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Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Flexwax Strong Cream Wax is a reworkable styling wax for defined, lasting texture.
This ultra-pliable cream wax gives strong hold with a natural-looking, satin-matte finish. The creamy texture feels smooth in your hands, spreading easily through short to medium hair without stickiness.
It’s ideal for messy, spiky, or sharply defined looks that you want to reshape during the day. Use it in the morning for work, nights out, or anytime you need hair that stays put but never feels stiff.
Hair feels controlled yet flexible, with strands separated for clean, touchable definition. A light, salon-fresh scent completes the experience, leaving your style feeling polished but not overdone.
How To Use Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Flexwax Strong Cream Wax
- Work a small amount between your palms until smooth.
- Apply to dry hair, starting with less and adding as needed.
- Use your fingers to twist, define, or tousle sections.
- Rework your style anytime by reshaping with your hands.
- For extra hold, layer a little more on key areas.
Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Flexwax Strong Cream Wax Ingredients
Aqua (Water, Eau), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Petrolatum, Lanolin Cera (Lanolin Wax), Octyldodecanol, VP/VA Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ozokerite, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Paraffin, PVP, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Note: Please refer to bottle 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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Cera Alba (Beeswax) Thickeners and stabilisersThickener and styling aide
A natural wax used to thicken formulas and provide light hold and conditioning.
May suitPeople looking for products that add gentle control, smoothness or texture.
Worth knowingBeeswax can help lock in moisture and give hair a soft, pliable finish. It is commonly used in balms, pomades and creams for shape and definition.
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Petrolatum Oils and buttersOcclusive moisturiser
Petrolatum forms a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture and smooth the hair and scalp.
May suitThose with very dry, fragile or textured hair that benefits from strong moisture retention.
Worth knowingIt is highly refined for cosmetic use and is valued for its ability to reduce moisture loss. Because it is heavy, it is usually used in small amounts or in targeted treatments.
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Lanolin Conditioning agentsEmollient conditioning agent
Lanolin helps soften and condition hair by forming a protective, moisturising film.
May suitThose with very dry, coarse or textured hair that benefits from richer conditioning.
Worth knowingLanolin is derived from wool wax and is valued for its ability to boost softness and shine. It can feel rich, so it is typically used in small amounts in modern formulas.
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Octyldodecanol Conditioning agentsEmollient / conditioning agent
Octyldodecanol is a lightweight emollient that helps smooth and soften hair while improving product texture.
May suitThose looking for added slip and softness, or products that spread easily without heaviness.
Worth knowingIt is a long‑chain fatty alcohol commonly used to enhance conditioning and provide a silky application feel. It is well tolerated by most hair and scalp types.
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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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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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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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Sorbitan Stearate Thickeners and stabilisersEmulsifier and stabiliser
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients and stabilises the texture of haircare formulas.
May suitThose who prefer products with a smooth, consistent texture.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used to keep creamy or lotion-like products uniform and easy to spread. It also supports the performance of conditioning or moisturising agents by helping them stay evenly dispersed.
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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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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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Steareth-2 Cleansers / surfactantsEmulsifier / surfactant
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients and stabilises product texture.
May suitPeople who prefer smooth, uniform formulations that spread easily through the hair.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in both haircare and skincare as part of stable emulsifier systems. It works alongside other Steareth ingredients to give products a consistent feel.
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Paraffin Oils and buttersEmollient / moisturising agent
Paraffin is a waxy emollient that helps smooth and protect the hair surface.
May suitPeople looking for added slip, shine or moisture retention in styling or conditioning products.
Worth knowingIt forms a lightweight occlusive layer that can help reduce moisture loss from the hair. It is commonly used in many conditioning and styling formulas for softness and manageability.
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PVP Thickeners and stabilisersFilm-forming polymer
PVP is a film-forming ingredient that helps provide hold and structure in styling products.
May suitAnyone looking for longer-lasting hold, enhanced definition or improved style memory.
Worth knowingIt is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates a flexible film on the hair shaft. Its performance can vary with humidity, so it is often blended with other polymers for stability.
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Propylene Glycol HumectantsHumectant
Helps hold moisture and carry other ingredients through the formula.
May suitMost hair types as part of a moisturising formula.
Worth knowingA widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.
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Phenoxyethanol PreservativesPreservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suitAll products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowingA very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
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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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Ethylparaben PreservativesPreservative
Helps prevent microbial growth and keeps haircare formulas stable over time.
May suitThose who want products with reliable preservation, including professionals who need consistent shelf stability.
Worth knowingEthylparaben is part of the paraben family, which has been widely used for many years due to its effectiveness in small amounts. It is often combined with other preservatives to create a broad‑spectrum system.
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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.
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Butylparaben PreservativesPreservative
Butylparaben helps preserve haircare formulas by preventing product spoilage.
May suitThose who want products with a longer shelf life and consistent performance.
Worth knowingParabens like butylparaben are widely used and well-studied preservatives that help keep products stable. They are typically present in very small amounts to maintain freshness and quality.
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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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Linalool Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance ingredient used to give products a light, floral scent.
May suitThose who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.
Worth knowingIt is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.
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Limonene Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Citronellol Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component with a soft floral, rose-like character.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Benzyl Alcohol PreservativesPreservative
Helps preserve formulations and can also act as a solvent or light fragrance component.
May suitThose interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.
Worth knowingBenzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.
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Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
Benzyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used to add a sweet, floral aroma to haircare products.
May suitThose who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.
Worth knowingIt is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component with a soft, violet-like character.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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