JOE road-tests the latest hair product to come from Australian grooming brand Moosehead – it’s Hard Core Wax.
By Robert Carry
Australians have always had their uses. Over the years they’ve given us Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, Elle MacPherson, Holly Valance and Isla Fisher. They even let Brian McFadden shift Delta Goodrem.
As if that wasn’t enough, they’ve dispatched the grooming products the likes of Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana and Guy Pearce have been keeping to themselves for years.
The brand’s newest offering, which JOE was good enough to road-test for you, is Moosehead’s Hardcore Wax.
The claim: ‘Hard Core Wax is ideal for creating contemporary looks, while enhancing natural movement and promoting manageability. An excellent styling wax to seal split ends, leaving hair looking healthy and glossy, with the strength to define styles.’
The verdict: The first thing you notice about this product is its smell. Moosehead have gone big and bold in the scent department for most of its products and this one, which smells of lime and coconut, is no different. It’s a risky game, but works in this case – there is a strong tang off it but it’s actually very pleasant.
In terms of hold, it definitely has a bit more grip to it than a lot of the other hair waxes out there. It is well capable of holding a shorter hairstyle in place but if you’re mop is on the longer side and you’re a man for the extreme styles, then it might start to lag.
Those who go for hair wax over clays, creams or gels often do so because it gives their hair a distinct sheen that other products can’t manage. It’s not a goal everyone will have in mind but for those who like their hair to have a bit of a shine to it, this is well capable of delivering.
One minor issue we did spot is that it can be quite difficult to wash out. It’s hard to get the stuff off your hands once you’ve rubbed it into your head and you will need a couple of shampoos before it shifts. That said, this seems to be a problem with practically all waxes – the high oil content means they go in easily but won’t come out without a fight.
The info: Moosehead Hard Core Wax is priced at €6.99 and comes in a healthy 100g tub. It is available in Tesco and in independent pharmacies nationwide. Click here for JOE’s review of the rest of the range. For more information visit: www.moosehead.com.au.
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