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Mr Bear Family Matt Clay is what the name suggests. It is a medium hold matte clay that is pretty easy to work with. The brand is out of Sweden and I was able to pick this up as well as Honest Al’s Matt Clay which is very similar and also made by Mr Bear Family. Both have all natural ingredients, bentonite, kaolin, and many other good stuff.

As stated, it is a medium hold that works into the hair very easily. The scoop comes out with very little pressure and the breakdown is effortless.

The website says the scent is, “Light smoke subtly integrated in noble wooden accords rounded off with spicy, oriental nuances.” The scent is very nice, not overwhelming, and it does seem to hold its scent for a good portion of the day.

Application is very easy with almost no pull. I apply a tiny amount to towel dry hair before hitting it with the blow dryer and adding more afterwards.

There isn’t as much texture as I would like and personally. I also like a little bit more hold. These are personal takes and should not be used as a detriment to the product. The hold does last alright throughout the day, however, I live in a very hot, dry, and windy environment.

The product is a water based, but I noticed it takes a bit of shampoo to get the product completely out of my hair.

Overall, I really enjoy this product and would definitely get another can. NI live in the United States and it does seem hard to find here. If you’re in Europe, I would definitely give it a try. The company tries really hard to keep ingredients clean and natural. They also work with barbershops to create products such as Honest Al’s which is a barbershop in Stockholm (definitely recommend checking them out if you’re in the area). I’ll probably review their clay at some point, but it may be a bit redundant due to it being so similar.

Here’s an updated review on this clay.

After using it about 12 times now, I think I have a firm grasp on this clay.

For starters. The scent is very nice and refreshing. It keeps its scent a bit longer than other pomades and clays I’ve tried.

It is very tacky. Even tackier than Lodestar Sol. To combat this, I heat up the clay with a blow dryer, apply it to wet hair, and even have my hand slightly damp. However, there’s still quite a bit of tug and pull and I still lose some hairs with it.

The pomade says matte, but there’s still definitely a bit of shine to this clay.

The hold is solid and I would definitely put it in the firm to heavy hold category.

The washout is very easy. I can pretty much remove all the product with just water with no need for shampoo or a degrease.

Overall, I can’t say I would get it again. The tug and pull is too much and I feel I lose too much hair with it. Maybe it would be better for someone with thicker hair and wants a heavier hold. My biggest plus on this clay is the all day hold and the ease of washout.

What is everyone’s favorite cocktail? Mine is a bit of a strange mix. Mine is Rumble 59 medium hold and Suavecito firme clay.

About 12 years ago, I got into pomade and my favorite was Rumble 59 medium hold. I then took about a 10 year break from using products and once I returned, my hair started thinning in the front. When a product has too much shine, I don’t like how much of my scalp I can see. So I started using Suavecito firm clay first to add texture before adding R59 and I’ve gotta great results. I get some texture from the clay and the scent and light shine from R59 making it my go to combo

I didn’t get any responses on my last post regarding this clay, so I figured I’d be the one to review it. I’m pretty new to pomade and I have a bad sense of smell, so take what I say with a grain of salt.

The clay is very thick and tacky. The only other clays I’ve tried are Shear Revival American Gardens and Suavecito Firm Clay. This clay is a lot thicker and tackier than AG for sure.

The breakdown was very harsh and hard to get it to break down in the hand. With that, there was. Good amount of tug and pull when applying it. I applied it to relatively dry hair and will definitely add more water to my hair next time.

It is very matte and the hold feels great. The scent is a fresh cologne scent and not overpowering, but I have no experiences with cologne and as stated above, I have a bad sense of smell.

Overall, if you’re looking for a tacky, matte, and high hold clay with a fresh scent, this may be a good option to try. But as I said, I’m new to this and take this review with a grain of salt. Hopefully this review inspires a more experienced person to give it a shot and provide a better review.

Hello everyone. I’m interested in getting this clay and was wondering what your opinions of it are. I can’t seem to find many reviews of it. Thanks in advance.