Apex Matte Cream

I was hoping to have better luck with the unscented but it still irritated my scalp. And had a noticeable scent.

I really hated the smell of this and it irritated my scalp.

This is a true medium firm hold. This is only slightly stronger than rio, and Canyon is a small step up from apex. These products are all around medium-firm hold level but not strong. I have thick hair that is slightly longer than short, and none of these can properly hold my hair at the end of the day. But if you have short or want a lightweight hold, then they're great products. I don't recommend them for taming thick hair generally. Canyon is supposed to be their strongest, so if that doesn't do it, I doubt any other lodestar will be strong enough for me.