Just Gentle Kids Organic Hair Wax - 45g
Flexible hold. Shea-rich conditioning. Zero alcohol.
Engineered for kids aged 1 and up, this medium-hold styling wax shapes hair without the drying alcohols, petrolatum, or silicones found in standard styling products. A rich base of Shea Butter and olive-derived emollients conditions delicate hair while it holds — adding softness, not buildup.
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Why It Works
Most kids' styling waxes are scaled-down adult formulas — heavy with alcohol, mineral oil, or silicones that strip moisture from delicate hair and leave a flaky, crunchy finish. This wax does the opposite: a safe styling polymer (Polyester-5) holds the shape, while Shea Butter and two olive-derived emollients soften, condition, and protect the hair shaft.
- Flexible medium hold: Tames flyaways, builds spikes, or secures side parts without crunch or helmet-head.
- Washes out clean: No silicones or petrolatum means no buildup — comes out completely with regular daily shampoo.
- Conditions while it holds: Shea Butter and olive-derived emollients soften and protect the hair shaft during styling, not just after.
- Kid-approved scent: A light, fresh fragrance that doesn't linger heavily on uniforms or school bags.
Core Ingredients
Conditioning base: Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) paired with two olive-derived emollients — Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate and Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables — soften and protect delicate hair.
Alcohol-free hold: Polyester-5, a safe styling polymer, holds the shape without the drying alcohols found in commercial adult gels.
Plant trace: A trace of ECOCERT-certified Organic Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil).
Full INCI: Aqua (Water), Polyester-5, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-6, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-75 Stearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Parfum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Propylene Glycol, Triethylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Organic), Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
Formulated without: Parabens, Phthalates, SLS, SLES, Silicones, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Drying Alcohols, or Artificial Dyes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hair wax safe for toddlers and kids?
Yes. Just Gentle Kids Hair Wax is formulated for delicate hair from age 1 and up. It is dermatologist tested and built around a Shea Butter and olive-emollient base that softens and protects the hair, while a safe styling polymer holds the shape — no drying alcohols, no petrolatum, no silicones.
What's the difference between this and a regular hair gel?
Regular gels rely on high concentrations of alcohol to set the style, which strips moisture and leaves hair crunchy, flaky, and prone to breakage. This wax achieves a flexible medium hold using a safe styling polymer paired with Shea Butter and olive-derived emollients — the hair stays soft and protected while the style stays in place.
Does this hair wax wash out easily?
Yes. Without heavy silicones or petrolatum, the wax washes out completely with regular daily shampoo — no buildup, no aggressive scrubbing required. Particularly important for active UAE kids who shower daily.