"By the way, can you recommend a good product that gives a killer "dry" look? There are some days (usually weekends) when I don't want it to look like I have much product in my hair... have you discovered any great products that don't make the hair look wet or styled with gel? " - egghead

Got 2B Cream Playful Texturize 2 oz

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I98...54EXMVZHXW

Works great, don't use a lot.
Apply on dry hair.

Does exactly what you are looking for.