Amazon.com: Customer reviews: CanYouHandlebar Moustache Wax for Men, Strong Hold Styling Balm, Unscented Natural Beeswax, Grooming Products, 1 oz Tin Each

HARD wax. Small. Little Scent. 100% useful.

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017

I have used many products that are marketed specifically for mustache styling, but most end up being little better than petroleum jelly. I don't care how fancy your wax is, if you have mixed it with a good amount of petroleum jelly its little better than Vaseline. (And holds about the same.) I have found some products that to a bit better and are closer to a hair gel or the like. They "dry" and provide a bit better hold than the easy to apply wax stuff. Just like hairspray, as soon as the hold is broken it is almost non-existent. With mustache hairs courser and shorter, this means my stache looks good up to about the first time i eat, drink, or wipe my nose.

This product is different. First, realize it is HARD. I appreciated the emailed instructions that said to use the back of your thumbnail to scrape some off as this is the only way to get it out. You can attempt to soften it by keeping it in your pocket or running under water (and i appreciate they have made the labels waterproof for this reason) but it doesn't soften much. I'm still using my nail to scrape off a bit after carrying it around all day if i need a touch up. Don't let this scare you off of the product. I think every other manufacture solicited feedback on "how to improve" their product, added something to make it softer, and ruined its usefulness as a result.

The container is much smaller than i had envisioned, (think silver dollar or so) but after using it for more than a week i suspect is enough to last many months. You end up using so little!

Smells like... wax. Wouldn't mind a bit of a sent, but its no matter. I don't normally choose hair products for their smell.

I would absolutely order it again.

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John V. Winn

Very strong wax, works great!

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017

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This stuff is awesome. As anyone who's grown their mustache out knows, one of the most frustrating things is trying to keep the hairs out of your mouth until they get long enough to comb out. I bought both the primary and the secondary and I've now stuck to using this one. I don't fashion my stache into a point, I like the more relaxed look. This stuff is very hard, and if you don't know how to work with it, you will hate it. What I do to use it is I use a blow dryer on high to heat it up. I take the top off and heat the product directly. I find that faster than trying to soak it in hot water. About a minute or two and then I can easily scrape it off with my fingernail. I then rub it between my fingers than work it into my stache from the center outward. Once I get it all in there, I then again use the blow dryer and this time on low. I heat one half of my stache then use my folding moustache comb to work it through to the end. Then repeat the other side. It really works well, specially on those shorter hairs right above the lip that want to go straight down into your mouth. If it seems expensive, I will say it lasts a long time. Smells nice too, but not too strong. Can't smell it for very long. I made the mistake of trying a different brand that claimed to be strong and it was about like the primary version of this wax.

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OnlyAName

Fixed: How to use this wax!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017

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So, it took me about two weeks of fiddling to figure out how to use this wax properly. As some of the other reviewers have mentioned this stuff is extremely hard, it feels like a puck of pure beeswax and I could not get it to soften at all in my pocket or using hot water. So, let me give you a run through of the various methods and pitfalls I went through myself (tl;dr at the bottom).

The first thing I, of course, tried was vigorously rubbing it with my finger to try and create a bit of friction heat, this was utterly futile as the wax merely laughed off my apparently feeble attempt to soften its hard exterior. I did get a very thin film of wax residue on the pad of my finger, but nothing that could be used with any effect to tame the bristles of my 'stache.

Next, we have a heat lamp in the ceiling of our bathroom where I groom myself, so I tried to perch myself precariously on the lid of the toilet and lean out to get the wax canister near enough to soften or melt a little. This almost worked save for the fact that it burned my fingers before I it was sufficiently softened and warmed.

Bound and determined to gain all the marvelous holding satisfaction that this wax could offer my bushy mustache I was undeterred. My stubborn perseverance led me to attempt using a small candle as a heat source. I lit the candle, ever hopeful that this would be my solution, and began slowly rotating the upturned, lidless, canister of Can you Handlebar. After a few seconds the wax had melted and become liquid, unfortunately, as soon as my finger contacted the now softened patch of wax it immediately hardened, coating my fingertip in a beeswax shield. Alas, this was not a viable option either.

My misadventure with the candle did, however, inadvertently provide some valuable insight. A small amount of wax rubbed vigorously between my thumb and forefinger did soften it sufficiently to apply (though not smoothly). So, for a few days I would use the back of my finger nail to scrape up a small amount of wax and rub it in order to apply it. But this was still neither a particularly efficient nor an enjoyable method of application. The wax, while softened enough to apply, still was quite stiff and would grab and pull my whiskers as I applied it, but the hold provided was worth the discomfort. The time involved, however, still proved problematic as it would take roughly 15 minutes to scrape, soften, and work in sufficiently to not leave visible clumps of wax in my 'stache.

