{"id":104,"date":"2019-05-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-10-16T17:29:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:29:23","slug":"bayside-grooming-original-clay-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanoak.co\/hair\/bayside-grooming-original-clay-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayside Grooming Original Clay Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bayside Grooming Original Clay Review<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Today, we have a homebrewer called Bayside Grooming Co, originates from the Southern Hemisphere, with beautiful bays and beaches – Newcastle, Australia. We are glad to have connected with them and they were generous to share with us both of their products – the Bayside Grooming Original Clay and the latest one the Water Based Pomade<\/strong><\/a>. Bayside Grooming was inspired to produce a grooming product that is both ethical through the selection of ingredients and also giving back to the community. All ingredients are sourced locally in Australia and are vegan friendly and cruelty-free. Similar to Arcadian<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Odoud\u2019s, and the Flagship Pomade<\/strong><\/a> folks, I am always excited to see and test the work of homebrewers because of their unique formulas. In this review, we will be focusing on Original Clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bayside Grooming Co<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design and Packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From the the first look at it, you can tell it looks very chill, as if you were at some beach in Hawaii. The usage of very light colours with the ocean wave as its logo, you would expect this is a very light and easy to use product. The clay is stored in a lightweight plastic jar, with easy to read labeling, from mentioning of the ingredients used, how to use, to the intent of this product – strong hold, volume, course texture and matte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It weighs at 96g. So gentlemen, please feel free hand carry them on your flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scent is very light, on the sweeter side. If you were to ask me, it really reminds me the smell of this toothpaste called Kodomo Lion. I know this sounds like applying toothpaste on your hair, but honestly, it couldn\u2019t be better. The scent is very refreshing, not over powering or over masculine. I would imagine using this during my weekend beach outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On their site, the scent has the notes of lime, coconut, bay leaf, patchouli, cedar, pine needle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would say this is one of the better scents among the my personal favourites: Morris motleys\u2019s Treatment Styling Balm<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>The Apothecary Malaysia\u2019s Analogue Paste<\/strong><\/a> and<\/strong> Byrd\u2019s Matte Paste<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Texture<\/strong> of Bayside Grooming original clay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This product really reminds of Morris Motley\u2019s Treatment Styling Balm (TSB)<\/strong><\/a>. It is easy to scoop out and not greasy at all. As compared to other types of clay like Kevin Murphy\u2019s Rough Rider<\/strong><\/a> or Shehvoo\u2019s Ocean Clay<\/strong><\/a>, the Original Clay has a much softer texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the TSB is still softer overall, this Original Clay is still very much a lightweight product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since this is a clay based product, it is advisable to apply over blow-dry hair. Applying throughout the hair was fairly easy. It does dry up a little that caused some tug during the process. So, if you are hair is dry or coarse type, it\u2019s advisable to use some hair spray (eg: Shehvoo\u2019s Sea Salt Spray<\/strong><\/a>) to moisturize a little to prevent the the tug. It\u2019s not a big of a deal for normal or fine hair types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restyling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, surprisingly, while restyling it was really easy. Don\u2019t feel any tug to it and I am able to restyle either using my fingers or comb. There\u2019s no need of any water required for restyling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

0 Shine – Matte<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volume<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Works superbly especially during the first half of the day. Some restyling required afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strength <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n