A few things... 👨🏻 1. I'm super excited that Brand Battle is back. 2. Yes, I have a moustache. I'm going with it for a bit. There's no point in getting complacent with my facial hair. It's there to experiment with. 3. Leave your product suggestions below!
I bought the Lockharts Clay based on the points you made in this review and can say I'm thoroughly satisfied. It's easily my favorite styling product. Excellent review, Robin!
My BBA Clay has arrived today, just tried it this evening (first time using a clay for me). What can I say... Amazing! Nothing comparable to the old paste I used, the results are perfect, much better than I could ever expect! Thanks Robin for letting me discover these products!
Battle of your favorite two "soft clays," as opposed to the traditional heavier clays like these. For guys with thick hair on the longer-side, its quite difficult to maintain volume with heavy clays weighing your hair down. Excited to see the series back Robin!
Cheers to the return of Brand Battle! And also I have to say. You're one of the VERY few men I know that can actually pull off a mustache like that. 👍🏻
Thank you, Robin! Loved hearing what you had to say about Lockhart's Matte Clay. One of my favorite products, however the only draw back is the slight shiny finish.
That's what I have been pondering.. I want matte finish but not sure how much shine Lockhart's has in comparison to Hanz de fuko is my other option. What makes this more tricky is that seemingly every other reviewer absolutely drenches their hair in product... Robin is pretty much the only safe haven with reviews on all these products. They put a matte product in their hair but because they used SOOOO fucking much of it.. it's really wet and shiny either way.
Hey Robin. Glad about the return of Brand Battle. Please make a BB between Morris Motley Styling Balm vs (any) Kevin.Murphy. Thanks. You look good with ur new hairstyle & moustache
Hey James, awesome Brand Battle, I'm glad that you've brought back the series. I want to point something out, the link for Lockhart’s Clay it's wrong, it takes me to Baxter of California Clay Pomade. Just wanted to let you know.
You, my friend, are a star. Thank you. DM me your address on Twitter or Instagram (both @ManForHimself) and I'll get some hair products sent out to you. Thanks again.
Robin James You're welcome. I can't believe that you're doing this for me, that's so nice from you James. I just sent you a message via instagram. Thank you so much and keep making awesome content!
I'm so sorry for butchering your name. I'm too excited to even think right now, and it's like 12 pm here, I reallt need to go to sleep 😂. Thank you so much again Robin, have a good night (if it is nightfall where you live).
Great vid and advice. Love this one Robin, just goes to show how honest you are with the brand battles. Looking forward to the next one. Please keep up the good work that you do so well. Thanx Robin.
Hey Robin, are you able to make a video on how to tame / hide cowlicks. Every time I go for a messy fringe hairstyle it keeps sticking out even when I attempt to hide it.😕
Hi Robin PLZ do a brand battle between Daimon Barber Clay Pomade vs Arcadian Clay! I want one of those products, so i need to see which one to get. Thanks! Keep up the great work!
Hey Robin! I have to admit that in spite of the fact that I haven't been commenting on your videos for the last 2 months I haven't missed a single one which, I have to say, they improved in terms of the quality and diversity of content. Nevertheless I cannot express in a few words how excited I am that Brand Battle series are back, especially if you are going to do this in relation to skincare products or clothes apart from hair products. Keep it up Robin and hope your channel will be able to grow exponential to the hard work that you are investing in doing your videos! ;) Btw MM Treatment Balm v Patricks M3 would be an amazing 'premium products brand battle'
Hey Robin, I have fine, flat, frizzy hair and I had a few question. Can I use a thickening tonic, mousse, and leave-in conditioner all at the same time for my pre-styling? If so, do I cocktail them together then apply or do I layer them? If I layer them then in what order? Do I blow dry only once at the very end or periodically after each product? If I don’t have to use all of them, which ones can I get away with? Sorry for the barrage of questions but I’m just a bit frustrated with my hair at the moment and any help is greatly appreciated!
Ahh... so much in one comment. I wouldn't do all. Leave in conditioner and one other - either mousse or thickening tonic. Do leave in first and let it work first, then with a hair dryer and one of the other.s
Which clay do you suggest of which the transport costs to Europe are low? The transport costs are for both of these product around 20 euros, I think that's a bit too much.
Hi Robin can you plz do a product review on Daimon Barber No.4 Clay Pomade? I know you did a brand battle on it, but can you plz do a product review with more depth and detail? Thanks. Keep up the good work!
