In a world full of over-complicated routines and over-promised results, muk haircare stands as a refreshing reminder that great hair begins with integrity. The Australian-founded, independently-owned brand has remained true to what matters most — clean, vegan, cruelty-free formulas crafted with care and intention. With a commitment to transparency and performance, muk is proof that simplicity can still deliver salon-worthy results.
Recently, I had the chance to put a few of muk’s hero products to the test on my bob (still a work in progress when it comes to perfecting my routine). With my fine, often hard-to-manage strands, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the results were genuinely impressive. After several weeks of using six different products, here’s how each one earned a permanent spot in my lineup.
Hard Muk Styling and Texturising Shampoo
As someone with fine, limp hair, this shampoo has been a total game-changer. I used to gravitate toward ultra-hydrating formulas, thinking they’d solve my flatness problem, but this product completely shifted that mindset. Designed especially for short or layered styles, it gently cleanses away buildup and excess oil while adding raw texture and natural grip. Think the effortless, perfectly undone texture of second-day hair, but on day one.
Fat Muk Volumising Conditioner
If your strands need an extra boost, this lightweight conditioner pairs perfectly with hard muk. It nourishes without weighing hair down, adding shine, body, and movement. My fine hair often struggles to hold volume, but this duo has genuinely elevated my wash routine, giving me confidence to air-dry and still end up with a soft yet bouncy texture.
Fat Muk Volumiser
This has become the first thing I reach for after every wash. Applied to towel-dried hair from roots to ends, it adds shine, body, and hold without heaviness. The formula expands each strand for that lift from within effect, making it an essential step for anyone with fine or lifeless hair. For me, it’s the secret to building volume that actually lasts.
Beach Muk Sea Salt Spray
The finishing touch that ties everything together. I spritz this evenly from roots to ends before letting my hair air-dry, and it delivers that effortless, tousled texture I love. It provides flexible hold and definition without the crunch or oiliness that other sprays can leave behind. This combination of products leaves my bob looking intentionally undone, in the best possible way.
Filthy Muk Styling Paste
Ever since chopping my hair, maintaining hold and texture post-styling has been a challenge. Adding Filthy Muk to my routine has been a new favorite to hold style without getting the hairspray crunch. After curling or waving my hair, I work a small amount through the ends and face-framing pieces to lock everything in place. The semi-matte finish keeps things natural yet defined and never flaky, never overly stiff. It’s the perfect balance between grit and polish.
Fat Muk Volumising Powder
For a quick refresh or mid-day lift, this powder is my on-the-go essential. It instantly revives my roots and mid sections of my hair, adding touchable texture which dissolves seamlessly with zero white cast. And it’s infused with aloe vera and coconut oil to strengthen and protect both the hair and scalp. A few sprays and a quick tousle, and my style is instantly given new energy.
After weeks of testing these muk hair products, my hair feels the best it’s felt post cut. My wash-day routine is completely transformed and leaves my bob feeling lighter, fuller, and more defined. All in all, I’ve gained a new level of confidence in simply letting my hair air-dry, which is a major win.
Proof that when you strip things back to clean, intentional care, great hair comes from even greater products.
