REDKENMax Sculpting Gel For All Hair Types - Provides Body & High Shine Finish With Long-Lasting Shape Memory, Flake-Free Control

I was using Redken Hardwear 16 for countless years and went nuts when it looked like they stopped making it. After some searching it seemed like this was the “replacement” with new packaging and updated graphic. In desperation, and with little hope, I bought it to try it. Hardwear was the absolute best product I had ever found for creating stiff hold when I needed it and giving shine that lasted. I didn’t think I’d ever find a replacement.First use of this eased my mind. It seems to be exactly the same as they “old” product. I had some of the original version left and compared the two - looked and felt exactly the same. Used it and was thrilled. I had no reason to think there was anything different except for the packaging.For a first time user I can offer that this is probably not for anything except a firm hold. It worked exceptionally well if you dampen your hands a bit, either work it in or smooth it on a particular area and then blow dry that area for a short time to get incredible shape that doesn’t look like it’s concrete. I haven’t experienced any residue when I shampoo my hair (and I use it frequently)…one shampoo and it’s gone.The second pic is to show how it thick it is. I’ve had far too many that say “super strong” and when I squirt them out of the bottle they just spread all over the place. This stuff is nice and thick. I love that about it - and to make it go further I started dampening my fingers or hands before working it in because the thickness can make it a little difficult to get the even coverage I want.Any one looking for the fabulous Redken Hardwear 16…. You’ve found the new one here. Any one looking for a new product that blows away any others I’ve ever tried (and that’s a LOT) you won’t be disappointed!

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This nonentities greatest hair products I have ever used. My hairdresser recommended it years ago, and I have used it ever since. Now it appears to be marketed to men, but that was not the case initially. I have fine hair and this gives it manageability without any weight. It is not sticky like some are. It only takes about a nickel to a quarter size and I distribute that in wet hair before blowing dry. I have bought it for my sister who has baby fine hair and it works well for her too.

I like Redken hardware, but the price has gone way up (like everything else).Gel holds well and doesn't look greasy or sticky. Received quickly, just too expensive - tho I'll buy it again!

My husband loved this hair gel! It smells so good too!

My hairstylist recommended it for the spiky hair styles that I like. It works and I also bought a similar product in the spray because I liked it so much !!

I used the previous formula for years and was very apprehensive when they reformulated/repackaged.I have thin, baby fine, curly hair and this is the BEST gel for my hair type out of the many I've tried.To reduce stickiness I mix it in damp hair with a leave in conditioner. I haven't noticed any changes in the excellent curl, volume and hold this product provides from the previous formula. My loyalty to this product remains the same. It is my go to for my hair type.

This product works well, but nothing compared to the prior formula.