ARIMINO MEN Styling Products Compared | Gel, Grease, Balm, Milk and Spray

2026.10.26アリミノ Styling Men

ARIMINO MEN is ARIMINO's series for men. There are 5 styling products, all with a citrus musk scent. Here we sort them by finish and by the state of the hair you apply them to, based on the maker's descriptions.

If you're not sure

For shine and a long-lasting shape, choose the Gel; for a tight look with a wet shine, the Grease; for a light, natural shine, the Balm; for piecey texture or curls on longer hair, the Milk. Use the Spray to lock in the finish.

Differences between the 5 types

Product	Maker's description	Hair to apply to	Our price
Freeze Keep Gel	Doesn't set immediately and isn't sticky. A glossy style with movement. Combines the easy shaping of a wax with the washability and hold of a gel	Half-wet to dry hair	200g ¥2,200
Freeze Keep Grease	Strong hold without going crunchy. A wet shine. Keeps tight styles in place	Half-dry to dry hair	100g ¥2,200
Hard Balm	Contains 97% naturally derived ingredients. A natural shine without heaviness. Mainly for short to medium hair	Dry hair	60g ¥2,750
Hard Milk	Moderate piecey texture and a wet look. A "slow-drying formula" whose hold builds over time	Dry hair	100g ¥2,200
Hard Spray	A hard hold that keeps the texture you created even on humid or windy days	All over as a finish	160g ¥1,980

ARIMINO MEN Freeze Keep Gel
Tax incl. 200g ¥2,200

ARIMINO MEN Freeze Keep Grease
Tax incl. 100g ¥2,200

ARIMINO MEN Hard Balm
Tax incl. 60g ¥2,750

ARIMINO MEN Hard Milk
Tax incl. 100g ¥2,200

Gel vs. grease

Both give shine, but the maker describes the gel as "a glossy look with movement" and the grease as "a wet shine" for tight styles. As a guide, choose the gel if you push your bangs up and want movement at the ends, and the grease if you want a smooth, neat surface such as a side part or slicked-back style. The maker explains that the gel combines "the easy shaping of a wax" with "the washability of a gel."

Balm and milk

Hard Balm melts easily at skin temperature and spreads well, so warming it in your palms before applying helps it blend into the hair. Hard Milk doesn't set right away and its hold builds over time, so even with longer hair you can adjust the shape partway through styling.

For the scalp: More Charge Spray

ARIMINO MEN More Charge Spray | Tax incl. 90g ¥2,200

More Charge Spray is not a styling product but a massage lotion for the scalp. After shampooing or before styling, spray an appropriate amount over the whole scalp from a short distance (about one second per pump as a guide) and work it in with your palms. The maker explains that massaging with the popping carbonated (propellant) foam leaves the scalp feeling refreshed.

FAQ

Can women use them too?

It is a men's series, but the maker's descriptions do not list anyone who cannot use them.

How do I wash it out?

For the gel, the maker mentions "the washability of a gel." For all of them, wash with your usual shampoo, starting from the scalp.

I want to know more about the differences between formats

The general differences are covered in Wax, Balm, Grease and Gel: The Differences.

For other men's styling products, see THEO Wax Types Compared, and for gifts, Hair Care Gifts for Men.

Online store shipping is free for orders of ¥3,980 or more (tax incl.) to Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu (¥440 for Hokkaido and Okinawa).

Sources (ARIMINO official site): Freeze Keep Gel, Freeze Keep Grease, Hard Balm, Hard Milk, Hard Spray, More Charge Spray

*Results vary from person to person. If a product does not agree with your scalp or skin, stop using it and consult a dermatologist. Prices include tax and are as of the time of posting.