Hair Clay for Styling for Men

What is clay and its types

This is a special styling product for men. It can be used as a great replacement for gel or wax. Compared to them, hair styling clay has a number of advantages.

It fixes even the shortest men's strands, and also allows you to highlight individual curls. In addition, the product helps to cope with cosmetic problems of hair or scalp in men.

The vitamins and trace elements that make up the clay provide good nutrition. Clay-based styling products moisturize the hair well along its entire length.

Men, creating a fashionable look, can use several types of clay for hair styling:

Blue

Traditionally used for oily hair. The list of components includes silicon, calcium, iron and aluminum. Thanks to this, toxins are removed from the cells, the growth and condition of male hair follicles are normalized. Another advantage of the blue variety is the fight against dandruff and age-related baldness.

Used to style short strands and shoulder length hair.

Black

Loaded with iron and nitrogen. It is used to improve blood circulation and normalize hair structure. It boasts an obvious antiseptic effect. Therefore, this clay for men is used to heal minor wounds on the scalp. Systematic use on strands of medium length is permissible.

This is the most popular option for men from 40-45 years old.

White

Indispensable for curls that need volume. Provides intense cell hydration. The composition helps to eliminate toxins, as well as restore curls in men after curling or dyeing. It has a pleasant texture and scent.

Can be used for styling curls of different lengths.

Red

Recommended for styling oily hair. It is characterized by a drying effect, neutralizes oily sheen and improves the function of the sebaceous glands. In addition, the red hair clay nourishes the hair along its entire length and normalizes the moisture balance.

The product can also be used for thermal protection if an iron or other potentially traumatic device is used to style men's strands.

Green

A good tool for strengthening thinned and weakened curls. The active substances included in the composition improve the excretion of subcutaneous fat and help get rid of dandruff in men. The list of components of the product contains doses of silver and calcium. Therefore, it has an obvious antiseptic effect.

Gray

It perfectly moisturizes strands, and also promotes faster recovery of damaged and split ends.

Pink

Suitable for thin curls in men. The composition prevents the curls from tangling, and therefore at times facilitates their combing. This styling product works great against brittle ends and additionally eliminates scalp irritation.

Yellow

It is used for brittle and weakened male strands. The composition restores their structure and returns them to perfect condition. Due to this, men's strands acquire a healthy shine and smoothness.

Famous brands

In fact, men's hair styling clay can be sold both in drugstore chains and from well-known manufacturers.

1. But in the first version, we are talking about clay, which is used to treat and restore hair health through the application of masks.
2. And in the second case, we are already talking about professional styling products specifically for styling and modeling men's hairstyles.

Stylists advise choosing the following brands of clay for men's hairstyles:

• Londa professional - matte clay for men's hair, which is sold in a 75 ml bottle. After using according to the instructions, the clay does not stick the hair, it is not accompanied by a greasy shine. Most often, such a tool is advised to be used for styling short haircuts.

Clay improves sebum secretion of the epidermis, prevents hair loss, strengthens their structure.

• Schwarzkopf Texture сlay - medium hold styling agent for texturing hairstyles. The unique moisture-resistant structure helps to keep styling regardless of weather conditions.
• Estel Is a well-known Russian cosmetics brand that produces white clay for men's hairstyles. Minimal consumption provides soft, but firmly adhering curls of short haircuts.
• Style Masters by Revlon - clay with the effect of matting strands, due to which it fixes the hairstyle, but eliminates oily shine and greasy hair at the roots, without weighing down the hairstyle. This styling product maintains men's hairstyles in any weather, even if precipitation is foreseen.
• Styling Dry Texture Touch by Wella - clay for texturing hairstyles with a medium degree of fixation, which firmly holds the styling, but at the same time does not stick the curls together, nourishes their structure and provides a healthy natural shine. In addition, such a cosmetic product protects curls and scalp from ultraviolet rays.

You need to choose not only for the price and image of a particular manufacturer, but also based on the useful properties of each product, the characteristics of the hair and hairstyle, which requires regular styling.

Clay for styling

Cosmetic hair clay is a versatile complex styling product. Serves not only for modeling hairstyles, but also for healing, treating and nourishing hair. Hair styling clay for men is produced in three forms, namely:

1. Solid - the consistency resembles hard wax, paraffin or plasticine. Ideal for all types of short hair. Provides super strong hold. Apply to dry hair only.
2. Waxy - softer and more plastic consistency. Good for long to medium hair. Gives the hair a soft glossy shine, with an excess of the product - the effect of greasy strands.
3. Powdered. Does not require dilution in water! It is used in its pure form, depending on the amount of applied powder, you can choose the degree of fixation - from weak to strong. Suitable for all hair types, including light, thin or weak hair. Has a matting effect, washes off well with water.

Application rules

1. A man needs to wash his hair. There should be no dust, shine or other traces of dirt on the curls. The curls are dried, but not completely. The fact is that hair styling clay for men will fit much better on slightly damp hair.
2. Then the clay is softened - it would be more correct to knead it a little in your hand. It is a pliable material that will very quickly take on the desired viscous shape.
3. The clay is then spread over the entire man's hairstyle. This is done with massage movements and with a bad comb. It is important not to use too much clay, as this can weigh down your hair and lead to oily deposits that can be difficult to wash off the first time.
4. When styling, medium-length hair is fixed with a small barrette, after applying a small amount of styling agent (varnish or wax) to the entire length.After that, in order to improve fixation, it is necessary to treat the strands with cold air, using for this a regular hairdryer, which fixes the result and removes some of the moisture from the hair.
5. If there is a need for long-term fixation of hair in men, the styling is additionally fixed with any varnish.
6. You can walk with clay on your hair all day. However, after that, the product is washed off under warm water. For these purposes, use men's shampoo and other cleansers. Prolonged wearing of the composition can provoke oxygen starvation. That is why experts recommend washing it off after each use.

How to use step by step

Clay is best suited for styling where sufficient rigidity, volume and a long hold time are important. The application of the product depends on the type and shape of the hairstyle, usually the following is used technology:

1. You need to thoroughly wash your hair so that there is no greasy shine, dust and other dirt on the surface. After that, they need to be dried, but not completely - the styling product fits better on slightly damp strands;
2. The clay needs to be softened. To do this, it is best to knead it a little in your hand. It has good pliability, so it quickly takes on a viscous form;
3. Spread the product over the entire length of the hair using the massage movements of the hands and a flat comb. At the same time, it is important not to overdo it with the amount of clay, because with its excess, the hair will become heavier, a greasy coating will appear, which will be extremely difficult to wash;
4. Strands of medium length should be secured with a small hair clip, having previously treated them with a small amount of styling agent;
5. To improve hold, the hair can be additionally treated with cold air using a conventional hair dryer. It will not only fix the result, but also remove some of the moisture from the hair. If a long-term hold is required, the installation can be additionally secured with varnish.

It should be remembered that it is not recommended to use clay for styling very coarse hair.

For this purpose, more airy products are suitable, for example, foam or mousse, in some situations you can use a gel. In addition, you should not often use such fixatives - they limit the nutrition of the hair, which can lead to growth retardation.

Treatment + nutrition + styling

Cosmetic clay itself is very beneficial. Since there are several varieties of it, the effect can be anything: blue stimulates growth, white strengthens and gives volume, and black is ideal for oily skin and dandruff.

Therefore, even if you do not take into account additional components, this is the best styling product, which is not only harmless, but also useful, and surpasses many foams, gels and varnishes in quality.

Clay for hair for styling for men includes a variety of components, but most importantly, they are all of plant origin. That is, there are no chemical harmful substances here at all. The components differ depending on the manufacturer, but, as a rule, these are vitamins, macro- and microelements.

Professional solution

Manufacturers of hair cosmetics quickly became involved in the topic, and realized even faster that the production of clay for styling would be profitable.

Therefore, on the shelves of a cosmetic store, you can find several options for this product of various brands. They can vary significantly in price and composition.

• Hair styling clay for men Estel - is made on the basis of white clay, has a pleasant unisex scent. The approximate cost is 300 rubles for 65 ml.
• Clay from Londa professional - elastic product with "normal" fixation. Ideally models the hairstyle, remains invisible both visually and in contact with hair. The approximate cost is 500 rubles for 75 ml.
• Schwarzkopf (3DMEN) - this clay is exclusively for men.In addition to various useful substances, it contains moisture-resistant components, thanks to which the styling will be preserved even after contact with water. The cost varies between 700-900 rubles per 100 ml.
• Modeling clay Wella - designed for dry hair, nourishes and moisturizes, protects and perfectly styles the hair. It does not weigh down, makes the hair healthy and beautiful. Such a purchase will cost about 900-1500 rubles for 75 ml or 100 ml.

Useful properties of the product

In addition to fixing the hairstyle, clay helps to heal damaged curls. It's all about the unique properties of the product. The microelements and vitamins included in its composition provide nutrition to the curls along the entire length.

The use of clay-based styling products has tremendous benefits: improving the nutrition of hair follicles, improving hair growth, strengthening, giving shine to the hair.

Clay comes in a variety of colors, each of which is used for a specific purpose. Before using, take into account the peculiarities of each color - the correct choice of product will help to cope with the problem.

Blue

Suitable for oily curls. It includes:

• aluminum;
• iron;
• calcium;
• silicon.

The use of the product will help remove toxins from the strands, provide them with nutrition from roots to ends, get rid of dandruff and solve the problem of hair loss.

Black

It activates blood circulation of hair follicles, acts as an antiseptic, restores hair follicles, improves its structure. The product contains:

• nitrogen;
• aluminum;
• titanium anhydride;
• calcium;
• quartz;
• silicon;
• magnesium;
• radium;
• phosphates.

Its use strengthens the curls.

White

Provides removal of toxins from the body, restoring damaged curls after staining. Acts as an excellent moisturizer, creates volume when styling.

Yellow

Restores hair structure, strengthens it and gives it a natural shine.

Red

The drying effect is significant when applied to too oily strands - the use of the product permanently removes the oily shine of the hair. At the same time, normal moistening of the strands and their nutrition are provided.

