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Guide to Pomade

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Guide to Pomade

Discover the secret to impeccable hair with our "Guide to Pomade" – your ultimate roadmap to navigating the world of pomades. Whether you're a styling rookie or a grooming guru, this guide breaks down the lingo of holds and shines, ensuring you find the perfect match for your mane. From light, nonchalant holds to ultra-strong settings that defy the elements, we've got the scoop on how to achieve your desired look with ease. Still puzzled about which pomade to pick? Visit us at Chop Shop in Bloemfontein for tailored advice and explore our full range of Reuzel pomades to master the art of suave styling.

What is Pomade

Alright, gents, gather ’round for a quick tale about the slick, the sleek, and the stylish – yes, we’re talking about that wondrous goo known as pomade. Picture this: It’s the stuff that greasers would’ve traded their leather jackets for, and what modern-day hipsters reach for when their manes refuse to be tamed.

Pomade is like that best mate who’s always got your back, ensuring every strand of hair is on its best behavior, even when the rest of you is not. It’s the secret sauce that transforms the unruly into the unbelievable, giving your hair a personality boost, from matte murmurings to glossy declarations.

So, whether you’re aiming for a look that whispers ‘I woke up like this’ or one that screams ‘I spent way more time on this than I’ll ever admit,’ pomade’s your trusty sidekick in the quest for hair that’s as smooth as your pickup lines – hopefully smoother, for everyone’s sake.

Characteristics of Pomade

Strength

Gentlemen, let’s get a grip on pomades! The hold of your pomade can drastically alter your look and style longevity. Whether you’re after a breezy, touchable feel or a stronghold that lasts through the boardroom to the bar, understanding the hold factor is key. Let’s break down the pomade hold spectrum, from light to ultra-strong, and help you pick your perfect partner in style.

Light Hold: The Featherweight Champion

For those who prefer a natural look with a bit of control, light hold pomades are the answer. They offer a gentle touch that keeps hair manageable without weighing it down—ideal for a relaxed, easy-going vibe.

Flexible Hold: The Versatile Virtuoso

Need a bit more control but still love some movement? Flexible hold pomades are your go-to. They allow you to reshape and adjust throughout the day, perfect for those who can’t resist running their fingers through their hair.

Medium Hold: The Balanced Performer

Striking the perfect balance, medium hold pomades offer a reliable grip that’s neither too stiff nor too lax. They’re the workhorses of the pomade world, providing a polished look that stays put through your daily hustle.

Strong Hold: The Firm Favourite

When you need your style to stay as steadfast as your resolve, reach for a strong hold pomade. These are designed to maintain your look in the face of wind, rain, and whatever else life throws at you.

Ultra-Strong Hold: The Immovable Icon

For those who demand the ultimate in control, ultra-strong hold pomades are the heavyweight heroes. They lock in your style with an ironclad grip, ensuring not a hair falls out of place, no matter the challenge.

Shine

Hey there, style aficionados! Let’s talk about that one product that can make or break your hairstyle – pomade. But not all pomades are created equal, especially when it comes to the shine factor. Whether you’re a fan of the natural matte look or you’re all about that high-gloss finish, there’s a pomade out there for you. Let’s dive into the world of pomade shines and find your perfect match.

Matte Finish with No Shine: The Understated Look

For the gents who prefer a more natural, textured look, a matte finish pomade is your go-to. It gives you the hold you need without any shine, keeping things looking effortless and understated. Perfect for a casual day out or a low-key office vibe.

Matte Finish with Minimal Shine: The Subtle Glow

Sometimes, you want just a hint of shine to show off that you’ve put in some effort, but not too much. That’s where a matte finish with minimal shine steps in. It’s your everyday pomade that says, “I care about my hair, but I don’t fuss over it.”

Low Shine: The Best of Both Worlds

Low shine offers a touch more lustre than their minimal shine counterparts, giving your hair a healthy look without going overboard. It’s the perfect balance for those who tread the line between matte and glossy.

Medium Shine: The Classic Sheen

For those who are fans of the classic slick-back look, medium shine pomades are your best friend. They provide a noticeable sheen that’s not too flashy but still shows that you mean business when it comes to your hair.

High Shine: The Gloss Boss

High shine pomades are for the bold and the brave, the ones who want their hair to be seen and admired. This is the pomade that gives you that glossy, wet look that’s perfect for a night out on the town or when you’re looking to make a statement.

