Hair Clay

Hair clay for men

In general, a hair clay works best for men with straight or slightly wavy hair. In curly hair, hair clay is more difficult to distribute and it can make very wavy or curly hair look dry and dull. In terms of thickness, clay can be used in thin, normal, or thick hair, but in thin hair, a medium hold clay is best to avoid making your hair too heavy. Otherwise, they clay will weigh your hair down.

Properties of a hairstyle clay

Styling clay is the driest and strongest category of hair styling products. In many cases, a clay is very similar to a hair wax, but the finish is more matte, and a hair clay provides more volume. In terms of hold, a clay usually provides a medium to strong hold. In the Moquer shop, all clays actually provide a matte or semi-matte finish.

In thin hair, it is best to use a clay with a medium hold and apply it to slightly damp hair. You can then blow-dry your hair to achieve maximum volume, and it also makes your hair appear thicker in that case. In normal and thick hair, you can use a hair clay for hold and styling. With thick hair, you need to be a little careful that the clay is not too dry or strong, as this makes it difficult to apply.

A final property of hair clay worth highlighting is that it does not dry out in your hair. Your hair remains flexible and can be restyled throughout the day. It does not dry in your hair like a pomade or hair gel, for example. You get a lot of texture in your hair, and the hairs do not clump together but instead gain more individual definition. That is why many clays or called texture clays.

Which men’s hairstyles work best with hair clay?

The best hairstyles guys can achieve with hair clay are similar to those of hair wax. These include hairstyles that are not too groomed and require (a lot of) hold. A quiff with lots of volume is easy to achieve with a clay, but also faux hawks, comb-overs, or just naturally messy hairstyles with a lot of texture. For these messy looks, like an out-of-bed look, a medium hold clay is ideal.

Best men's hair clay

Need help choosing? In the Moquer shop, Hanz de Fuko Claymation is by far the most popular clay, but other options such as Blumaan Heavy Hold Clay and Hairbond Mattifier are also high on the list. However, these products are just a small selection from the extensive range of hair clays for men, and in recent years, many new hair clays have emerged, including the Forte Series Texture Clay and Chrome Clay.