Hair Pomade: Which Hair Product is Right For Me?
Pomade is a hair product that offers users a lasting hold and a healthy shine. Typically made with lanolin, beeswax, and/or petroleum, pomade cleans up your locks and holds them in place all day long. There’s a variety of hair pomades out there formulated for different hair types and hairstyles.
Pomades for men generally come in two hairstyles:
High hold or low hold.
The hairstyles that will work best for each vary greatly depending on the hair type you have. Low-hold pomades are perfect for styling short hair, while high-holds can be used to style longer hair. If your hair is thin, using a heavy grooming cream could weigh your hair down. Oil-based hair pomade will work to combat that. However, hair pomades for men with thicker hair types should opt for a lighter product as the cream may not be enough hold and could leave hair flatter than desired.
Low hold hairstyles:
The relaxed look is easy to achieve with the use of low hold hair pomade. Simply apply your chosen product into damp or towel-dried hair and style as usual — making sure you avoid any unruly cowlicks and flyaway. If you don’t want to bother blow-drying your hair, simply allow it to dry naturally and then apply your hair product. Low-hold hair pomades are perfect for maintaining a sleek and stylish look throughout the day while still allowing hair to breathe.
Low hold hair pomades work well on hair that is:
- Fine hair
- Straight hair
- Short hair
High hold hairstyles:
The wet look slicked back hairstyle is a perfect example of high-hold hair pomade in action. Depending on your hair type and desired length, you can achieve different variations of this timeless classic. Using a low or medium gap comb, work the product into dry hair from the roots down.
Once your desired shape has been achieved, simply let it set — allowing for maximum hold throughout the day. After around ten minutes, add any necessary products to add extra texture to your looks such as clay or sea salt spray. Work these products into both towel-dried hair and hair that has already been styled. High hold hair pomades work well on hair that is:
- Thick hair
- Straight hair
- Medium hair
Choosing the right one for you:
Hair pomades are perfect for maintaining hair in place all day. It’s important to choose the right hair product by first identifying your hair type — fine, thin, medium, or thick. Once you have identified your hair type, try using some of the tips listed here to help you choose which hair product will work best with your specific hairstyle needs. If you’re looking for a slicked back or wet look, opt for high hold hair pomade and use a medium to higher gap comb to achieve your desired hairstyle. Be sure to let set fully before adding any additional products such as clay or sea salt spray.
High hold hair pomades work well on hair that is:
- Thick hair
- Straight hair
- Medium hair
Choosing the right one for you:
For men with thin hair, try using an oil-based product since it will help maintain healthy, natural shine while also providing hair with added volume. For men with straight hair, try using a light hair pomade to avoid flat hair and aim for more texture instead. If your hair is thick, you should opt for lighter hair pomade such as one infused with grape seed or argon oil. These will allow hair to breathe and help prevent flaking while still offering the necessary hold throughout the day.
