Thread: Pomade

@nirve9909 - Don't get me wrong, I am with you 100% as far as leaving the grease in is concerned. Some of those out there however prefer not to have a greasy, waxed pillow case and bedding or for other personal reasons don't want it in all day. Which in that case something like Layrite would perform wonders if you have a deskjob and don't need to fix your hair from sweating or anything like that. I was just giving my $0.02 on what has worked for me in the past as far as getting grease out.

Murray's is my favorite, and Voodoo Brew is a close second-- so for the price, Murray's is king. As far as washing it out goes, Lucky 13 makes a shampoo called Royal Flush that works like a charm; the trick is you have to put it in dry, then slowly wet it to work up some good suds. I typically only wash my hair once a week, and I find that the water-based pomades dry out and flake in my dark hair, so I typically avoid them.

Get a black pillowcase, and butter up that head-- women will want you, and men will fear you!

I think the same way. But unfortunately i always get a gray shine in my hair and it looks like it is snowed under by dust. i want it dark and shiny...

The Voodoo Brew is nice and dark, so no dusting. And I apologize for ruffling any feathers. On the off chance I decide to do my girlfriend a favor, I find that Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo followed by the matching conditioner works pretty well. She also loves the smell of Murray's Super Light, which doesn't have much hold but it is shiny as hell and washes out easier. I've heard nothing but good concerning the Royal Flush, so I may check that out.

Originally Posted by Phobetor

I think the same way. But unfortunately i always get a gray shine in my hair and it looks like it is snowed under by dust. i want it dark and shiny...

When I want to get my hair really shiny I use Hair-Glo, it's a pomade by Murray's in the pink and blue tin. It's hold isn't as strong, so I use it like a top coat, but it stays wet and slick all day. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

I wish I remembered the name of the pomade I had to buy in Bermuda after a friendly customs agent impounded my hair gel (whoever and wherever you are, thank you for keeping us safe from... stiff hair. America owes you a debt of gratitude)

Anyway, no gel to be found at night on the island, but found some pomade and I figured if it was good enough for grandpa, it would be good enough for me. This was, give or take, a year ago. I think I still have some in my hair.

I used Nunile ; Sweet Georgia Brown ;Royal Crown ; and Black & White.... Black & White stay my favorite....

Tsk...
Nancy boys...

Murry's is what I often use, its cheap and lasts forever. When i first used it, i could never wash it out, but i put a TON in. that was years ago, i have since figured out if you use just a little everyday it seems to wash out. You don't need to 100 % grease your head, just enough to get your hair to hold up, and give it a little wet look. I still use that stuff, but it washes out just fine. Other things you can buy work pretty well, and wash out, i like this stuff called "Crew Cut" also. By the way, i have a can of "royal crown" signed by Brian Setzer. I met him a few years back when the Stray Cats were back touring. I was on his tour bus while he was fixing his hair and thats what he was using. I pointed out that i couldn't find that brand anymore so he hands it to me after he dabbed some from the can. it was a pretty weird experiance.

Im using three different pomades, and they are all a bit different. I HIGHLY recommend them.

Dapper-Man Pomade: This is a water based pomade that closely resembles a petroleum based pomade without the greasy mess. This is supposedly a 1930's recipe that has be resurrected. It boasts that it will soften leather hat bands if you so wear them. I find it a great hold, but not quite gel like. It wont leave that greasy feeling or mess on your pillows the way that Murrays does. It does tend to losen up a bit in extreme heat, but most petroleum style pomades do that anyway.

Grant's Pomade and Grant's Special Edition: This is a water soluble pomade much along the lines of layrite, but without the problems that I find with layrite. You are able to recomb your hair while the Grants is in it. I find that if I do this with layrite, it tends to flake. Now the regular Grants has very nice hold, and as I stated will recomb for you. The special edition is thicker, and more like a gelatin putty. A little of this goes a long way. It too has wonderful hold. I find that the best way to style with this is to put it in your hair and style, wait about 5-10 minutes and restyle as this is when it sets up the best IMHO.

Any questions, please feel free to PM me. BTW, im not affiliated with either company, just someone that has tried about 30 different pomades over the years and I do believe I found my "holy grail".