Flyaways and baby hairs can undo an otherwise neat ponytail, and this little stick is the Japanese cult fix for exactly that. The Utena Matomage is a hair wax stick that shoppers in Canada reach for to smooth stray hairs and hold updos in place, and the Strong Hold version gives the firmest grip in the range. You glide it straight onto the hair, so your hands stay clean.
The stick format is the whole appeal. Instead of scooping wax and working it through with your fingers, you sweep the solid stick directly over flyaways, baby hairs, and loose strands to press them into place. A blend of waxes provides the hold, while camellia and argan oils and hydrolyzed silk add a smooth, glossy finish so hair looks polished rather than crunchy. It holds without hardening, and it resists humidity to keep styles neat through the day.
This stick suits anyone doing sleek ponytails, buns, braids, or updos, and it is small enough to carry for touch-ups. The Strong Hold is best for thick, unruly, or stubborn hair; the regular version gives a softer finish. Note that the formula contains beeswax and hydrolyzed silk, so it is not suitable for a vegan routine, though it is fragrance-free.
Features:
● Stick-type wax applied directly to the hair without leaving a mess on your hands.
● Strong Hold gives the firmest grip in the range.
● Waxes provide hold without hardening the hair.
● Camellia and argan oils plus hydrolyzed silk for a glossy finish.
● Humidity-resistant, so styles stay neat through the day.
● Compact 13g stick that is easy to carry for touch-ups.
Concerns:
● Flyaways and baby hairs ruining a neat style
● Loose strands escaping a ponytail or bun
● Styles that fall apart in humidity
● Wanting hold without stiff, crunchy hair
Suitable For:
● Sleek ponytails, buns, braids, and updos
● Thick, unruly, or stubborn hair
● On-the-go touch-ups
● Anyone who dislikes messy wax on their hands
Made In:
● Japan
