TRENDSTARTER Matte Pomade Sample Pack — 4 Travel-Size 0.25oz Matte Cream, Wax, Paste & Fiber for Lightweight Hold and Texture

TRENDSTARTER's Matte Style Sample Pack delivers four 0.25oz travel-size testers—Cream Pomade, Matte Wax, Forming Paste, and Thickening Fiber—so you can try multiple matte and low-shine styling finishes before buying full sizes.

Whether you’re deciding on a daily go-to or packing light for a trip, this compact set gives a hands-on way to evaluate hold, texture, and finish without committing to a full jar. The samples are designed to cover a range of styling needs: from flexible control to firmer structure, and from subtle texture to visible thickness. Each container is labeled with the product type and expected hold/finish so you can compare results on different hair lengths and styles.

Which product in the pack works best for natural, everyday looks?

The Cream Pomade is formulated for medium hold with low shine, making it ideal for relaxed, natural styles that need light reshaping throughout the day. It smooths frizz and keeps hair responsive without feeling stiff.

• Medium hold that allows restyling
• Low shine for a subtle finish
• Lightweight texture that doesn’t weigh hair down

How do I choose a product when I need stronger hold or structure?

If you want firmer control for sculpted looks, the Matte Wax offers a greater firm hold with a matte finish, letting you lock shape while maintaining a natural appearance. It’s useful for short to medium lengths that need defined separation or spikes.

• Firm hold to secure complex styles
• Mattifying effect to avoid greasy shine
• Good for textured, piecey, or sculpted styles

Which sample is best for adding shine or thicker texture?

The Forming Paste brings medium hold with medium shine, perfect when you want controlled sheen and pliability. For hair that looks and feels fuller, the Thickening Fiber provides texture and body with a matte finish to create volume without slickness.

• Forming Paste: medium shine and flexible hold
• Thickening Fiber: adds body and texture with matte finish
• Use paste for polished looks, fiber for lift and separation

How should I test these samples to pick a full-size product?

Try each sample on clean, towel-dried hair and style as you normally would to evaluate hold, feel, and finish. Test in different hair conditions—dry, slightly damp, or on day-two hair—to see how performance changes over time.

• Apply small amounts and build as needed
• Compare reworkability and residue after a full day
• Note which formula matches your hair type and routine

Who is this for: This sample pack suits anyone who wants to experiment before investing in full-size styling products—men exploring matte finishes, travelers needing TSA-friendly containers, barbers testing client preferences, and gift shoppers seeking a practical stocking stuffer. The variety covers flexible daily styling, firmer sculpting, controlled shine, and volume-building texture, letting you discover the right TRENDSTARTER formula for your hair without waste.

Ingredients

CREAM POMADE: Water, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-75 Lanolin, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Fragrance, PVP, PEG-100 Stearate, VP/VA Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aminomethyl Propanol. FORMING PASTE: Water, Petrolatum, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetearyl Alcohol, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, VP/VA Copolymer, Ozokerite, Propylene Glycol, Cera Microcristallina, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cera Alba, Fragrance, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Diethyhexyl Adipate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Acid, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Stearyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol. THICKENING FIBER: Water (Aqua), Beeswax, Lanolin Wax, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), PEG-8 Beeswax, VP/VA Copolymer, PVP, Kaolin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG- 100 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lanolin Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Tridecyl Stearate, Tribehenin, Tridecyl Trimillitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool. MATTE WAX: Water (Aqua), Lanolin Wax, Hydrogenated Lanolin, VP/VA Copolymer, SD Alcohol 40-B, Tribehenin, PEG-8 Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Fragrance (Parfum), PVP, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool.