Perhaps the most frequently asked product question at The Alpha Men. Not which Hair Clay you can use to make the best pots, but which product you should put in your hair. It's personal but also not. The Hanz De Fuko Claymation and BluMaan Cavalier Heavy Hair Clay seem to be very similar. There are few Hair Clays on the market that can compare to these two. Here, we make it difficult for ourselves and compare these two top products.
Hanz De Fuko is a phenomenon as Brand. The Brand from San Francisco 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 among many famous people. David Beckham owes his rugged looks to the Hanz De Fuko Quicksand and Hugh Jackman, known from movies like X-Men, always uses the Claymation. There is a list of other famous people who all owe their looks to the products of Hanz De Fuko. Besides working so well, according to Hanz De Fuko, you don't have to worry about the health of your hair and scalp. The products all contain natural ingredients.
Then there was a famous YouTuber who wanted a line of products with 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. BluMaan therefore develops products that are healthy for your Hair. Cavalier Hair Clay is such a product where many men have found their style. A product that can compete with the legendary Claymation.
Claymation vs Cavalier Hair Clay
Both products seem quite similar. They both contain ingredients that are not harmful to your hair and do the same thing. They both have a matte finish and a strong Hold. The Cavalier Hair Clay is clearly the underdog in this case, given the reputation of Hanz De Fuko. Time to be surprised.
Scent
For some, totally irrelevant, and for others, it can be the deciding factor. The scent of the product. Now, it's often the case that over the General, a Hair Clay has less scent than, for example, a Pomade. Except for Layrite the Layrite Cement Hair Clay (which is actually not a Hair Clay). The same goes for these two products. The Claymation doesn't really smell at all. The Cavalier Hair Clay, on the other hand, has a light vanilla scent. A nice fragrance. Do you find scent in your Hair really important? Then Cavalier Hair Clay might be more your thing.
Applying the Hair Clay
A Hair 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 puts clay in their Hair' my grandma once exclaimed. It does sound quite odd. With these two Hair Clays, it is at least easy. They both feel a bit oily, which makes it pleasant to apply. The Cavalier Hair Clay requires a bit more work to get into your Hair. The Claymation feels a bit more oily but contains more water and is effortlessly distributed in the Hair. This makes the Claymation better.
Finish
Both products should do the same. The Claymation and the Cavalier Hair Clay claim on their packaging to have a matte and natural finish. Fortunately, they do. The difference is negligible. However, we find that the product from Blumaan looks just a bit more natural in the Hair. Just a bit more matte.
Hold
For many people, the most important aspect of a hair product. Both Hair Clays have a strong Hold. Neither will disappoint you in holding that beautiful style on your head. The Claymation does its job well. It has a strong Hold and keeps your Hair in shape all day. Yet, the Cavalier Hair Clay takes the crown here. We are pleasantly surprised. The Cavalier Hair Clay gives you full control over your Hair. It provides a lot of texture, and your Hair stays well in place. But besides that Hold, you can also restyle your Hair easily. Something the Claymation does just a bit less well.
Washing out the Claymation and Cavalier Hair Clay
Washing these two products out of the Hair is fairly easy. I say fairly because you really need a Shampoo to get it completely out of your Hair. With just water, your Hair may still feel slightly greasy afterwards. You will feel this most with the Cavalier Hair Clay. This is not surprising since the Claymation contains a bit more water. The Claymation dissolves slightly easier. The difference is small, but here the Claymation wins.
And the winner is… BluMaan!
Who would have thought? We were really surprised by the Cavalier Hair Clay. It is just a bit better in many areas. The difference is small, and of course, there is no loser because the Claymation remains a great product that does everything many men expect from a hair product. Naturally, this is our judgment, and it can have a completely different outcome for other people. Everyone has different Hair. It remains something personal.
Do you want to compare both products yourself? Or have we convinced you to buy one of these top products? Feel free to shop them.
Do you have a different opinion? Let us know! We are curious.