Why We Love It:
I have really enjoyed using the new clay by UpperCut Deluxe. Slightly waxy in consistency, it easily emulsifies in the hands for smooth and even distribution.
The product adds loads of gritty texture to the hair and although it has a strong hold, it can be reworked with ease during the day. I personally think this will be best suited to guys with shorter to mid-length hair. The matte finish will give the hair a textured, lived-in look.
Compared to the UpperCut Deluxe Matte Clay, the Clay gives a more noticeable amount of texture; and it’s also slightly easier to wash out.
What They Say
This delicate balance of wax and water-based ingredients allows the product to hold firm, without setting hard meaning the product remains reworkable throughout the day.
These wax elements also bring an anti-humidity complex to the formula allowing the product to maintain it’s structure when exposed to low levels of heat– be it in the gym or even just a hot day.
Clay creates a low shine finish through a combination of ingredients that gently disrupt the cuticle layer of the hair. This disruption means that light is absorbed, rather than reflected create a matte finish effect.
Description
Uppercut Deluxe Clay is a strong hold product with a natural finish that is easily reworked throughout the day and just as importantly, washed out at the end. Clay will tame hair short or long, adding texture and control to a diverse range of styles.
- Strong hold and natural finish;
- Washes out easily with water alone;
- Won’t ‘set’ firm and can be reworked;
- Versatile product for any hair length;
- Great for adding control to textured styles;
Usage information
Apply to dry hair that has been washed beforehand with Uppercut Deluxe Shampoo and Conditioner. Start by working a small amount of product into your palms and spreading evenly across both hands. Apply a small amount to the fringe area using fingertips then work from the back of your head forwards making sure to spread product evenly throughout your hair.
Shape your hair to the desired look using your fingers or an Uppercut Deluxe comb to give the shape you want for your style.
AQUA (WATER/EAU), CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CANDELILLA CERA (CANDELILLA WAX/CIRE DE CANDELILLA), COPERNICIA CERIFERA CERA (CARNAUBA WAX/CIRE DE CARNAUBA), PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (MINERAL OIL, LIGHT/ HUILE MINÉRALE LÉGÈRE), GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, VP/VA COPOLYMER, BENTONITE, TRIBEHENIN, PETROLATUM, STEARIC ACID, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, KAOLIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, JOJOBA ESTERS, CI 77499/IRON OXIDE, EUGENOL, CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX.
10/10 for me.
★★★★★★★★★★ | Hold
★★★★★★★★★★ | Matte
★★★★★★★★★★ | Flexible
★★★★★★★★★★ | How long does it keep
★★★★★★★★☆☆ | Sticky hair
★★★★★★★★★★ | Smell
★★★★★★★☆☆☆ | Ease of application
★★★★★★★★★★ | Washability
★★★★★★★★★★ | Overall
My TOP:
1. Moroccanoil Texture Clay 10/10
2. Uppercut Deluxe Clay 10/10
3. Ducky Paste 10/10
4. Dear Barber Mattifier Hair Paste 10/10
My wishlist at screenshot…
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A solid rating from you. Thanks for sharing, Artem.
I bought this with high expectations. I was pretty disappointed at first. My hair was about 8″long, thick and wavy. Its easy to break down and apply but i found as it settles in my hair it went crispy after an hour and by three hours in, Tangley.
It finished the day well enough.
Then I got my haircut and tried it again and loved it.
Nice jar but I’m not wild about the scent. Its subtle and I didn’t notice it after a while so that’s good enough for me.
If you’ve shorter hair, this will give you strong hold for 10+ hrs