Stay Smooth: Our Guide To Pomades For Natural Hair
Choosing the right pomade for your hair type can be a little tricky.
Your hair says an awful lot about you. If you get the wrong pomade for your hair it can have a big impact on your look.
You need to choose the right product for you depending on whether your hair is natural, dyed, thick, thin, curly or straight.
In this post, we’re looking at the best pomades for natural-looking hair.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably tried every product under the sun.
You might not have found ‘the one’ that gives you the perfect hold, finish and shine. You also want something that’s easy to apply and wash out.
That might seem like a lot to ask from one product, so this guide covers what to look for and our top pick for a natural-looking hold.
What Is A Pomade And How Is It Applied?
Everyone wants to look their best, and a big part of your look is your hair!
Hair products for men aren’t exactly a new thing.
With the ever-growing number of styling and nourishing products available, it’s important to know whether you’re looking for a wax, cream, paste or oil based product.
Pomades for natural hair, in short, are used to highlight your hair in a neatly styled, sleek manner. They should give you a subtly shiny finish.
What makes pomades stand out is that many gels can leave hair dry, hard and crunchy.
Pomades, on the other hand, give a softer hold with some shine, which can suit hair that is a little on the dry side.
For style ideas, this celebrity roundup featuring Peter Brandt shows the soft, not crunchy finish pomade is known for.
Think of it this way, they work best on hairstyles you would use a comb to achieve.
Our site also has step-by-step guides on different styles you can achieve by using pomade products.
Suavecito Pomade Firme Hold
Suavecito is a high-strength pomade to hold hair in place, like wax, although far easier to wash out.
It works great on curly, thick or stubborn hair and also has a fresh, soapy scent to it.
This product gives you great styling flexibility and lasts all day.
Since it’s water-based you’re able to ‘reactivate’ it by applying water to your hair and restyling it at any point.
It goes on smoothly and gives you a solid, locked-in style.
That combination makes Suavecito Pomade Firme Hold one of our favorite pomades for natural hair.
Pros
- Good value compared to other products
- Can restyle hair -reactivate with water
- Very easy to wash out
Cons
- Strong hold may be too much for fine hair
- Strong scent
Conclusion
To recap, you now know what goes into being the best pomades for natural hair.
If it’s an effortless look with maximum hold that’s required, we’ve got you covered.
Our top pick is designed to make a natural look easy to achieve and easy to wash out.
One caution: oily styling products can clog pores along the hairline. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that pomade is a likely culprit behind hairline breakouts, so wash it off your forehead and keep pillowcases and hats clean.
If breakouts don’t clear within a few weeks of stopping the product, see a dermatologist.
Go get ‘em…
Sources
- Are your hair care products causing breakouts?, American Academy of Dermatology
