Archetypal 1950s brand Brylcreem is set for a full-scale facelift this summer.
The male hair styling stalwart s renovation programme includes new products, new packaging and new merchandising guidelines.
It will also get support from a £3m PR, press ads and TV commercial campaign.
Joining the range are a Wax Stick designed for styling short hair, Reshaper Gum for moulding textured styles and adding shine, and Reshaper Putty to give a messed up effect with a matt finish.
The gels have been reformulated and improved and include Modelling, Wet Look, Strong and Ultra Gel, as well as a new UV formula which glows under UV lights.
Packaging changes are aimed at increasing the range's on-shelf impact. The waxes move into Brylcreem swirl-style pots while the gels get a new tube design.
The strength of hold' which ranges from one to four is shown by colour coding and dots on the pack. Price points range from £3.19 to £3.99.
The company suggests displaying the range which is the only UK mainstream hair styling range specifically for men next to the Lynx male fragrance range. TV ads will start in the autumn, along with press advertisements for the gels and reshaper products.
PR activity includes a team of Brylcreem Babes driving coverage in men's magazines.
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