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Do you have a pesky cowlick that always seems to mess up your style? Or do you often find it difficult to keep your thick, frizzy hair neat and in place all day? If so, you need to get yourself a high-hold hair styling product. But! Which one is the most ideal? Many will tell you, “Get a pomade.” Why?
Well, when it comes to men’s hair care, styling, and maintenance, it’s hard to talk about the best products without mentioning pomades. Generally, these products offer immense health, styling, and aesthetic benefits. So, below are a few WiseBarber reasons why you should consider getting the best pomade for men.
1. Available for All Hair Types
Pomades come with different levels of hold; i.e. medium, light, and high. Therefore, it’s easy for anyone to find a pomade that’s ideal for their hair type.
For example, men with thick, stubborn hair need a high-hold pomade to style their hair and keep it in place all day. However, if you use the same pomade on thin hair, it can overstress or weigh down the strands; leading to breakage and follicular damage. Therefore, the availability of light-hold pomades ensures that men with thin hair don’t get left out.
2. Has More Options on the Finish/Shine
Do you like your hair shiny or matte? Well, with pomades, you can customize your hair to look exactly how you envision it. Whether you want a slick, oily G-Eazy-style hairdo or something with a more natural appearance, it will depend on the pomade you use.
Typically, high shine pomades look great on Pompadours, Quiffs, Side Parts, Slick Backs, and Comb Overs. However, for Mohawks, Buzzcuts, Crew Cuts, Fringes, Fades, Caesar Cuts, and Undercuts, it’s best to go with a matte finish. Medium shine pomades are ideal for Man Buns and Ivy League hairstyles.
3. Are Mostly Water-Based (Easy To Wash Off)
One of the biggest issues with using hair styling products is often washability. Obviously, you want something that will wash off easily. Well, unlike most hair waxes and gels, some pomades are formulated to be water-soluble. This means that they offer you a strong hold and still wash off with ease (no soap or shampoo needed).
The biggest benefit of water-based pomades is that they are easy to clean off without leaving any product build-up. However, this perk also becomes a downside when it’s too humid, you are sweaty from an exercise or it starts raining.
4. Adds Volume and Texture
For men with thin, patchy hair, try using clay pomades. Why? Well, these products are well-known for their volumizing properties. This simply means that they’ll make thin hair look thicker/fuller than it is. Moreover, these pomades often add texture to a hairstyle; to make it look natural and neat.
5. Locks in Moisture and Promotes Hair and Scalp Health
Lastly, when pomade is applied to partially damp hair, it helps to lock in moisture. Hence, keeping your hair hydrated and feeling soft. Why is this important?
Well, when hair strands are dry, they grow weaker, become susceptible to forming split ends, and can easily break when overstressed/weighed down by a styling product.
Another health benefit of using pomades is that most come with numerous, healthy ingredients and essential oils. These ingredients not only improve the health of your strands but also your scalp; wards off dandruff and itchiness.
The nutrients found in some of these products also improve follicular health; gradually, promoting proper hair growth.
That said, pomades are awesome styling products; especially, for men. Aside from offering a ton of benefits, they are also very easy to use, great at calming frizz, and versatile. So, what’s stopping you from giving them a try?
