Product Knowledge
In this space, I’m going to provide you with detailed information about the various products I use in your hair during our salon sessions, as well as how you can effectively use them yourself at home for optimal results. Earlier this year, I started carrying some new and exciting products that you may not be familiar with yet. However, I've been working with these items long enough to develop a good understanding of which ones I truly like and recommend. To begin, I will focus on the Oway Hair products that I carry, as that is the brand I offer most frequently. Oway is short for Organic Way, and it represents a premium line of products that are entirely vegan and cruelty-free. These products are not only plastic-free but are also meticulously crafted from 100% renewable sources. By choosing to use fully recyclable glass and aluminum containers, Oway not only protects the integrity of their formulas but also contributes significantly to avoiding harmful micro-plastic contamination in our environment. This thoughtful and deliberate approach allows them to produce high-end, cruelty-free products without compromising on either quality or integrity. Additionally, their products are scented exclusively with natural essential oils, which significantly enhances the sensory experience while being considerate of the environment. Actives are naturally extracted through sustainable processes such as distillation and maceration, which help to protect soil health and promote the well-being of the skin, scalp, and hair. The formulations feature a high percentage of biodynamic and organic ingredients sourced from Ortofficina, gradually replacing chemical components with carefully selected plant-based alternatives. The Organic Way line contains no petrochemical derivatives like petrolatum, instead opting for nourishing butters, waxes, and premium vegetable oils to maintain overall hair health. Controversial preservatives, such as parabens, are completely removed and replaced with natural plant-based compounds that are gentler on the body. In addition, PEGs, PPGs, and BGs have been eliminated entirely from the Oway line of products and treatments. Each product is formulated in accordance with the latest principles of green chemistry, prioritizing natural alternatives without sacrificing performance. Most Oway formulas boast over 90% natural ingredients, enhancing hair and skin structure with each application through concentrated, versatile, and highly pleasant blends. The focus is squarely on balancing valuable ingredients and enhancing the unique properties of raw materials, all while methodically removing any harmful substances in alignment with agricosmetica® principles.
Oway Raw Mud
The first hair styling product I’m going to talk about is Raw Mud by Oway. Raw Mud is a remarkable dual-purpose styling and strengthening treatment that effectively sculpts hair with a decisive, long-lasting hold while simultaneously fortifying the hair fibre for enhanced strength. This innovative product is formulated with kaolin to provide a natural extra-matte finish, phyto-peptides for a remarkable densifying action, and organic black cumin, which works to nourish and protect the hair without weighing it down.It offers a strong and long-lasting hold that is complemented by a natural matte effect. Additionally, it strengthens and densifies the hair fibre while also adding significant volume. This product works to re-mineralise and deeply hydrate dry and devitalised hair, providing essential nourishment. Furthermore, it protects against various external damage factors, all while ensuring that the hair remains thick, full, and vibrant.To use this product effectively, first, rub a small amount between your palms and then apply it to wet or dry hair, making sure to distribute it evenly throughout your strands. This will help you sculpt and style your hair exactly as you desire. You can layer the product as needed to achieve added texture and hold, ensuring that your hairstyle remains intact throughout the day.If you apply it to wet hair, you can easily run your hands through it or gently shake it up a little as it dries to help with styling. Alternatively, you can also apply it when your hair is wet and then use a blow dryer to style your hair as desired.
Benefits:
• Versatile styling clay with a medium hold and matte finish
• Perfect for creating soft separation and texture
• Energizing essential oils provide aromatherapy benefits to invigorate the hair and mind
• Packaged in infinitely recyclable, luxurious amber glass to protect ingredient integrity
• Vegan, Cruelty-Free & Gluten-Free
Does Not Contain:
✕ Parabens
✕ SLS / SLES
✕ GMOs
✕ Petroleum
✕ Phthalates
✕ Synthetic Fragrance
✕ PEGs, PPGs & BGs
✕ Artificial Colorants
Oway Shaping Putty
This is another one of my favorite products from Oway. The Shaping Putty is a highly versatile styling paste that effectively provides structure, body, and definition while delivering a natural, semi-matte finish. It is enriched with biodynamic Eschscholzia to enhance softness and ensure optimal control, organic Centaurea for added shine and protection, and ethically sourced Marula, which nourishes the hair without leaving any unwanted residue behind. It delivers a well-structured hold while still maintaining a natural movement that feels effortless. This product creates a strong shape and definition that enhances your overall look, adds body and definition without any unsightly buildup, and works to enhance softness and shine while effectively taming even the most unruly strands. Additionally, it is particularly great for achieving added volume, even on the finest hair types, ensuring that your hair looks its best. To use the Shaping Putty, begin by working a dime sized amount of the product between your hands until it is evenly distributed. Then, apply it to either wet or dry hair to create desired texture and shape with ease. This versatile putty is particularly ideal for short and very short hairstyles, as it provides a semi-matte finish while ensuring long-lasting control throughout the day. The scent offers a blend of sweet and precious fragrances, highlighted by captivating notes of vanilla, anise, and rich aromatic woods. Fresh hints beautifully suggest subtle citrus nuances lingering in the background, enhancing the overall experience and complexity of the scent.
