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Giovanni Magnetic Force Styling Wax -- 2 Oz - Giovanni
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Five Star Reviews:

76%
Five Stars
August 5, 2017
A lil dab'll do ya.
All natural, killer style
October 30, 2016
I love this gel. Works great if your hair is short, really brings out the texture and can get some really cool styling with this. It has shine to it, but I think it looks great. Also the ingredients are more towards the all natural side, so keeps that head of hair healthy.
Great product
May 30, 2016
I've used this for years and will use it as long as they make it. It has s nice hold and it's not messy. It is very easy to use.
Great Natural Product for Spiky Hair!
July 10, 2015
I have tried many organic and non-organic hair products. I have short spiky hair or tend to rock a faux hawk and my hairs is extremely thick and curly. I have tried many Giovanni products with great success so I thought I would give this a try.I used the Aveda hair paste which is both expensive and not nearly strong enough for my thick curly hair. The Magnetic Force Wax packs a punch and only requires a small amount. The nice advantage of this wax over others that I have used in the past is that it offers a unique shine and yet washes out very easily without any greasy residue left behind.Highly recommend this product. All natural and no parabens!
The best I have found
February 24, 2015
This stuff is the best thing going. My head is very itchy so I have to find something that will hold my hair and not itch this is the ticket if you have very sensitive skin.
Great style product
November 28, 2014
Love this wax. So many waxes are heavy or make your hair look and feel greasy but this lets you style your hair without weighing it down so much and has a great citrus scent. I will stick with this if you want the style and medium finish that doesnt look greasy and leaves your hair looking styled not soaking wet.
58%
My stylist in Chicago had some of this and I loved it for blending natural hair with extensions
August 8, 2016
Works perfectly. My stylist in Chicago had some of this and I loved it for blending natural hair with extensions. Was excited when I found it online
Great for natural hair!
May 15, 2016
I use this with my the KeraCare Edge Tamer and it does the trick. My hair is natural and I decided not to use a closure this time when installing my hair extensions. I needed a product that would help my edges stay laid and keep me from flat ironing my hair every day. I live in Texas where humidity is a constant battle, and using this wax on my edges and a dabbing some on my leave out really fights the humidity. It makes my hair look perfect. I would suggest going to youtube if you want to see how you should use it. I also use paul mitchell skinny serum. I would suggest a combination of all three whether your hair is relaxed or not.
Black hair needs great products; Use this for your locks or edges
February 29, 2016
Amazing hair styling wax. Tried lots and lots of other brands. KeraCare makes the best, then Tigi styling stick...Wax applies best when you heat and warm it up in your fingers, then apply. The scent is wonderful. Thick and sticky enough to hold edges for days, or keeping your dread locks tight. Well absorbed into hair, helps with sheen and lustre. non greasy.
So Glad I Found My FAVORITE Wax Stick!
November 6, 2015
I LOVE this wax stick! I was turned onto it when I worked at a salon a few years back and then sadly on a trip to Vegas someone needed it more than me and stole it right out of my suitcase! Anyway, it's the only product I've found that works on my fly-away's and edges. Be advised, this is a WAX therefore it is not necessarily greasy but more so gummy or sticky (but doesn't leave behind any residue or shine), just keep your hands out of your hair when using this product, once your edges are laid leave them be. It has a light fresh smell, nothing overpowering or offensive. It is convenient and easy to use because you just push up as needed and trust me, a little goes a very long way. This stick will last me a year or longer at minimum. If you are looking for the perfect product for your edges but don't want shine or grease, get this wax stick!
Cure for the Leave-Out/Blending Chore!
November 3, 2014
Yassss! Works wonders for my leave-out. I am a natural 4(a) and currently am wearing a kinky straight textured sew-in. I have leave out on the top of my hair and I am trying my best to keep the heat out to avoid damage. I used this after straightening my hair (with an FHI Platform flat iron set at 390), on Saturday. The only thing I used prior to a quick blow dry and then flat iron was the Kera Care leave in conditioner and Redkin's pillow talk(or whatever it's called) blow dry heat protectant. Today is Monday and I have not flat ironed it since. Not even my edges and I usually have to flat iron daily. My hair simply lays. Of course, I wrap it every night. Before, I found blending was a chore, but now, this wax is the cure! Not to mention that I got this on same-day delivery - so, shipping was also A+++!
Prayers were answered
September 21, 2012
I recently got the top half of my hair bleached and colored, and that said I could not use a relaxer for a good bit until my hair grew out some. Which left me with a dilemma of wild unruly edges. I tried the ecostyler gel, organic root stimulator edge control,etc and while those things did work when i first put it on, about two or so hours later or after I bust a sweat my edges are making another guest appearance and this time even wilder than before. I was down to try anything at this point, so I read reviews on this product, watched some on youtube and decided that i had nothing to lose.It arrived and i was in heaven with this thing. It smells delicious, it kept my edges manageable and down the whole entire day. This product is AWESOME!!! and it will be a staple in my hair regimne especially when i have not had a relaxer in ages. Its hard finding something that works agasint your hair reverting, but this wax does the job. I will gladly pay the $15 i did for this when the tube runs out, small price to pay to look kept up, in my opinion.

