Sun Bum Sonny's Surf Hair Paste Matte Finish Medium Hold - 3 oz | Enriched with Hawaiian Black Lava Sea Salt, Sea Kelp, and Coconut Oil, Soft Matte Finish, Made Without Parabens

I bought the Sun Bum Sonny's Original Surf Paste for my teenage son, and he absolutely loves it! He’s very picky about hair products because he doesn’t like anything that makes his hair look greasy or stiff, and this has been perfect for him. It gives his hair a nice natural matte look with just the right amount of hold to keep his style in place all day without looking overdone.The texture is easy to work with, and a little goes a long way. He uses it every morning before school, and now it’s become part of his daily routine. I also love the light beachy scent — it smells clean and fresh without being overpowering.As a mom, I appreciate that it washes out easily and doesn’t leave buildup in his hair. Overall, this has been a great purchase, and I’ll definitely be buying it again for him!

First of all, I would like to say hallelujah thank you baby jesus that my favorite sunscreen maker company also makes hair product. I found this by accident after so many trials and disappointments with expensive products. My expectations were high, and I was NOT disappointed upon first use. Where to start? VALUE? CHECK. It's a super great alternative to most of the expensive and fragrance laden products out there, given the volume of product for the price. It is salon quality, unlike anything in comparable price range I have ever used. IS IT EASY TO USE? Errm, YES! It is easy to stick my finger in it and then apply to my hair. If your hair product requires a more complex procedure, this product is a highly recommended alternative for simplicity. THE SCENT? OMMFG. It's like a cucumber and a sea urchin had a passionate umbrella drink fueled one night stand in a run down cabana on the beach during a tropical thunderstorm that resulted in a lovechild who is actually a little baby surfboard that they named Benihana. Just close your eyes, take a deep whiff, breathe in that beachy, fresh scent and proclaim "TAKE ME BAAAACK" like every basic white chick you follow on instagram. I have never spent a better $16. This product will matte your hair, it leaves no sheen so you don't look like a 4th grade douchebucket, the hold is almost non-existent except for the 'weight' it adds to your hair, which will give it some texture and the product does work-in like a molding paste. It does not harden or leave hair stiff by any means. I typically need to use what I assume is a little more product than prescribed as I have thick, straight, obnoxiously absorbent hair. Rub any product into my hair and it almost immediately disappears. I always have to use about twice as much as the recommended amount. This product is no different, save for the lack of any buildup that may normally result. It reminds me of the texture I get from swimming in the ocean, as stated in more than one of the other reviews. It's like the ocean applied the product for you, then told you how handsome you are, gave you a slap on the ass, and said "no worries about your hair today, I got this". I may experiment with using a little more product to see if I get a little more texture, as that is a completely normal challenge for me with any product. It usually takes a little experimentation to find that perfect dollop. Is this a 'one finger dollop' product? Yes, luckily. I am just not sure if it is more like a 'finger tip' dollop, or a 'GOB' dollop, but either way, and just like your mom, one finger and a little finesse will do the trick. Smear it on your hands, rub it into your hair, then 'tussle' a bit to recreate that 'early-morning, just woke up and sneaked out on my one night stand' appearance we all strive for. Stay sleezy, my friends. Sun Bum Surf Paste will ensure that you maintain that debonair, yet relaxed and confident beefcake persona that is envied by so many, and duplicated by so few.

LOVE this stuff - so much that i have it on auto-order.It smells amazing, like vacation, and the hold is just right. Very light and easy to manipulate later without it just "giving up". I've traveled with it and the container never leaked - just make sure you screw the top on properly. It's a little bit greasy when fresh, so be prepared to wah your hands after styling. Otherwise, you get a non-greasy look and feel for the rest of the day.It's a small container, but lasts, so it's a good value. I only need a small amount but YMMV depending on your hair length and style. I have a monthly autoship and tend to skip shipments once in a while.

I would say the hold is more on the "low" side than on the "medium" side.Maybe if I used more of it it would hold more. But the other issue stopping that is that the scent on this product is pretty strong.

Really liking the results of this product, smells great, easy to apply, and holds hair in place without feeling stiff. When you run your fingers through your hair it feels lightweight and not greasy.

I love this. It is perfect for my coarse salt and pepper razor pixie cut. I put some on the ends of my fingers and rub them together. I then run them through all my hair while it’s slightly damp. I don’t even blow dry. I add some hair spray on top and position it where I want. It looks pie y and stays put. It does smell like suntan lotion from 1985 but I like that smell. I will repurchase this. There’s a lot in the container

Excelente producto y excelente excelente aroma

I’m back with a pomade review of sun bum surf paste, which is apparently Publix’s favorite sunscreen company because they promote it everywhere. This is their relatively new foray into hair pomade, which has been largely hit-or-miss. Ironically this is neither a true paste nor a medium-hold pomade, but it can work great as a low-hold texturizer if you know what you are getting into.Scent: This is everything you think of when you think of “the beach.” Reminds me of Daytona Supply Co’s “coastal break” hilo pomade scent. Kind of a mix between surf wax, coconut, and a tropical sunscreen-y scent. I am a big fan of beach scents, so this was the selling point for me. One of my favorite scents. 5/5Texture: This is where this “matte” pomade sadly falls flat. The texture is very heavy and oily. It will leave white residue on your hands. Fortunately, when it’s in your hair is doesn’t look oily, but the texture is far from a matte finish imho. 1/5Hair Hold: This is classified as a medium hold pomade. It won’t hold up if you’re going for high hold hair styles, but it will give you texture. I would call it more of a matte texturizer/separator than a true medium hold pomade. If you are using it as a texturizer, it works great. Maybe call it a “low hold.” 2/5Wash out: This is a water-based pomade, and as a result, the wash out is much superior to oil-based pomade No surprises here – it washes out well like it’s supposed to. 5/5Overall: 3/5. It’s not a bad pomade, but I have to be honest, I expected a bit more for the price. The scent is awesome, the texture is mediocre, and it gives a low hold. As a result, this would work GREAT for a matte texturizer but falls short of being a good medium-hold pomade. If the price was around $2 less, it would be an option I would consider. However, for the price, there are a wide variety of better options out there.

This is an excellent styling product that works really well and smells amazing. It gives my hair good texture and a natural matte finish without feeling too heavy or greasy. The quality is excellent and a small amount goes a long way.It's a bit expensive compared to some other products, but the tub lasts for ages, so I think it's worth it. Overall, a great product that performs well and smells fantastic.

Great smell and textureHolds well

Gret product

I bought this because of a few recommendations from TikTok and honestly I wasn’t sure how it would go. But honestly it was perfect, it worked far better then expected. My hair was still soft and moveable but only in a way to move it to the placement I wanted. My hair didn’t end up too hard or fall down because the product wasn’t strong enough. It truly gave me the structure I wanted for my hair without compromising the feel of my hair

Vegan-friendly hair product highly recommend.