{"product_id":"ref-stockholm-shaper-wax","title":"REF Stockholm Shaper Wax N°424","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium hold that stays workable all day. Natural shine that reads as healthy hair rather than product. A soft, formable texture that sculpts, separates, or slicks back depending on how you work it — and can be reshaped midday without reapplying. REF Stockholm Shaper Wax N°424 is the wax for styles that need to evolve through the day, built around a nourishing botanical blend of Japanese Wax Tree fruit, Jojoba Oil, and Castor Oil that conditions as it styles. A Swedish-formulated cult favourite now available at Zennkai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout REF Stockholm\u003c\/strong\u003e REF Stockholm is a Swedish professional hair care brand with over 25 years of salon heritage, built on the philosophy that effective hair care should be for every hair and for everyone. All REF formulas are vegan, and the brand is known for pairing Scandinavian minimalism with genuinely high-performance ingredients. Shaper Wax N°424 is part of their professional styling range — a line trusted by stylists in Scandinavia and now widely available internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShaper Wax N°424 uses a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-wax base system\u003c\/strong\u003e that delivers the formula's hold, texture, and finish through a blend of four complementary waxes rather than a single-wax approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhus Succedanea Fruit Cera (Japanese Wax Tree Fruit Wax)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the hero styling wax — a natural wax extracted from the berries of the Japanese Wax Tree (also known as the Japanese Tallow Tree), cultivated in East Asia. Japanese Wax Tree wax has a notably high melting point and an exceptionally smooth, dense texture that provides the medium hold and light natural shine characteristic of Shaper Wax N°424. It's softer and more workable than harder waxes like beeswax or carnauba, which is the property that makes it remouldable through the day without leaving residue or build-up on re-working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax)\u003c\/strong\u003e provides structural hold support — a hard, high-melting-point wax that adds body and firmness to the formula's hold profile. At the concentration used here, it reinforces the shape-memory of the style without making the wax stiff or difficult to spread. \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia Cerifera Wax (Candelilla Wax)\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a vegan wax emollient that contributes to the formula's cohesion and the natural gloss of the finished result. \u003cstrong\u003eOzokerite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a naturally occurring mineral wax that adds texture and body to the overall wax base, contributing to the formula's pliable, non-greasy feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVP\/VA Copolymer\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePVP\u003c\/strong\u003e form the formula's hold polymer system — the same class of flexible vinyl polymers used in professional finishing sprays, here providing the shape-memory hold that keeps the styled result in place without the wax base alone. The polymer system is what gives Shaper Wax N°424 its staying power beyond what a pure wax formula could provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e closely mimics the hair's natural sebum and absorbs without residue — conditioning the hair shaft while the wax system styles, adding elasticity and preventing the dryness that oil-free wax formulas can cause. \u003cstrong\u003eRicinus Communis (Castor Oil)\u003c\/strong\u003e — referenced in REF Stockholm's own ingredient highlights — provides richness, shine enhancement, and a conditioning film on the hair surface. \u003cstrong\u003eHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e provide additional lightweight emollient and antioxidant conditioning. \u003cstrong\u003eChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers protein and amino acid reinforcement at the hair surface. \u003cstrong\u003eTocopherol (Vitamin E)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate\u003c\/strong\u003e provide antioxidant protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsopropyl Myristate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCaprylic\/Capric Triglyceride\u003c\/strong\u003e are lightweight ester emollients that ensure the formula spreads evenly through the hair without the heaviness that straight wax products can leave. \u003cstrong\u003ePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e acts as an emulsifier, helping the water-based components of the formula integrate with the wax phase for a smooth, even texture. \u003cstrong\u003ePropylene Glycol\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePropanediol\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eButylene Glycol\u003c\/strong\u003e provide humectant moisture balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetro Vancouver note:\u003c\/em\u003e Coastal humidity can cause wax-based products to soften through the day, reducing hold. The VP\/VA Copolymer and PVP polymer system in Shaper Wax N°424 provides humidity-resistant hold support that maintains the style shape beyond what the wax base alone would deliver in damp conditions — particularly relevant for short styles worn through Metro Vancouver's maritime climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e Short to medium-length hair seeking flexible, medium hold with a natural shine finish. Works on straight, wavy, and fine to medium density hair. The formable, reworkable texture makes it suitable for styles that need to be adjusted through the day — defined crops, textured fringes, slicked styles, and casual short looks. Apply to damp or dry hair depending on desired result — damp for softer definition, dry for stronger texture and separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhus Succedanea Fruit Cera (Japanese Wax Tree Fruit Wax)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hero styling wax from Japanese Wax Tree berries; smooth, dense texture with high workability; provides the formula's medium hold and light natural shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hard natural wax; provides structural hold support and shape memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVP\/VA Copolymer \u0026amp; PVP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Flexible hold polymers; provide humidity-resistant shape retention beyond the wax base alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sebum-mimicking emollient; conditions the hair shaft during styling without residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRicinus Communis (Castor Oil)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rich conditioning oil; adds shine and a protective film on the hair surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — Protein and amino acid support at the hair surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTocopherol (Vitamin E)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Antioxidant protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a small amount to towel-dried or dry hair. Warm between palms and distribute through lengths or work through specific sections with fingertips. Style as desired. Rework and reshape throughout the day as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor stronger texture:\u003c\/em\u003e apply to dry hair, work through fingertips for definition and separation. \u003cem\u003eFor softer definition:\u003c\/em\u003e apply to damp hair before styling for a more controlled, less textured result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"REF Stockholm","offers":[{"title":"85ml","offer_id":49774542520560,"sku":"7350016780629","price":37.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1253\/1225\/files\/REFStockholmShaperWax.jpg?v=1779997690","url":"https:\/\/zennkai.com\/products\/ref-stockholm-shaper-wax","provider":"Zennkai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}