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Forest Mint Styling Cream: How to Apply for Flexible Hold

Forest Mint Styling Cream: How to Apply for Flexible Hold

By Rocky Mountain Barber Company | Men's Skin, Hair & Body | Published: 2026-10-22

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to apply Forest Mint Styling Cream for a light, flexible hold. This guide covers step-by-step application tips and common mistakes to avoid.

Quick answer

Apply a small amount of Forest Mint Styling Cream to damp or dry hair, starting from the back and working forward, to achieve a relaxed, flexible hold without stiffness.

Why choose a light-hold styling cream?

Forest Mint Styling Cream offers the second lightest hold in the Rocky Mountain Barber Company range. This makes it ideal for men who want to shape their hair without a rigid, helmet-like feel. The creamy lotion texture glides on smoothly, so you can restyle throughout the day without product buildup.

When to apply on damp vs. dry hair

For a more natural, piece-y look, apply the cream to damp hair after towel-drying. If you need extra control on dry hair or second-day style, use a tiny amount on dry hair—just rub it between your palms first to warm it up. Too much product on dry hair can leave it looking greasy.

How to apply Forest Mint Styling Cream step by step

  1. Start with clean, slightly damp hair: Wash and towel-dry your hair until it's damp, not soaking. This helps the cream spread evenly. Common mistake: applying to soaking wet hair dilutes the product and reduces hold.
  2. Dispense one pump into your palm: One pump (about a dime-sized amount) is enough for short to medium hair. Rub your palms together to warm the cream. Common mistake: using too much product, which can weigh hair down or make it look greasy. Start with less; you can always add more.
  3. Apply from back to front: Run your palms through the back and sides of your hair first, then move to the top and front. This ensures even coverage where you need it most. Common mistake: applying only to the top, leaving the back and sides unstyled.
  4. Shape with your fingers: Use your fingertips to tousle and lift the hair into your desired shape. The cream's light hold lets you reposition easily. Common mistake: overworking the hair, which can cause frizz or disrupt the natural pattern. Let the cream set for 30 seconds before making final adjustments.
  5. Let it air-dry or use a diffuser: For a relaxed, natural look, let hair air-dry. If you need more volume, use a diffuser on low heat. Common mistake: using high heat, which can dry out the cream and make hair look stiff.

Product facts

  • Forest Mint Styling Cream: Forest Mint Styling Cream delivers a light hold — the second lightest in the range — and comes in a large 8 oz bottle with a pump cap. The pump cap makes it easy to dispense just the right amount, and the light hold lets you reshape your hair throughout the day without stiffness.
    Forest Mint Styling Cream
    Forest Mint Styling Cream

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