Barbershop Blog

What is clay for men’s hairstyling?

Clays are hair styling products that are usually comprised of a natural clay called bentonite along with some waxes. This combination of ingredients bonds with the hairs to make them appear thicker and fuller while providing a solid degree of hold.

With these attributes clays are perfect for creating textured hairstyles with volume and a natural finish.

Why use clay to set your hairstyle in the summer months?

The thing with the Australian summer is that is usually gets bloody hot and bloody humid. This ain't ideal for keeping your hairstyle in place as most modern products will easily wash out with sweat or water. This is where clay hits its straps and becomes a fantastic choice for styling as it won’t wash out and it can easily be restyled if need be too. Take note that not all clays are the same and you’ll be looking for one that includes some hard wax at the core, Uppercut Deluxe Clay is an ideal choice.

How to use Uppercut Deluxe Clay to style men’s hair?

This is actually pretty powerful stuff so you don’t need an overly large quantity of product to style short hair. Start with a finger nail size dollop and then rub the product vigorously between the palms of your hands to warm it up and coat the hands. Use the palms and fingers to distribute through the hair and ensure you get in underneath and not just on the top. Use the finger tips to tussle in texture and refine the look.

The product is perfect for a strong hold, natural finish and is re-workable too if needed.

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