Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shaping Cream

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Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shaping Cream

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shaping Cream

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shaping Cream is an 85g styling cream with mesh-like fibres, carnauba wax and tea tree oil that gives texture, definition and a strong, flexible hold with a matte finish.

A matte finish cream with a flexible hold The Shaping Cream shapes hair with texture, definition and long-lasting hold, and dries down to a clean matte finish. Paul Mitchell says it has mesh-like fibres that define and separate the hair, and it is good for piecey definition on shorter styles like shags, crew cuts and choppy crops.

Tea tree, mint and citrus It is made with tea tree leaf oil and carnauba wax, and has a burst of cool mint, tea tree and citrus. Paul Mitchell says it can be used daily, on damp or dry hair.

Key Features & Benefits

  • 85g (3oz) Jar.
  • Strong, Flexible Hold.
  • Matte Finish.
  • Mesh-Like Fibres for Definition.
  • Tea Tree, Mint and Citrus Scent.
  • For All Hair Types.

Product Specification

Field Value
Product Type Styling cream
Size 85g (3oz)
Hold Strong, flexible
Finish Matte
Use On Towel-dried or dry hair
Brand Paul Mitchell

How the Ingredients Work

  • Carnauba Wax and Ozokerite: Waxes that give the cream its texture and hold.
  • VP/VA Copolymer and Other Polymers: Styling polymers that add hold and define strands.
  • Tea Tree Leaf Oil: Gives the fresh tea tree scent.
  • Alcohol Denat.: A quick-drying base that helps the cream spread and dry to a matte finish.

How to Use and Care for Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shaping Cream

Prep: Start with clean hair. Use towel-dried hair for a lighter texture, or dry hair for stronger definition.

Apply: Take a small amount, about a dime or one to two peas, and rub it between your palms.

Targeted Timing: Work it through the hair, from the roots to the ends, and shape with your fingers or a comb.

Finish: Use a little at a time, because too much can feel heavy. Shampoo it out to remove build-up.

Who this is for

Anyone who wants a strong, flexible hold with a matte finish and a fresh tea tree scent.

Who this is NOT for

  • Anyone with a broken or irritated scalp.
  • Anyone who needs a fragrance-free product: it contains fragrance.
  • Anyone who wants to avoid alcohol-based products: the formula is alcohol-based.
  • Anyone who wants a high-shine finish: this is a matte cream.

Safety: Contains tea tree oil, fragrance and fragrance allergens, so do a patch test first. Contains alcohol denat., so keep it away from flames while you style. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

FAQ

Q1. What hold does it give?
It gives a strong, flexible hold with a matte finish.

Q2. What size is it?
It comes in an 85g (3oz) jar.

Q3. Can I use it on damp hair?
Yes. Use towel-dried hair for a lighter texture, or dry hair for stronger definition.

Q4. What does it smell like?
It has a cool mint, tea tree and citrus scent.

Aqua (Water Eau) C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Ozokerite Petrolatum Glyceryl StearatePEG-100 Stearate Cetearyl Alcohol Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Cera (CeraCarnauba Cire de Carnauba) VP/VA Copolymer Alcohol PEG-10 Soy Sterol VinylCaprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer Caprylic/CapricTriglyceride Sodium Polyacrylate PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolyisobutene Butylene Glycol Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilPolyacrylic Acid Citric Acid PEG-15 Hydroxystearate Sorbitan Oleate PEG-150Distearate DMDM Hydantoin Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate PEG-90M Parfum(Fragrance) Limonene Linalool Hydroxycitronellal. 
  1. Begin with clean hair. You can apply either on damp (towel‑dry) or dry hair depending on the look you want:For lighter texture: apply to towel‑dried hair.For stronger definition: apply to dry hair where the finish will show more significantly.
  2. Take a small amount of the Shaping Cream (about a pea or fingertip amount to start). Remember that styling creams are best judged by small increments—too much can weigh hair down.
  3. Rub the product between your palms/fingertips to warm it up so it spreads evenly.
  4. Work through the hair: focus on mid‑lengths and ends for texture, plus where you want definition or separation. For shorter styles (e.g., crew cut, crops, shags) you might work it from the roots/back for piecey definition. 
  5. Style as desired: Use your fingers to shape/separate hair, or use a comb/brush for more structured looks. Because the product remains workable, you can adjust the look after initial application.
  6. Avoid over‑use: Because it has strong hold and waxy/defining agents, using too much can make hair feel heavy or “product‑y”. Start small and build if necessary.
  7. Re‑work if needed: Since product is flexible, you can add a little more later in the day if style falls flat, but again use sparingly.
  8. When washing: Because it contains waxes/wax‑like agents, ensure you use a proper shampoo that cleanses styling product build‑up.

 

Some Additional Tips

 

  • If your hair is fine or limp, use a very small amount and focus on styling rather than layering heavy products. The matte finish helps avoid flattening from shine.
  • If you have medium or coarse hair, the hold will still work, but you might pair with other styling products (e.g., volumiser or finishing spray) depending on your look.
  • Because of the tea tree/mint fragrance, if you are sensitive to scents you might patch‑test first.
  • If you use a lot of styling products overall (gel, wax, pomade etc), rotate a clarifying shampoo periodically to remove buildup and maintain healthy hair/scalp.

 

For best effect: apply after towel‑drying or just before finishing your styling so you lock in texture at the end.