Base

Water-soluble Vs Oil Base

Today, there are different types of pomade to fit every hairstyle. True to its name, water-based pomade mainly consists of water and has a more gel-like consistency. It offers high hold and will dry and maintain your chosen hairstyle all day long. Water-based pomade is also the easiest to remove while washing your hair; all you need to do is rinse it out with water.

On the other hand, oil-based pomade has a waxy consistency and provides your hair with high shine and anything from medium to strong hold. Unlike the oil-based pomades of old, modern oil-based pomades are more mineral oil than bear fat, and their complex formulations mean they’re not just easier to wash out, they let you restyle your hair easily throughout the day.

Reuzel Water-Soluble Pomades:

  • Fiber Pomade: Strong, pliable hold with natural, low-shine finish. Best for shorter, medium to thick hair.
  • Clay Matte: Heavy, stronger, more flexible hold with a matte finish. Contains antiperspirant qualities for shorter hair and a more active lifestyle.  
  • Reuzel Blue: High-shine with strong, firm hold that is easily washable and great for styling thicker, coarser hair types due to its no-dry formula, adding extra moisture with less flaking. Has a warm, vanilla wood scent.
  • Reuzel Red: Medium-hold, high shine, no-dry formula for easy rinse-out and all-day shine. Good for all hair types. Has a slight vanilla cola fragrance.

Reuzel Oil-Based Pomades:

  • Reuzel Pink: Pomade grease made with beeswax for strong, all-day hold with medium shine. Great for pomps, quiffs, contours, and controlling cowlicks, unruly, thick, or coarse hair.
  • Reuzel Green: Medium shine and hold, made with beeswax and Tea Tree oil to breakdown build-up and make it easier to wash out. Best for trying different styles on normal to thick hair.

Types Of Reuzel Pomade

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Our Pomade hair products have you covered no matter your hair type! Achieve your desired style every day with our wide variety of hair pomades for men ranging in all levels of hold and shine! 

Reuzel has eight signature pomades to choose from, guaranteeing everyone, even the fussiest of men, will find a product they love.

Surf Cream

Strength: Light hold texture cream pomade

Shine: Matte finish with no shine

Base: Water soluble

Best For: All hair types

Surf Cream is unscented, can be used with many other Reuzel products, and easily washes out, preventing product buildup.

REUZEL® Surf Cream is a texture-enhancing cream that recreates a day- at-the-beach look. For added texture, lift, and definition, the mattifying formula can be used on its own or cocktailed with other creams and pomades. *Note: not intended to be used with any Fiber products*

Concrete Hold Matte Pomade

Strength: Strong hold pomade

Shine: Matte finish with minimal shine

Base: Water soluble

Best For: Fine or textured hair that needs moldable definition and structure

The Concrete Hold Matte Pomade comes with a vanilla cola fragrance and easily washes out, preventing product buildup.

Reuzel Concrete Hold Matte Pomade acts like a wax, which means you can rework your look throughout the day, should the mood strike you. Its non-flaking formula means no crumbs on your shoulders and no loss of hold, either.

Extreme Hold Matte Pomade

Strength: Ultra-strong hold pomade

Shine: Matte finish with minimal shine

Base: Water soluble

Best For: Fine to thick, short, or medium hair that needs a highly textured, well-defined look with added volume

The Extreme Hold Matte Pomade comes with a rich, sugary rum fragrance and is water-based to easily wash out after use.

Provides our strongest hold and a matte finish. This water-based formula washes out easily and won’t leave product build up behind. It’s better than 10, it’s an 11!

Fiber Pomade

Strength: Pliable, flexible hold pomade

Shine: Low shine

Base: Water soluble

Best For: Men of all hair types looking for a volumizing, texturizing product that can be restyled throughout the day

The Reuzel Fiber Pomade has a vanilla mint fragrance and can be applied to wet hair for increased shine.

Creates textured definition with a firm but pliable hold and low shine finish. Tip, for increased shine, apply to wet hair. 

Clay Matte Pomade

Strength: Medium hold pomade

Shine: Matte finish with minimal shine

Base: Water soluble

Best For: Long or thick hair that needs styling without being weighed down by heavy products

The Clay Matte Pomade has a buildable hold achieved by applying subsequent layers of product. It also comes with a light vanilla mint fragrance.

Creates a touchable, medium hold with a matte finish and is used to manipulate the hair into any style. Tip, create buildable hold by reapplying Clay Matte Pomade on top of previous application.

