Words: Charlie Thomas
For those of you not in the loop, pomade is an old school styling product that leaves your hair slick and shiny, perfect for a side parting or 50s style pompadour. Pomades are generally on the heavier side, and whether oil or water-based, they’re known for their strong hold and ultimate versatility. Gentlemen of bygone eras would have used nothing but pomades on their hair, which is most likely due to the fact they are so easy to use. If you’re looking for a vintage style sheen, or you just want a rock solid cut that won’t fall out of place, here are 5 of the best hair pomades.
BLACK & WHITE
This oil-based pomade has been around for over 90 years, famously donning the barnets of Elvis Presley and James Dean. It features a light vanilla scent and a pliable, waxy consistency that, like it’s pot suggests, gives you long hold control, lasting all day with ease.
Black & White Pluko Hair Dressing Pomade, £4.99 from Amazon
SWEET GEORGIA BROWN
Sweet Georgia Brown pomade is a real throwback. It takes users all the way back to the 1930s, from its tin design to its high-sheen finish, and with its pleasingly small price tag it’s bound to impress.
Sweet Georgia Brown Hair Dressing Pomade, £5.10 from Amazon
AMERICAN CREW
American Crew are producers of some of the finest modern hair products around, and their pomade is no exception. Reportedly used by the make-up department on ever-popular TV series Mad Men, its water-based ingredients deliver a medium-hold finish, making you look every bit the dapper ad-man.
American Crew Pomade, £9.95 from Amazon
PENHALIGON’S
Part of Penhaligon’s esteemed Bayolea range for men. Although its price tag may put off some, there are few better smelling hair styling products out there, with its lemongrass, tangerine and mandarin scent.
Penhaligon’s Bayolea Hair Pomade, £32 from Penhaligon’s
MURRAY’S SUPERIOR
One of the original pomades, Murray’s has been on the shelves since 1926. It contains only three ingredients and boasts a subtle masculine scent. It’s oil-based too, meaning it will give you a rock solid finish that will, like the product, stand the test of time.
Murray’s Superior Hair Dressing Pomade, £4.49 from Amazon
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