HOLD: 5/6 | SHINE: 2/6
Benefits:
Creates strong shape and definition
Achieves high sculpted hair styles with ease
Great for achieving volume on even the finest hair types
Packaged in infinitely recyclable amber glass to protect ingredient integrity
Cruelty-Free + Vegan
Does Not Contain:
✕ Parabens
✕ SLS / SLES
✕ GMOs
✕ Petroleum
✕ Phthalates
✕ Synthetic Fragrance
✕ PEGs, PPGs & BGs
✕ Artificial Colorants
Oway Supreme Matte Paste
The Oway Supreme Matte Paste is an effective matte-finish styling paste that provides a sculptural hold, allowing you to define both texture and shape with ease. This versatile product offers a medium-strong hold without leaving any unwanted residue, effectively enhancing the overall structure for a beautifully natural-looking effect. It is ideal for those seeking a reliable styling solution that maintains a fresh appearance throughout the day.It is ideal for creating a flexible texture that enhances unstructured "lived in" looks, all while ensuring that no residue is left behind, providing a clean and effortless finish. It provides texture and shape with a flexible yet strong hold that lasts throughout the day. This product expertly defines individual strands or full styles with remarkable ease, ensuring that your hair looks polished. Additionally, it leaves no residue behind, allowing for a clean and natural finish that enhances your overall appearance. The Supreme Matte Paste is an excellent choice for individuals with short, straight, or wavy hair, as it effectively adds lasting definition and texture to your hairstyle. To use, simply rub a dime-sized amount of product between your palms. Then, distribute it evenly through your dry hair to shape and define your look. For best results, apply this product at the final stage of your styling routine, specifically after you have finished drying your hair. This will ensure that you achieve the desired hold and texture.It has a captivating scent that combines a blend of sweet and precious fragrances, highlighted by rich notes of vanilla, exotic anise, and warm aromatic woods. Additionally, fresh hints of citrus add a delightful touch, suggesting subtle nuances that linger gently in the background.
Benefits:
Models and provides texture and shape
Ideal for creating soft texture and tousled looks
Defines individual strands or the entire head without residue
Packaged in infinitely recyclable amber glass to protect ingredient integrity
Cruelty-Free & Vegan
Does Not Contain:
✕ GMOs
✕ Synthetic Fragrance
Oway Quick Glue
I’m genuinely a big fan of this product, as it delivers impressive results. However, I just wish they would have chosen a different name for it and utilized a more distinctive packaging design. With a name like “Quick Glue,” one might expect a product with a hold so incredibly strong that you could go to bed without a worry and wake up to find your hair still in the exact same perfect position—much like the iconic Got 2 Be Glued that everyone relied on back in the 00s. Additionally, the packaging for Oway Quick Glue also bears a striking resemblance to the Got 2 Be Glued packaging, which might lead to some confusion. While the Oway Quick Glue does provide a strong hold, it also allows you to run your hands through your hair with ease, setting it apart from other products that typically call themselves glue. It is a high-hold styling putty that effectively defines, shapes, and enhances texture while imparting a sophisticated matte finish. This product provides strong and flexible control without leaving any unsightly residue, ensuring a polished yet natural look that is ideal for men's hair as well as a variety of short hair styles.It delivers exceptional high-definition hold accompanied by lasting structure, enhances natural movement and texture beautifully, and remarkably leaves no sticky residue or flaking behind. To use the product effectively, take a small amount and work it gently between your hands before applying it to either wet or dry hair. Focus particularly on the mid-lengths to ends of your hair to achieve the best results. After application, style your hair as desired to achieve a defined look with a strong-hold finish that lasts throughout the day.It has a delightful scent characterized by a blend of sweet and precious fragrances, featuring rich notes of creamy vanilla, warm anise, and grounding aromatic woods. Fresh hints subtly suggest citrus nuances that linger pleasantly in the background, all crafted with care using only the finest pure, steam-distilled essential oils sourced from Bologna, Italy.