The solution that I have found works most effectively came when my wife offered her fragrant wax warmer, similar to this one Candle Warmers Etc. Pluggable Fragrance Warmer, Willow . She had witnessed my tribulations and knew of my complaints, so when she got a new fragrance diffuser she suggested I try keeping the tin on top of her now unused fragrant wax melter/warmer. IT IS PERFECT! The wax does not melt into a liquid, it stays just warm enough to easily get some on your finger when rubbed, and it stays pliable and workable long enough on the finger to be worked into my mustache quickly and without tugging. This prevents any visible clumps from being left behind or any greasy appearance. The result is a perfectly styled mustache in 3 minutes or less that will hold handily.

Now that I can apply it quickly and easily I love this stuff! It is by far the best hold and least greasy appearing wax I have ever had the pleasure of using. It will hold FOR DAYS! From a single application I can use it all day, go to sleep, wake up and just reform my mustache with the residual wax and get at least a second day of wear. I have not yet gone for 3 days without washing it out, but I imagine it would still work just fine. It has also softened and smoothed my mustache ever so slightly since I started using it.

The only thing keeping it from being 5 stars is that I literally need a secondary piece of warming equipment to really use the product well.

tl;dr This wax is very hard, using a wax warmer (such as this, Candle Warmers Etc. Pluggable Fragrance Warmer, Willow ) to keep it soft enough to use is the best. The hold this wax offers, once applied, is unparalleled. I still highly recommend it if you are looking for a strong all-day or multi-day hold.

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Derek

This product goes in and styles fairly easy as long as you know what your doing

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2015

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I usually try to get a a solid weeks worth of testing a product before I write a review about it, but in this case I'm going to go ahead a do this one a little early.
For anyone who has already ordered and received this product or those who are considering it the first thing you'll notice is how hard it is when you first open the lid. Don't worry this is normal for most waxes. The harder it is, the longer the hold. There are a few ways you can soften it up. You can put some on the underside of the lid and run the topside under hot water, you can keep it in your pocket until it softens up, or what I do is treat it as older shoe polish and run a lighter over it for a second or two.
This product goes in and styles fairly easy as long as you know what your doing. Wait two long and it'll start to harden back up which isn't a big deal seeing as how it's fairly pliable. You can use your own body heat from the fingers to soften back up a bit.
As far as the hold goes it's pretty durable. It's definitely not an all day thing, but it'll last longer than you probably need it for. The body heat from your face will cause it to gradually soften and loose hold, but this is also determined by other variables such as how much strenuous activities your doing, the temperature and humidity around you, or by just how much you keep playing with it (the more you do, the less it'll keep its hold).
Now I have extremely wiry and stiff hair that never seems to want to stay put, but after using a new product line for my beard it's become much more manageable so I can't really say whether or not this particular wax is fully responsible but it does do a decent job at keeping everything in place. I put it in around 4:30 and it'll last until 17:00 or so with a touch-up or two in between. Most others I've tried have only lasted around the halfway mark the worst of which lasted only 2-3 hours.
Overall this product is definitely at the top of the list of products I've tried. I would recommend it highly to anyone who wants a nice hold that lasts. To those who are looking to style in a handlebar I would only recommend it if your a little more experienced in already doing so. Trying to play with it too much to get it looking just the way you want it can cause you to unecessarily break or even pull out hairs so practice a bit with weaker more pliable products such as a pomade to get the feel for it before you try and tackle a harder wax like this.

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Adam

It can handlebar

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016

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I'm new to the mustache game. Been growing for a while, and finally decided it was time to try to dress up what had become a monster on my face. The secondary wax has a very strong hold and holds up all day long. The only problem I have with this wax is that it is very strong, and a little more difficult to apply than the primary wax. I use this for days when I fully extend the handlebars and want it to look good all day.

I typically use a hair dryer to heat the wax up and run it into my stache. After I get enough, I comb it with my mustache comb and style it as wanted. Running the comb through it helps to ensure there are no clumps. I have found that keeping the wax in my pocket has helped to soften it up and make it easier to apply.

I recommend the primary wax for daily styling. I use it to just comb my mustache to the side and keep it out of my mouth.

Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. It isn't cheap, but it works great and will last a long time. I've been using this product for about a month now and it hardly seems to have been used.

