Description
Style your hair with a natural, shine-free look thanks to the Taft matt effect wax by Schwarzkopf. It offers a matt finish and a long-lasting hold. The style stays in place, without the wet look of a gel.
Taft wax spreads easily and washes out with shampoo, according to the brand. It contains panthenol, a conditioning ingredient named by the brand. It also helps protect the style from humidity. For a good grip, warm a small amount between your palms, then work it into slightly damp hair.
The pot contains 75 ml. The formula is vegan and PETA-certified, like other Taft products. This Taft matt wax is aimed mainly at men with short hair who want a textured, discreet style, for the office as well as the weekend.
Where it fits in your routine
WashShampoo
DryTowel or hair dryer
StyleThis product, worked in with your fingers
RemoveWith shampoo
Made for
All types
Matt finish, long-lasting hold
Washes out with shampoo
Vegan formula, with panthenol
Our review of this Taft matt effect wax
Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We read the feedback from buyers of this Taft matt effect wax to pick out what comes up most often, good and not so good.
Strong points
- A true matt finish, with no shiny effect, a point often mentioned by people who have used it for years.
- A wax that is easy to spread: and to rinse out at the next shampoo.
- A pleasant scent, appreciated by many users.
- A vegan formula: with panthenol, named by the brand as a conditioning ingredient.
Things to know
- A moderate hold on long hair: it holds a short cut better than long or heavy hair. For more hold, apply it to slightly damp hair.
- An edition that is probably imported: the photos and some of the feedback come from abroad. Check the version of the offer before buying.
Where we lean: for a man with short hair who wants a matt, natural look, this is a wax that is easy to adopt. For a stronger hold, the Taft extra-strong-hold fixing wax below goes further. More products await you in our styling waxes.

Taft matt wax, Taft Forming paste, Taft fixing wax or OSIS+ Mighty Matte?
The same styling wax comes in several versions from Schwarzkopf. Here is how this Taft matt effect wax compares with the three other most-requested versions.
| Product | Finish | Hold | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt wax Taft · this wax |
Matt | Long-lasting | Short hair |
| Paste Forming Taft |
— | Flexible | Tousled look |
| Fixing wax Taft |
Natural | Very strong | 48-hour hold |
| OSIS+ Mighty Matte Schwarzkopf Professional |
Matt | Ultra strong | Pro finish |
The Taft Paste Forming styling paste is for slightly tousled looks, with a vegan formula. It stays within the same range. We do not know its level of shine. The matt wax keeps the advantage of a shine-free finish.
The Taft fixing styling wax promises a very strong hold and a 48-hour hold, in a 75 ml pot. It gives a natural finish. It is for styles that must not move. The matt wax stays more discreet for everyday.
The OSIS+ Mighty Matte cream is an ultra-strong mattifying cream from the professional range, sold as two 100 ml bottles. It is aimed more at regular users of salon products. Taft wax is enough for everyday use.
Your questions about this Taft matt effect wax
Does Taft matt effect wax hold all day?
On short hair it lasts the day for some, while others find it light. On long hair the hold is weaker. Apply it to slightly damp hair for a better grip.
Taft matt wax: for which hair type?
It suits short hair best, for a textured, natural look. Its formula contains panthenol, as named by the brand. It washes out at the next shampoo.
What is the difference between Taft matt wax and Taft fixing wax?
The matt wax gives a shine-free finish and a long-lasting hold. The fixing wax promises a very strong hold with a natural finish. Choose according to the hold you want.
Find more styling waxes and gels in our styling waxes.
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