Best combo for short hair, IMO
Gatsby Perfect Hold (black), followed by
Gatsby Technical Design Clay for details in spikes (a little goes a LONG way, one jar lasts forever).
Finish with a light mist of any medium-strong hair spray. I use "Fudge Skyscraper" an Australian brand that works well.
I have recently switched out perfect hold with
UNO Fiber Neo Ultra Solid Wax, and the texture is different. Not sure if I like it better or not at this time. It's just... different

It feels a little bit dryer.