Polymers dry slowly, making styling easy.
The thin film left around the hair shaft provides hold, definition, strength, shine, extra body, and elasticity. Combinations of small light weight molecules that form long strands too big for hair to absorb. With different levels of hold, personal experience is the best way to see how different products work, but the following general guide is still helpful. Pomades, Dressings, Muds Very light hold for adding definition, texturizing, finishing. Mousses Light to firm hold, mousse is a light-weight foam that can enhance volume even on fine hair.