Hair wax 596482 217890221 2008-06-08T04:38:08Z SilvonenBot 6351353 robot Adding: [[fi:Hiusvaha]] {{Unreferenced|date=May 2007}} [[Image:Hair wax.jpg|thumb|A small pot of hair wax]] '''Hair wax''' is a thick hairstyling product containing [[wax]], used to assist with holding the hair. It does not harden like products such as [[hair gel]], but remains pliable. Hair wax has been used for many years. In fact, a waxy soap-like substance was invented by the ancient [[Gaul]]s as a hair styling agent, and was not used as a cleaning agent until many years later. Hair wax is currently experiencing an increase in popularity, with many manufacturers releasing versions, referred to as [[pomade]], putty, glue, whip, and styling paste. ==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]] == Recipes == Some stylists prefer making their own blends of hair wax customized for their clientele. Various recipes exist, including some with "secret" ingredients. Many recipes 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. ==See also== *[[Pomade]] *[[Brylcreem]] [[Category:Hairdressing]] [[Category:Waxes]] {{fashion-stub}} [[ja:整髪料#.E3.83.AF.E3.83.83.E3.82.AF.E3.82.B9]] [[fi:Hiusvaha]]