Hair and skin advice please.

Hey guys I have some questions that I hope you can help me with.
Firstly I have pretty short and very straight hair and I find it nearly
impossible to make it sit down flat against my head at the sides. Is
there anything that I can do or use to change this? I've tried stuff
like gels, wax, putty, clay etc and nothing works to my satisfaction.
Is it because I have my hair so short? (shaved number 3)
Also, what's the best way to keep clear skin? I hear that cleanse,
tone and moisturise is the way to go. I recently tried using salacylic
acid on a breakout and, whlist it cleared up the breakout, it dried my
skin terribly and I feel that sometimes this makes things a little
worse. It was Johnson's Clean and Clear Advantage Quick Clear
Treatment Gel that I used. I also sometimes use Johnson's Clean and
Clear Advantage Daily Treatment Lotion and Johnsons Clean and Clear
Quick Clear Daily Treatment wash once a day, otherwise in the mornings
I just use warm water on my face after I shave.
I did used to have bad acne but I was treated with Roaccutane and now
it's alot better but still not 100% perfect which is what I'd like.
Any advice on these matters would be much appreciated.
Thanks

Mustache wax might work on your hair.
N.