Layrite Cement Clay 120g | High Hold | Water Soluble | Matte finish

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You’ve seen hair clays at work on Daniel Radcliffe in recent days (and perhaps his informal style should define the clay ideal), but it’s also a George Clooney sort of a look, and we’ve seen Colin Farrell make the most of hair clays as well. Basically – the go-to when you want to appear approachable and carefree. What types of hair can make the most of hair clay? If you want a formal hairstyle with a high shine, use a wax or pomade. Otherwise, clay is your best option. Many of them also have other nourishing oils and ingredients that help with the hold, scent, and benefit your hair and scalp. Kevin.Murphy ROUGH.RIDER Strong Hold. Matte Clay Kevin.Murphy ROUGH.RIDER is a well-loved hair clay. It goes into your hair and styles it easily. Photo courtesy of Kevin.Murphy. Despite the relatively small number of hair clays on the market, the competition is fierce. And yet, this Baxter of California Clay Pomade easily made its way to the top of our list. Okay, it is a hybrid clay, but it performs so stunningly well that we had no choice but to give it serious honors.

Then there is the hold. If you’re after a super strong, super long hold, this is not the clay for you. It lasts reasonably long – and stands up to humidity and moisture (so you can feel secure at the gym), but it’s not a 24-hour hold. And, we can’t say it’s anything more than medium. Hold. You’ll usually get a medium hold, though it does range from low to high, depending on the product you choose. Generally speaking, your hair won’t be able to withstand a day in a hat or strong winds. The clay has a subtle scent of lavender, earthy moss, and musk. It’s also made in the USA. Compare prices Create a roughed-up, textured hairstyle with this clay from Moroccanoil. It features a nourishing combination of shea butter, bentonite clay, and the company’s iconic argan oil. This gives the paste a silky texture that won’t weigh your hair down or dry flaky. It works on both short styles as well as longer cuts. Of course, it also boasts Moroccanoil’s signature scent of spicy amber, musk, and sweet florals.Love the hold and natural appearance of a hair clay, but can’t stand the difficult to work with texture? You totally just found your game-changer product. Seriously. This doesn’t feel like a clay, but it sure works like a clay. It’s a little difficult to describe the texture until you try it, and we certainly advise that you do. With a satisfaction guarantee and good customer service, there’s little reason not to. Give the illusion of perfect yet naturally tamed hair with Woody’s Clay. The non-crunchy, matte finish makes it barely noticeable that you’re using a product while still keeping your style in place all day long. It’s simple, easy to use, and ideal for no-fuss guys who are keen to keep their morning routines as straightforward as possible.

We’d advise you to stay away from totally wet or totally dry hair because you’ll end up with zero hold or nasty clumps in your hair. Whether you work with clean hair or you add a little more product to yesterday’s clay style, you’re alright. But, don’t try to layer clay on top of another product you used yesterday; you’ll get no benefit from it – if you can work it into a style at all. How is hair clay applied? You can also find clays with light and strong holds, but a medium hold is a classic characteristic of hair clay.Wavy hair. Some say you should pass the hair clay by – simply because waves and curls tend to look their healthiest when they have a sheen to them. The matte finish of clay isn’t going to give you that – but it generally looks fantastic on guys pursuing the bed head look with medium-length waves. Both kaolin and bentonite clays feature in the Don Juan clay formula. Combined, they create an excellent matte finish and maximum texture. In addition, you’ll also find rice bran wax for a solid hold and grapeseed oil to add moisture without compromising volume. The result is an easy-to-use product that is perfect for everyday wear in casual, relaxed styles. It also has a lovely Summer Breeze scent, in homage to its hometown of Miami Beach, Florida. For the amount, less is more. If you have shorter hair, you can use less and with longer hair, you’ll need more.

Short hair. Go to town with hair clay. Okay – don’t add too much; that never looks good, even with a matt finish product. But, short to medium hairstyles can usually make the most of hair clay’s natural finish with the good lift it provides. But, you will need to trade something for the combination of easy in and easy out hair clay – and that’s the length of the hold. You shouldn’t expect it to last for weeks; it won’t. It probably won’t even give you 24 hours. But, it will give you a solid 12-14 hours of sheer bliss. And, despite the not-so-masculine aroma, there’s something about it that many guys seem to love. Hanz de Fuko’s award-winning Claymation is a clay-wax hybrid. You’ll enjoy a long-lasting, natural finish that boasts a lot of texture and volume but also the flexibility to restyle throughout the day. It also has heaps of extra beneficial ingredients. This includes jojoba oil which moisturizes, and lightly exfoliating lemon peel that removes build-up from the scalp. Then, castor seed oil promotes hair growth and healthier follicles, while mallow flower extract softens the skin. Plus, it’s unscented, so it won’t interfere with any cologne you might be wearing.Guys with slightly longer hair will achieve amazing shaggy styles with hair clay. They’re not bad at controlling the frizz, which makes it a great choice for men that fight that battle every day. Not only will you look amazing, but you’ll also smell great with the Axe Natural Look Softening Control Clay. It’s perfect for gents looking for an easy-going hairstyle that’s pliable but will stay in place. It won’t dry hard or flake, so your hair remains totally touchable. Use it wet or dry; it’s simple to incorporate into your daily routine. And, one of the nice things about hair clay is that it doesn’t damage your hair. As long as you’ve chosen a product with bentonite or kaolin clay, the natural ingredients will provide your hair with some vitamins and minerals. And, because it doesn’t strip the natural oils, you can leave it in for a few days. If you’re anti-shampoo, you can get by with a conditioner only – though the number of days you can go between washes reduces the damage shampoos do. What counts in a hair clay? When should you turn away? As long as you’re fine with doing a deeper clean when you wash it out, ROUGH.RIDER is a must-try hair clay. Compare prices