Blue Pomade

Strength: Strong hold pomade

Shine: High shine pomade

Base: Water soluble

Best For: Any hair type or texture aiming for pliable, glistening style

The Reuzel Blue Pomade comes with a warm vanilla wood fragrance.

Retains pliability throughout the day, without hardening or flaking away. Includes a unique combination of ingredients which allows pomade to easily wash from the hair, without leaving residue or buildup. Tip, for the highest of pomps, apply extra Blue Pomade to the scalp and massage in with the palm of your hand. 

Red Pomade

Strength: Medium hold pomade

Shine: High shine pomade

Base: Water soluble

Best For: All hair types and textures looking for a high shine, non-drying pomade to polish their hairstyle

The Reuzel Red Pomade is an easy-to-rinse-out product with a vanilla cola fragrance.

Bring polish and class to any hairstyle. Includes a unique combination of ingredients which allows product to easily wash from the hair, without leaving residue or buildup. Tip, can be used as a base under Pink Pomade Grease or Green Pomade Grease for easier rinse-out. Great for all hair types and textures.

Pink Pomade Grease

Strength: Strong hold pomade

Shine: Medium shine

Base: Oil

Best For: Thick, curly hair that needs a lot of moisture alongside a strong hold

The Pink Pomade Hair Grease is made with beeswax to allow smooth application and a deeply moisturizing effect. It comes with an apple pomme fragrance and just a hint of salsa.

Formulated with Beeswax, allowing product to glide through the hair without clumping while encouraging moisture retention. As a result, Pink Grease has a unique formula that provides excellent hold perfect for the thickest and curliest hair. Tip, doubles as a finishing product to refine styles while providing maximum hold.  For easy grease removal, use our degreasing formula.

Green Pomade Grease

Strength: Medium hold pomade

Shine: Medium shine

Base: Oil

Best For: Thick, curly hair aiming for medium hold and classic barbershop styles

The Green Pomade Grease contains beeswax for smooth application, and tea tree oil for easy product removal. It comes with the classic apple pomme fragrance and a cool hint of peppermint.

Formulated with Beeswax, allowing product to glide through the hair without clumping while encouraging moisture retention. Tea Tree Oil breaks down product build-up, which makes it easier to wash out than traditional greases. Tip, mix Pink Pomade Grease or Blue Pomade with Green Pomade Grease and add to the front of the haircut, instantly giving you more hold to your style. For easy grease removal, use our degreasing formula.

At Chop Shop, we don’t just stock an impressive range of Reuzel pomades; we live and breathe men’s grooming. For that reason, our barbers are connoisseurs of hair products and can guide you to the perfect Reuzel product that will meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Whether you’re after that light, breezy hold for casual days, a flexible grip for a versatile look, or an ultra-strong hold for maximum impact, we have you covered.

But why stop at pomades? We invite you to explore the whole Reuzel product range on our website. Each Reuzel product is designed with the modern man in mind, ensuring that you’ll find exactly what you need for a flawless grooming routine.

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The Executive Contour

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

It’s not a cut. It’s a tool to get what you want. Rules boardrooms. Does awfully well in bedrooms, as well.

Get it:

The Executive Contour is a classic men’s cut. It’s a bit like a Hard Part Pompadour, but without the hard part and with considerably more length on the sides and back, so you can’t see scalp. Consider starting with a clipper guard of four. You can always cut it closer after that. The Executive Contour works with or without a hard part, depending on how structured you want it to appear.

Build it:

1. Scrub a towel over your hair, leaving it only slightly damp.

2. Use a comb to create a smart part, straight back from your hairline to your crown.

3. Blow the whole mess dry, maintaining the parting, using a Vent type brush to add a bit of a natural wave. 

4. When everything’s dry, smooth Reuzel Green Pomade evenly through your hair.

5. Comb The Executive Contour into place.

6. Use your fingers to create a natural curl in the bangs, laying it back against the hair on top. After all, there isn’t a single titan of industry who isn’t a bit of a rascal when he needs to be.

The Junior Contour

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

Somewhere along the way, every l’il rascal starts to transform into a proper scumbag. This isn’t just a cut, it’s a rite of passage.

Get it:

Have the young gentleman tell his barber he wants his hair short on the back and sides, but rather long and thick up top. The intent is to create a natural side part.

Build it:

1. Shampoo with REUZEL 3-in-1 Men’s Tea Tree Shampoo. (Because lord knows boys don’t stand still long enough for proper conditioning.)