How did you get that shave? What did you use, it looks really really close from us the viewers perspective. What prep? Razor you use (safety or cartridge?)? w/ or against the grain (both maybe?)? Shaving cream you use? What finish? Thanks
If you are experimenting with the mustache then I suggest you try to grow it into a handle bar. If it doesn't turn out like that then you can always trim jt down or shave it.
Good video man. from your channel I learn so much about hair styling. Only in your videos i saw that for prestyler you can use mousse and that was "trick" that help me a lot. see you soon in next video. Sry for my english I am doing my best so one day I can be gentelman like you.
Nice moustache but In the beginning i thought you were parlor escobar. How about doing like a Johnny depp moustache like a little more elegant like just grow the hair in the bottom of your lips
Hey Robin, I've got 2 little questions I want to ask the style guru..... 1.which is better for a tall, volumistic hairstyle pomade or clay? (I use vo5 matte clay) 2.Any product recommendations for blondes who easily get greasy hair but want lots of volume????? Thanks Robin, truely loving the channel at the moment
The moustache is back. I can remember you having a moustache in one of your first videos as well. Still don't know what to think of it, I'll let you know! Great video, as always!
I'm really not sure about the moustache, I need some more time to think about it. Regardless, you love it, you rock it. Your hair looks really good on this video though, what'd you use? Such a clean and nice style.
Hi Robin. i find that your hair is extremly thin and fine. Do your hair falling out of your scalp when you wash your hair? i have thin hair but the density is much more than you. i wonder if i lose kinda 20 strands each time i shampoo will result in significant change on my hair? hope to have your answer. i'm so nervous
Near Nguyen its normal, i have the same hair type, if your really that scared like i used to be, just keep an eye on your hairline and see if its receding
You naturally lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day. Others grow back to full length by the time more come out. It's a sustainable cycle. 20 hairs is nothin'.
ok.I know you don't like hair gels I don't like them either but you haven't made a brand battle for hair gels soooooooo pete&pedro gelous vs the hanz de fuko gel I don't remember the name :D
So glad to have the brand battles again. I like the mustache but miss the rest. Great video. Everything you do is brilliant. Keep up the great work and I'll see you on Sunday.
Please robin, make a brand battle of products that are great in all type of hair, the clays are best for thin hair and not everybody has it. Keep it up man !!
Thanks man! But my theory is that the hair of the pomp guy is too long, so he can use all type of products. I haven't thin hair, so I'm looking for great "not thin" products
viewers pick top 16 ...or 8. make it a mini series. first 2-3 weeks round one. pending on how many you decide in the tournament and how much time you have for review/editing the videos. points will be just like you are doing now in battle....but add a viewer point which will count as 2?
Look more masculine with your beard robin , i dont really like it but yeah it nice to change a little bit and i really dont expect this one to be draw , but i think i like lockhart more than british barber(It just my personal preference)
A few things... 👨🏻
1. I'm super excited that Brand Battle is back.
2. Yes, I have a moustache. I'm going with it for a bit. There's no point in getting complacent with my facial hair. It's there to experiment with.
3. Leave your product suggestions below!
Robin James what editing software do you use
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Robin James Yessss brother, go with the mustache, go go!
Looking like a proper gent, 1960s style😁
can you make a brand battle with a product from uppercut deluxe ? clay or monster hold
handlebar moustache by any chance?
Loving the classic sorta moustache and slick hair look...it's mad.
Cheers Aditya
I bought the Lockharts Clay based on the points you made in this review and can say I'm thoroughly satisfied. It's easily my favorite styling product. Excellent review, Robin!
Morris Motley Styling Balm vs Chapter
My BBA Clay has arrived today, just tried it this evening (first time using a clay for me).
What can I say... Amazing! Nothing comparable to the old paste I used, the results are perfect, much better than I could ever expect! Thanks Robin for letting me discover these products!
how about blumman smooth now you know how to use it and a mousse?
Finally the most awaited videos will begin to come THE BRAND BATTLE. Thankyou for bringing it back !!!
You're very welcome.
Kevin Murphy Rough Rider vs. Layrite Cement Clay
Battle of your favorite two "soft clays," as opposed to the traditional heavier clays like these. For guys with thick hair on the longer-side, its quite difficult to maintain volume with heavy clays weighing your hair down.
Excited to see the series back Robin!
Cheers to the return of Brand Battle! And also I have to say. You're one of the VERY few men I know that can actually pull off a mustache like that. 👍🏻
Thanks!
Love seeing people from the home brewer world being showcased like this. Even super stars like the Lockharts! Keep em coming.
