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Hair Powder in New Zealand
Hair powder is the quiet workhorse of modern styling. A light shake at the roots gives instant lift, grip and a matte, lived-in texture that lasts all day, and it weighs almost nothing, so it suits fine, flat hair that collapses under wax or heavy cream. Barbers use it for messy crops and textured quiffs, and hairdressers use it to build volume into updos, braids and second-day blow-dries.
This collection holds around 50 styling powders, texture dusts and volume powders from 29 brands, plus twin packs of the favourites. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand here, from barbershop names such as L3VEL3, American Crew, Killer Groom, Suavecito and Slick Gorilla to salon brands including Nak Hair, Redken, Schwarzkopf Professional, Davines and L'Oreal Professionnel.
About Hair Powder
Most styling powders are very fine, lightweight particles that grip each strand and create friction between hairs. That friction is what makes hair stand up at the root and hold a shape without stiffness. Because the particles are matte, they also cut shine and absorb a little oil, so hair looks fuller and more textured rather than slick. Powders come in shaker bottles or puffer packs, and many look like a dry powder in the bottle but turn almost invisible once worked into the hair.
Powders differ in grip and finish. Volume powders such as Nak Done & Dusted, Muk Fat and O&M Thique are mainly about root lift. Texture dusts such as Schwarzkopf Osis+ Dust It, Redken Powder Grip 03 and Davines More Inside add separation and hold as well. Barber powders such as L3VEL3 Styling Powder, Killer Groom Volume Powder and Suavecito Texturising Powder give stronger hold for short men's styles, and L3VEL3 also offers a Light Hold version.
Hair Powders by Type
Barber styling powders. L3VEL3 Styling Powder, Killer Groom Volume Powder Original, Suavecito Texturising Powder, Slick Gorilla Volumising Matte Styling Powder, Dapper Dan Ultra Matte Texture Dust, Vines Vintage Styling Powder, Modern Pirate Superior Styling Powder, American Crew Boost Powder and DunGud Stratosphere give lift and matte hold for crops, quiffs and textured short cuts.
Salon volume powders. Nak Hair Signature Done & Dusted, Davroe Cloud Texture Powder, Muk Hair Fat Volumising Powder, O&M Thique Volumising Powder, Eleven Australia I Want Body Volume Powder, Affinage Professional Volume Powder and 12 Reasons Absolute Volume Powder focus on root lift for fine and flat hair.
Texture dusts. Schwarzkopf Osis+ Dust It, Session Label The Powder, Redken Powder Grip 03, Davines More Inside Texturising Dust, L'Oreal Professionnel Tecni.Art Super Dust, Matrix High Riser and Natural Look StyleArt Volume Dust add grip, separation and a matte finish for undone styles and updos.
Tinted texturiser powders. 12 Reasons Absolute Texturiser Powder Black and Dark Brown add texture with a tint, which helps powder blend in on darker hair.
Light hold and fine-hair options. L3VEL3 Light Hold Styling Powder, De Lorenzo Quicksand, DesignMe Puff Me Light, Hi Lift Dust and Echosline Look Volumizing Powder give softer lift without a gritty feel.
Twin packs. L3VEL3, American Crew, Killer Groom, Suavecito, Slick Gorilla, Dapper Dan, Vines Vintage and Modern Pirate powders are also sold as twin packs, so you have a back-up ready before the first one runs out.
Brands in This Category
These are the brands with the most hair powders at Zilion. Each link opens the brand's full range:
- L3VEL3
- American Crew
- 12 Reasons
- Vines Vintage
- Slick Gorilla
- Killer Groom
- Suavecito
- Dapper Dan
- Nak Hair
- Davroe
- DesignMe
- Modern Pirate
Top 10 Hair Powders
- Killer Groom Volume Powder Original 30g: our best-selling powder, giving instant lift, texture and volume without weighing hair down.
- L3VEL3 Styling Powder 30g: a barbershop favourite for matte texture and hold, also in a 60g refill size.
- Nak Hair Signature Done & Dusted 10g: a salon styling powder for instant volume, texture and grip, also in a 6g size.
- Suavecito Texturising Powder 28g: a lightweight powder that adds volume, texture and control for short men's cuts.
- American Crew Boost Powder 20g: a weightless anti-gravity powder with a matte finish that adds lift, thickness and grit.
- Schwarzkopf Professional Osis+ Dust It 10g: a mattifying powder for texture, control and separation.
- Redken Powder Grip 03 7g: a mattifying texture and root-volume powder with mild control, good for updos and stretching a blow-dry.
- Davroe Cloud Texture Powder 10g: instant volume, texture and root lift with a natural matte finish, also in an 80ml size.
- O&M Thique Volumising Powder 4.5g: absorbs oil at the roots for weightless lift and a lived-in texture.
