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product_id: 1242323
title: "American Crew Men's Hair Molding Clay (OLD VERSION), Like Hair Gel with High Hold with Medium Shine, 3 Oz (Pack of 1)"
brand: "american crew"
price: "R540"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "American Crew"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1242323-american-crew-mens-hair-molding-clay-old-version-like-hair
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Medium Natural Shine High Hold Power Compact 3 Oz Size American Crew Men's Hair Molding Clay (OLD VERSION), Like Hair Gel with High Hold with Medium Shine, 3 Oz (Pack of 1)

**Brand:** american crew
**Price:** R540
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Mold your signature style with confidence and subtle shine.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** American Crew Men's Hair Molding Clay (OLD VERSION), Like Hair Gel with High Hold with Medium Shine, 3 Oz (Pack of 1) by american crew
- **How much does it cost?** R540 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1242323-american-crew-mens-hair-molding-clay-old-version-like-hair)

## Best For

- american crew enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted american crew brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Classic Formula:** Old version with a trusted formula for those who appreciate vintage grooming essentials.
- • **Effortless Shine:** Achieve a medium shine that looks natural and healthy, perfect for the office or after-hours.
- • **Unmatched Control:** Experience a high hold that keeps your style locked all day without flaking.
- • **Versatile Styling:** Like a gel but with the pliability of clay—sculpt your look with ease and confidence.
- • **Compact & Convenient:** 3 oz size fits perfectly in your gym bag or travel kit for on-the-go styling.

## Overview

This Men's Hair Molding Clay (Old Version) offers a high hold and medium shine finish in a compact 3 oz jar. Ideal for professionals seeking a natural yet controlled hairstyle, it delivers lasting style with a healthy look. Note: This is an older stock item and quality may vary.

## Description

American Crew Hair Molding Clay is designed to deliver the same versatility as traditional hair gel, allowing you to manipulate your hair into any desired style with ease. It offers a high hold and medium shine, creating a touchable texture and shape that lasts all day. To use, simply apply firmly to towel-dried hair and style as desired. Elevate your grooming routine with American Crew's Hair Molding Clay and achieve the perfect look every time.

Review: Good clay hair wax - I've been using this molding clay for a while and it works great for my hair. It gives a strong hold with a nice matte finish, so my hair stays in place without looking greasy or shiny. The scent is light and not too noticeable, which I like. It can feel a bit sticky when applying, and it takes some effort to wash out completely, but overall it does the job well. Definitely a solid choice if you want a clean, natural look that lasts all day.
Review: Best hair mold/shoe polish ever - Before going any further, I should inform you all of a neat little trick: needing a pair of leather shoes polished for a career fair, I began looking for some product I might have handy and could use. As it turns out, beeswax is a great natural shoe shine, and there's a lot of beeswax in this product. I gave it a go, and I am amazed with the results. So, if you're in a pinch... For hair, it'd say its a great product. I have natural red hair and its really hard to get a product to look natural with the ginge, but this is damn near close. the hold is outstanding, it makes it through 8 hour days without any volume loss. I wish the shine was less (American crew advertises it as their least shiny product), but this complaint might stem from my hair color instead of the product itself. Would recommend the AC brand, but molding clay isn't a perfect fit for everyone. I'd recommend looking through their website at the products to find the right one for you.

## Features

- This is the previous version of the American Crew Molding Clay Cream; American Crew cannot guarantee the quality of these older stock items
- Provides a high hold, medium shine
- Delivers a medium shine finish for a natural, healthy-looking appearance

## Product Details

- **Product Benefits:** No synthetic fragrance.
- **Hair Type:** Normal
- **Material Type Free:** Dairy Free
- **Scent:** No synthetic fragrance.
- **Liquid Volume:** 85 Milliliters

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Scent** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone gotten Ance with this product ? I am getting Puss filled pimples on my forehead and scalp**
A: not really on forehead but on chicks mostly. Not sure if its because of this product or not.

