RedOne (often searched as Red One) makes three kinds of styling product that all get called wax, and they give three different results. Aqua wax is the shiny, strong-hold classic. Gel wax is the same control in a gel that sets harder and glossier. Matte wax, clay and fiber hold without shine. Pick by finish first and hold second, and you will land on the right tub.
Aqua Hair Wax Full Force: strong hold, high shine
The coloured tubs RedOne is famous for. Red, Blue, Orange and Quiksilver are water-based waxes with strong hold and a glossy, groomed finish. They comb through, they restyle with a wet hand, and they rinse out with water. Use them for slick backs, side parts, pompadours and any style that should look polished. The differences between the colours are hold and fragrance, covered in our RedOne wax colour guide.
Aqua Hair Gel Wax: maximum control, glossy set
Black and Violetta are gel-wax hybrids. The texture is a gel, so it spreads easily and evenly through the hair; the result is wax-like control with a clean, glossy finish that sets firmer than the tub waxes. It is the pick for short, tight styles that must not move, and for coarse hair that the aqua wax does not quite tame. Black comes in a 50ml for the pocket and a 150ml for the bathroom.
Matte wax, clay and fiber: hold without shine
- Full Force Matte Green: the aqua wax's hold with a clean matte finish. For people who want the control of Red without the gloss.
- Keratin Matte: the same matte hold with keratin in the formula.
- Creative Clay Wax: firm control, flexible texture, natural finish. The messy-crop and textured-quiff wax.
- Creative Fiber Matte Wax: strong, pliable control with a fibrous texture that adds volume and separation. Best on medium-length hair that needs body.
- Powder Wax Cloud: not a wax at all, a matte powder for root lift. See the Powder Wax Cloud guide.
Side by side
| Aqua wax | Gel wax | Matte, clay, fiber | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish | High shine | Glossy, set | Matte, natural |
| Hold | Strong | Maximum | Strong to firm |
| Restyle | Yes, with a wet hand | Limited once set | Yes |
| Best for | Slick backs, side parts, pompadours | Short tight styles, coarse hair | Textured crops, quiffs, natural looks |
| Washes out | Water | Water | Shampoo |
How to apply any of them
- Start with dry or barely damp hair; water dilutes the hold.
- Take a fingernail of product, rub it between your palms until it disappears.
- Work through from the back to the front so the front does not get the heaviest coat.
- Style, then set with Ultra Hold spray if it needs to last all day.
Where to buy RedOne wax in Adelaide
Every wax above is at MV Hair & Beauty, 412 Churchill Road, Kilburn, with click and collect locally and delivery Australia-wide. Free standard shipping applies on eligible orders of A$99 and over, and the bulk packs are the easy way to stock up.