- Davines More Inside Texturising Dust 8g: adds volume and texture with a traceless matte finish.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Killer Groom Volume Powder Original 30g ($25.00)
- Suavecito Texturising Powder 28g ($34.99)
- Nak Hair Signature Done & Dusted 10g ($27.00)
- Natural Look StyleArt Volume Dust 10g ($28.71)
- DunGud Stratosphere Styling Powder 10g ($40.46)
- Davroe Cloud Texture Powder 80ml ($44.01)
- Affinage Professional Volume Powder 7.5g ($44.00)
- Redken Powder Grip 03 7g ($43.20)
- L'Oreal Professionnel Tecni.Art Volume Super Dust 7g ($37.80)
- Davines More Inside Texturising Dust 8g ($56.61)
Benefits of Hair Powder
- Instant root lift. A little powder at the roots props hair up straight away, with no blow-drying needed.
- Weightless volume. Powder adds body without the heaviness of creams and waxes, which is why it works so well on fine hair.
- Matte, natural finish. Powders cut shine for a textured, undone look rather than a glossy one.
- Grip for styling. The added friction helps braids, buns, pins and updos stay put.
- Freshens up second-day hair. Many powders absorb a little oil at the roots and revive a flat style between washes.
- Easy to carry. Small shaker bottles slip into a pocket or gym bag for a touch-up during the day.
- Easy to wash out. Powder usually rinses out with a normal shampoo.
Hair Powder Buying Guide
Short men's styles. For crops, quiffs and textured fades, choose a barber powder with stronger hold such as L3VEL3 Styling Powder, Killer Groom Volume Powder, Suavecito or Slick Gorilla. See also Men's Grooming.
Fine, flat hair. Volume powders such as Nak Done & Dusted, Muk Fat, O&M Thique and Eleven I Want Body give lift without weight. Pair them with Fine Hair care.
Updos and braids. Texture dusts such as Redken Powder Grip 03, Session Label The Powder and Schwarzkopf Osis+ Dust It add grip so pins and elastics hold.
Dark hair. Use a small amount and work it in well. The 12 Reasons Black and Dark Brown Texturiser Powders are tinted to help them disappear on darker hair.
A softer feel. If you dislike a gritty texture, try L3VEL3 Light Hold, DesignMe Puff Me Light or De Lorenzo Quicksand.
More hold or shine. If you want a firmer hold or a glossier finish, a powder may not be enough on its own. Compare Clay, Hair Paste, Hair Wax and Hair Pomade.
How to Use Hair Powder
Start with dry hair, either freshly styled or second-day. Lift a section at the crown or part line and shake or puff a small amount straight onto the roots, holding the bottle close so the powder lands where you want it. Repeat in a few sections, then massage in with your fingertips, lifting and scrunching as you go. Use less than you think you need, because you can always add more. For short men's styles, rub a little between your fingers first and work it through, then shape with your hands. Shampoo as normal to remove it.
Why Shop Hair Powder at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Every hair powder we sell is genuine stock from brands we are authorised to supply.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a bigger order over interest-free instalments.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- Twin packs. Save on L3VEL3, American Crew, Killer Groom, Suavecito, Slick Gorilla, Dapper Dan, Vines Vintage and Modern Pirate powders by buying two.
- Barber and salon brands together. Compare men's grooming powders and salon volume dusts in one place.
- Help when you need it. Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair type and the style you want, and we will suggest a powder.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We deliver hair powder right across the country, to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in every region. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7.
Hair Powder FAQs
What is hair powder?
Hair powder is a lightweight styling product made of very fine particles that grip the hair. It adds root lift, texture and a matte finish without weighing hair down.
What is the difference between hair powder and dry shampoo?
Dry shampoo is mainly designed to absorb oil and refresh unwashed hair. Hair powder is a styling product for lift, grip and texture, although many powders also absorb a little oil.
What is the difference between volume powder and texture dust?
Volume powders focus on lifting hair at the root. Texture dusts add more grip and separation for messy, undone styles and updos. Many products do both.
Is hair powder good for fine hair?
Yes. Powder is one of the best styling products for fine hair, because it adds lift and body without the weight of creams or waxes.
Is hair powder good for men?
Yes. Barbers use styling powder for crops, quiffs and textured short cuts. L3VEL3, Killer Groom, Suavecito, Slick Gorilla and American Crew are popular choices.
Can women use hair powder?
Yes. Volume powders such as Nak Done & Dusted, Muk Fat and O&M Thique are designed for root lift in any length of hair, and texture dusts help with updos.
What is the best hair powder?
Our best seller is Killer Groom Volume Powder Original. L3VEL3 Styling Powder, Nak Done & Dusted, Suavecito Texturising Powder and American Crew Boost Powder are also popular.
What is the best hair powder for men?
For short men's styles, L3VEL3 Styling Powder, Killer Groom Volume Powder, Suavecito Texturising Powder, Slick Gorilla and Dapper Dan Ultra Matte Texture Dust give good hold and a matte finish.
What is the best volume powder for fine hair?
Nak Hair Done & Dusted, Muk Hair Fat Volumising Powder, O&M Thique, Eleven Australia I Want Body and Affinage Professional Volume Powder are designed for lift on fine hair.
What is the best powder for updos?
Redken Powder Grip 03, Schwarzkopf Session Label The Powder and Osis+ Dust It add grip that helps pins and elastics hold.
What is Killer Groom Volume Powder?