Thank you for bringing this series back!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you, Robin! Loved hearing what you had to say about Lockhart's Matte Clay. One of my favorite products, however the only draw back is the slight shiny finish.
Absolutely, Peep! I kinda like it though.
That's what I have been pondering.. I want matte finish but not sure how much shine Lockhart's has in comparison to Hanz de fuko is my other option.
What makes this more tricky is that seemingly every other reviewer absolutely drenches their hair in product... Robin is pretty much the only safe haven with reviews on all these products. They put a matte product in their hair but because they used SOOOO fucking much of it.. it's really wet and shiny either way.
Saw your moustache, had to like the video.
Saw this comment, had to love it!
I'm so happy that brand battles are back! That mustache also suits you by the way =)
Thank you!
Hey Robin. Glad about the return of Brand Battle. Please make a BB between Morris Motley Styling Balm vs (any) Kevin.Murphy.
Thanks.
You look good with ur new hairstyle & moustache
Thank you!
Still waiting on Morris Motley.
Hey James, awesome Brand Battle, I'm glad that you've brought back the series. I want to point something out, the link for Lockhart’s Clay it's wrong, it takes me to Baxter of California Clay Pomade. Just wanted to let you know.
You, my friend, are a star. Thank you.
DM me your address on Twitter or Instagram (both @ManForHimself) and I'll get some hair products sent out to you. Thanks again.
Robin James You're welcome. I can't believe that you're doing this for me, that's so nice from you James. I just sent you a message via instagram. Thank you so much and keep making awesome content!
Denis, I can definitely do it on one condition...
Please get my name right!
I'm so sorry for butchering your name. I'm too excited to even think right now, and it's like 12 pm here, I reallt need to go to sleep 😂. Thank you so much again Robin, have a good night (if it is nightfall where you live).
Great vid and advice. Love this one Robin, just goes to show how honest you are with the brand battles. Looking forward to the next one. Please keep up the good work that you do so well. Thanx Robin.
Cheers David!
happy to see it is back
Great video Robin, now even my mum loves you:)
Yes! This is good news.
I think you should make it easier to tell which side of the screen is which product
You should try some Anchors Hair Co. Products! The Teddy Boy line is awesome! Also, the Courage Clay is amazing!
Hey Robin, are you able to make a video on how to tame / hide cowlicks.
Every time I go for a messy fringe hairstyle it keeps sticking out even when I attempt to hide it.😕
I love lockharts matte clay I found it thanks to you man and absolutely love it My current product I use
This is good news! Glad you like it.
YESSSSSSS ROBIN BRAND BATTLE IS BACK NICE!!!
I would love to see Hairbello by MDV and ofcourse MM and Chaptr
i was looking into buying lockhart too. thank you for your input.
Glad it could help.
Hi Robin PLZ do a brand battle between Daimon Barber Clay Pomade vs Arcadian Clay! I want one of those products, so i need to see which one to get. Thanks! Keep up the great work!
Hey Gavin, still to try Arcadian Clay.
ok thanks!
loved the overall look. you're killing it with the moustache.
Cheers Rohit.
Original by Blumaan vs HDF Sponge Wax!!!
What wax do you recommend for thick hair? I have been using claymation for over a year and it's not making the look I want lately. Thank you.
Never heard of these products. I might have to try them out now. Thanks Robin 👍🏻
Give them a go!
Are BBA products available to ship to the US? Or better yet, available from a domestic source?
great video, try hairbond distorter professional hair clay.
YES FINALLY ITS BACK
It is!
It would be awesome if you could try Crystal Lake by Shear Revival, it's a great pomade for fine hair.
Hey Robin! I have to admit that in spite of the fact that I haven't been commenting on your videos for the last 2 months I haven't missed a single one which, I have to say, they improved in terms of the quality and diversity of content. Nevertheless I cannot express in a few words how excited I am that Brand Battle series are back, especially if you are going to do this in relation to skincare products or clothes apart from hair products. Keep it up Robin and hope your channel will be able to grow exponential to the hard work that you are investing in doing your videos! ;) Btw MM Treatment Balm v Patricks M3 would be an amazing 'premium products brand battle'
Thank you, Bogdan. Appreciate you saying so!
Hey Robin, nice video! I know its expensive but what about a high end products battle like Oribe and Patricks/Morris Motley? It would be epic!
Absolutely! I'm keen.
Hey Robin, I have fine, flat, frizzy hair and I had a few question.
Can I use a thickening tonic, mousse, and leave-in conditioner all at the same time for my pre-styling?
If so, do I cocktail them together then apply or do I layer them?
