Hanz De Fuko Gravity Paste - High Hold and Super Grip

Hanz de Fuko launched in San Francisco’s Mission District in 2009, carving out a cult following by blending street-style creativity with salon-grade formulas. Gravity Paste embodies that spirit. Marketed as a “scientific breakthrough,” the paste activates once warmed in the hands, creating a tacky “Super-Grip” that lets you sculpt hair with precision. It has since become a barbershop staple and even won a 2019 Men’s Health Grooming Award for Best Hair Paste.

Who It’s For?

Gravity Paste is tailored to anyone seeking serious control without helmet-head stiffness. Short fades, textured crops, quiffs, and undercuts all benefit from its high hold, while medium-length styles gain lift and separation that lasts from commute to workout. Because the formula is water-soluble and rinses clean, it suits daily stylers who want strength on the clock and an easy wash at night. The subtle spearmint scent is fresh yet unobtrusive, keeping it unisex-friendly.

Key Ingredients & Benefits

A water base keeps the paste breathable, while PVP polymers and a VP/Methacrylamide copolymer form the brand’s signature “Super-Grip” for all-day structure. Lanolin wax and PEG-8 beeswax supply flexible strength and light gloss. Natural emollients, including castor seed oil and glycerin, prevent dryness, while spearmint leaf oil offers a cooling touch. The formula is free of heavy petrolatum, so it won’t clog pores or leave scalp residue.

How to Use

Scoop a dime-sized amount and rub vigorously between palms until the product feels tacky, this activates the grip. Work it through completely dry hair from roots to ends, then shape with fingers or a comb. For maximum volume, apply at the roots and blow-dry while lifting sections with your fingertips. Need midday tweaks? A small splash of water re-softens the polymers, making the style re-workable without extra product.

Finish & Styling Experience

Expect a high-hold, medium-low shine result that looks polished rather than plastic. Hair stays pliable, so you can restyle without flakes or crunch. Humidity resistance helps the shape survive hot commutes, while the spearmint aroma fades to a clean whisper that won’t clash with cologne. At day’s end, Gravity Paste washes out with a single shampoo, leaving no waxy film behind.

Why It Deserves Shelf Space

Gravity Paste fuses barbershop performance with modern ingredient science: strong yet flexible hold, water-based rinse-out, and conditioning naturals that respect both scalp and strands. If you need a single product that can handle anything from tight fades to tall pompadours, and still wash out in seconds, Gravity Paste earns a permanent spot in your grooming arsenal.