Pete & Pedro HAIR PUTTY - Strong Hold, Matte Finish, Low Shine Hair Clay for Men, Ideal for Hairstyling & Grooming Medium, Messy, & Shorter Hairstyles | Water soluble, As Seen on Shark Tank, 2 oz.

Light weight product great for styling

At first, I was annoyed with the higher base price compared to other men's hair products and having to pay the $5 for shipping when I could get other hair products with free Two-Day Prime shipping. However, the shipping was extremely quick, and the product itself is out of this world. I might sign up for the subscription plan to cut shipping costs in the future now that I know how good this stuff is.First off, the putty smells absolutely amazing. It's like a mix of some type of floral lavender and maybe some clean soap. It also has a very strong hold and very little shine. I haven't had any of the flaking problems that some others are talking about. I do recommend, though, taking the time to rub it in to your dry hands thoroughly and evenly before applying. The jar of product should also last me a long time because I find myself using very little product in each application because of how strong the hold is, while an application of the product does indeed hold hair for the whole day.In the future, I may check out Pete and Pedro's pomade because I think my current, subtle hairstyle actually is better complemented by shinier products, but it's easy to add shine, if desired, with the putty by adding some leftover hairspray, pomade, or gel into the mix. Anyway, definitely give this stuff a shot if you are looking for a great styling product with high hold and low shine for short to medium length and thick (or thinner) men's hair.EDIT 1/9/17: I have now tried P&P pomade too, and it's great, but the putty is really what I'm looking for for my current hairstyle. I just had an AMAZING hair day with the putty, and I can say it beats all the big competitors out there, namely American Crew Fiber. Aside from the amazing smell of the putty, it holds exactly how you leave it ALL day. It doesn't become slightly droopy and lose a bit of hold after a few hours like American Crew Fiber does. My hair also feels a bit healthier after using the putty versus when I used the fiber. DEFINITELY give this putty a shot.

Pet & Pedro Putty is a pretty good hair product. My assessment:PROS- It really does work great!- Killer texture and separation- True matte finish when applied to dry hair....finishes with a light shine if you apply to damp hair- Does not leave your hair greasy at all and is pretty easy to wash out- Provides great all day hold/performance- My hair is not crunchy at all and I can rework it throughout the day- I have shorter, wiry, frizzy hair and it tames the little frizzy wispies really well- Doesn't irritate my scalpCONS- Difficult to emulsify- Like the other P&P products I've tried (putty, clay, salt) it has a feminine scent. There is just no way of getting around this issue with P&P. With the putty, as with the other products, it's not that it smells bad or that it's over powering, but it is not masculine. The putty has almost like a very light honeydew melon perfume kind of scent.- Price is high for only 2oz per jarI definitely recommend using P&P Putty with a salt spray.

I have fairly thick, soft hair with lots of body that gets wavy after 2 inches or so. I've had fairly good results with Sumotech, Sumoclay, Oribe rough luxury wax, etc when my hair is short. But I've never been able to style my hair to my satisfaction when it gets a little longer and what is considered medium length until trying the Pete and Pedro Putty. This stuff is the best I've ever used and I have a box full of waxes, clays, fibers etc. I started blow drying my hair and using a vented brush. Then I put a fairly big dab of putty into my dry hands, start rubbing with my fingers and then vigorously rub my hands together to emulsify, and apply to my dry hair. I can spend several minutes shaping it and it will do exactly what I want. The putty is also a bit forgiving if I use too much, and in general I have to use more than I would with sumotech or baxter's clay pomade for example. Another fantastic thing is that it washes out easily and there is no buildup over time as I've found with other products. I love that my hair doesn't look wet and sticky, and gross. It looks clean and natural. The price is actually cheap compared to other products and the packaging is not fancy, but don't judge the book by the cover. This is a very very good product.

So I used this product towards the end of my school year. The product worked great. It held hair well washed out relatively easily, and was very functionally good for someone with thick hair who wants to hold it in a quiff, blowout slide back or any similar hair style. However the smell is an acquired taste at best and as such is always a risk to wear, on days I was feeling particularly self conscience I literally sprayed cologne in my hair just to get rid of it. Whenever it was in my hair it felt really weird I understand that any high hold product will make your hair feel different, but this was particularly bad anytime my mom or sister touched my hair they had to wash their hands after. I imagine my girlfriend would have faced a similar dilemma had I been dating her at that time. The best way I can describe the feeling is animal fat resided thinly on your hair. If neither of these factors are of concern for you then go ahead and get it. For me I switched to another product. further I am sure that Pete and Pedro has good products, but this one isn't.