How to Style Hair with Define Hair Clay and Hold Hair Cream

Quick answer

Use Define Hair Clay for a matte, textured look on shorter styles, and Hold Hair Cream for stronger control on any hair length. Apply to towel-dry or dry hair depending on the finish you want.

How to style with Define Hair Clay and Hold Hair Cream

1. Start with clean, towel-dry hair: Wash and gently towel-dry your hair so it's damp but not dripping. This helps the product distribute evenly and avoids a greasy look. For a stronger hold, apply Hold Hair Cream to dry hair instead—this gives a matte finish.
2. Scoop a small amount of product: Use about a fingertip-sized amount. Rub it between your palms to warm it up and soften the texture before applying. Too much product can make hair look heavy or stiff. Start small and add more gradually.
3. Apply from back to front: Work the product through the mid-lengths and ends first, then move to the front. Use your fingers to shape and lift the roots for volume. Avoid applying directly to the scalp—this can cause buildup and make hair look flat.
4. Style and set: For Define Hair Clay, use your fingers to create texture and separation. For Hold Hair Cream, comb or shape with your hands for a sleeker look. Let the product air-dry or use a blow-dryer on low heat. If you want extra hold, apply a second thin layer after the first has dried slightly.

Product facts

• Define Hair Clay - D R Harris London: Define Hair Clay is a fibrous clay with a matte effect and lighter hold, water-based and easy to wash out. This makes it ideal for a natural, textured look on short hair without weighing it down or leaving residue.

  

• Hold Hair Cream - D R Harris London: Hold Hair Cream is the strongest styling product in the range, water-based, and adds shine on wet hair or a matte effect on dry hair. You can control the finish—shiny or matte—simply by changing when you apply it, making it versatile for all hair lengths.