It is a styling powder that adds instant lift, texture and volume without weighing hair down. It comes in 30g and a twin pack.
What is L3VEL3 Styling Powder?
It is a barbershop styling powder for matte texture and hold, in 30g and 60g. There is also a Light Hold version and twin packs of each.
What is the difference between L3VEL3 Styling Powder and Light Hold?
The standard Styling Powder gives firmer hold for structured short styles. The Light Hold version gives softer texture and movement.
What is Nak Hair Done & Dusted?
Done & Dusted is a styling powder from Nak Hair's Signature range that gives instant volume, texture and grip. It comes in 10g and 6g.
What is American Crew Boost Powder?
Boost Powder is a weightless anti-gravity volume powder with a matte finish that adds lift, thickness and grit. It comes in 10g and 20g, plus twin packs.
What is Suavecito Texturising Powder?
It is a lightweight powder that adds volume, texture and control to short hair without weighing it down. It comes in 28g and a twin pack.
What is Schwarzkopf Osis+ Dust It?
Dust It is a lightweight mattifying powder that gives texture, control, separation and lasting hold.
What is Redken Powder Grip 03?
It is a mattifying texturising and root-volumising powder with mild control. Redken says it adds body, matte texture and grip for updos and helps extend a blow-dry.
What is Davroe Cloud Texture Powder?
Cloud is a lightweight powder that gives instant volume, texture and root lift with a natural matte finish. It comes in 10g and an 80ml size.
What is O&M Thique?
Thique is a volumising powder from O&M that absorbs oil at the roots without weighing hair down and gives a lived-in texture.
What is Muk Hair Fat Volumising Powder?
It is a weightless, translucent volumising powder from Muk Hair for root lift and texture, in a 12g bottle.
What is Davines More Inside Texturising Dust?
It is a styling powder that adds volume and texture instantly, with a traceless matte finish.
What is L'Oreal Professionnel Super Dust?
Tecni.Art Volume Super Dust is a volumising and texturising powder with a matte finish.
Are there tinted hair powders?
Yes. 12 Reasons Absolute Texturiser Powder comes in Black and Dark Brown, which helps the powder blend on darker hair.
Will hair powder show on dark hair?
Most powders become almost invisible once worked in, but too much can look dull or white on dark hair. Use a little at a time, or try a tinted powder.
How do I apply hair powder?
Shake or puff a small amount onto the roots of dry hair in a few sections, then massage in with your fingertips. For short styles, rub a little between your fingers and work it through.
How much hair powder should I use?
Start with a very small amount, a light shake per section. Powder builds quickly and too much can feel gritty or look dull.
Should I use hair powder on wet or dry hair?
Use hair powder on dry hair. On wet hair it can clump and will not give the same lift.
Can I use hair powder with other styling products?
Yes. Many people use powder at the roots for lift and a little clay, paste or hairspray on the lengths for hold and shape.
Can I reapply hair powder during the day?
Yes. A light shake at the roots revives volume. Small shaker bottles are easy to carry for touch-ups.
Does hair powder make hair feel gritty?
Some texture powders have a slightly gritty feel, which is what gives them grip. Light hold powders such as L3VEL3 Light Hold and DesignMe Puff Me Light feel softer.
Does hair powder absorb oil?
Many do. O&M Thique and Affinage Professional Volume Powder, for example, are described as absorbing excess oil at the roots.
Can hair powder replace dry shampoo?
It can freshen up roots in a pinch, but dry shampoo is better if your main goal is to absorb oil. Browse Dry Shampoo.
Is hair powder bad for your hair?
Used as directed, powder is a gentle styling product. Wash it out regularly and use a clarifying shampoo now and then if you style with it every day.
How do I wash out hair powder?
A normal shampoo usually removes it. If you use powder heavily, a clarifying shampoo once a week helps prevent build-up.
Can I use hair powder on a beard?
Hair powders are made for head hair. For beards, use a beard balm, oil or wax instead.
How long does a bottle of hair powder last?
Because you use so little, a 10g bottle typically lasts one to three months with regular use. Larger barber sizes last longer.
Are there twin packs of hair powder?
Yes. L3VEL3, American Crew, Killer Groom, Suavecito, Slick Gorilla, Dapper Dan, Vines Vintage and Modern Pirate powders come in twin packs.
Hair powder or clay, which should I choose?
Choose powder for lightweight lift and texture, especially on fine hair. Choose clay if you want firmer hold and more control for thicker hair.
Is hair powder good for curly hair?
A little powder at the roots can add lift to curls, but apply it gently with your fingertips so you do not disturb the curl pattern.
Is Zilion an official stockist of these hair powder brands?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of every brand in this collection, from L3VEL3 and American Crew to Nak Hair and Redken.
Are the hair powders you sell genuine?
Yes. As an official stockist we only sell genuine products.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a product I have opened?
No. For hygiene reasons, opened or used products cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unopened items?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my order arrives leaking or damaged?
Email care@zilion.co.nz within 5 days of delivery with your order number and photos. We will arrange a replacement or refund.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Who can I ask for advice on hair powder?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your hair type and the style you are after, and we will recommend a powder.
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