TIGIBed Head for Men Matte Separation Workable Wax, 3 Ounce

I was looking for a replacement for American Crew: Classic Fiber. I had used the AC Fiber for a few years now and it does exactly what I want it to: good hold, matte finish, almost a "beach hair" feel. I'm asian so my hair normally shoots straight like a porcupine. Fiber gave me the ability to add volume to my hair and make it look less... combed and straight (generally less asian).Anyway, I like that product a lot and still do. But I think that TIGI Bed Head Separation Wax works better for what I use it for.I WAS AFRAID THAT "WAX" AUTOMATICALLY MEANT SLICK. I was wrong-- this stuff works JUST LIKE fiber and I would argue better.I use it everyday, about a fingernail's worth (or two, depending on how my hair is acting). I use it throughout my hair to just give it some more volume and hold. I don't straight up spike the whole thing-- I work it through and leave it kind of messy/up.PROS (all of these are in relation to AC Fiber):- Very Tacky. It's not like putting glue in my hair, but it has substantial stickiness to it that I like because I know that it's actually working. When compared to bottom-of-the-line AXE fiber, which goes on smoothly (and rubs out just as quickly), TIGI immediately works in the hair to give it volume and hold.- Long hold. Others have said that this doesn't hold for very long, which I would disagree with. it seems to hold much longer than AC Fiber. Throughout the day, whenever I go to the bathroom, I can run my hands through my hair and readjust things as if I just put the product in my hair. With AC Fiber, my ability to manipulate my hair throughout the day would diminish at around the end of work. With TIGI, the hold keeps through dinner/going out after work. I really appreciate this, so I don't have to apply more. This will obviously vary depending on how much oil your head produces throughout the day.- WASHES EASILY off hands! AC Fiber was horrible to wash off. This stuff, though it feels super sticky at first, actually comes off without having to wipe most of it off with a drying towel. Minor detail, but one less annoyance in the morning goes a long way.- Pop lid AND screw lid. This seems like a silly perk, but it's actually appreciated. TIGI made this with a pop top that also can screw off. Why is this a big deal? Because once I take out a dollop, muck up my hands, I don't necessarily want to get the crap all over the sides of the container. With the pop top I can just close it with the back of my hand. Again, not a huge deal, but definitely appreciated.- Scent. It is subtle and pleasant. Maybe it's because I used it everyday, but AC Fiber had a plastic smell to it that I didn't love. And maybe because this stuff is new to my routine... but I like the way it smells. I like that it's not overwhelming, but that it's not odorless either.CONS:Honestly, none yet that I've found. As I suspected, it works best in dry hair... at least to achieve the look I'm going for. Even a little moisture in your hair makes it more difficult for the wax to fully adhere... but it DOES adhere better even with wet hair than AC Fiber.All in all, great product. Premium performance at an affordable price. I use this probably 6 days out of the week, and if it's anything like the AC Fiber which I used the same amount of, then it will last me about 3-4 months easily. That's not bad, considering what women spend on their hair :)

I have medium length, heavier hair and wanted a product light enough to use on a daily basis. My hair style is usually just slicked back and this product works wonders for the style. If you want something with a firm hold that has a natural, matte looking finish with low shine, this product is for you!How I personally apply it:1) First, I wet my hair and get a good amount of water in it.2) Then I use a towel to dry out the excess water.3) At this point my hair is still too wet to have this product applied, so I use a blow dryer to further dry my hair.4) You need to find the perfect amount of hair dampness for this product. I usually dry until my hair is at the "almost completely dry" point but still has a little cold/wetness feeling in it.5) I take 2 fingertips worth of product, and rub generously between my hands to heat it up and evenly distribute it.6) Starting at the top of my head, I apply the product in circular motions making sure to spread it across my roots to the tips of my hairs.7) Once the product is fully applied (no excess product left in hair and all parts of hair have been covered), I use a comb to slick my hair back.Tip: Give this product a few minutes to "settle" in your hair. The water in your hair needs to dry out, until then it could change shape if you're moving your head a lot. Once it's dry, I haven't had it deform my hair.If my hair is too wet and I apply this product, I find that it won't hold as well and will often deform my hair as the water dries in my hair, which gets annoying. So my advice: find the right amount of wetness your hair needs to be at before applying this product. It may take a few tries.Also, this hair product hasn't given up on me mid day or anything. It usually holds the same all day. I once fell asleep with the product still in my hair and woke up the next day. Added a little bit of water and combed my hair again and it was still fine the next day.Overall, you won't go wrong with this product. I've been through a lot and this one is one of my personal favorites.