HOLD: 6/6 | SHINE: 1/6
Benefits
Provides strong, lasting hold
Never flakes and rinses out easily
Hybrid putty-wax formula creates a modern, matte finish
Packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum to protect ingredient integrity
Cruelty-Free + Vegan
Does Not Contain:
✕ Parabens
✕ SLS / SLES
✕ GMOs
✕ Petroleum
✕ Phthalates
✕ Synthetic Fragrance
X PEGs, PPGs & BGs
✕ Artificial Colorants
Oway Boho Pomade
Oway Boho Pomade is a wonderfully lightweight styling paste that delivers a flexible, natural hold while effectively adding both texture and definition to a variety of hairstyles, whether they are straight or curly. Its unique elasticizing properties not only enhance movement and shape but also ensure that there is no residue left behind, making it an ideal choice for achieving tousled finishes or softly defined curls that look effortlessly stylish.It creates an appealing texture and separation without any stiffness, defines curls beautifully, and shapes short styles with a soft, pliable hold that is easy to manipulate. Additionally, it enhances natural movement while providing a clean, non-greasy finish, leaving no visible residue behind for a natural and refined look that complements any style effortlessly. To begin using the product, take a warm dime-sized amount and rub it between your hands to activate its properties. Then, apply it evenly to either wet or dry hair, ensuring that you cover the strands thoroughly. For best results, concentrate on the mid-lengths to ends of your hair, or you can distribute it evenly throughout the entire hair for shorter styles. If you have long hair, consider using it as a finishing touch after blow-drying or diffusing to enhance the hair's structure while providing a subtle and healthy shine. It has a delightful scent that combines sweet and precious fragrances, showcasing prominent notes of warm vanilla, intriguing anise, and rich aromatic woods. Fresh and uplifting accords subtly suggest citrus undertones lurking pleasantly in the background, creating a well-rounded olfactory experience.
HOLD: 4/6 | SHINE: 2/6
Benefits:
♥ Creates dynamic definition and separation
Great for softening and separating curly hair
Softens thick, frizzy hair with a nourishing blend of organic ingredients
Packaged in infinitely recyclable amber glass to protect ingredient integrity
Cruelty-Free
Does Not Contain:
✕ Parabens
✕ SLS / SLES
✕ GMOs
✕ Petroleum
✕ Phthalates
✕ Synthetic Fragrance
✕ PEGs, PPGs & BGs
✕ Artificial Colorants
Oway Bungee Fiber
Oway Bungee Fiber is an exceptional strong-hold hair styling paste specifically designed for creating soft, tousled looks that beautifully enhance wavy and curly hair. This innovative product is rich in Phyto-peptides and features a blend of natural moisturizers derived from Biodynamic Laurel, Organic Black Cumin, and Ethical Bacuri. Its unique fibrous texture not only provides your hair with enviable shape and volume, but it does so without making it feel heavy or weighed down, allowing for a stunning and effortless appearance.It creates an elastic fibrous texture that is excellent for all hair lengths, whether short or long. This remarkable product strengthens, densifies, and significantly enhances volume in the hair fibre due to the nourishing phyto-peptides it contains. It is particularly ideal for achieving wavy and tousled looks that are both stylish and effortless. Additionally, it shapes, reshapes, and separates locks, allowing for versatile styling options. Rich in emollient plant-derived ingredients, it provides deep hydration and conditioning for a healthy appearance. Furthermore, it also offers protective action against various external agents that can damage the hair.To use the product effectively, take a dime-sized amount and carefully work it between the palms of your hands, ensuring it is spread thoroughly and evenly. Once you have achieved a smooth consistency, apply it to your hair while styling it in your desired manner. Keep in mind that the shape you achieve with this product can be reshaped and adjusted over time, allowing for versatility in your hairstyle throughout the day.
Benefits:
Fibrous styling paste ideal for short to medium hair styles
Strong hold ideal for creating sculpted styles and great for defining curls and tousled looks
Energizing essential oils provide aromatherapy benefits to invigorate the hair and mind
Packaged in infinitely recyclable, luxurious amber glass to protect ingredient integrity
Does Not Contain:
✕ Parabens
✕ SLS / SLES
✕ GMOs
✕ Petroleum
✕ Phthalates
✕ Synthetic Fragrance
✕ PEGs, PPGs & BGs
✕ Artificial Colorants