Dapper Dan Strong Hold Matte Clay, 100ml - Smoked Saffron & Leather Fragranced Hair Styling Clay for Men

After about twenty years of short hair I decided to go long again. So I looked around to find something to tame my otherwise unruly hair. Beauticians and barbers all recommended one of the American modern brands but it had too strong of both shine and smell. So I went with Dapper Dan, a well tried formulation from the UK. Since I'd not used pomade in decades I got both the matt (i.e. low shine) versions, clay in the red can and paste in the dark gold can. Between the two I like the paste better when my hair was too short to tie back but long enough to be unruly. Once it grew to a respectable length, either for a pony tail or a bun the clay's advantages were obvious so now that it is time to re-order I'm going entirely with the clay.The clay version is harder to get out of the can, so you end up wetting your fingers and making several small additions. The paste is easier to get out of the can and easier to get too much. Too much of the paste is kind of waxy and has to be combed out with more water to spread out. The clay also thickens the look of the hair and too much is, well, too much, too. Both will hold a long time, and will help the hair come back together during the day if it is combed with a little water.I've changed my rating on the clay from four stars to five stars since it turns out that it wears as well or better after multiple re-combings. When using the paste I do sometimes get a bit too much to easily spread out with combing.

Like most people, I purchased this just so I could make O Brother Where Art Thou jokes. I found that it actually is a really great hair product for the price though! The biggest competitors at this price point are Old Spice, Axe, etc. I've used most of those but am always looking for something new, and having never used a clay product, this caught my eye. As the name implies, it has a stronger hold than the pastes/creams that I'm used to using. However, it does not leave my hair feeling stiff. I've found that I can turn the front of my hair up and it will stay up all day with this product, but I can still run my hand through it without feeling sticky.Everyone styles their hair differently, but I personally style mine with my hands and a comb. For best results I put this in after towel-drying my hair out of the shower. About an hour or two after I've applied it I'll run my fingers through my hair to make it look more natural by removing comb lines. I've found that if I do that any sooner then my hair will still be a little damp, but that can be sped up if you use a blow drier.

I’ve been using this for 8 years, almost every day, a jar lasts for half a year, it’s easy to change the style during the day, just wet your hands and style your hair again without re-applying, there are no side effects, it washes off easily in the evening, the best I’ve tried

Product works very well, but not for very long. No matter how diligent I am about keeping the lid on, it dries out pretty fast. No way I will ever be able to use an entire container before it dries out. I usually get through about half.

I had a ponytail for 20 years, I don't know why but I decided to cut it. Once cut I could not keep it combed back as it has been for 20 years... I have seen Dapper Dan on a movie and looked for it and sure enough, it is still made! I purchased it and it worked fantastic! 2 things after a shower, brush my teeth and use Dapper Dan because, "I'm a Dapper Dan man god Dam it!", you would have to watch to movie to get the quote.

It does a great job on pulling my hair back and makes it very easy to comb my out of control hair. I’ve noticed that later in the day it gets flaky and can turn white if you use too much.

Excellent product! I use this product to style my thick, straight hair and it works very well. The matte finish is very nice. It leaves my hair looking textured and not slicked down or greasy like other products I've tried. Product is thick, but easy to apply and a tin of this stuff lasts me for months. The scent is a very light and clean vanilla. A change from the previous formula that contained a sandlewood fragrance (which I loved), but the new version is also nice and subtle. Hold is excellent and doesn't leave your hair stiff, making restyling throughout the day abreeze. You can simply run your fingers through your hair and go. It honestly works better as the day goes on. I highly reccommend this product to anyone and it is a great value at the selling price.

I use this all the time and love the product. Haven’t loved the price recently but it is great in your hair if you like a stiffer hold.