Hair wax

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Hair wax is a thick hairstyling product containing wax, used to assist with holding the hair. It has a stiffer, drier texture than other products such as hair gel. Hair wax has been used for many years. In fact, a waxy soap-like substance was invented by the ancient Gauls as a hair styling agent, and was not used as a cleaning agent until many years later. Hair wax is currently experiencing an increase in popularity, with many manufacturers releasing versions, referred to as pomade, putty, glue, whip, and styling paste.

[edit] Ingredients

The following are some of the ingredients typically found in commercial hair wax products.

• beeswax
• candelilla wax
• carnauba wax
• castor wax
• emulsifying wax
• japan wax
• lanolin
• ozokerite

[edit] Recipes

Some stylists prefer making their own blends of hair wax customized for their clientele. Various recipes exist, including some with "secret" ingredients. Many recipes contain the following core ingredients:

• 1 part beeswax
• 1 part aloe juice
• 2 parts extra virgin coconut oil

Ingredients can be blended together in a small metal cooking apparatus and brought to a boil.

[edit] See Also

• Pomade
• Brylcreem