Description
Gabri Professional Hair Styling Aqua Wax in 150ml tubs is a popular range of water-based hair waxes known for offering various holds and finishes, often infused with different fragrances. They are generally well-regarded for their ease of use and ability to be washed out without residue.
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
Key Features:
- Water-Based Formula: A significant advantage of Gabri Aqua Waxes is their water-based composition, which allows for easy application and effortless rinsing without leaving sticky residue or making hair greasy.
- Variety of Holds and Finishes: Gabri offers a diverse range to suit different styling needs, including:
- Strong Hold: Many of their waxes provide a firm hold to keep styles in place all day.
- Different Finishes: You can find waxes for:
- High-Gloss/Shine: “Bright Finish,” “Gloss Finish,” “Ultra Strong Shine”
- Matte Finish: “Casual Matte Look,” “Matte Finish,” “Legendary Matte”
- Natural Finish: “Rosemary Mint”
- Refreshing Fragrances: Each variant often comes with a distinct and pleasant scent, such as:
- Rosemary Mint
- Tropical Fruit (Bright Finish)
- Bubblegum
- Watermelon (Edge Control)
- Cherry (Gloss Finish)
- Mango (Ultra Strong Shine)
- Rose (Keratin Ultra Hold)
- Nourishing Ingredients: Some variants, like the “Keratin Ultra Hold,” are infused with ingredients like hydrolyzed keratin to help strengthen and condition hair. Glycerin is a common ingredient across many variants for hydration.
- Suitable for All Hair Types: Gabri waxes are generally formulated to work on various hair types, from creating sleek, polished looks to textured or casual styles.
- No Stiffness or Flaking: Users often report that these waxes provide hold without making hair stiff or flaky.
Common Types/Variants (150ml):
Gabri offers a wide “Rainbow Collection” of aqua waxes, each distinguished by color and specific properties:
- Rosemary Mint (Green): Flexible hold with a natural finish, refreshing rosemary and mint extracts.
- Bright Finish (Orange): Strong, flexible hold with a high-gloss finish and tropical fruit fragrance.
- Bubblegum Strong (Blue): Strong, flexible hold with a unique bubblegum scent.
- Edge Control (Yellow): Superior hold for smooth, defined edges and taming flyaways, with a refreshing watermelon scent.
- Gloss Finish (Purple): High-gloss shine with flexible hold and a cherry scent.
- Ultra Strong Shine (Red): Ultra-strong hold with a radiant, glossy finish and mango fragrance.
- Keratin Ultra Hold (Black/Clear): Ultra-strong hold infused with hydrolyzed keratin and a delicate rose fragrance.
- Casual Matt Look: Flexible yet strong hold for natural, textured styles with a sophisticated matte finish.
- Pomade Spider Wax: Ultra-strong hold with a flexible, web-like texture and menthol for a refreshing touch.
Ingredients (Typical, may vary by variant):
- Aqua (Water)
- Ceteareth-25 (or Ceteareth-30)
- Glycerin
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Parfum (Fragrance)
- BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene – antioxidant)
- Benzyl Alcohol (preservative, solvent)
- PPG-2 Methyl Ether (solvent)
- 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol (preservative)
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (preservative)
- Linalool, Limonene, Citral (fragrance components)
- CI (colorants, e.g., CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 42090)
- Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben (other preservatives may be present depending on the specific wax)
- Hydrolyzed Keratin (in Keratin Ultra Hold)
- Menthol (in Spider Wax)
