I have tried FM2.5 and M3, but M2 is the product I return to every time. If I have a particularly unruly stray, I will reach for the former, but for day to day styling M2 is the dependable constant in my routine.
I used other brands for years, one of which I was loyal to until I tried Patricks. At this price point you expect it to perform well, and thankfully it does not disappoint. In fact, it performs so well that I have bought M2 for home, for travel, and for backups, because running out simply is not an option.
The last pot of M2 has been to five countries with me, hot, cold, and everything in between. It never let me down. It was consistently reliable and always smelled fantastic, which is more than can be said for some of the competition I have used over the years.
My usual routine is SF1, followed by a bit of M2 while the hair is still damp. If you want strong volume and texture, blast your preferred style into shape with a hairdryer. More often than not, I let it dry naturally, then finish with another small amount of M2 to refine. Then I am out the door.
Rain or shine, you get predictable, luxurious results. The scent and performance has made me a forever customer.