Pomade Hair Products: FAQ

Switching to a new hair product can be a little stressful and if you aren’t familiar with the brand your choosing, or you aren’t educated on working with oil-based products like pomade than it can be overwhelming. The last thing you want to do is damage your hair. Here we have gathered a few  of the most common frequently asked questions for you.

Q: What is the overall best best pomade ?
A: As far as branding goes, there doesn’t seem to be one product purchased over others. There are several out there to choose from, it boils down to personal preference. The pomade hair product that offers the best results, according to consumers is the medium hold products. There is a wonderful website called pomadeview.com which has a ranking of the top 5 pomades on the market which you should definitely check out before buying. The article is called Top 5 Best Pomades: Price vs. Quality.

Q: What pomade do the celebs use? More so, the 50s and 60s stars.
A: Well as wonderful as it would be to say they used ____ product. We can't really say that. But it was rumored that some were known to use the Imperial Barber Products, Uppercut Deluxe, American Crew and a few others. Now, it would be fun to say you were using the same product as the stars. But keep in mind what works for one persons hair type may not work for another.

Q: I heard too much product can make your hair fall out.. Is this true?
A: This is going to boil down to each individual. Lets be real as we age, hair does fall out. Now are pomade hair products going to make you go bald? Doubtful. Now each brand offers different ingredients, and it will boil down to genetics, ingredients and well overall hygiene care. But, now it’s highly doubtful you are going bald anytime soon using pomade.

Q: Water-based vs. oil-based pomade?
A: This is up for general preferance. There are people who have always used oil-based pomades and will continue using them for the rest of their lives. Now if you're a beginner, we recommend you start with water-based pomade since it's lighter on the hair and scalp. For more info about water-based and oil-based pomades check out this pomade review.

How to: Pomade styling step by step

We all want to look our best 24/7 and with that we want everyone to NOTICE that we are looking good ALL THE TIME. But often times that isn’t how it goes. Here we have put together an easy to follow guide on how to use and style your hair with pomade hair products and styles. This is for both men and women, and honestly, it is pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

Step 1: Setup
Most pomade hair products are oil based, but we're going to focus this guide on water based products. So start by washing your hair and drying it. Pomade works best with clean and dry hair.
You want to soften the pomade the best you can with taking your hair dryer and blowing straight onto the product on low for about 1 minute or so. Without burning it of course (which can happen). You could also scoop up a tiny dab and soften it up by rubbing your palms together, whichever you prefer. It's up to you.

Step 2: Application

Once your hair is ready, and the pomade is ready you want to take a penny size amount into your hands and rub together with both hands so you have the product on both hands ready to run through your hair. The key here is to not use too much. It's better to apply it to your hair in tiny amounts than all at once.

Styling:

Once you run your hands through your hair you will see that the pomade allows you to construct your hair into different styles, for men or women with short hair you can smooth your hair down, and sculpt a clean look. The great thing about pomade hair products is that you are able to spike your hair as well. The gel allows you to mold your hair into any style or creation. Which is one reason why it is so popular.

That's all there is to it! Now it's time to start playing around and experimenting with all the new and different hairstyles you can have. It's a very effective product which works miracles. If you want to know which are the best pomades on the market check out this top 5 pomade review.

Hair Care for Beginners: Pomade Hair

There is a lot to learn when you go into the world of cosmetology and yes, you will learn about different styles, cuts, colors, the chemistry and how to work with individual hair types. But there is one thing you can never learn enough about, and that is different hair styles with different products.

Pomade is a product that has become somewhat of a taboo in society. Not many guys know about its existence although it works wonderes. Pomade hair is something that takes time to adjust to, for both your hair and the hands that sculpt your hairstyle.

It takes baby steps when introducing your hair to pomade. It is important that you start slowly, you want to add a little (a dot on your palm) per day.    A lot of people don’t understand that your hair and scalp need time to adjust to new products. When you start adding products or oil to your hair without allowing it time to adjust. Often times people think they are allergic when their scalp and hair react negatively to new products, but the bottom line is when you transition to pomade hair products it just takes time.

Using an oil product on your hair can have both positive and negative effects. Obviously this is something that will make your skin, oily and when your scalp has products on it, it does smother your skin and hair, not allowing it to breathe properly. Pomade hair products are great for design and sculpt, but it needs to be washed every other day at least. It is almost an art to make sure it's washed enough, but not too much. Every other day, is acceptable and good for your hair and scalp.

If you're new to pomade, you definitely have to start off with a water-based pomade since it's a lot lighter on the hair an scalp than oil-based pomade.

These are the top 3 pomades we recommend for beginners:

1. Imperial Barber Products Pomade

Check out this in-depth Imperial pomade review for more information.

2. Uppercut Deluxe Pomade

Check out this in-depth Uppercut pomade review for more information.

3. Suavecito Pomade

Check out this in-depth Suavecito pomade review for more information.

This is just basic care and upkeep for anyone using pomade hair products. For more information on styling or extensive maintenance check out pomadeview.com for detailed in-depth guides on how to use it.