If I layer them then in what order? Do I blow dry only once at the very end or periodically after each product?
If I don’t have to use all of them, which ones can I get away with?
Sorry for the barrage of questions but I’m just a bit frustrated with my hair at the moment and any help is greatly appreciated!
Ahh... so much in one comment.
I wouldn't do all.
Leave in conditioner and one other - either mousse or thickening tonic.
Do leave in first and let it work first, then with a hair dryer and one of the other.s
thanks Robin for the brand battle now I know what pomade should to buy
This is good news. Hopefully you know what clay to buy too.
Please review Reuzel Clay Matte Pomade!
Diggin' the stache my friend!
Which clay do you suggest of which the transport costs to Europe are low? The transport costs are for both of these product around 20 euros, I think that's a bit too much.
Hairbond Mattifier vs Layrite Cement Clay!
Battle between 2 established brands, very curious.
Hey Robin! Are you planning on doing a brand battle with by villains blow? they make it look so cool haha
Hi Robin can you plz do a product review on Daimon Barber No.4 Clay Pomade? I know you did a brand battle on it, but can you plz do a product review with more depth and detail? Thanks. Keep up the good work!
Could be a shout!
Glad to have brand battle back ! What do you think of doing a battle with the by vilian black fiber ? I'm curious of your thoughts
Still to try it! Could be a good vid.
How did you get that shave? What did you use, it looks really really close from us the viewers perspective. What prep? Razor you use (safety or cartridge?)? w/ or against the grain (both maybe?)? Shaving cream you use? What finish?
Thanks
I'll have a video on it v. soon!
Can u do a review on Johnny b products or clash hair gum by Johnny b PLEASE
Tiege Hanley vs Clinique
That Mustache 🔥🔥
Nice change👍🏻oh and the video was great too! As always 😊
Cheers Erin!
Hi Robin - can you do Lock Stock & Barrel please?
Vs Moosehead
layrite cement clay and tigi bed head matte seperation
Could You do A brand battle with hanz de fuko claymation vs Kevin Murphy rough rider
Could be a shout!
If you are experimenting with the mustache then I suggest you try to grow it into a handle bar. If it doesn't turn out like that then you can always trim jt down or shave it.
Absolutely!
Good video man. from your channel I learn so much about hair styling. Only in your videos i saw that for prestyler you can use mousse and that was "trick" that help me a lot. see you soon in next video. Sry for my english I am doing my best so one day I can be gentelman like you.
This is good feedback. Thank you.
Holy Stash! Nice one Robin!
It's a goodie
Also, have you tried out the arcadian clay pomade?
How would you compare Baxter CP to Lockhart's ? in terms of hold and texture mostly
They're pretty different. I think I prefer Lockhart's - I like the slight shine.
your hair looks alot thicker and fuller then before what are you doing exactly can u share !
Of course! It's Nioxin. I LOVE it.
Nice moustache but In the beginning i thought you were parlor escobar. How about doing like a Johnny depp moustache like a little more elegant like just grow the hair in the bottom of your lips
PABLO ESCOBAR***
Ha ha! Love that.
can you do a review/ brand battles with the rocky mountain barber company hair products
Hey, I've never heard of them, but I'll look out.
Hey Robin, I've got 2 little questions I want to ask the style guru.....
1.which is better for a tall, volumistic hairstyle
pomade or clay? (I use vo5 matte clay)
2.Any product recommendations for blondes who easily get greasy hair but want lots of volume?????
Thanks Robin, truely loving the channel at the moment
Hey!
1. Pomade isn't good for tall hair. Go a paste or putty over a mousse.
2. Dry shampoo! For sure.
Robin James Thanks! Going to town centre tomorrow and will get some👆
I really enjoy your brand battles.
Thanks Leonard.
IT'S FINALLY BACK!!!
It is!
The moustache is back. I can remember you having a moustache in one of your first videos as well. Still don't know what to think of it, I'll let you know! Great video, as always!
Oh yes! It will grow on you... it did on me.
Robin James badumtsssss🥁
Great video as always!
Thanks!
please make battle black label craft clay Vs hanz de fuko claymation
So so happy it's back, Also I'm loving the facial hair, as does my mum!
Good news, Lewis. Hello to your mum!
Why don't you tell how well it holds?
Hey Robin, would you recommend lockhart's matte clay since I have thick black straight hair.
Absolutely! I think it's a great product.
Morris motley chrome vs Blumaan Original Meraki (new edition)
I'm really not sure about the moustache, I need some more time to think about it. Regardless, you love it, you rock it. Your hair looks really good on this video though, what'd you use? Such a clean and nice style.
