Nobody buys the 297g tub by accident. This is the repeat purchase — the size you graduate to once the small jar has quietly become part of the morning.
TL;DR: The biggest jar Layrite makes of the Natural Matte Cream. A lightweight, water-based shaping cream with flexible medium hold and a clean, no-shine finish that adds texture without weight or stiffness. Reworks with dry hands, no water needed. Best on fine to medium-thick hair and wavy or curly textures wanting frizz-free definition.
Product Details and Benefits
- 297g jar. The largest size in the range and the one that stops you rationing product on a Monday morning. Also the sensible choice for shared bathrooms and long hair.
- Medium hold with genuine flex. Holds a shape all day, but the hair still moves rather than setting into a helmet.
- Clean matte finish. No gloss, no wet look, and equally no chalky, dried-out look. Hair reads healthy and natural.
- Won't weigh hair down. The lightweight formula adds shape and definition without the drag that heavier creams and pastes bring to finer hair.
- Kaolin clay. Builds thickness, texture and structure — the reason this cream punches above its weight on hair that needs more body.
- Naturally derived waxes. From Brazilian palm tree leaves and coal, working to lock in moisture, tame frizz and hold the shape you set.
- Reworkable without water. Push your hands through at any point and the style resets. No taps, no spray bottle, no starting again.
- Never stiff, greasy or waxy. It stays soft and touchable in the hair rather than crisping over.
- Ideal for fine to medium-thick hair. Also a standout on wavy and naturally curly textures after frizz-free definition rather than shine.
- Signature mild cream soda scent. Understated and clean, and it won't clash with anything else you're wearing.
- Water-soluble. Rinses out without a fight, so no build-up over a week of daily styling.
How to Use
- Scoop a modest amount — the jar is generous, your hair still is not — and warm it between your palms.
- Decide your finish before you apply. Damp hair produces a softer, more relaxed result. Dry hair gives firmer control and sharper definition. The Layrite principle holds: the drier the hair, the higher the hold.
- Distribute evenly from roots through to the ends.
- Finish with your fingers for a tousled, lived-in look, or run a comb through for something neater and more intentional.
- Reset whenever the day demands it by running dry hands back through. No water required.
Pro tip: Apply it roots-first rather than smoothing it over the surface. The kaolin clay in this formula is what creates thickness and structure, and it does the most good sitting close to the scalp where it can support the hair rather than coating the ends. Press your palms flat against the roots and work outward, letting whatever remains on your fingers handle the lengths. Fine hair picks up noticeably more lift and body this way, and you'll get through the jar a good deal slower.
Why You'll Love It
The best styling product is the one nobody can tell you're wearing. Add the Layrite Natural Matte Cream 297g to your cart and stop worrying about running out.