Pink

There is no clay of this color in nature. It is a mixture of white and red clay. As a result - a full range of all components trace elements of both products:

• aluminum;
• iron;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• silicon;
• magnesium;
• zinc.

Relieves scalp irritation, is used as styling for naughty strands.

Green

Normalizes sebum and perspiration, eliminates dandruff. As part of the product, among others minerals:

• calcium;
• silver;
• zinc.

Green clay simultaneously strengthens the roots and accelerates hair growth.

Gray

Provides hydration to the scalp, repairs damaged hair ends.

Reviews

What unites different brands of hair styling clay is that they all have positive reviews - consumers were delighted with this product.

The first thing that can be confusing is the price. It is rather big, but reading the reviews, it becomes clear that the expiration date will expire, and the jar will obviously not end, because it is necessary to use the product a little at a time.

It turns out to be an even more profitable option when you count how much men usually spend on other styling products.

Clay for styling men's hair has other benefits, which are also talked about. consumer reviews:

• reliable fixation;
• completely natural composition;
• pretty haircut;
• the ability to experiment with hair;
• bouncy strands that look natural.

Benefits of hair clay

Special clay for hair styling contains many beneficial substances that strengthen and heal hair, perform a nourishing function, correcting split ends. In addition, the clay fixes the styling.

There are several types of this product, each of which has its own composition and quality.

1. The first variety is blue clay, perfectly styling oily hair.It is considered the healthiest because it is rich in aluminum, calcium, silicon and iron. Thanks to blue clay, the strands are cleansed, toxins are removed, the bulbs are strengthened and the dry ends are nourished. If you have dandruff, this clay will help get rid of it.
2. There is also White clayresponsible for moisturizing dry strands, treating colored and chemically frizzy hair. Green clay works best on oily hair structure. It dries the roots slightly while moisturizing them. The result of its application is the reduction of sweating of the scalp, and the elimination of dandruff.
3. There is a variety gray claywhich sticks the split ends together and increases hair moisture.
4. Pink clay mainly for structures that are too thin. It prevents tangles from forming and makes it easy to comb. In addition, it also eliminates skin irritation and also helps fight brittle ends.
5. Yellow clay heals weakened hair and gives it a beautiful shine. It repairs the damaged structure of the strands, which makes the hair smooth. Black clay improves growth, heals the skin and hair follicles, removes wounds on the scalp, and improves blood circulation. These beneficial properties are due to the presence of iron, nitrogen, magnesium and other minerals in it.
6. And the last look is red clay, which improves the condition of oily hair, destroys the centers of irritation, and restores the balance of essential vitamins and minerals.

The benefits and effectiveness of the product

There are several types of cosmetic clay, each of them is rich in nutrients, vitamins and microelements.

With the right choice of product, you can achieve a certain result:

• Blue and white clay used for cleansing, removing harmful and toxic substances. Strengthens hair follicles, has an antifungal effect, reduces hair loss and restores the structure of curls from the inside. Suitable for normal, oily hair.
• Green, gray, red - dries up the roots of the fatty type, regulates the sebaceous glands, reduces flaking (dandruff), normalizes sweating. Recommended for dry curls.
• Pink clay It is used to fix fine and unruly hair, smoothes and prevents tangling, relieves irritation and protects the ends of the hair shafts from splitting (brittleness). Can be used for all types.
• Black, yellow - gives the curls a natural shine, restores and saturates hair follicles with oxygen particles, relieves inflammation of the scalp, improves blood flow. Suitable for all types.

Having analyzed the species diversity and benefits of a cosmetic product, it is important to know what consistency you need to acquire clay:

• Solid - very similar to baby modeling dough. It is used for short hair of any type, even for coarse and unruly hair. Apply exclusively to dry curls. The fixation with this tool is super strong.
• Waxy condition of the product - gives the curls a gloss. But despite this, a greasy effect appears. Recommended for styling medium to long hair.
• Powder - it is used in its pure form, it is not necessary to dilute with a clean liquid. This version of clay will allow you to regulate the effectiveness of the product: from weak to strong fixation. It can be applied to any type of hair, including fine and unruly hair. Gives a matte appearance, can be removed with plain water.

After using cosmetic clay at home, you can achieve the following results:

• get volume;
• elasticity of hair shafts;
• reliable fixation;
• visual thickening of curls;

Unlike other styling products, clay allows not only fixing, but also providing proper care, solving problems with curls and scalp.

Negative sides of the cosmetic product

Clay styling is not suitable for everyone. It is prohibited to use it in the following cases:

1. Heavy and dense hair. Basically, no fixing agent can cope with this type of curls. It is impossible to achieve the desired result.
2. It is not recommended to carry out the procedure on your own if you have no experience with cosmetic clay for styling. Otherwise, you can spoil the image and the upcoming festive evening.
3. It is often not recommended to use a clay remedy, as it can cause significant damage to the structure and appearance of the hair.

Conclusion

Representatives of the stronger sex also very often watch themselves and pay a lot of attention to their hair.

A new invention in the hairdressing industry - hair styling clay for men. This product not only has excellent fixing properties, but also helps to restore and strengthen weak and damaged strands.