Redken Long-Lasting Styling Paste — Matte Texturizing Paste for Short-Medium Hair, Medium Hold & Flexible Control

Redken Long-Lasting Styling Paste is a professional texturizing paste that creates piecey, natural-looking texture and flexible medium hold for short to medium-length hair.

This styling paste from Redken is formulated to deliver long-lasting separation, definition and pliability so you can shape and reshape a variety of textured looks. Lightweight yet workable, it gives a matte finish and enough control to form directional styles—spikes, tousled layers or controlled messy looks—while staying soft to the touch. Use it on damp hair for softer texture or on dry hair to add separation and hold without stiffness.

How does this paste give texture without feeling crunchy?

The formula balances hold agents with pliable ingredients so hair keeps movement instead of becoming rigid. It provides medium control that molds hair and maintains a matte, lived-in appearance while allowing restyling throughout the day.

• Medium hold for structure without stiffness
• Matte finish keeps looks natural and modern
• Pliable formula lets you reshape hair after application

When should I apply it and how much do I need?

Apply a small amount rubbed between palms to distribute evenly: use on damp hair to encourage softer texture or on dry hair for pronounced separation. Start with a pea-size amount and add more only where extra definition or hold is required to avoid product buildup.

• Use on damp hair for subtle texture and volume
• Apply to dry hair for defined, piecey separation
• Reapply sparingly to intensify texture or reshape throughout the day

Which hairstyles and hair types benefit most from this paste?

While formulated for all hair types, the paste excels on short to medium lengths where texture and definition are most visible. It works well for layered cuts, cropped looks, shaggy or deconstructed styles and men’s textured finishes, offering both relaxed and stronger texture effects depending on application.

• Short to medium styles like crops, shags and layered looks
• Fine to medium hair needing separation and dimension
• Coarser hair types that want matte texture without heavy waxiness

How do I remove the product and keep hair healthy?

The paste is a leave-in styling product that washes out with regular shampooing; follow with your preferred Redken shampoo and conditioner to remove residue and maintain hair moisture. Occasional clarifying shampoo use helps if you apply products daily, and treating hair with a mask or conditioner preserves softness and manageability.

• Regular shampoo removes paste effectively
• Use clarifying wash if product builds up over time
• Condition or mask as needed to maintain hair health and shine

Who is this for: Redken Long-Lasting Styling Paste is designed for anyone seeking a natural, matte texture with flexible medium hold—especially ideal for short to medium haircuts and layered styles. If you want product that sculpts, separates and remains workable throughout the day without a stiff or shiny finish, this paste offers a versatile, professional-grade option to create both casual and defined looks.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU • PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL • DIMETHICONE • PETROLATUM • STEARYL ALCOHOL • PPG-5-CETETH-20 • C20-40 ALKYL STEARATE • TRIBEHENIN • VP/VA COPOLYMER • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • PHENOXYETHANOL • PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • CELLULOSE GUM • SORBIC ACID • ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN • TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE • HEXYL CINNAMAL • BENZYL SALICYLATE • HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN • BENZYL ALCOHOL • LINALOOL • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 • CI 14700 / RED 4 • TOCOPHEROL • CI 42090 / BLUE 1