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Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Dry Wax is a pliable styling wax for strong, touchable hold.
This dry wax helps define layers, add texture and control unruly pieces without making hair stiff. The flexible formula works by coating strands with a lightweight, matte finish that stays in place but can be restyled throughout the day.
It feels creamy when scooped out, then dries down to a clean, non-greasy texture on the hair. There’s a light, salon-fresh scent that doesn’t overpower.
Ideal for short to medium styles, fringes, and piecey looks, it suits both everyday wear and nights out. Hair feels controlled yet natural, with definition that looks effortless rather than over-styled.
Use it whenever you want textured, separated, easy-to-shape hair that lasts.
How To Use Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Dry Wax
- Work a small amount between your palms until it softens.
- Apply to dry hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
- Pinch and twist sections to create texture and definition.
- Add more product in light layers for extra hold if needed.
- Restyle with your fingers throughout the day, no water required.
Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Dry Wax Ingredients
Water (Aqua, Eau), VP/VA Copolymer, Ceteareth-25, Emulsifying Wax NF, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ozokerite, VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer, Steareth-21, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), PEG-12 Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Note: Please refer to tub for full ingredients.
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Aqua SolventsSolvent
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suitAll hair and skin types.
Worth knowingAlmost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
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VP/VA Copolymer Thickeners and stabilisersFilm-forming styling polymer
A film-forming polymer that helps provide hold, texture and style retention.
May suitPeople looking for longer-lasting hold or improved definition in styling products.
Worth knowingIt is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates flexible, brushable hold. It can also help reduce frizz by forming a lightweight coating on the hair.
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Ceteareth-25 Cleansers / surfactantsEmulsifier and surfactant
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients and supports product spreadability.
May suitThose wanting smooth, uniform haircare textures that apply easily.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in conditioners, creams, and styling products to keep formulas stable and consistent. It also assists with rinsing and overall product feel.
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Butylene Glycol HumectantsHumectant and solvent
Butylene Glycol helps attract and hold moisture while improving the spreadability of hair products.
May suitThose looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.
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Ozokerite Thickeners and stabilisersThickener and texture enhancer
Ozokerite is a mineral wax used to thicken formulations and improve texture and stability.
May suitThose who prefer styling or conditioning products with a richer, more structured feel.
Worth knowingIt helps products maintain shape and consistency, particularly in waxes, balms and pomades. It can also support hold in styling formulas without feeling overly greasy.
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VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer Thickeners and stabilisersStyling polymer
A film-forming polymer that helps provide hold, shape and frizz control in styling products.
May suitPeople looking for improved styling performance, definition or longer-lasting hold.
Worth knowingThis polymer is commonly used in gels, mousses and creams to create flexible films around the hair fibre. It can also support formula thickness and product stability.
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Steareth-21 Thickeners and stabilisersEmulsifier and solubiliser
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients for a smooth, stable formula.
May suitThose looking for products with a creamy, consistent texture.
Worth knowingIt is a commonly used emulsifying agent that supports product stability in conditioners and styling creams. It also helps improve the spreadability of formulas.
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Cetyl Alcohol Conditioning agentsEmollient and texture enhancer
Cetyl Alcohol helps soften the hair and gives products a smooth, creamy texture.
May suitThose looking for conditioning, slip, or richer textures in their haircare products.
Worth knowingDespite the name, fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are non‑drying and are commonly used to add emollience and stability to formulations.
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Stearyl Alcohol Conditioning agentsEmollient and thickener
A fatty alcohol that helps soften the hair and give products a smooth, creamy texture.
May suitPeople looking for conditioners or treatments that provide slip, softness and richer textures.
Worth knowingAlthough called an alcohol, it is a waxy, non‑drying fatty alcohol commonly used to enhance conditioning performance and product stability.
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cleansers / surfactantsSolubiliser and emulsifier
Helps blend oils and fragrance into water-based formulas for even texture and performance.
May suitUseful for those who prefer haircare products with clear, consistent textures or evenly dispersed fragrance and oils.
Worth knowingIt is widely used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulations stable and smooth. It also offers mild surfactant properties that support product rinse-off.
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Parfum Fragrance ingredientsFragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suitPeople who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowingFragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
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PEG-12 Dimethicone SiliconesSilicone-based conditioning agent
A water-dispersible silicone that helps soften hair, add slip and reduce frizz.
May suitPeople looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair without a heavy silicone feel.
Worth knowingBecause it is water-dispersible, it tends to rinse out more easily than many traditional silicones. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas for added manageability.
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Triethanolamine pH adjusterspH adjuster
Triethanolamine helps adjust and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.
May suitThose interested in how a product maintains stability and performance may find this ingredient relevant.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in small amounts to help products stay within an effective pH range. Its presence supports formulation texture and consistency.
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Disodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suitAll products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowingUsed in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
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Diazolidinyl Urea PreservativesPreservative
A preservative used to help keep haircare products stable and free from microbial growth.
May suitThose who want products with reliable, widely used preservation systems.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in rinse-off and leave-in formulations to support product longevity. It is included at low levels and is one of several preservative options used in modern formulations.
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Methylparaben PreservativesPreservative
Helps protect haircare products by preventing microbial spoilage.
May suitAnyone who wants products to stay fresh and stable over time.
Worth knowingParabens like methylparaben are widely used because they are effective in very small amounts and have a long history of use in cosmetics. They help maintain product quality, especially in water-based formulas.
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Propylparaben PreservativesPreservative
Helps keep haircare formulas stable by preventing the growth of microbes.
May suitAnyone using products that benefit from a long, reliable shelf life.
Worth knowingPropylparaben is a widely used preservative that helps maintain product quality and freshness. It is used at very low levels and is well studied for its role in keeping formulations stable.