Hanz de Fuko is a grooming brand that designs products to do more than one job well - and Scheme Cream is one of the clearest examples of that in the range. A medium-hold styling cream that works on wet or dry hair, doubles as a pre-styler under other products, and delivers a natural demi-shine finish that looks like your hair is just doing that on its own.
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Hold: Medium (5/10)
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Finish: Natural Demi-Shine
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Base: Water-based, water-soluble
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Best For: All hair types; natural, textured, and relaxed styles on wet or dry hair; pre-styling base under other products
Scheme Cream is the most versatile product in the Hanz de Fuko styling range. On wet hair it provides soft control with a natural, lived-in finish that dries down without stiffness. On dry hair it delivers medium hold with humidity resistance and a demi-shine finish that reads as natural rather than styled. Used as a pre-styler before another Hanz de Fuko product, it builds a conditioning base that amplifies grip and adds longevity to whatever goes on top. One jar, multiple applications, no wasted shelf space.
Who's It For
Scheme Cream suits anyone who wants a reliable, low-fuss styling product that adapts to how they use it. It's ideal for natural, textured, and more relaxed styles where a heavy hold or high shine would feel out of place, and works equally well for longer hair that needs light control and softness rather than structure. It also earns its place as a pre-styler for anyone who regularly uses Claymation, Gravity Paste, or Quicksand and wants to extend their hold and add a conditioning base. For medium hold with more shine, Modify Pomade is the step up. For medium hold with a matte finish, Sponge Wax is the comparison point.
Key Benefits
- VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer delivers a medium-hold film that is humidity-resistant, keeping styles intact through damp conditions without stiffness or crunch.
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Beeswax and PEG-8 Beeswax provide flexible structure and body, giving the cream its hold character while keeping hair pliable and reworkable throughout the day.
- Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax and Ozokerite add a secondary layer of texture and definition, contributing to the natural demi-shine finish without crossing into high gloss.
- PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides conditions the hair during styling, promoting moisture retention and keeping strands soft under hold.
- PEG-75 Lanolin and Lanolin Alcohol add a natural conditioning layer that enhances the demi-shine finish while keeping hair manageable and smooth.
- Phenyl Trimethicone smooths the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and amplifying the natural shine without adding visible product weight or residue.
- Polysilicone-15 provides a UV filter that helps protect hair colour and condition from sun damage during daily wear.
- Works as a standalone styler on wet or dry hair, or as a pre-styler base under other Hanz de Fuko products to amplify grip and extend hold longevity.
How To Use
On wet hair, apply a dime-sized amount through damp strands from roots to ends and comb or brush through for a smooth, controlled finish with a natural demi-shine. Leave as is or blow-dry for more volume and hold. On dry hair, work a small amount between your palms and apply through hair using your fingers, shaping into your chosen style for medium hold with humidity resistance throughout the day. As a pre-styler, apply Scheme Cream to dry hair first, allow it to set briefly, then apply your chosen Hanz de Fuko styling product on top for amplified grip and longevity. Washes out with shampoo.
Why MASC Recommends This
Scheme Cream doesn't shout about what it does, which is probably why it gets overlooked more often than it should. The versatility here is genuine - wet or dry application, standalone styling or pre-styler, medium hold with a natural finish that works across most hair types and styles. It's also one of the best options in the range for anyone who wants the Hanz de Fuko ingredient quality and hold performance without committing to a heavy clay or high-shine pomade. If you're building a two-product kit from the range, Scheme Cream and Claymation cover most situations between them. The Trio is the obvious next step once it becomes a regular.
