For anyone who wants piecey, separated texture and definition with a hold they can still move and rework, rather than a hard, set finish. It suits short and layered cuts that need shape, and Redken also shows it defining curls and coils. It works on damp or dry hair and is easy enough for everyday home styling as well as salon finishing.

Texture Paste sits between a soft cream and a stiff wax: it gives enough grip to separate and shape hair, but it never sets hard, so the style keeps its movement and can be pushed back into place through the day. That makes it a practical everyday finisher for ragged, deconstructed texture on short hair and for adding definition to curls, and because it builds in layers you control how strong the effect gets.

1. Dispense a small amount and rub it between your palms.
2. Work it through damp or dry hair, shaping and separating as you go.
3. For a stronger texture effect, reapply and layer as desired.

Pros

• Stays pliable, so you can rework or re-piece the style later without adding more product.
• Can be layered: a second application builds a stronger texture effect.
• Works on damp or dry hair.
• Tube with a non-messy applicator keeps the dose controlled.

Cons

• Medium control only; not the pick for sculpted, high-hold styles.
• Contains petrolatum and dimethicone, which can build up on fine hair if overused between washes.
• Contains hydrolyzed wheat protein, which matters for anyone avoiding wheat-derived ingredients.