UNITE CONUNDRUM Styling Paste - 2 oz Hybrid Cream for Moldable Texture, Flexible Medium Hold

UNITE CONUNDRUM Paste is a hybrid styling cream that blends wax, paste, and cream to give moldable texture, flexible medium hold, and a natural-looking finish with UV and heat protection.

Designed by professional stylists, this compact 2 oz pot delivers multi-purpose styling control for short to medium hair. Its formula works on wet or dry hair to shape messy, piecey, or polished looks while keeping hair touchable rather than stiff. Lightweight but resilient, it helps maintain movement and definition throughout the day without a shiny, greasy residue.

How does CONUNDRUM Paste help me create different textures?

CONUNDRUM is formulated to perform like a wax, paste, and cream, so you can switch styles without changing products. A small amount adds separation and grit for messy, lived-in textures, while more product smooths and tames frizz for sleeker silhouettes.

• Add a pea-sized amount to fingertips for definition and separation.
• Work through damp hair for light control and natural movement.
• Apply to dry hair for targeted hold and refined shaping.
• Layer sparingly to avoid buildup; the formula remains pliable.

Will this product work for heat styling and sun exposure?

Yes — CONUNDRUM Paste includes thermal and UV protective elements to help shield hair during blow-drying and everyday sun exposure. It won’t replace a dedicated high-SPF protection for extreme conditions but adds a useful protective layer while styling.

• Use before blow-drying to reduce heat stress and maintain texture.
• Provides everyday UV defense for color-treated hair.
• Helps hair retain style integrity after heat styling sessions.

How much product should I use and how do I apply it?

Start with a small amount — about a pea to nickel size, depending on length and thickness — and warm it between your palms until creamy. Distribute through hair from mid-lengths to ends for texture, or concentrate at roots for lift and separation; add more gradually if needed.

• Short hair: use a small pea-size for definition and hold.
• Medium hair: use a nickel-size to sculpt layers and control frizz.
• Longer hair or thicker textures: emulsify more product and apply sparingly to ends and sections.
• Reworkable throughout the day—rub between hands and reshape as desired.

What finish and hold can I expect from this styling paste?

CONUNDRUM delivers medium, flexible hold with a natural finish—no heavy shine or crunchy stiffness. It keeps hair touchable and moves with you, making it easy to refresh styles without leaving buildup or a greasy look.

• Medium, pliable hold that supports reshaping.
• Natural, low-sheen finish suitable for professional and everyday looks.
• Softens hair texture while maintaining definition and separation.

Who is this for: UNITE CONUNDRUM Paste is ideal for anyone seeking one versatile styling product that can create both undone and polished looks—particularly short to medium-length hair, textured cuts, or layered styles. It suits clients who prefer a natural appearance with flexible control and those who want thermal and UV protection built into their everyday styling routine. Professionals and at-home users alike will appreciate its salon-grade performance in a travel-friendly 2 oz jar.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Tribehenin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Beeswax/Cera Alba, PVP, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Ceteareth-20, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ceteareth-25, Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Disodium EDTA, Decylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol