American Crew Men's Hair Molding Clay (OLD VERSION), Like Hair Gel with High Hold with Medium Shine, 3 Oz (Pack of 1)

I have been using this for several years now, and I've yet to find something that matches with it. It holds well and doesn't just wash out. It also doesn't get crispy like gel. It's a pretty strong hold, so don't use it with fine hair. It does wash out pretty easily with shampoo and water. The shine is minimal, but it is there. It's more of a shimmer or satin kind of look, so not over-the-top shiny like some pomades, but not completely matte, either.One thing to keep in mind when you apply it is that you need your hair to be pretty wet, but not soaked, and essentially style your hair with water first, then apply the product. It doesn't take a lot, which is nice since it isn't exactly cheap (though it's far from high-end expensive). It is pretty easy to comb through when styling.It is oil based, so it will eventually stain fabric like pillow cases if you don't wash it out before you go to bed. Again, it does wash out pretty easily with warm water and shampoo (as any oil based product does).Overall, I think it is a great product that does what it should. Personally I like the smell of it, but I don't think it's a selling point.

I recommend this for slightly long and messy straight hair.I bought three American Crew products : Molding clay, Foaming cream and Fiber. All three reviews are following,Smell : (foaming)cream>(molding)clay>fiberHold : fiber>clay>creamShine : clay>cream>fibercreaminess : cream>clay>fiberlasting : clay>fiber>creamI like clay, and feel it is the best for my hair. It is enough hold, sufficient amount of shine, easy to use and long-lasting. Just one thing you need to care about this product is that you need to wash at least two time when you are rinsing and remove this clay. It is sticky, and gonna take time to remove completely. This characteristic is totally different from other two products, so if you really care about this and you do not want to takes time to wash your hair, I don't recommend this to buy. However it is really good product, I am really satisfied.

I don't know why folks seem to hate on this product because of it being "hard to wash out" - I personally didn't have a problem.I bought Fiber and Molding Clay in my quest to tame that which is my flaming stallion of a mane.Note: I am South Asian by ethnicity and thus have thick, very hard to manage/hold hair, my hair is approx 3-4inch on top and slightly less on sides and back.Smell: Isn't the greatest but whatever, can't really smell it once it's applied anyway. It's a natural smell, maybe slightly citrusyHold: I think this is pretty much as strong of a hold that American Crew offers (from my limited experience). I bought Fiber on a recommendation but found its hold to be weak (esp for my hair) and the super matte finish was cool, but since my hair is poofy I needed to keep it with a slight shine in order to kill some of the ridiculous volume. The hold is pretty good, but any "twist and pull spikes" I make will not maintain the whole day, I've found only hairspray or gel will hold that sort of style. Probably the best hold American Crew offers, though I haven't tried Pomade.Shine: There is a medium shine, definitely not as much as hairspray, and moreso than American Crew Fiber. Really depends on how much you put in your hair, but I find the shine a perfect level.Consistency: It's a bit weird in consistency, doesnt plop out of the container as easily as Fiber. I usually use about a "dime-size" dab on my finger, emulsify, and brush through my hair. If you don't emulsify and spread, I could see it adding a lot of weight to your hair and not properly holding shape as well as being concentrated and "greasy" looking in whatever part receives the most product.Easy to Wash Out? Yes, didn't have problems. Need to use soap to get off your hands though.Overall: At first I disliked it because I thought it was too greasy without enough hold, but I slightly wet my hair and used a dime-size amount (more than I was using initially), and it creates a decent hold, good shine, and plasticity that works for my difficult hair.

I am a find what I like and use it until I die (or it is no longer made) kind of guy. This is that. I used a product for years that has been discontinued. I tried about a dozen other products and came across this. This blew all previous products out of the water. I will always use this (as long as it's made and I am breathing). Only downfall is the price fluctuates a lot. Sometimes its up to 30% less expensive, and the next time it could be 30% more expensive. Do your price comparison research before purchasing.

I live this for my hair because it’s not greasy and not slimy

It feels more like a pomade and the shine is pretty high. I've used wax before and the hold wasn't strong enough so I bought this brand of clay. The hold is comparable to that of a pomade and leaves my hands feeling greasy. If you're using it I recommend using only small amounts and not to rub it into your hair, just style your hair with your fingers covered in the so called clay. It wasn't holding good and I ended up using more which made my hold EVEN WORSE. points for scent, points for not leaving my hair feel like a dry broom.

I have high volume hair and this does the trick. It leaves the hair slick and has a nice shine to it. I also dont require a large amount of product to get the desired sculpted effect. The smell is also nice.

Excelente qualidade

Good deal, good product.

Una garanzia

It holds fine but will not buy again because of the price. There are cheaper products with the same hold.

Très bonne cire. Bonne odeur

Me gustó mucho este producto es justamente lo que buscaba para mi cabello