New blogs!
We are back with blogs again! It took a while, that's why we picked a unique product to tell you about: the Firsthand Supply Texturizing Clay ! We hope through these blogs to keep you well informed about the latest brands, hair products, shaving products, creams and much more!
Firsthand Supply
Firsthand Supply was founded in 2016 after the creators encountered a problem. They were looking for a natural pomade with a good hold. That wasn't so easy. They found out that many natural pomades did not have the hold they were looking for and the pomades with a good hold were full of ingredients they could not even pronounce the name of. They wanted nothing to do with them.
Because their search did not yield the desired results, they started developing their own pomades. It all started in a small apartment in Beverly, Massachusetts.
The guys at Firsthand Supply spent a year making the perfect pomade. The result was a success. They had achieved their goal. The pomade had the desired hold, it was made from only natural ingredients ánd without the help of machines. Then they asked themselves, ''what else can we do?'' That's how Firsthand Supply grew bigger than they expected. They now sell clay, fragrances, beard oils, soaps, lip balms and even candles, all from only natural ingredients!
Of course, we also have to tell you a bit about the unique look of the products. All the products, from the pomade to the lip balm have a hipster look and are made from recycled plastic.
Firsthand Supply Styling Clay
In this blog, we look at Firsthand Supply's water-based Styling Clay. Like pomade, the clay is a prized product in the world of hair products and is suitable for all hair types.
The clay is a lightweight packed with healthy, nourishing ingredients. The big difference between the pomade and the clay is that the clay provides a natural look and does not leave a greasy feeling. The clay is a little harder to get out of the jar than the pomade, but still gives you the feeling of having nothing in your hair, but still provides strength. So it's ideal for a relaxed hair style!
It has a slightly sweet scent and is a combination of citrus, amber and vanilla.
The clay's jar is made of recycled plastic and is a warm, dark red color. The label is off-white, minimalist and printed with black letters. The lid, made of tin, is black and has an off-white sticker on top. On it is Firsthand Supply's logo.
Our experience
The jar has a classic look without too much text. It is minimalistic and that is an advantage. Less is more. The Firsthand logo is also very nice and fits well with the product.
The first impression when you open the jar is the great smell, which of course is not unimportant. The clay pomade smells different from the average clay. The sweet and fruity smell is not too strong, but it stays all day.
The styling clay in the jar is still quite hard, but once taken out it is easy to distribute between the hands and apply. The clay is easy to apply and quickly reaches its maximum hold. The clay then becomes stiff and harder to style, so make sure you put it on right the first time. The clay gives your hair a nice texture and dries to a matte / natural finish. Quahold, the clay feels fairly firm but does not become a mega hold once it is in the hair (Medium - High hold).
No pieces of clay can be seen in the hair. Because it is water-based, it is easy to restyle with a few slightly damp hands. It can even be used as a pre-styler. For best results and the highest hold, obviously use a blow dryer and apply it to dry hair.
Because the clay is water-based you can also easily wash it out of your hair.
The disadvantage is that the clay can become dry, because it is made of only natural ingredients. With most clays, drying is prevented by certain unnatural agents. However, if you notice that the clay gets too dry, you can easily counteract it by putting a few drops of water in it and leaving it overnight.
Are you interested in a similar hair product, but with more shine? Then the water-based Firsthand Supply Pomade might be for you.