I am genuinely amazed by how well this wax stick works. For reference, my hair type is coarse, low porosity and medium-to-high density. I workout with my hair styled as a silkpress 3 to 4 times a week. I apply this stick directly on my edges and the nape lightly at first and build from there. I then smooth the product with my fingers (for the body heat) and continue with a boar bristle brush. I then put my headband on (I use the GymWrap by Nicole Ari Parker). From there, I do the standard after-gym care for my silkpress. I also wrap or knot my hair into bantu knots to preserve my style at night. When I tell you the edges remain laid! Better than any edge control I have tried so far. The edges are flat with a bit of texture and that is to be expected. They are baby soft too and show no signs of residue! The next morning, they look even better! I went to the gym 2 days in a row and the silkpress is still going strong. Given my hair type, a very light application on the length of my hair helps (i.e. any pressure points created by elastics, claw clips or bantu knots) -- it is almost better than oil. A very light application my coarse yet fragile ends also help tremendously, keeping them lubricated. I don't hear them snap or crunch when I run my fingers through. I also use parsimoniously the Oribe Gold Lust Oil, mainly on the ends. My hair still has body and movement. After the first use at the gym, I use less and less at each subsequent use. Oribe deserves their flowers here and I paid full price for it at a local salon. If this is also helpful: my curl pattern according to the Andre Walker system is 3c-4a (type 4) but honestly, keep in mind my hair type (and not the curl pattern) when you read this review! Happy Silkpress Season!

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I love using wax sticks for my hair to give a perfect slick back at work & this absolutely knocked it out of the park for me! Not a single hair out of place :)

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I love this wax stick. My wife uses it for both of my daughter’s hair and it always looks great. It is easy to apply and last throughout the day. We would repurchase.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Helps stick down baby hairs really well. It’s a wax but doesn’t leave your hair with residue after showers. Really pretty packaging too! Def recommend!

I received this product in exchange for my honest review. Really enjoying this wax stick. It has a light but nice smell and helps smooth out my hair. I rub it between my palms after I wash my hair and it keeps it looking fresh and in place the whole day. It has a lightweight texture and is easy to wash out as well.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Love this stick. I use it for my slickbacks and it looks great and doesnt feel crunchy at all. I think it smells really nice too. I like it more than others I’ve tried because I dont find it difficult to wash out. Overall I really enjoy.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I really wanted to love this Oribe wax stick and for the most part I do. It smells amazing, glides on smooth and works great for taming flyaways and edges. The finish looks polished without feeling greasy or stiff. My only real issue is that it doesn't hold up on my kinky coily hair. It looks good for a couple hours but the hold fades and I end up reapplying, which means the stick goes quick. Solid product overall, just wish it lasted longer for textured hair.

it’s a reliable styling wax for achieving clean, glossy looks with minimal effort.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I absolutely love it. It’s lets me create any hairstyle I want and keeps everything in place. It doesn’t make my hair stiff at all like other products do. It’s very easy to wash out. Everything stays right where it should be.

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This has quickly become my favorite product for taming flyaways and creating a sleek ponytail or bun. It glides on easily, gives my hair a polished finish without feeling sticky, and keeps everything in place for hours. I also love that it’s compact enough to toss in my bag for quick touch-ups. Just use a light hand if you’re wearing your hair down, since a little goes a long way!