What is the best men’s hair wax? Ranking styling products by category!

Dry & Strong Setting Men’s Matte Hair Wax

After the all-purpose hair waxes, the matte wax (clay wax) category is gaining popularity for its dry texture and strong setting power. It can be used in a wide range of situations, such as when you want to create thicker hair bunches with very short to short hair, or when you want to mix it with another wax you normally use to remove shine and improve holding power.

No. 1 LIPPS Matte Hard Wax (85g)

This matte hard wax is the most popular among Lips’ waxes. Even soft hair that does not easily stand up can be kept in place all day long. The texture of the wax itself is smooth, but it gradually hardens to a hard finish.

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No. 2 Ocean Trico Hair Wax Overdrive (80g)

This original wax from the popular men’s hair salon ” Ocean Tokyo” ranked in the top 10. The Ocean T rico Hair Wax series was developed so that the bundled hairstyles promoted by Ocean Tokyo can be reproduced at home. The “Ocean Trico Hair Wax Overdrive” is characterized by its strong setting power and the driest and most matte texture of the series. The new series is available in the “Rising Wave Free Light Blue” fragrance through a collaboration.

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No. 3 DEUXER Dry Paste Wax 6 (80g)

DEUXER Dry Paste Wax 6 has a strong setting power, yet it can express a dry and light texture. It is also effective when used to create volume or to create random moves at points. It does not harden after styling, so it can be reworked or reset. The strong setting power of this product makes it difficult to remove with water if it gets on hands or hair, but it can be easily removed by washing with hot water (35°C or higher).

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No. 4 Webo Design Cube Dry Wax (80g)

We picked up this dry wax from Webo’s Design Cube series. It features strong setting power and a dry texture, making it ideal for styling unkempt hair. It also contains clay powder to make cold coloring such as ash look beautiful.

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No. 5 Wella Sebastian Craft Clay (50g)

Wella Craft Clay is a renewed version of Crude Clay, a wax that was popular among matte wax lovers. This clay wax can be re-styled many times because it contains natural clay ingredients. The finish is dry and matte without stickiness. It has a natural clay wax scent, so there are different tastes, but if you are a matte wax freak, this is a wax you should check out.

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No. 6 GATSUBY Moving Rubber Extreme Matte (80g)

Gatsby’s Extreme Matte is a matte and hard wax that is highly popular for its ability to re-shape hair. It is suitable for hair sets that make hair stand up, and is recommended for lengths from very short to medium-short. It is made with ingredients that wash out easily, so it can be easily removed with just hot water and has little effect on the lather of subsequent shampoos. It is surprising that such an attractive product can be purchased for less than 1,000 yen including tax.

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No. 7 Ocean Trico Hair Wax Clay (80g)

Creates a dry, voluminous, three-dimensional look. High setting power and sophisticated matte feel. Compared to Overdrive in the same series, it is easier to create volume, hair bundles, and a three-dimensional look. The fragrance is ” Rising Wave Free Light Blue ” common to the series.

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No. 8 moremo for men Matte Hard Wax W

This wax from the Korean hair care brand “moremo” is characterized by its strong setting power and stretchy texture. It is easy to spread on the palm of the hand and does not clump easily, so it can be applied evenly throughout the hair without any unevenness. Even those with hair that tends to sleep in place will be able to stand up their hair well, so even those who have given up on up-bang hairstyles because of their frizzy hair will be satisfied with this product.

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No. 9 MEUVLE Dry Hard Wax D7 (80g)

MEUVLE Dry Hard Wax D7 is a tube-type wax, which is rare among matte waxes. Compared to regular matte waxes, it has a slightly weaker dry feel, but that has the advantage of being easy to use and spreadable. It maintains lightness while allowing you to freely express a dynamic bunchy look.

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No. 10 Shiseido Professional Stageworks True Effects Matte (80g)

Shiseido’s professional wax based on the concept of “for all professionals from the world’s leading hair artists. In addition to its outstanding setting power and matte texture, the secret behind its popularity is its cool package design.

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No. 11 Nakano Styling Wax M (90g)

Nakano’s matte wax has a cool, matte texture that adds expression to hairstyles. It has less hold than most matte waxes, but the advantage is that it extends easily and washes out easily. Recommended for people with soft hair that would be overwhelmed by hard matte wax.

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