Four Star Reviews:

12%
My husband uses this product and it holds the hair ...
June 9, 2015
My husband uses this product and it holds the hair well, but it tends to build up and cause a lot of dandruff on his scalp.
Thick
May 27, 2014
PROSHold is better than the Wicked Texture Styling PomadeExcellent when used on my dry hair (my hair is porous, kinky/curly with 4a/4b edges)There is some shine, but it wears off over the hoursLays flyaways downAlcohol free so much better than gelDoesn't dry the hair outDoesn't make the hair hardCONSIf you have tighter, kinkier, more porous hair DO NOT use on wet hair. If you use it on wet hair it will absorb the product and lose all holdWhy does it have glitter? I don't like to see glitter in my hairI wish it was more wax-like but it is acceptableNot enough wax, I wish a larger jar with more product was available
17%
really works, doesn't contain water!
July 26, 2016
Love this stuff really works well one my edges, the only con is sometimes too much rubs off and leaves white goop that takes a min to remove but a pro is that it isn't water based so doesn't make natural hair revert back after pressing :)
Really Like This Product!!!
January 22, 2016
My stylist always used this and I like the way it keeps my edges in place, so I ordered it, and now I can use it any time I want! It is a really good product! It works best when my hair is pressed around the edges. When it starts to get sweaty and old, it works, but doesn't stay down as well. I highly recommend this product, and this stick will last a looooong time!
Really great if you know how to use it
October 22, 2015
Really great if you know how to use it! I use it when I wear a sew in to help blend my natural leave out into the hair. Works best if you use it with a flat iron.
Four Stars
February 26, 2015
It works good, but don't use too much of this product. Too much makes your hair heavy and sticky.
Perfect for Leave-Out
September 6, 2014
I love this product! I am transitioning to natural and use it on my leave-out and edges before flat ironing to blend with my upart wig. It works perfectly for me. I live in a humid climate and my leave-out does not revert.
Avlon KeraCare Styling Wax Stick
January 30, 2013
This is a GREAT product! I like it because it's very easy to use, it's light, lightly scented, excellent hold, doesn't flake!

Three Star Reviews:

6%
Strong Hold, but Not For Me
December 27, 2012
The hold is strong, but my hair is quite oily, so even if I try to sparingly use this product on my hair, it looks a bit too greasy.Again, it could just be my hair, it might work much better for you.
11%
Three Stars
August 31, 2017
Made the hair shiny ..didn't lay fly sways down
Not for me...
March 2, 2017
I want to like this product, but it smells strongly of men's deodorant and is a little too greasy for my taste. The smell greatly overpowers the other lovely smelling products in my hair and even my perfume. It does a pretty decent job of keeping baby hairs in place, but this will have to serve as my back up edge tamer.
had to repost review. there are no instructions but ...
August 29, 2016
had to repost review. there are no instructions but its a push up from bottom type of applicator, I found out by accident. Anyway use sparingly as the white wax reside will show heavily even after tying hair down overnight or trying to rub or smooth out with fingers
Just okay.
May 10, 2016
I bought this based on the reviews and its just okay. Not a big fan of the smell and it does an okay job at best at keeping my edges down when I straighten my hair. I did try it for styling my short haircut and I liked it a little more for that. Probably won't purchase again.
Does have the retractable stick
March 24, 2016
I thought it was the stick & not what it was.with this one you have to open it stick your finger in to use it.the actual retractable stick one is better. thats what i thought i ordered.annoyingggggg
Hicks is best for edge control in my opinion
August 31, 2014
Although I have not used this product to smooth my edges I have used it to flat iron my hair while stretching my relaxer. It works well for that purpose and resists humidity if you reside in a climate that is humid. Now, that still comes with some limitations..I am relaxed and my new growth is curly and not real coarse. Hicks is best for edge control in my opinion..but this product is good for flat ironing leave out for extensions, it blocks humidity and protects hair from heat. Gave three stars because off costs...would prob repurchase simply for my extensions in between relaxing.

