Customer Reviews

Gatsby Hair Wax Mat Type

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

First off, I have to say that I've been looking for a cheap replacement for the discontinued Pantene Sculpting Wax (which was honestly an amazing paste for an amazing price). I have Asian black hair and believed that this Japanese solution would work well on my hair, but it did not hold to be true (literally). I'm sure the quality of the product is great, but the actual hold for Asian hair is not solid. It does not allow you to really mold your hair exactly how you want it, but rather you just have to go with whatever it does with regards to holding up your hair. I'm guessing that for people that want to just make their hair look messy and somewhat poofed, then it's okay, but if you want to make you hair look a specific way and somewhat "spiked up", then this is probably not the best solution for you. I think working with Asian hair is completely different and thus this review might be totally different than all the other positive remarks on this product. So once again, this is more of an issue I believe with Asian hair as Asian hair has a unique consistency and different properties.

In the past years i have tried several kinds and types of hair waxes. I think i almost used 10 or 12 different ones. When i saw the reviews of this wax i instantly bought it and the result is amazing. By far the best hair wax. My hair is almost straight and works perfect with it. The only issue is that i dont know if it could cause a hair fall since i have used it for a few months. But so far is a 5 stars wax. Also recommend the Gatsby Moving Rubber Spiky Edge.

I've tried several hair products over the years but nothing works as well for thick Asian hair like this product. If you want to achieve a natural, out-of-bed wavy look with thick, straight hair, this product is what you're looking for. I've found it best used after a good thorough towel dry out of the shower when my hair is just slightly moist. I just spread it evenly throughout all my hair and kind of crimp and twirl. It does not add any shine like grease or pomade making the look more natural and dry. It de-frizzes but at the same time doesn't take away any volume.

Works very very well for those hard to hold hair types, lasts all day, very easy to clean, and smells great!

I've been using Gatsby Matte Type Hair Wax for several years now, and it's great to find it on Amazon. This is a great product that will allow you to style your hair in any way imaginable. It's particularly good if you have very straight, boring hair. Those with wavy or curly hair may find this stuff far too thick.

The one shortcoming is that it is VERY sticky and can be difficult to get out of your hair. I usually end up washing my hair twice when I'm using this stuff. Still, I've yet to find a single product out there that comes close to the sexiness of this.

REALLY NICE WAX, HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE - ITS BEST IF YOU PUT THIS ONE IN YOUR ENTIRE HAND BEFORE USING IT IN YOUR HAIR, FOR BEST RESULTS.

I was looking for a wax that could provide some hold and texture, but not be too sticky. This is the stuff. I usually put a small amount in after towel drying my hair, then I hit it with the blow dryer pretty quickly. I get some volume and texture this way. Then I may add a little more as I smooth down some pieces. I don't have crazy spikey hair, so I can't speak to how well it holds some of the asian styles, but it works for my needs and doesn't weigh my hair down or make it look greasy.

One of my favourites of the mainstays in my hair products, a good dry hold-for me I use it for those twisty pieces-light, non-irritating and lasts all day, not too sticky so you have to wash it out the second day and plays well with other Gatsby products

I bought this stuff for my son-in-law because he wears his hair sticking straight up and it works like a charm! He loves it and always wants more of exactly the same one. Says it's easy to wash out and stays all day. It's not gooey or ugly feeling like some. For the look he achieves, it's a great value for the price.

This stuff is pretty cool. It works well, and does not create a Travolta-esque
"Grease" look, and even smells pretty good. My only negative, which is why I gave it a 4 instead of 5, is that the stuff can build up if you put too much on and get a little too waxy. But I concede this could be my fault as maybe I am not applying it correctly. Or that the Amazon readership may be thinking "DUH" when reading this because waxes, by definition, are supposed to be, uh, "waxy"!