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The only thing more annoying than washing, blow drying, and styling your hair is having it go limp an hour later. So many products lose their efficacy with one simple step outside, resulting in frizzy, flat, disheveled-looking mops that look like you’ve rolled straight out of bed and put zero effort into your appearance.

While messy styles are in and products with flexible hold are ideal for many cuts, there is still a level of effort that must go into making your hair look perfect (or at least perfect for you). That said, you also don’t want the opposite effect, of course, with gels, pomades, fibers, and hair sprays that make locks appear stiff, greasy, and straight out of the ‘90s.

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But fear not. We’ve rounded up nine hair products that will actually keep your hair intact for all-day wear, sans any scalp-clogging residue. These have been tested extensively among beauty communities, earning rave reviews from both editors and consumers alike.

Check out the best of the best below.

Northern Lights has developed a bit of a cult following with its line of hair care products using a whopping 98 percent plant-derived ingredients. Shear Revival’s kaolin clay promotes elasticity while calendula extract prevents dandruff, making it a matte paste you can feel good about applying to your skull. The best part of all is that it maintains style and texture without gunkifying (and yes, that’s a made-up word) your roots, making it ideal for everyday use.

There is a reason why drag queens use this to tame, tease, and set their wigs: It works. And it works well. A little goes a long way, otherwise you’ll get a cement-like texture with dandruff-like flakes. Use it as a final spritz to lock your hard work into place. And then do a kick, split, and death drop to test just how well it maintains your hair’s shape. We promise it’s not going anywhere.

You can’t go wrong with a classic and American Crew delivers one of the best non-flaking gels on the market. It is also alcohol-free so you can ensure that your hair doesn’t dry out as you part it, slick it, or even mohawk it into the style of your choice. Still not a fan of gels? No biggie. The company’s Heavy Hold Pomade is also a homerun and worthy of a spot in your medicine cabinet.

It takes a sumo clay to do a sumo job in keeping your hair right and tight and Bumble has managed to concoct a formula that achieves just that. Sure, it’s a tad expensive, but just a dime-sized amount will do the job in protecting your hair from all of the elements (including girlfriends who can’t help but to run their hands through your luscious mane).

The brand may not be widely known, but Sauvecito is an Amazon bestseller and rightfully so with its ultra-strong pomade that keeps hair in place and makes it appear thicker. It’s also water soluble with medium shine and can easily be combed through and washed out once your long day at the office is over.

We can’t get enough of this Paul Mitchell Reformer texturizing hair putty that barbers swear by. Aside from its refreshing pine and lavender scent, the ingredients are vegan and paraben-free so that your head doesn’t feel weighed down by preservatives and other hard-to-pronounce ingredients. It’s also fantastic at hiding thinning hair by not clumping strands together like most mainstream putties, clays, pomades, and fibers.

Baxter of California is synonymous with good quality and its clay pomade is no exception. Using ethically-sourced beeswax for hold and fennel oil for scalp health, this hair texturizing and defining dream offers firm hold with a matte finish. It’s particularly great for those with short, thick hair types to maintain some body without coming across as a human porcupine.

The royal blue tin alone will grab your eye, but you’ll be a repeat customer once you see what the coconut-scented black bean and argan oil blend can do, especially with straight hair. Leaving practically zero shine but an ultra-powerful hold, simply work a small amount into damp or dry hair and style accordingly. And then, voila! Bask in the wonders of 24-hour(!) style. You can even fall asleep with it in and wake up with a fashion-forward, bedhead look.

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