Which Arimino Hair Wax should I use?

Arimino Hair Wax is so popular in Japan, that it is one of the first brands people think of when mentioning “hair wax”. Surely you have seen the packaging before too? The series with illustrated faces on it. You might also have seen how there are more than 50 types of Arimino hair waxes, with different strengths and finishes.

So, how do we choose a Arimino hair wax out of the whole range? Today, we will be selecting three popular series for introductions.

Why choose Arimino Hair Wax?

1) They are catered for professionals.

Arimino Hair Wax is originally sold to do professional hair work. So it is important that the hair waxes apply easily onto the hair and allows effortless styling. In fact, Arimino Hair Wax holds hairstyles longer than other competing brands.

2) Stylish packaging

Arimino Hair Wax’s packagings are stylish, which makes you feel good carrying them around in your bag ♬ Since it’s going to be something we use daily, a stylish design ranks high!

3) Abundance of series availability

Simply put, Arimino has a wide variety of hair waxes which caters for a whole range of hair styles. The variations you can concoct from your hair quality and ideal hairstyle leaves Arimino’s hair waxes desirable.

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Types of hair waxes

Before we introduce Arimino Hair Wax, we figured that it might be difficult for some of us to choose hair waxes because we don’t quite know where to start from. This section shall explain the features and types of hair waxes, and is a good reference for both male or female hairs (^^)

1) Setting Power of hair waxes

Generally, there are soft waxes and hard waxes. Soft waxes is for creating light, soft styles. It sets on the hair well. and lets the wind ride your hair. On the other hand, hard wax holds the hair style in place firmly.

2) Texture of the hair waxes

Beside Setting Power, hair waxes can be separated into textures of fiber, matte of cream.

★ Fiber Type

・Keeping Strength　○
・Shine　◎
・Lightness　×
・Ease of handling　◎
・Suitable for thick hair, bristle-like hair

Very fine fiber is used in Fiber-type waxes, which makes it easy to use on hair. Thus the type is for anyone who is not good at styling, or for anyone who wants lots of control in styling.

However, the fiber-types contains lots of oil, making the wax heavy. Should it be used on thin or soft hair, the hairstyle will crumble from the weight of the hair wax. Therefore use on thick hair or firm textured hair is recommended.

★ Matte Type

・Keeping Strength　◎
・Shine　×
・Lightness　◎
・Ease of handling　△
・Suitable for thin hair, soft hair

Matte-type hair waxes do not provide any shine. It also doesn’t stretch as well as other hair waxes, which may may prove difficult to use because of how it hardens the hair.

On the other hand, it can achieve naturally light looking styles because it does not have high oil content. Thus this is suitable for users with thin or soft hair.

★ Cream Type

・Keeping Strength　○
・Shine　○
・Lightness　○
・Ease of handling　○
・Suitable for normal hair

The cream type hair waxes exist in between the fiber types and the matte types. These do not have the weight of fiber type hair waxes, while providing some shine to the hair. They are also suitable for a wide variety of hairstyles.

Introducing Arimino Hair Wax

Arimino has many types of hair products, but we are going to choose three of the most popular series to introduce – Arimino Spice, Arimino Spice Neo, and Arimino Spice Peace. All three series contains cream-type waxes, so it is suitable for any type of hairstyles!

Spice Series

The Spice Series waxes are cream waxes that are easy to apply and style. They are most suitable for young men because it allows application all the way to the hair roots to give movement to hairstyles. All Armino Spice hair waxes have a Pear Mint scent.

Shining Straight

Used when we want to bring out the shine in straight hair styles.

Soft Wax

This is for control over the hair tips for short and medium hairstyles. It also gives shine to the hair.

Hard Wax

Hard wax is used to accent the movement in short hair. While it has a strong setting power, it is free to be styled after. It also has a shiny finish.

Freeze Wax

This is suitable for short hair and men’s hair. It is stubborn enough to hold the hairstyle for long periods of time without faltering. It is difficult to adjust the style after setting however. Also, this hair wax has a hard finish.

Spice Neo Series

Arimino Spice Neo is the renewed version of the Spice series. At first, it may seem like there hasn’t been any changes, but the Spice Neo Series contain ingredients that are kind to the skin. In addition, the texture is slightly harder than the Spice Series. All the fragrances are Fresh Pear.

Light Hard Wax

This is best for creating the softness for the hair tips or hair flow. It does not leave any stickiness and does not harden too much, while still allows hairstyles to keep. It also has a shiny finish for the hair.

Fiber Wax

The Fiber Wax can allows for detailing to hairstyles, thus recommended for very short hair or permed hairstyles. It has a matte finish.

Hard Wax

This has a stronger setting strength compared to Light Hard Wax, which provides a firm and shiny finish.

Grease Wax

This leaves a wet look with high shine, making it suitable for up-styles or bundled hairstyles.

Freeze Keep Wax

This hair wax has a very strong hold to keep the hairstyle firmly. Even though it has a very strong hold, it is not heavy, so even soft hair textures will not flatten out. It gives a very hard finish.

Spice Peace Series

This series is catered for both adult females and males. The spice series is lighter in texture than the the other series, making it suitable for users who prefer stylish hairstyles.

Gloss Wax White

This is an oil-in-wax hair wax that provides both shine to the hair and control over the hair tips. This is suitable for users whose medium and long hairs often parts. However, the Gloss Wax White has a weak setting strength, so it’s recommended to use together with other products such as the hair spray. It also has an Aqua Rose scent.

Nuance Wax Vanilla

This lightweight wax gives the hair a light feeling, accenting curves of perm styles and webbed hairstyles. It is recommended to match with other products to keep the hairstyle for a longer time. This also has an Aqua Rose scent.

Soft Wax Cafe Lait

This wax is the most standard hair wax in the Arimino Peace Series that goes with any hairstyle. Even though it has a strong setting power, it is able to finish with a natural look, so it is popular with female users whose hair do not stay firmly. This wax also has an Aqua Rose scent.

Hard Wax Choco

While this wax has a high setting power, it is easy to apply onto the hair because it’s a cream type. This is for users with short medium hair length who wants more detailed movement to the hair. It has an Aqua Cassis fragrance.

Freeze Keep Wax Black

Although this wax has a strong setting power, the texture is light enough to bring out the femininity look. Suited for very short or short hair. Comes with an Aqua Cassis scent.

There’s definitely an Arimino Hair Wax for everyone

Arimino’s detailed lineup of products means that there’s bound to be a product that best matches your hair. We hope you’ll be able to find an Arimino hair wax that helps you achieve your ideal hairstyle (^^)

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