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Andrew M.

Can't really tolerate the smell, but it's a strong hold wax.

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019

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It does what it says on the tin. It's a strong hold wax. Difficult to get out of the case. You should heat it first. Even then, it cools rapidly so apply it quickly and style before it cools. You will lose some hair, as it tends to pluck them out as your style. Aside from that, I can't stand the "all natural" smell. They didn't add any scents, and since it's under your nose all the time your experience will depend on your fondness for beeswax. For me, it smells constantly like someone just sneezed in my face. I don't know if it has an influence, but I am highly allergic to bee stings, so maybe my aversion to the smell is some kind of built-in genetic defense. Aside from the smell, it works fine for a bushy and wiry mustache such as mine. Most waxes I've tried tend to peter out after an hour or two. This one holds all day.

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SHR

Premo Wax

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2019

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I bought 6 cans of Mustache wax, all supposedly strong hold. I bought this one last and then bought a can of "Primary" after I saw how good this wax is. Primary is nice as well but a softer hold. This was is exactly as described and with a nice firm hold, which is nice. It actually, to me, has a scent of raw honey which I love. Seeing that it is made of beeswax may have something to do with it.

One wax I tried called "Death Grip" is the strongest wax I have ever seen but it is more like a SAP, or GLUE. Messy, sticky and tough to wash out. Secondary is much better for me, and my tastes. I warm it with my wife blow dryer for 10 seconds and it is easy to scope with my nail and apply. Make sure you rub it in your mustache after you melt it some, and then comb through. It leaves a nice hold and smells and feels great.

Best set of wax I have tried, both primary and secondary. The others I have tried are not in the same league.

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J

The best hold

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020

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I have a wiry mustache and without wax I look scary. This stuff holds it down like glue and is of the highest quality. It holds all day and doesn't look plasticy when applied. That being said, it is a pain to apply. It has to be melted and I have found simply keeping it in your pocket or running it under a warm tap does not cut it. I only had luck with my girlfriend's hairdryer which is now covered in the stuff which brings me to my second point - it's messy and dries quick. I'd say you have 30 seconds to a minute before it becomes a wax brick again

Smell is unobtrusive but there is a slight pleasant odor. Also a little goes a long way.

I like to have this in my mustache arsenal for days when I need something to hold all-day. I do recommend purchasing another easier to apply wax for when you don't have the time to apply the good stuff - but that is beside the point.

I would say it's a good buy to elevate your mustache.

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enkai

The Real Question Is, Can They Handle Your Awesome Handlebar?

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015

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I've never grown out my facial hair enough to do anything with it since there really isn't much of it. I blame my Asian genes for that! So when I finally just let it do its thing for this year's Movember (haven't trimmed it since), there was a surprisingly decent amount of hair. I thought "great! but it looks dirty!" - not very gentlemanly.

This is where CanYouHandleBar comes in. After doing some research on Amazon I took a chance and purchased the Secondary Wax. I knew I would need something strong since I have troubles taming the hair on my head, it would be even worse with course facial hair.

Like some other reviewers, I also found that heating the wax with a hair dyer worked the best to get it out of the tin. I did it with the lid off for 30 seconds on high. You have to be quick to apply it to your stache since it does set rather quickly. That could probably be blamed on the current winter weather. Using the hair dryer directly on your stache after application to melt it into position worked well - a tip I got from their website. After some trial and error I produced something I felt was presentable. I'm optimistic that after some more practice I'll get better at working with it and in turn get better looking results.

One thing worth mentioning is the smell of the wax. I generally do not like scented products like candles and air fresheners. With that said I personally found the scent to be bearable. Not really unpleasant but not my favorite either. I can't quite put my finger on what it actually smells like but it does give a masculine vibe if that's any consolation. The scent also seems to wear off after a couple hours or maybe my nose just grew numb to it. Either of which is good in my book.

All in all I'm pretty pleased with the product and the look I can achieve with it. It's not the easiest thing to apply but once it's set, it ain't moving and the scent could be far worse. Not everyone will "get it" (the jury is currently split on the style) but haters are gonna hate right? Mustache on my friends!

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Amazon Customer

Formula change?

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023

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I’ve been using your wax for years now, and when I opened a tin of your secondary wax, I noticed that it was slightly less firm, and the scent of lanolin overwhelmed what used to be dominant notes of beeswax.

My wife did a “sniff-check “ comparing my older tin of mustache wax to the new one, and she agrees…. The smell has changed, and not for the better .
This product is much less stiff than it used to be, and doesn’t last nearly as long

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