Hanz de Fuko is a grooming brand that built its name on hybrid formulas that solve two problems at once - and Quicksand is the clearest example of that philosophy in action. Part styling product, part dry shampoo, it was built specifically for the hair that needs volume and texture without anything heavy sitting on top of it.
- Hold: High (8/10)
- Finish: Ultra-Matte (dry, zero shine)
- Base: Wax and botanical blend
- Best For: Fine, flat, or oily hair; second-day hair; beach-textured and high-volume styles
Quicksand delivers that coveted sea salt texture - the kind of grip and volume that looks effortless but actually holds. The secret is Diatomaceous Earth, a soft granular mineral that absorbs excess oil at the roots instantly, lifting hair away from the scalp and creating friction between strands that adds genuine grip from the inside out. The result is high hold with zero weight, an ultra-matte finish that looks completely natural, and serious lift that lasts through the day. It works equally well as a standalone styler, a second-day refresh, or a pre-styler layered under other products for amplified control.
Quicksand is built for anyone with fine, flat, or oily hair that needs volume and grip without weight. It's also the strongest option in the Hanz de Fuko range for second-day hair - a small amount worked into the roots refreshes the style, absorbs excess oil, and adds lift without needing a full wash. If you've been relying on dry shampoo between washes, Quicksand does that job and styles at the same time. For high hold with some shine rather than the dry matte finish, Gravity Paste or Claymation are worth comparing.
- Diatomaceous Earth absorbs excess oil at the roots on contact, lifting flat hair away from the scalp and adding grip and texture between strands without any added weight.
- Bentonite Clay reinforces the grip, adding further texture and definition that gives the formula its high-hold character despite the lightweight, powder-like consistency.
- Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax provides a flexible structural layer that keeps styles in place through the day without stiffness or crunch.
- Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil and Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil condition the hair during styling, preventing the dry or stripped feeling that oil-absorbing products can sometimes leave behind.
- Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail Fern) Extract soothes the scalp and supports hair strength, making Quicksand genuinely conditioning rather than just a styling tool.
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract and Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil refresh the scalp on application, adding a clean, invigorating sensation that works particularly well on second-day hair.
- Hydrolyzed Soy, Rice, Wheat, and Corn Proteins reinforce the hair shaft with each use, improving strength and resilience over time.
- Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), and Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C) deliver a full antioxidant complex that protects and nourishes the hair and scalp during styling.
- Works as a standalone styler, a second-day refresher, or layered under other Hanz de Fuko products as a pre-styler for amplified grip and volume.
For second-day hair and volume at the roots, apply to dry hair. Rub a small pinch between your fingertips and work into the roots first, using your fingers to lift and build volume before distributing through the lengths. For gravity-defying volume from scratch, apply to damp hair and blow-dry upward while working the product through. As a pre-styler, apply Quicksand first on dry or damp hair, then follow with your chosen Hanz de Fuko styling product on top for extra grip and hold. Start with less than you think you need - the formula is concentrated and builds quickly.
Quicksand is one of those products that solves a problem most styling products don't even acknowledge. Fine or oily hair that loses volume by noon needs something that absorbs oil and adds grip at the root - not just a product that coats the outside of the hair. The dry shampoo functionality built into a high-hold styler is genuinely useful on a daily basis, and the botanical ingredient list means your hair is being conditioned at the same time. If flat hair or second-day oiliness is your main complaint, this is one of the best answers in the shop. The Trio is the obvious choice once it becomes part of your regular routine.
*Subject to change. Customers should refer to product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Diatomaceous Earth, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Bentonite, BHT, Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Wine Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Silicone Quaternium-3, Trideceth-12, Cysteine, Algae Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Extract, Glycerin, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, CI 77891.
