hair wax

Sculpting hair product

Hair wax is a styling product that holds hair in place while giving it a matte or slightly shiny finish.

Unlike gel, wax remains pliable after application, allowing restyling throughout the day: He ran his fingers through his hair to reshape it.

Wax works best for short to medium hair and textured, piecy looks.

styling

texture

Surface tactile quality

  • matteNon-reflective surface finish
  • shineEmit or reflect light
  • volumeAmount of space filled

pompadour · quiff · slickback · undercut · messy · tousled · spiky · layered · coiffure · mohawk

grooming

pomade

Waxy styling grease

  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • barbershopHair-cutting establishment
  • salonGrooming establishment or gathering

stylist · barber · conditioner · shampoo · beard · mustache · aftershave · trimmer · dye · highlights

hold

firm

Solid or resolute

  • strongHaving great physical power
  • gripSecure manual hold
  • fixativeSubstance that preserves artwork

lasting · secure · resilient · adherence · bond · stability · support · flexible · pliable · all-day

Categories
Opposites
product type/hold style

hair waxhair gel

Viscous styling product

hair spray · hairspray · aerosol spray · hair oil · leave-in conditioner

hair treatment function

hair waxclarifying shampoo

Hair cleanser removing buildup

shampoo · conditioner · hair mask · scalp treatment

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G