Let me know when you're ready to make a decision re. the moustache. 😉
All info about my hair and products in the description.
Robin, how can you clean your hair from clays and sprays when you wash your hair at 3 days?
If i wash only with water, my hair lose volume... any tip?
Just get a comb back into it and build the volume.
+Robin James another question... in brand battle.. aveda beat label m thickening tonic.. but i see you use label m more than aveda.. why?
Do Flagship Dead Sea clay vs Arcadian clay pomade next!
Do a review on the Acadia clay pomade
Please comes for free. 🤔🙏🏼
Still to try the clay.
Wheres that jacket in the background from. looks dope!
It's past season but I've linked similar in the description.
Robin, you introduced a lot of clays, can you tell us which ones are better (or you prefer)?
I can't pick my favourite! So many for different styles and finishes.
excuse me Robin,blumaan origanal vs hanz de fuko claymation which is better for you?
I wasn't a massive fan of Original for my hair.
Though having said that, he does prefer the Blumaan Cavalier Clay, check out the brand battle of that if you haven't.
nice vid man!
Are you brushing your moustache? I heard it helps it grow fuller.
Hey! I've been brushing it down before trimming.
robin plez do a review about moon fiber by edward zo
I'll try it sometime in the future.
Any chance you could do a video on how to style the hair that you had when trying the clays?
Hey! It's basically just a slick back/pomp/quiff. Ha ha! Bit of a mix.
It looks really good!
what is your opinion about reuzel clay?
Hi Robin. i find that your hair is extremly thin and fine. Do your hair falling out of your scalp when you wash your hair? i have thin hair but the density is much more than you. i wonder if i lose kinda 20 strands each time i shampoo will result in significant change on my hair? hope to have your answer. i'm so nervous
Near Nguyen its normal, i have the same hair type, if your really that scared like i used to be, just keep an eye on your hairline and see if its receding
You naturally lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day. Others grow back to full length by the time more come out. It's a sustainable cycle. 20 hairs is nothin'.
What's the difference betweed texturizing clay and texturizing paste? or they're the same?
A paste tends to be lighter and creamier.
ok.I know you don't like hair gels I don't like them either but you haven't made a brand battle for hair gels soooooooo pete&pedro gelous vs the hanz de fuko gel I don't remember the name :D
Gel could work!
i actually really dig the mo!
Me too!
Copacetic Clay vs Blacklabel Craft Clay
I saw it at first, I didn't like it. but after watching the video, I was like "oh damn, that's a really good moustache!!"
Ha ha!
HDF Claymation vs Baxter of California Clay?
Could be a good one.
can argan oil act as a heatproctant when I blow dry my hair?
I wouldn't really use it for that. Check what it says.
can you put any fish product in your brand battle or can you make cheap vs expensive product
Would love to get Fish in here!
Shear Revival The One Who Knocks vs Reuzel Pink please
So glad to have the brand battles again. I like the mustache but miss the rest. Great video. Everything you do is brilliant. Keep up the great work and I'll see you on Sunday.
Ha ha... thanks Jennifer!
Looking like a fancy ass French man with the Stache I like it great vid
Ha ha! Living the Parisian dream.
Please robin, make a brand battle of products that are great in all type of hair, the clays are best for thin hair and not everybody has it. Keep it up man !!
Antonio Sierra but look he cant do it on his hair... look on "the pomp" channel.
Thanks man! But my theory is that the hair of the pomp guy is too long, so he can use all type of products. I haven't thin hair, so I'm looking for great "not thin" products
I will ask my barber and say you. He is true wizard when we talking about hairstyling. And sry for bad english. Cya
Vic Zag I appreciate that pal!!
Hey Antonio, clays aren't best for thin hair.
But there will be more coming!
Yes , love it 😍
how about pomade tournament? viewer's pick top 16?
Could do... It might get complicated and not all of them can be compared.
How would it work?
viewers pick top 16 ...or 8. make it a mini series. first 2-3 weeks round one. pending on how many you decide in the tournament and how much time you have for review/editing the videos. points will be just like you are doing now in battle....but add a viewer point which will count as 2?
Look more masculine with your beard robin , i dont really like it but yeah it nice to change a little bit and i really dont expect this one to be draw , but i think i like lockhart more than british barber(It just my personal preference)
Of course, both personal preference. Going with the moustache for now. Fun to play with!
Yeah it suit you well man haha
Black Label Blackmist vs Hairbond Texturizer
do a moustache care routine.