Get Wildroot Creamoil Charlie for handsome hair

[SlickMike]

Just a little jingle there from the past. Seriously guys there is a reason this stuff is still around. I recently bought a bottle of this stuff again for a classic 1940's style wedding I was in and discovered an unexpected side effect after using this for a couple of weeks- my hair is very soft now and alot healthier. When I went to my barber and asked for an old school taper cut and to leave the top longer and slick it back into a side part, I asked what the best product of the era was for keeping this style in check and he said every barber had this in their shop during the 40's 50's and 60's. it is a some what thick/lotion/cream that contains lanolin, so it is a bit harder to wash out of your hair, but I have seen no side effects from what little does not wash out- besides I wear my hair this way everyday so I'm just re-applying more after my shower. You can use a little and get light control and a soft feel or u can use more and get that classic slicked-down look that stars like Clark Gable, Cary Grant and others from the 50's sported for that timeless classic look. This is still around because it works and it leaves your hair very well conditioned.

 

[njpaddy]

Now that brings me back to the early 60's. I remember the name and commercials for Wildroot, but can't remember actually using it. I do remember using Brylcream and Vitalis back in those days.

 

[Augustiner]

Haven't seen you around for a while Mike. I use Wildroot everyday and love it. I just added a review today. I think this is the best of the classic hair grooms. It really is a hair lotion. Doesn't weigh your hair down or look too shalacked and makes your hair acceptable for either a professional environment or a night on the town. Very versatile look. I call it the "dry wet look." Fly-aways are totally eliminated. Best if used with a military hair brush to smooth things over. I wear a side part but you could also put straight back if that's your style.

 

[porkpie]

Okay, awesome - BUT....where can I get my hands on some then?

 

[SlickMike]

Try Walgreens if you have one in your area. Its usually with all the shaving supplies next to the Brylcreem and Groom and Clean

 

[Kevan]

My hair is blond/light brown (depending on length) and though I love the old school products, if I use just a LITTLE too much, after 4 or 5 hours I look like a convict. Brylcreem, G&C, and Tabac all do it if I use any more than a dollop the size of a large pea. I'm afraid to use Wildroot because of that.

 

[Phog Allen]

My hair is blond/light brown (depending on length) and though I love the old school products, if I use just a LITTLE too much, after 4 or 5 hours I look like a convict. Brylcreem, G&C, and Tabac all do it if I use any more than a dollop the size of a large pea. I'm afraid to use Wildroot because of that.

Me too Kevan. Like you, I have to be quite careful with hair products. Almost any brilliantine or pomade is but a speck or two away from making me look like I am auditioning for a character on Cops. My hair has darkened as I have gotten older but if I am out in the sun in the warm months then it lightens considerably. Then I have to be doubly careful. Too bad because sometimes I would love to go completely greaser for a day. No way.

Regards, Todd

 

[doctordial]

I've used Wildroot in the past and I like it. I thought it was just heavily fragranted. Every so often I'll get some and the fragrance changes. The last time I got some it smelled like baby oil and that was magnified if it was hot. It also clashed with soap, cologne, or aftershave I had on. That was the only draw back I had with it, other than that I think it's a good product.

 

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[Deltaboy]

It is at my Local Walgreens but I wear a flat top.