2. Thoroughly towel-dry the hair.

3. Use a comb to create a side part, and then blowdry the hair on top brushing up and back as you do.

4. Scoop out a liberal amount of Reuzel Red Pomade and smooth it through the hair, working from crown to tips.

5. Now comb the whole mop back into place, sweeping the long bangs up and back over the opposite side of the head.

6. Snap a photo now, dad. Because if your lad’s anything like ours, he won’t be returning quite as clean as he left.

The Scumbag Boogie

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

Calling Jay Gatsby. This is the look that flattened women’s hearts during America’s Golden Age.

Get it:

The Scumbag Boogie is in every Reuzel barber’s wheelhouse. If you find yourself elsewhere, ask for a high fade and a relatively high side part. Tell them you want enough left up top to give your hair a bit of a wave.

Build it:

1. After a nice shower and daily shampoo, dry your hair with a towel. Use a comb to establish a clean part.

2. Blow dry hair with a vent brush, without lifting or creating excessive volume. (In fact, if you aren’t headed out for a bit, you can let the hair dry on its own.)

3. Once dry, apply a liberal amount of Reuzel Blue Pomade for a firm hold, smoothing it from the part sideways. Or use Reuzel Red Pomade for a hold that’ll loosen up after a solid hour of jitterbugging, if you know what we mean.

4. Comb hair into place, letting the teeth flow naturally with the wave of your hair. Let the good times roll.

The Vanguard Hairstyle

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

The full-bore slick back. No part. No fuss. Nothing standing between your face and the world about to be laid at your feet.

Get it:

A Reuzel-certified shop will clock just what The Vanguard is. But a lesser stylist, who knows? So tell them you want to comb your hair straight back, without any obvious blending or undercut.

Build it:

1. Apply a generous palm of REUZEL Grooming Tonic to clean, towel dried hair. 

2. Run a comb through your hair to make sure the tonic is spread evenly.

3. For an extra-straight look, blow dry while directing hair backward with a 7-9 row Denman type brush. If you’d rather keep just a bit of natural wave, use a vent brush instead.

4. Once that’s done, you’ll want to put in some product to lock The Vanguard down. Use Reuzel Blue Pomade, and let the pork do the work.

5. Comb everything backwards evenly, so there’s no visible part.

6. If you’d like a bit of height, use a hair pick to lift up the front and top. But in general, keep it smoothed back from your face. After all, the whole point of The Vanguard is looking like you got nothing to hide. Even if you do.

The Low Fade Pompadour

Popular Men Hairstyle

Know it:

Keep it low, buddy. Get down to the scalp around the neck and ears. Then a speedy blend to create weight on the sides and back.

Get it:

Ask your stylist for a Low Fade Pompadour. The most common question you’ll get is, “How low do you want to go?” The proper reply is that you want the fade to blend one inch above your ears.

Build it:

1. Apply Reuzel Grooming Tonic to clean, towel dried hair. This’ll make your hair easier to control, and smell very nice indeed.

2. Use a comb to create a part, pushing the hair over and back.

3. Blow your hair dry, while using a 7-9 row Denman- type brush to direct your hair. The sides go backwards. The front goes up and then back over your crown.

4. When you’re done drying, scoop out a knuckle’s worth of Reuzel Blue Pomade for a clean, high shine. Or use Reuzel Pink Pomade, which will thicken your hair into pure grease.

5. Rub the product between your palms and smooth it through the hair, petting yourself like a good doggie from front to back, away from the part.

6. Comb everything into place, lifting your bangs up and back if you want even more height up front.

The Textured Long Crop

Popular Men Hairstyle

KNOW IT:

The textured long crop is a classic shorter at the sides and back with a bit of extra length on top haircut. Enough hair on the sides and back to cover the scalp and just enough length on top to show lift and texture. 

GET IT:

Tell your barber or stylist you just saw Steve McQueen in the movie “The Great Escape” and you’ve been inspired but you want the top a bit more texturized.  If they don’t know what you’re talking about, show ’em this picture.

BUILD IT:

Clean the textured crop haircut with one of our shampoos and condition the hair. Towel dry the hair and spritz on a small amount of Reuzel Spray Grooming Tonic. Comb the hair into place on the sides and back and tussle the top with your fingers. Allow to dry naturally.

For a strong textured top – use a dab of Reuzel Extreme Hold Matte Pomade and rub it into the longer hair on top until happy with the look. For a softer more natural look – use Reuzel Matte Styling Paste instead.