Thursday, January 14, 2010

Gatsby alternatives in America & Canada

Whilst Gatsby is almost nowhere to be found in stores in Australia, it is easier to find in America/Canada in Asian stores (T&T, Galleria stock them I hear).  However, there are alternatives to Gatsby for Americans/Canadians to consider.  

Osmo Essence Clay Wax (100mL):
This product is similar to all the other clay moulding products on the market - it has a strong hold with very little shine.  The texture again is more solid than other types of waxes and it is good for the natural look for hairstyles.  However, as with other clay based hair products, it is best not to apply too much to the ends of hair, to avoid it hardening the hair and taking away the natural texture of your hair and making it look more Dragon Ball Z inspired (defined spikes).  I won't put the link in for Amazon because Americans and Canadians have access to it and Asians and Australians have similar products available so there would be no need to buy it online.  The price for Osmo is about $20 US.


Sebastian Xtah Crude Clay (125g): 
Everything is excellent about this product - it's hold, texture, smell but however one thing stands out about it and that is its cost (it costs about $25 US, equivalent to $30 AUD).  You do get 125g of product which is more than standard (Gatsby is 80g, Rockstar 100g and Osmo 100mL).  However it is still more pricey than other hair products and it is one of those products that are at the top of the hairstyling range and you only try once because you can get very similar products for a significantly lower price.
 

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