Considering trying out Blumaan hair products but arenโt sure if theyโre worth it? Read on to find out!
Blumaan (a.k.a Joe Andrews) is one of the most popular menโs hair tutorial Youtubers out there. Heโs known for demystifying the hair styling process to help you look your best.
A few years ago, leveraging his internet clout, Joe launched a line of โBlumaanโ hair products.
In this review, I share my findings from testing out several Blumaan products.
How to Use Blumaan Hair Products
After months of experimentation, Iโve started to use the same general process when using all Blumaan products.
I start by towel-drying my hair until itโs about 85% dry. Then I take about a dime-sized amount of BluMaan and emulsify it in my hands, and apply it to my hair, starting from the back working towards the front.
Next, I blow dry my hair while using a vented brush, first on medium heat and then on the cool setting to lock everything in place.
Finally, I use a little bit more BluMaan to do a few finishing touches before getting on with my day.
Iโve tried using BluMaan products in a bunch of different combinations. Iโve found that starting with the Monarch paste and finishing off with Meraki works well. Also, Monarch alone creates an even more matte look.
Check out Joeโs Youtube channel for more hair-styling tips. Naturally, he has many videos about using his products.
Original Styling Meraki
Meraki Original is BluMaanโs flagship product โ an all-around product that works for many different hair types and hairstyles.
About Meraki, The Modest Man contributor Eric Rodriguez told me:
โIt definitely has good hold and no greasy feeling, unless, of course, you overdo it. You really just need a pea-sized amount. I love how it basically gets my hair in the style I want by just running it through my hair. [Use] any product after that [to] get the perfect look.
The hold is great. You can reshape it throughout the day and it still holds โ not as great as the initial application, but it’s still there.โ
Personally, Meraki isnโt my favorite. It leaves my hair feeling greasy and looking shinier than Iโd like (although according to Ericโs comments, maybe I was using too much).
That said, itโs still better than a lot of other products Iโve tried. Iโve found that performs better when my hair is short rather than on the longer side.
Blumaan Ascend Volume Cream + Heat Protectant
Supposedly, BluMaanโs volumizer is supposed to function as a heat-protectant and help add volume.
Honestly, I donโt know how much the BluMaan volumizer actually helps. Iโve used it as a pre-styler before blow drying, and Iโve used it alone.
As a pre-styler, it does a decent job at taming bedhead without me needing to get my hair wet.
I only use a blow dryer on medium heat for two minutes max, so I donโt personally feel a need for a heat protectant. Since I havenโt noticed any damage without a heat protectant, I canโt really say how well it works on this front.
Similarly, I canโt really say if it gives my hair more volume or not. Itโs difficult for me to tell.
When Iโve used Ascend on its own, it leaves my hair feeling kind of crunchy โ especially if my hair is even a little bit damp when applied.
Monarch Matte Paste
I found that Blumaanโs Monarch paste performed the best for me. While itโs hard to tell if Ascend gave me more volume, Monarch definitely does.
Monarch is great to use both before and after blowdrying. The light paste and matte finish work well with my hair type. It hold all day and leaves my hair looking natural.
Cavalier Clay
Blumaan Cavalier Clay provides incredible hold. This is a very thick clay that definitely needs emulsifying before applying. (Emulsify by rubbing a dime-size amount of the clay between your hands until you canโt see the clay anymore).
Whenever I open the jar, I smell beeswax. Iโm not sure if it actually smells like beeswax, but Cavalier has a very distinct scent that I donโt really like very much.
I tried this product on my medium-long hair and it really didnโt work very well at all. After getting a haircut back to a shorter style, however, itโs much more useful.
I use Cavalier Clay to finish styling my hair after using Hybrid Cream Clay (more on that process in a moment).
I like having Cavalier Clay on hand even though itโs not really formulated for my hair type. Itโs meant for thick hair. (โThick hairโ means each strand of hair is thick, hair thickness doesnโt really refer to hair density).
Hybrid Cream Clay
Blumaanโs Hybrid Cream Clay is perfect for men with thin hair like me. (By โthin hairโ I mean hair where each individual strand is thin, this is different from โthinning hair,โ which refers to the loss of hair density).
Initially, I didnโt really like this product, then, after some experimentation, I discover that when I pair it with Cavalier Clay it works very well.
After towel drying my hair about 80%, I apply the Hybrid Cream Clay starting from the crown of my head and moving forward.
Next, I blow dry my hair for about 30 seconds or so. Then, I emulsify a small among of Cavalier Clay in my hands before applying it, paying particular attention to the front and side-part area of my head.
Afterward, I blow dry again โ on hot for a few seconds and then cold to lock everything into place. Finally, I use a tiny amount of Cavalier to catch any flyaway hairs.
Blumaanโs Hybrid Cream Clay is a good product to have at your disposal, but for me, it doesnโt have the staying power I need to keep my hair in place.
Common Questions About BluMaan Products
Here are answers to questions people are asking about Blumaan on the web:
Is Blumaan sold in stores?
I donโt think that Bluuman products are sold in brick-and-mortar stores. At least, I couldnโt find any store locations.
Where can I buy Blumaan hair products?
It is available online through Blumaanโs website or their Amazon shop.
Which Blumaan product is best for my hair?
It depends on your hair type. Check out Joeโs videos for more information, or take this โhair quizโ near the middle of this page.
My Recommendation
Overall, Iโm pretty impressed with Blumaan hair products. While theyโre kind of pricey, theyโre the best Iโve ever used.
While Iโm not a fan of the Ascend cream and got mixed results with Meraki, the Monarch matte paste is incredible.
However, this is all subjective. I feel like how well hair-styling work is really up to oneโs individual biology. A product that works great for my hair might not work at all for you.
Iโd recommend trying out Blumaanโs Discovery Style Kit to try out several of their different products without breaking the bank.
What are your favorite hair styling products? Let us know in the comments!
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