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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 and 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. Many recipes exist, including some with "secret" ingredients, but all recipes usually 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