The Renaissance of hair pomades & the new Golden Age

[Pamt]

Hello !

Can someone please help me.

I have been using the Uppercut Matt Pomade and I really love the finish/look. The hold is not perfect, but the main problem is that it doesn't last long and it needs a lot of product to get the perfect look.

I bought the Monster Hold to try something stronger, and it's an amazing pomade, very easy to restyle, but like I suspected a bit too oily, shiny for everyday use.

Do you guys have any recommendations for something with a strong hold and Matte finish ?

Thanks !

 

[David157]

Baxter of California Clay is superb. I also like Arcadian Clay. Both are really nice. Baxter doesn't wear off, as it's a firm hold.

 

[C.K. Dexter Haven]

Hello !

Can someone please help me.

I have been using the Uppercut Matt Pomade and I really love the finish/look. The hold is not perfect, but the main problem is that it doesn't last long and it needs a lot of product to get the perfect look.

I bought the Monster Hold to try something stronger, and it's an amazing pomade, very easy to restyle, but like I suspected a bit too oily, shiny for everyday use.

Do you guys have any recommendations for something with a strong hold and Matte finish ?

Thanks !

Look into the clays that David recommended or pastes depending on how much texture you want.

 

[Pamt]

Baxter of California Clay is superb. I also like Arcadian Clay. Both are really nice. Baxter doesn't wear off, as it's a firm hold.

Thank you.

I am going to order the Arcadian Clay. It seems to be pretty popular at the moment and easy to apply.

 

[David157]

Excellent choice! Arcadian is good stuff. I use it every once in a while. It gives my hair a lot of volume.

 

[Marco]

Gentlemen, after just more than 3 years from when I started this never-ending thread we are close to 100 pages and 2,000 replies!

Thank you to all those who have participated and continue contributing on regular bases. And, of course, don't stop having fun and enjoying the wonderful world of hair pomades!

 

[IMightBeWrong]

I’ve got some Arcadian Clay Pomade inbound as well. Been sporting a slicked side part for a few months and just cut my hair shorter and decided to go back to matte for a while. Can’t wait to try it! Just tossed out the last bit of Dead Sea Clay I had because it developed an odd odor while it sat unused.

 

[walds11]

I wanted to try something for my thinning hair. I’m a big fan of Redken For Men products. Redken recommended their new Brews Clay Pomade. It’s works great and leaves a nice, textured matte finish with a maximum hold. The pomade was weird to apply the first few times, since I’m so used to using gels.

Redken Brews Clay Pomade Men's Hair Clay | Redken

 

[nelamvr6]

I am a 58 year old man who just discovered pomades within the last two weeks. I feel like I've missed out on years that I could have been having better hair days and actually taken better care of my hair.

But I am slowly realizing that pomades can be every bit as addicting as wet shaving or fragrances! Maybe the problem is me... Nah!

 

[C.K. Dexter Haven]

I am a 58 year old man who just discovered pomades within the last two weeks. I feel like I've missed out on years that I could have been having better hair days and actually taken better care of my hair.

But I am slowly realizing that pomades can be every bit as addicting as wet shaving or fragrances! Maybe the problem is me... Nah!

They are VERY addicting. Especially oil based ones

 

[nelamvr6]

They are VERY addicting. Especially oil based ones

I am looking forward to trying OB pomades, but right now I'm having too much fun with the unorthodox WB ones...

 

[JoeLr]

I love these threads... I am someone who keeps his hair really short; it is straight, but I use product to give it texture (e.g., so it's not boring). Been using American Crew fiber for several years because it holds really well (I also finish with a spritz of hairspray, using small hair dryer to make sure everything is set).

I'm inspired to try other strong hold pomades. Thanks guys!

 

[BrushJockey]

I am a 58 year old man who just discovered pomades within the last two weeks. I feel like I've missed out on years that I could have been having better hair days and actually taken better care of my hair.

But I am slowly realizing that pomades can be every bit as addicting as wet shaving or fragrances! Maybe the problem is me... Nah!

47 and 3 or 4 months of the same story.

 

[nelamvr6]

I'm excited, tomorrow I'l be trying my first OB pomade, The Iron Society original...

 

[nelamvr6]

I am really enjoying the differences between the Iron Society and the UWB pomades I've tried. The pliability and styleability all day is my favorite difference.

Now I am waiting for more OB pomades to arrive while I finish testing this one. I figured I should give each OB 3 days to test so I can check out the build-up effect...

 

[nelamvr6]

47 and 3 or 4 months of the same story.

Just what we need, right? Another voyage of discovery!

At least a can of pomade doesn't cost as much as a bottle of EDT...

 

[nelamvr6]

They are VERY addicting. Especially oil based ones

I am beginning to understand why...

 

[paintflinger]

Lockhart's Fire & Brimstone today (Medium). I've got no complaints.

 

[nelamvr6]

I am finding out that Iron Society is not as user friendly on the second day as I had hoped. Some more research probably would have told me that. In retrospect, probably not the best OB pomade for a newbie to try on his first outing.

I'm not entirely displeased, but I do feel that the buildup on the second day was a little too waxy for my taste. Styling is not as easy as it was on the first day, or as it was with the WB pomades I had tried previously.

So now I am trying to decide on the second OB pomade to try. Goon Grease and Royal Crown are the two I have on hand, but I have more on the way, including Murray's, Shear Revival Easy Tiger, and others.

Any thoughts? Bearing in mind that my experience with OB pomades is very limited?

I should mention that my hair is thick, curly/wavy and generally pretty dry.

TIA

 

[David157]

Here's my list of MUST have oil based pomades:

• Dax Wave and Groom - A shinier version of Murray's Superior. It's great for people with thick and curly hair. You can get tons of volume with Dax
• High Life Heavy pomade
• High Life Medium
• High Life Voodoo Brew I
• Murray's Xtra Heavy
  
• Murray's Exelento and Murray's Super Light
• Black and White pomade + Black and White Lite - Both are great
• Royal Crown Hair Dressing and RC Pomade
• Murray's Nunile pomade
• Lockhart's Heavy Hold pomade - great for people with thick and curly hair. This is also great stuff for people with thinning hair. You only need a little of this stuff

To add shine to hair you'll need these nice Brilliantine products:

- Tres Flores Brilliantine Liquid Oil
- Vaseline Tonic