We compared two matte firm-hold hair waxes for men: the Bed Head for Men Matte Separation Hair Wax 85g and the Fudge Urban Matte Wax 70g.
What we looked at
Hold, finish, key ingredient, size, and price per 100g.
The verdict
If you want a beeswax wax for short to medium hair that is stated to resist humidity, Bed Head for Men is the pick at £12.26, about £14.42 per 100g. If you would rather save £3.31 on a firm-hold non-sticky matte wax, the Fudge Urban is the alternative, at £8.95, about £12.79 per 100g.
A £12.26 85g firm matte hair wax with beeswax.
A £8.95 70g firm matte wax described as non-sticky and invisible.
Bed Head for Men by TIGI Matte Separation Hair Wax, 85g — Beeswax Pick
Intended for: Marketed as an 85g firm-hold hair wax for men with beeswax, for short to medium hair, giving a workable matte finish with texture and separation and described as resisting humidity and frizz. The listing says to work a small amount through dry hair, with damper hair giving less matte results. Carries 4.4 stars from 17K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Beeswax formula with a matte finish
- Stated resistance to humidity and frizz
- 85g tub
- Very large review history (17K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Costs £3.31 more than the Fudge on these listings
- About £14.42 per 100g against about £12.79
- Slightly lower star rating than the Fudge (4.4 vs 4.5)
Best for
- Buyers who want a beeswax wax
- Anyone with short to medium hair
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the lowest price per 100g
Fudge Urban Matte Wax, Firm Hold Hair Wax for Men, 70g — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 70g matte hair wax with firm hold for a messed-up, textured look, described as non-sticky with an invisible grip and zero shine, to be rubbed through dry hair. Carries 4.5 stars from 1.9K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Bed Head on these listings, at £8.95
- Non-sticky, invisible firm hold per the listing
- Matte look with no shine
- Slightly higher star rating (4.5 vs 4.4)
Worth knowing
- Smaller 70g tub
- Smaller review history (1.9K vs 17K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a messy matte look
- Those who want a non-sticky wax
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a stated humidity resistance
- Anyone who wants the larger review history
