THE ORIGINAL MATTE

FIBER

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American Crew Fiber delivers high hold with a low shine, adding thickness, grit, and fullness. The fiber-like formula provides strong, pliable control, best suited to shorter styles. The result: bold structure, flexible definition, and long-lasting control.

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At a Glance:

High hold

Low Shine

TSA-Friendly

Awards + Press Highlights:

Beauty Launchpad Readers Choice Awards Winner 2023

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FIBER. ICONIC HOLD. ICONIC TEXTURE. THIS IS WHERE WE STARTED.

This fiber‑like formula delivers strong, pliable control with a low-shine finish, making it ideal for creating natural, textured styles that last. Best suited for shorter hair, American Crew Fiber allows you to shape, separate, and define with precision while maintaining flexibility. The formula adds grip and dimension without stiffness or shine, helping hair appear fuller and more structured throughout the day. A staple in men’s grooming.

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How to Use

AWARD WINNING STYLING PASTE

For best results in your hair styling regimen, follow the instructions below:

AMOUNT NEEDED:
Start with a small amount—about a fingertip’s worth. A little goes a long way, and you can always add more if desired.

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Rub Fiber evenly between palms to activate the formula. 
  2. Work through damp or dry hair, starting with the area you have the most hair. 
  3. Focus on areas where you want texture and definition. 
  4. Style with fingers for separation or add more product to increase hold and structure.

INGREDIENTS

Packed with essential ingredients for better hair health and a perfect hair styling experience

American Crew's Heritage

LANOLIN
Humectant and emollient responsible for unsurpassed hold.

Trusted Performance by American Crew

BEESWAX
Protects against moisture loss while providing total control.

American Crew Products Engineered to Deliver

CETYL PALMITATE
An emollient that provides a smooth after feel.

Overall rating: 3.9594595 / 5 from 148 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

American Crew's texture fiber is a high-hold, low-shine styling product that helps thicken, texturize, and add fullness to your hair. Customers appreciate its strong hold, smooth texture, and matte finish, which provide a natural, textured look. The product is ideal for shorter hair, offering a voluminous appearance with long-lasting hold.

Summary topics

  • Scent (32%): A substantial number of customers pointed out that the product smells great and has a subtle and masculine scent.
  • Hold Strength (15%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the strong hold provided by the American Crew Fiber product.
  • Brand Quality (4%): Customers loved the American Crew hair styling products, praising their quality and recommending them to others.
  • Finished Look (6%): It was highlighted by customers that this product makes their hair look stylish and has a finished look.
  • Hair Texture (4%): Customers appreciated the smooth and pliable texture that this product gives to their hair without weighing it down.

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Review highlights

  • "Strong hold with a natural matte finish perfect for versatile styling without the shine." — Anonymous
  • "I love this product, I actually use it on my husband when we go out so his hair looks stylish and has a finished look" — Anonymous
  • "Cleans great, smells awesome, and leaves my hair feeling nice, without it frizzing out." — Anonymous

Reviews

Awesome

"Works great. . . I have fine straight hair and have been using for many years"

— PhillyRob (5/5)

Super versatile and reliable!

"American Crew Fiber has been my go-to every time I’m out. The hold is strong but flexible, and the low shine gives a clean, natural look without feeling greasy. The texture is easy to work with, but tricky for my curly hair—it defines without weighing it down. The scent is subtle and clean, and best of all, it’s never damaged my hair. If anything my hair feels better since I started using it."

— Adama93 9. (5/5)

💪 Strong Hold Natural Look – American Crew Fiber

"American Crew Fiber is my go-to for everyday styling. It gives a strong hold without feeling stiff and the low shine keeps it looking natural. Perfect for short to medium hair – adds texture volume and stays in place all day. Easy to work with easy to wash out. If you want control without the grease – this is it."

— Anonymous (5/5)

Smooth as butter without a greasy look!

"Such a great product! I use it almost every day! A strong hold without too much shine and honestly, I would say that I personally love the smell! Strongly recommend this versatile product!"

— Joshuac155 1. (4/5)

Don’t waste your money… they changed the formula

"For OVER 20 years. American Crew Fiber the ONLY styling product that I would allow to touch my hair. And I was a free spokesman, always talking up the product. Yes through out those 20 years I would sample other products to ensure if all else fails I would have a backup. Yet I never found a runner up or anything other product that even came close to AC fiber. Then American Crew was acquired by Revlon with in a few years they secretly changed the formula. That said when I say DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. It’s so infuriating that REVLON destroyed the best fiber out there."

— 20yrcustomerlost (1/5)

Simply the best

"This product is my go to. I have used this for years and have always been happy. It’s easy mold ability and texturing ability holds all day and allows you reshape through the day. Get caught in the wind and mess your hair up? Pop into the bathroom, get your hand a little wet and rub through your hair and it retakes shape easily. Also, super easy to wash out and has a nice, very subtle scent. Seriously, my favorite product for my hair."

— Rickeym6 4. (5/5)

WORST HAIR PROUDUCT ON THE MARKET!!!!

"i bought this because i didnt find the one that i organally use. It is the WORST hair product i have EVER used. It maid my hair greasy and didnt hold my hair in place. The smell of it is horribel, it smells like baby wipes with citrus smell. It has an consisty of face cream. -100000000000000000000000/10 DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!! Bye special 1 if u love ur hair or if u like this dont use ur money just use some bacon grease"

— Fredrik N. (1/5)

A good firm hold

"As a barber I recommend all crew products especially their fiber paste. It smells delicious and holds all day even tho it doesn’t look stiff. It’s also very easy to wash out"

— Mckenziep49 2. (5/5)

New formula is garbage.

"This changed. I’ve used this for years and it gave a nice dry hold and now my hair is greasy and flat all day. I didn’t realize when they listed it online as old formula they were serious. This new stuff I just picked up is garbage."

— Billyboy (1/5)

It’s changed.

"I’ve been using this product for 14 years. The formula has changed. It used to have a pliable waxy base, and now is more creamy, resulting in an oily look. Old reliable is no longer reliable. I’ll be purchasing a different product for regular use now."

— Honesty (2/5)

Q&A

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Both work, and each gives a different result. Damp hair application spreads product evenly and boosts hold, which suits gels and creams like Firm Hold Styling Gel and Forming Cream. Dry application maximizes texture, which suits Matte Clay, Fiber, and Boost Powder.

Start with a dime-sized amount for hair stylers like Fiber, Pomade, and Molding Clay. Emulsify it fully between your palms before applying and add more only where needed. Too much product weighs hair down and dulls texture.