you.

But for the well-groomed and quietly confident, summer isn’t a setback. It’s an opportunity. The key? Lightweight, buildable, and touchable men’s hair products that deliver performance without or with out shine.

If you’re looking for the best men’s summer hair products of the season, here’s how to stay cool, composed, and effortlessly styled with 18.21 Man Made.

1. Ditch the Shine: Texture is the Summer Hair Trend for Men

High-shine pomades are on the sidelines this season. Summer calls for texture—natural, touchable, and intentionally undone.

Best for: Medium to long hair, relaxed styles, texture lovers

Try: Absolute Mahogany Paste

Soft hold, low shine, and a wearable Absolute Mahogany scent. Ideal for summer styles that require flexibility and control—without the weight.

2. Add Volume with a Matte Styling Powder

Need lift without the slick? A matte hair styling powder is your go-to for summer. It creates volume and texture with zero grease.

Best for: Fine or flat hair, volume seekers, combo stylers

Try: Hair Styling Powder

Weightless, dry-finish, and high grip. Use it solo or layer over your favorite paste or clay for all-day style and movement.

3. Summer-Proof Hold That Won’t Quit

When the temperature rises, so does the need for stamina in your styling product. For structured hairstyles that stay put, a strong-hold matte clay is key.

Best for: Short styles, classic cuts, high humidity

Try: Clay

Matte finish with serious hold. Great for shaping crops, side parts, or styles that demand discipline—without the crunch or shine.

4. Use a Styler Combo for All-Day Control

Want volume, hold, and a finish that flexes with your day? Layer your styling products like a pro. Combining a paste with a powder gives you the best of both worlds.

Best for: All hair types, longer wear, reworkable styles

Try: Paste + Powder Combo

Start with Absolute Mahogany Paste for shape, then dust Hair Styling Powder on top for lift and grit. Designed for movement—not meltdown.

Level Up Your Grooming Game This Summer

From flexible pastes to matte powders and humidity-resistant clays, 18.21 Man Made offers the best men’s summer hairstyling products for staying sharp when it’s hot out. Whether you’re heading to the beach, rooftop bar, or anywhere in between—make sure your hair holds up just as well as your reputation.