**Q: I'm in my 30s and have fine Asian hair. I'm after something that will make it look thicker and will hold my hair in place. Is this suitable?**
A: Well, I am 31, white guy, with very thick hair, when using this, it did make my hair thicker, and allowed me to spike it up in spots, and have it all wild.  during the summer, if my hair was longer it would become very heavy.  for short hair, and a messy spikeyish look, nothing I have tried beat this.  And I have tried a lot of products.  Never makes the hair rock hard, and has a very mild to no real fragrance.  Hope this helps.  If you have any others let me know.

**Q: Is this clay shiny? Will it hold my hair if i have it long on top and super short sides? Also, My hair is not very thick in the fist place.**
A: Yes, it is shiny. I personally had trouble using this on quiff-length hair. My hair isn't thick either. This product didn't have enough lifting or sculpting power for me.

**Q: is this product like the molding clay from fantastic sam's? i am looking for something similar.**
A: Never heard of Sams... this is the kind you find at a salon.  Although it has a different scent...

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good clay hair wax
*by K***O on June 9, 2025*

I've been using this molding clay for a while and it works great for my hair. It gives a strong hold with a nice matte finish, so my hair stays in place without looking greasy or shiny. The scent is light and not too noticeable, which I like. It can feel a bit sticky when applying, and it takes some effort to wash out completely, but overall it does the job well. Definitely a solid choice if you want a clean, natural look that lasts all day.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best hair mold/shoe polish ever
*by E***C on January 29, 2016*

Before going any further, I should inform you all of a neat little trick: needing a pair of leather shoes polished for a career fair, I began looking for some product I might have handy and could use. As it turns out, beeswax is a great natural shoe shine, and there's a lot of beeswax in this product. I gave it a go, and I am amazed with the results. So, if you're in a pinch... For hair, it'd say its a great product. I have natural red hair and its really hard to get a product to look natural with the ginge, but this is damn near close. the hold is outstanding, it makes it through 8 hour days without any volume loss. I wish the shine was less (American crew advertises it as their least shiny product), but this complaint might stem from my hair color instead of the product itself. Would recommend the AC brand, but molding clay isn't a perfect fit for everyone. I'd recommend looking through their website at the products to find the right one for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product for thick hair
*by A***E on December 17, 2012*

I don't know why folks seem to hate on this product because of it being "hard to wash out" - I personally didn't have a problem. I bought Fiber and Molding Clay in my quest to tame that which is my flaming stallion of a mane. Note: I am South Asian by ethnicity and thus have thick, very hard to manage/hold hair, my hair is approx 3-4inch on top and slightly less on sides and back. Smell: Isn't the greatest but whatever, can't really smell it once it's applied anyway. It's a natural smell, maybe slightly citrusy Hold: I think this is pretty much as strong of a hold that American Crew offers (from my limited experience). I bought Fiber on a recommendation but found its hold to be weak (esp for my hair) and the super matte finish was cool, but since my hair is poofy I needed to keep it with a slight shine in order to kill some of the ridiculous volume. The hold is pretty good, but any "twist and pull spikes" I make will not maintain the whole day, I've found only hairspray or gel will hold that sort of style. Probably the best hold American Crew offers, though I haven't tried Pomade. Shine: There is a medium shine, definitely not as much as hairspray, and moreso than American Crew Fiber. Really depends on how much you put in your hair, but I find the shine a perfect level. Consistency: It's a bit weird in consistency, doesnt plop out of the container as easily as Fiber. I usually use about a "dime-size" dab on my finger, emulsify, and brush through my hair. If you don't emulsify and spread, I could see it adding a lot of weight to your hair and not properly holding shape as well as being concentrated and "greasy" looking in whatever part receives the most product. Easy to Wash Out? Yes, didn't have problems. Need to use soap to get off your hands though. Overall: At first I disliked it because I thought it was too greasy without enough hold, but I slightly wet my hair and used a dime-size amount (more than I was using initially), and it creates a decent hold, good shine, and plasticity that works for my difficult hair.

## Frequently Bought Together

- American Crew Molding Clay 85ml / 3oz
- American Crew Whip 85g
- American Crew forming Cream with Medium Hold and Shine, Gifts for Men, for Shape and Thickening, Cream Texture for All Hair Types, Hair Styling for Men - 85 g

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*