Hair wax

In contrast with hair gel, most of which contain alcohol, hair wax remains pliable and has less chance of drying out.

It is often sold under names such as pomade, putty, glue, whip, molding gum, or styling paste.

Hair wax has been used for many years and a waxy soap-like substance was invented by the ancient Gauls as a hair styling agent and was not used as a cleaning agent until many years later.

The following are some of the ingredients typically found in commercial hair wax products: [1] Some stylists prefer making their own blends of hair wax customized for their clientele.

Various recipes exist, including some with "secret" ingredients.