Matte Paste

My go to for a matte finish for many years was American crew fiber, but at some point it changed and got more greasy and didn’t work as well. That drove me to try many products and eventually this. ~10 containers in I love this product, it’s got the look and hold I like, and has held up well to long days and climates all around the world.

Hopefully no one changes the recipe and I won’t have to hunt for this same thing in another decade

Love Arcadian Matte Paste. The hold is just right. Washes out easy with just water. Has a true Matte finish if applied in dry hair but a slight shine if applied in damp hair. I also love the pumpkin spice scent this time of year. Great product. 👍

I have fine curly hair and keep it trimmed in a nice fade down to a #1 on the sides and about 3” on top. This keeps everything in place very well and still allows my hair to curl. I apply to mostly dry hair after my finasteride/minoxidil gel treatment. It defines, holds and keeps my hair looking thicker than a lot of products I’ve tried. If you want a little shine apply while your hair is damp. Smells great too. I do wish it washed out a bit easier, but it does come out with just water. Oh, and just a dab will do!

I’ve currently been in this habit of buying all kinds of different hair products (I’ve done this with other items as well lol), and out of honestly close to 40 products Arcadian’s Matte Paste has topped them all (especially for the style and shine/hold that I’m looking for). I’ll do high shine products on occasion, but pretty much all of the time it’s matte finish for me. With Arcadian’s Matte Paste, my hair ends up looking exactly how I want it to, dry matte finish with strong hold. Verdict: This product checked all of the boxes for me, flat out fantastic product.

I have thick-ish hair (maybe not as thick as when I was younger) and normally do a fluffed up comb over. My number 1 product after trying a number of pastes/pomades is the Arcadian Matte Paste. It really keeps the hold and does not give a shiny look, and also has a good neutral / light smell. Sometimes I may mix this with the Arcadian Clay Pomade if I want a lighter hold. I really do recommend the Paste if you want a strong non shiny hold.