American Crew Men's Hair Fiber (OLD VERSION), Like Hair Gel with High Hold with Low Shine, 1.75 Oz (Pack of 1)

Update: Since I wrote this, I've changed how I do things. Now, I blow dry my hair bone dry, and then use the defining paste (matte, and holds good with just a tiny spritz of hairspray). I also have some left over forming cream, and it works really well too, just gives the hair a shinier look. For me, that shinier look is nice if I'm going to a wedding, or dressing up...that sort of thing. I blow dry the hair in the front up, blow dry the rest totally dry, put some defining paste in my palm, rub my hands together vigorously and warm it up, and then work it into my hair. I love the way the defining paste smells, matte looks nice, and it's super easy to get that messy but controlled look. I have slightly wavy hair, not stick straight or curly. I decided to leave the rest of my original review below. Funny how the process changes over time! Experiment and have fun, but I personally think the Defining Paste is awesome for matte, and forming cream if you want a little bit of shine (but it's harder to work into your bone dry hair, and doesn't smell as good). ******************************************** Original Review Copy and pasted from my Pomade review...hope it helps! ********* I've used four different American Crew wax/pomades, and they are all great. They smell great, and they are relatively inexpensive. The hard part is figuring out...what product is good for what hair? I've gone from very short guy hair, to longer guy hair...and as I've done that, the American Crew product that I prefer has changed. With my hair really short, I was using their "classic wax," which they no longer make. I started trying their Fiber product on that short hair, and it worked pretty well. Get my hair fairly damp, work the Fiber in, and it would give me good hold...little spike in the front. Another product I was using with my short hair was TIGI Bed Head Men Matte Separation Wax. That stuff is REALLY sticky...which is fine for short hair. Before I move onto the Pomade, the other thing to consider is...varying the dampness of your hair prior to the product will have a HUGE effect on how it works. For example, you can have your hair fairly damp with the stickier (ie high hold) products, and still be able to work it in really well. As your hair gets drier though, two things happen. The hold becomes even MORE pronounced, but it also becomes harder to work into the hair. So as I grew my hair out...the Fiber began to work less well. I had a lot more hair, and because it's a "higher hold," it actually started to weigh my hair down. Spiking up hair that's only an inch or two long worked fine...but as my hair got to 3+ inches, it would start to fall over. And the Fiber is fairly sticky...so your hair needs to be fairly damp to work it in, but then it doesn't want to stay up. I had to move to a "lower hold" product (the Pomade)...and I wasn't used to this at first. I was leaving my hair fairly damp, and putting the pomade into that didn't give it much hold at all (though depending the style you want...like a more traditional mad men kind of look without a lot of spike, then that would be fine). I wanted a little more spike and "verticalness" to my hair, so what I had to do was start drying it more. I've started using a blow dryer to "train" my hair in the direction I want, and to get it much drier (not 100% dry, but maybe 75%). Now the pomade has much more hold! The other product I've been using is the Forming Cream. It's similar to the pomade...but a little less shiny. It has worked well in my longer hair, and like I said before...to get any hold, I need my hair drier. You will probably have to try a couple different products until you find the one you really like. But before you give up on any one product, vary the dampness of your hair first. Hopefully my experience will point you in the right direction. For short hair, use the high hold products with damp hair. For longer hair, use the low hold products with drier hair.

This product provides the best hold without being sticky, tacky, or too stiff. I have thick but fine long hair that either wisps everywhere or hangs flat. This will provide shape but still allow full freedom of movement: you can even run your hands through your hair without ruining the hold (although if you do it often enough, you will lose your original ‘perfect’ shape). You also won’t look like you plastered it down, or gooped your hair solid. People can touch your hair and not notice that there’s anything in it. It doesn’t have a strong odor so you won’t attract gnats or bees (it’s a thing: some products are not meant for the great outdoors. I could tell you stories about some outdoor weddings…). I’ve worn my hair styled with this to clubs and still looked decent after dancing and sweating all night. It is a solid consistency, not a gel: pinch a bit out, then rub it briskly between your palms (until your hands are hot) and either run your hands through your hair to ‘mold’ into shape, or “scrunch” to give a bit of curl or body. You don’t need a lot! Just a little tiny pea-sized blob is enough for all of my long hair. I use it on dry hair, but have also applied it to wet hair and then used a diffuser dryer, but honestly using it on dry hair provides the best result. It washes out easily. This is the only product I use anymore. I have not tried the “new” version and am afraid to (reformulations aren’t always an improvement!) so I bought extra of this original formula so I won’t run out. Since you don’t need to use a lot at once, I should be good forever!

I don't see any fibers 🧐 but that doesn't mean they are not there. Smells meh. I won't buy again. Check out the size.

I've used this product for years. Great hold and keeps hair soft but textured. Not like hair gel that makes your hair hard.

This stuff is the best.

I like the product overall. Fiber stretch is sticky so it doesn’t surprise me to see reviews where people say that. The quality is good as all is in this brand, I don’t think i’ve ever ran into anything bad. The application is easy, i ALWAYS put hair product in right after a shower. The shine everyone desires holds itself you just have to use just the right amount of product. It does come out of your hair and washes out just fine. Enjoy looking good! If you like it upgrade and get a bigger size next time!

This is a small sample size can. Not the regular size.

Love this product. Was never one to use gels or anything in my hair because i didn't like how it made your hair hard and shiny. This fiber takes care of both of those problems. It is easy to apply, has a strong hold, smells very pleasant, and lasts forever! Simply take a dab, smear it across your hands, and run through your hair, doesn't take much at all. I have found that it works best when the hair is slightly damp (right after a towel dry). It does struggle a bit with longer hair, but i found a solution to that. If you apply when your hair is a little more wet, it will dry hard and shiny like a gel. However, if you let it set for a while, you can then run your fingers through it and 'break it up'. The result will be the same shape/style but your hair will now be smooth and look dry.

A little bit too greasy didn't really have the hold as i expected.

Sehr gutes Haarwachs. Reicht gut und macht die Haare schön

Muy bueno, lo que comprado 3 veces.

Deceptively small. Check the weight.

I use this to lay down flyaways and baby hairs. For me it’s great. I have the Caucasian type of hair, Idk how it would work out for African hair.