Do you hate that crunchy, white flaky feeling you get every time you use hair gel? No matter how often or hard you shake your head, not a single hair moves an inch making your hair look unnatural.
Do you want to keep your hair in place while also smelling good and staying soft?
There is a way, and all it requires you to do is ditch the hair gel on your bathroom sink for some pomade. We’ve studied shampoos and their effects on hair, but what you use to style your hair is essential. It’s time to kick your hair gel and spray to the curb and dude up your do with some pomade for stylish, natural-looking hair.
What is pomade?
Pomade is a hairstyling product designed to keep your hair in place while maintaining its natural softness and shine. Made from various substances and available in different types of hold styles, pomade has become the go-to hair styling product for barbers across the nation.
Just be aware, a lot of hair products now use pomade as a catch-all term for anything, so make sure you know what you’re getting before putting it in your cart.
What’s the difference between pomade and gel?
As kids and teenagers, hair gel is frequently the go-to hair styling product. It’s easy to use with challenging hair, cheap, and won’t get all frazzled if you’re running around the playground.
Unfortunately, at the same time, you can expect hair gel to harden up, become crunchy, and cause flakiness every time you touch your hair.
A gel is excellent if you have a notoriously tricky hairstyle like a mohawk or spiky hair. For all else, though, pomades are the way to go.
For pomades, you can expect a slightly less stronghold, but the ability to restyle your hair whenever you’d like after use and an evident lack of flakiness during its use.
For those who have side parts, a pompadour, or really anything that doesn’t require a large number of hairs standing straight up, pomade will make your hair look shiny and naturally coiffed.
Reuzel Pomade
Why should I switch?
The biggest reason you should switch from hair gel to pomade is that you should want your hair to look as natural as possible. That means no longer freezing any wild hairs in place, instead of letting your flow live a bit.
And especially no more flakiness.
Another reason you should switch to pomades is that the best hair gels on the market are made with many chemicals. These chemicals help hair gels dry faster and remain harder throughout the day.
While at the same time, organic pomades like our Reuzel Pomade are actually healthier, better for your hair, and make your hair look more natural. Plus, you know that everything you’re putting onto your body is eco-friendly, so you can look good while helping the environment.
What should I look for in a pomade?
So you’ve decided to make the switch, now you need to figure out what to look for in a good pomade. Focus on these two things when making your decision.
THE RIGHT TYPE FOR YOUR HAIR.
Do you want to shine or no shine? Tight hold or loose? Greasy hair or dry hair?
Whether you realize it or not, all of those choices actually matter when it comes to picking out the suitable pomade.
For those who want a shinier style, you’ll want an oil-based pomade. The petroleum jelly inside helps make your hair look wet and shiny all day long.
If you want something that washes out quickly, then a water-based pomade is the way to go. It’s a bit of a stronger hold as well, but be warned, water-based pomades make it a bit more challenging to restyle your hair during the day.
A good all-encompassing pomade would be one made from vegetable wax and butter. This allows your hair to be conditioned while also keeping your hair in place and looking natural.
CHOOSE A POMADE MADE FROM NATURAL INGREDIENTS.
While there are plenty of hair styling products on the market, the best pomades are made from natural ingredients. They allow your hair to flow more naturally while also keeping the number of foreign chemicals on your body to a minimum.
Using pomade is simple and easy. Still, like beard oils, you should learn how to properly use pomade to get the maximum benefit.
How to use pomade in 3 easy steps.
1. TOWEL DRY YOUR HAIR, BUT LEAVE IT A LITTLE WET.
Slight dampness goes a long way when applying pomade. After your shower, run the towel through your hair a couple of times until it’s just a little wet. This way, the pomade will activate fully.
2. PUT A DIME-SIZE AMOUNT ON YOUR FINGER.
Once your hair is all set, scoop out a dime-size amount of pomade onto your finger. You’re going to then rub it in between your hands, so it’s even all throughout.
3. FOCUS ON THE ROOTS.
Massage the pomade into your roots, and maneuver your hair into whatever style you’d like. If something isn’t working, you can always wet your fingers and start over.
Conclusion
Now that you know everything you’ll need to know about pomades, it’s time to kick those pesky hair gels to the curb to maximize style, function, and eco-friendliness. Want to get started right away for pomades and all your other essentials?
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Welcome to our Barbershop in Langenhoven park Bloemfontein. The finest barbers are ready to give you a fresh new look with their own unique style and a 100% Chop Shop quality.
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 Pomadeevenly 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 Pomadefor 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 useReuzel 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.
