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3.6

19 reviews

74%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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4.0
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18 years ago

After reading these reviews I would not suggest using this for a pomade or wax unless you have thick, unruly hair or have a "punky short style" . I use this on clients who like to "back comb" their...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



4.0
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18 years ago

I like this stuff when you mix it with something else, like a bit of brilliant styling creme and a drop of smoothing fluid. By itself, can be kind of heaving and sticky and sometimes clumps if...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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19 years ago

This is such a great product. I know that most people either love it or hate it, but for me, it's my HG styling product. <p> A little goes a long way, so the price is actually quite...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


3.0
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19 years ago

Good product- will not repuchase because 1. the tube becomes very messy. 2. less expensive alternatives (LA LOOKS has a cheapie very much like self-control).

About reviewer (142 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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20 years ago

I use this product daily to control fly-aways and to protect the ends of my hair. The key is to use VERY sparingly. I barely dab my fingers on the end and rub that over both hands and just get...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

I love Aveda's Self-Control! Great outdoorsy scent, perfect packaging. The product is an effective wax- only complaint is that it can sometimes build up and make hair heavy/limp. Solution- use...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

I've bought this twice since it came out. The formula may have been tweaked because my first stick had a harder texture which I liked better. Still a great product. I use a thin film of pomade...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

My hairdresser used this under sections of my hair on top to give it lift and it worked great and so I had to buy it. I use it every day on dry hair – doesn’t seem to work as well on wet. I have...

About reviewer (149 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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21 years ago

Smells overpoweringly flowery, gunks up my hair, Flakes and globs and looks ugly. Hated it.

About reviewer (339 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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21 years ago

This is an excellent pomade! I pull my hair into a ponytail and swipe this on the ends. It gives that perfect, piecey look for my layers without the grease/gunked up look other pomades can leave....

About reviewer (753 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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21 years ago

I tried this product and then ended up switching to Aveda's Custom Control. I did not like the waxy feeling to Self Control. I've got heavy black Asian hair and this product was too heavy for me....

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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21 years ago

This product worked great and made my hair neither stiff nor flaky. However, I hate the strong scent. I hoped that it would fade during the day, but it did not, and I ended up with a bad...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


3.0
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21 years ago

I am a HUGE fan of Aveda and thought I died and went to heaven when they came out with this product. The smell? Ambrosia. The packaging concept? Brilliant. The texture? Not the best, but it...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairSilver, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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22 years ago

This stuff is pretty neat, with a few caveats. A little goes a LONG way, and yes, it has a lovely lavender-ish scent, but it will compete with any other fragrance you wear, so you should probably...

About reviewer (410 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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22 years ago

Self-control works well for my short, textured hair. I can create piecey styles using this product. Not too fond of the smell and it's overpriced, but i still like it because it's a great styling...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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22 years ago

This is one of my favorite Aveda products! I love the packaging concept of this as well. It tames my flyaways and gives my hair a nice sheen!

About reviewer (345 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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23 years ago

I got this on the recommendation of a friend. I have cowlicks and they are hard to control. Plus, I like a bit of pomade to add "piecey-ness" to my bangs. This is a nice push-up stick of a waxy,...

About reviewer (305 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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23 years ago

I love this stuff. It works wonderfully and smells great. You can use it to add volume, smooth stray hairs, or to style individual pieces of hair. The packaging is kind of strange though. It looks...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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23 years ago

When I wore my hair in a pixie cut, this was the only styling tool I used. It's wonderful for putting short hair where it belongs and keeping it there. The hold is flexible and the product adds...

About reviewer (473 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther