ARIMINO SPICE Range Compared: Waxes, Tubes, Foams and Sprays

2026.10.24ARIMINO Styling Men Wax

ARIMINO's "SPICE" is a salon-exclusive styling series. Even within SPICE, the products are divided by form, such as cream, tube, foam, shower (spray) and mist, and each is used in different situations. Based on the product features on the ARIMINO official site, we have summarized the differences by type.

Dividing by form

Cream & Sisters: waxes you spread by hand and apply. There are 100g Cream and 35g Sisters versions
Tube: gloss, gel and wax that make use of shine
Foam: applied as foam. For waves and curls
Shower: finishing spray
Mist: used before drying

Cream & Sisters (wax)

ARIMINO SPICE Cream & Sisters Hard Wax | Tax incl. Cream 100g ¥2,420 / Sisters 35g ¥1,452

Product	Official features	Size	Scent
Soft Wax	For movement at the ends of short and medium hair	100g / 35g	Pear mint
Hard Wax	For short styles where you want to emphasize movement. Strong hold that is easy to rework	100g / 35g	Pear mint
Freeze Wax	A crisp texture that lasts, so styles hold up. For short hair and men	35g (Sisters)	Pear mint
Shining Straight	When you want shine in straight styles	100g / 35g	Pear mint

As for the common question "What is the difference between Hard and Freeze?": Hard has a strong hold that is easy to rework, and Freeze sets crisply for a long-lasting finish.

Tube series

ARIMINO SPICE Tube Gloss | Tax incl. 100g ¥1,573

Product	Official features	Size	Scent
Gloss	A long-lasting clear hair gloss. For styling that makes use of shine	100g	Pear mint
Jelly	Fresh shine. A hard gel that sets for a long time and does not flake easily	100g	Pear mint
W-Hard	High hold while adding shine	100g	Light pear
Medium	Movement and shine at the ends of short and medium hair	100g	Light pear
Natural	Fragrance-free and colorant-free. Can also be used as a hand cream	100g	Fragrance-free

Foam and Shower

ARIMINO SPICE Foam Hard | Tax incl. 160g ¥1,815

Product	Official features	Size
Foam Super	Strong hold for a crisp, light finish. Can also be mixed with other foams	160g
Foam Hard	Keeps movement at the ends and emphasizes the ridges of waves	160g
Foam Wax	For pin perms and natural-wave-style curls. When you want to add light movement	160g
Foam Shining	Glossy waves with dryness kept in check. Also for blow-drying straight hair	160g
Shower Freeze	Strong hold that sets firmly and holds up for a long time	126g
Shower Wax	Wax-like defined pieces. For adding shape as a finish	121g
Shower Curl Style	Hold and shine that are easy to loosen by hand. Also as a base for curled styles	121g
Shower Shining	For finishing damaged hair and more, even shine with a light texture	108g

For the foams and showers, without removing the cap, turn it 90 degrees counterclockwise until it clicks, then press. When finished, turn it back clockwise. All of them have a pear mint scent.

Mist Volume Up (250mL) is a mist with gentle hold used on half-dry hair before drying. It is used for curled styles and natural-wave-style hair.

Choosing by hairstyle

Short hair with movement at the ends: Soft Wax, Hard Wax, Tube Medium
Want to set firmly so it holds up: Freeze Wax, Jelly, Shower Freeze
Want shine: Gloss, Shining Straight, Shower Shining
Perms and curls: Foam, Shower Curl Style, Mist Volume Up

For the creams and tubes, spread an appropriate amount by hand to finish styling, then apply where needed. The differences between wax, balm, grease and gel are covered in Wax, Balm, Grease and Gel Compared. SPICE products can be found in SPICE.

Source (ARIMINO official site): ARIMINO official SPICE, Hard Wax, Freeze Wax, Tube Gloss, Foam Hard, Shower Freeze

*Results vary from person to person. If a product does not agree with your skin or scalp, stop using it and consult a dermatologist.