Styling products made for long hair generally aren't effective on short cuts, while those formulated for cropped styles aren't always suitable for flowing tresses. Fortunately, Redken's Electric Wax 11 Shine Fused Texturizer ($16; redken.com) offers the best of all worlds--control, definition, and luster for a variety of lengths and looks. A medium-control formula, the wax can be applied to either damp or dry strands, depending on your hair's texture and the look you want to achieve. For short, spiky styles, a dime-size amount yields bold, defined chunks; for longer locks, it creates a sleek, polished finish; and when applied a bit more generously, it transforms coarse, unruly locks into tousled, piece-y tresses. In all cases, the beeswax protects against humidity, gold mica delivers multidimensional shine, and unlike many other waxes, the formula stays put all day without flaking or residue. --Jamie Stone