Made for short, cropped, or textured medium-length styles where the goal is definition and separation rather than sleekness — think tousled, piecey, or 'undone' finishes. It suits stylists and consumers alike; because it's a dry, matte paste rather than a pomade, it isn't the right pick for anyone wanting shine, or for very long or thick hair that needs stronger hold to stay controlled.

Mess Up earns its place in a texture kit by doing the opposite of a smoothing pomade: it's formulated to look and feel deliberately undone, using wax to create grip and separation rather than slip and shine. For anyone whose go-to style is short and piecey rather than sleek, that's a genuinely different job than most pastes on the market, which tend to split between strong-hold gum waxes and shine-heavy creams.

• Take a small, pea-to-dime-sized amount and rub it between dry palms to warm and soften it.
• Work it through dry hair with fingers, starting at the roots for lift or through mid-lengths and ends for texture.
• Restyle and remold by hand throughout the day as needed.
• Rinse out with regular shampoo.

Pros:

• Wax-based hold can be remolded by hand repeatedly through the day rather than cracking or flaking once set
• Matte, dry finish avoids the greasy sheen typical of wax or pomade-based pastes
• Washes out completely with regular shampoo, unlike heavier waxes that need extra cleansing

Cons:

• Medium hold means it isn't built for very thick, coarse, or long hair needing strong all-day control
• Wax base can feel slightly tacky until it's fully warmed and worked between the palms first
• Not a shine or smoothing product — it won't help with frizz control or a polished look