Perhaps the most frequently asked product question at The Alpha Men. Not which clay you can bake the best pots with but which product is best to put in your hair. It's personal but also not. The Hanz De Fuko Claymation and BluMaan Cavalier Heavy Clay are especially very similar. Consequently, there are few clays on the market that can compete with these two. On this occasion we are going to make it nice and hard on ourselves and compare these two top products.
As a brand, Hanz De Fuko is a phenomenon. The San Francisco-based brand strives for self-expression and creative innovation with their products and has become one of the most renowned product lines in the world. The products are even favorites of many famous people. David Beckham owes his tough looks to the Hanz De Fuko Quicksand and Hugh Jackman known from movies like X-Men always uses the Claymation. There is another list of famous people who all owe their looks to Hanz De Fuko products. Besides the fact that the products work so well, according to Hanz De Fuko, you also don't have to worry about the health of your hair and scalp. The products contain all natural ingredients.
Then there was a well-known Youtuber who wanted a line of products that had something for everyone. A product that helps every man find his own style with the power of a hairstyle. According to BluMaan, this is only possible when your hair is healthy. Therefore, Blumaan has products developed that are healthy for your hair. Cavalier Clay is one such product that many men have found their style with. A product that can compete with the legendary Claymation.
Claymation vs Cavalier Clay
Surely both products are quite similar. They both contain ingredients that are not bad for your hair and also do the same thing. They both have a matte finish and a strong hold. The Cavalier Clay is clearly the underdog in this case given Hanz De Fuko's reputation. Time to be surprised.
Fragrance
Totally irrelevant to some and for others it may be the deciding factor. The smell of the product. Now generally speaking, a clay often has less scent than, say, a pomade. Except from Layrite the Layrite Cement Clay then (is actually not a clay). This also applies to these two products. The Claymation doesn't actually smell at all. The Cavalier clay, on the other hand, smells slightly like vanilla. A nice smell. Do you really care about fragrance in your hair? Then Cavalier Clay might be more your thing.
Application of the clay
A clay is often difficult to apply in the hair. You often have to rub well and it often feels stiff when you go through the hair with the product. Who smears clay in their hair?" my grandmother once said. It sounds pretty crazy, too. At least with these two clays, it goes on easily. They both feel a little oily which makes it pleasant to apply. The Cavalier clay needs just a little more work to get into your hair. The Claymation feels just a little more oily but does contain more water and is effortless to distribute in the hair. The Claymation does this better.
Finish
Both products should do the same thing. The Claymation and the Cavalier Clay claim on their packaging to have a matte and natural finish. Fortunately, they do. The difference is negligible. Still, we think Blumaan's product looks just a little more natural in the hair. Just a little more matte.
Hold
For many people, the most important thing about a hair product. Both clays have a strong hold. Both will not let you down in holding that beautiful bud on your head. The Claymation does its job well. It has a strong hold and keeps your hair in shape all day. Still, the Cavalier Clay really takes the cake here. We are pleasantly surprised. The Cavalier Clay gives you all the control over your hair. It gives a lot of texture and your hair holds well. But in addition to that hold, you can also just re-shape your hair. Something the Claymation does just not do as well.
Washing out the Claymation and Cavalier Clay
Washing these two products out of your hair is reasonably easy. I say reasonably because you really need a shampoo to get it out of your hair completely. Water alone can leave your hair feeling slightly greasy afterwards. You will feel this most with the Cavalier Clay. This is not surprising since the Claymation contains more water. The Claymation dissolves more easily. The difference is small but this is where the Claymation wins.
And the winner is... BluMaan!
Who would have thought? We were really surprised by the Cavalier Clay. It is just a bit better in many ways. The difference is small and of course there is no loser because the Claymation remains a great product that for many men does everything they expect from a hair product. Of course, this is our judgment and it may have a completely different outcome for other people. Everyone has different hair. It still remains something personal.
Would you like to compare both products yourself? Or have we been the deciding factor for you to buy one of these toppers? Feel free to shop them.
Do you have a different opinion? Let us know! We're curious.