What is Xflex Coolstyle Hair Gel?

Xflex Coolstyle Hair Gel by Edelstein, from the Xflex line, is an extra strong hold hair gel with a shiny finish for all hair types, sold in a 500 ml jar and applied to damp or dry hair to shape and set the style. Its hold comes from VP/VA Copolymer as film former: Aquae, Coolstyle and Fruit are the three extra strong gels among the five 500 ml Xflex gels at cliCHair; Rebel is ultra strong and Amber extreme. Coolstyle has the same INCI list as Aquae, with Panthenol, vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and a vitamin E derivative (Tocopheryl Acetate); the two differ in their fragrance. The gel washes out with shampoo.

Specifications

Who Xflex Coolstyle Hair Gel is for

• Short and medium-length cuts that need firm, defined shaping: slicked-back styles, side partings, spikes and textured crops.
• Barbershops and salons that finish a cut with gel and keep a large jar at the station.
• Daily home styling on damp hair, with a little product on dry hair for details.
• Anyone who wants a firm gel with a lighter hold than the ultra strong Rebel and the extreme-hold Amber.

For another hold level, a spray gel or a wax, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• VP/VA Copolymer: the film former that gives the extra strong hold.
• Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium-28: conditioning polymers that help keep the hair manageable.
• Panthenol and Glycerin: help keep the hair soft and supple.
• Ascorbic Acid and Tocopheryl Acetate: vitamin C and a vitamin E derivative included in the formula.
• Plant extracts (Betula Alba, Urtica Dioica, Fucus Vesiculosus, Humulus Lupulus, Panax Ginseng): botanical extracts included in the formula.

Results

Applied to damp hair and left to set, the gel holds the shape firmly (extra strong, lighter than Rebel and Amber) and dries to a shiny finish; a little product on dry hair refines single strands.

How to use Xflex Coolstyle Hair Gel

1. Towel-dry the hair after the wash.
2. Take a small amount and spread it between the palms.
3. Apply evenly to damp hair and shape the style with hands, comb or brush.
4. Leave to set or blow-dry; for details, add a little product to dry hair.
5. To remove, wash with shampoo.

For professionals

• Service: finishing and styling after a cut, in the barbershop or salon.
• Amount per service: about 8 ml; a 500 ml jar gives around 60 applications. Long or thick hair needs more.
• Formats: 500 ml jar only; cliCHair carries five Xflex gels in this size, in three hold levels: extreme (Amber), ultra strong (Rebel) and extra strong (Aquae, Coolstyle, Fruit).
• Home care to recommend: Xflex Shampoo Ghiaccio, a 1000 ml menthol shampoo of the same line, to wash out the styling products.

Xflex Coolstyle Hair Gel compared

• vs Xflex Aquae Hair Gel: the same INCI list in another fragrance variant: the choice between the two is a matter of scent.
• vs Xflex Amber Hair Gel: an extreme-hold 500 ml gel with the Vinyl Caprolactam copolymer and Hydrolyzed Wool, the strongest hold of the five. Coolstyle suits a firm everyday hold; Amber suits thick or hard-to-control hair.

FAQ

How strong is the hold of Xflex Coolstyle Hair Gel?

Extra strong: a lighter hold than the ultra strong Rebel and the extreme-hold Amber.

Does it contain alcohol?

Yes, Alcohol Denat., which helps the gel dry quickly.

Which styles is it for?

Short and medium-length cuts that need firm, defined shaping: slicked-back styles, side partings, spikes and textured crops.

Damp or dry hair?

On damp hair to shape and set the whole style; on dry hair only in small amounts, to refine details.

How many services does a 500 ml jar give?

At about 8 ml per service, around 60; long or thick hair needs more.

How is it removed?

It washes out with a normal shampoo, for example Xflex Shampoo Ghiaccio.