Two Star Reviews:

6%
Not for my hair type at all
December 13, 2012
I am Caucasian and have fine and pretty limp hair. This stuff doesn't do a darn thing for my hair in the way of hold, volume or styling.
7%
Two Stars
February 7, 2017
The product was harsh for my hair type and pulled out my hair.
Lavender or something else would do much better. It also doesn't make my hair flake
May 24, 2016
Not sure what to say. While this keeps the hair down in place really well, I can't take the smell. It smells too waxy and so I'm afraid to hug people while I have this on. It really stinks but it does the job. They should change the smell - in this modern day where there are so many scents, why does it have to be a wax scent? Lavender or something else would do much better.It also doesn't make my hair flake, and I thought it would. No matter how much I rub it in, no flakes at all. But the smell....??
Two Stars
May 13, 2016
I don't really like this product....too stiff and sticky.
Greasy
February 20, 2016
Seems to just make my hair greasy and stiff
If you like your edges, use something else
December 14, 2015
It doesn't work well on natural hair. It also leaves a very heavy, waxy like build up. I tried to use it on my edges, but felt like the product could rip my hair out. Wouldn't recommend. I threw the product away.
Not a good option for fine hair. So thick & tar-like, it hurts to apply Even more, it didn't hold my edges.
June 7, 2015
Not a good option for fine hair. So thick & tar-like, it hurts to apply Even more, it didn't hold my edges.

One Star Reviews:

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7%
One Star
September 18, 2016
Leave white stuff in the hair and doesn't even keep my edges laid
One Star
March 8, 2016
Waste of money. Made hair greasy!
Wrong decision
February 28, 2016
I ordered this product based upon a YouTube reference but I don't see the purpose. A waste of money for me.
NOT FOR 3A/3B TYPE HAIR!
January 14, 2016
i was very hopeful, but this product is definitely not for my shoulder level, baby fine, "big" 3A/3B hair...i like the idea of a product u can apply in this way, but it doesn't glide, and difficult to apply to hair...and as many others have said, i found broken hair on the applicator. If anyone knows about a similar product for 3A/3B flyaways, pls share!
Didn't work for me
November 22, 2015
I have 4c course hair. this didn't hold it at all.
Never again and don't waste your time on buying this junk
December 24, 2014
OMG I was hoping this would work out great for me and I hate it I'm happy I didn't pay the price they have in the store. I wouldn't waste your time on buying this. I've had other that work out great that I love and I would just go back to that I was just seeing if there was something different out there and this is not it. Don't buy, its mess, has a funny smell, and it makes your hair feel nasty. DON"T BUY
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Price
$14.75updated: Mar 16, 2020
$13.94updated: Mar 19, 2020
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Article Number
Article Number
0885259940150
0796708310021
Binding
Binding
Health and Beauty
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Brand
Brand
Giovanni
Affirm
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Department
Department
Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
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Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$9.99
$23.38
Height
Height
118.1 in
118.1 in
Legal Disclaimer
Legal Disclaimer
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ** Always refer to the manufacturer's label on the product for description, recommended dose and
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Length
Length
78.7 in
157.5 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Giovanni
Avlon
Model
Model
57670-BA
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MPN
MPN
213182
678254
Number of Items
Number of Items
1
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Number of Parts
Number of Parts
213182
678254
Product Group
Product Group
Beauty
Beauty
Product Type
Product Type
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
Publisher
Publisher
Giovanni
Avlon
Quantity
Quantity
1
2
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.8
8.8
Size
Size
2 oz
2.6 oz
SKU
SKU
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AVL_KCSWS2.6ozLot2
Studio
Studio
Giovanni
Avlon
Weight
Weight
0.7 oz
0.0 oz
Width
Width
118.1 in
118.1 in
Feature
Feature

Giovanni

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